Typical summertime weather returns this week

SUMMARY: Hoping you’ve enjoyed the amazing weather this holiday weekend. Our typical summertime weather pattern will be making its return starting today into the workweek. Expect the return of the humidity and afternoon chances of showers & storms. MONDAY: Sunshine with a few clouds moving in and a bit more humid as some tropical moisture moves back into the region….

Dozens celebrate Independence day at Starkville sportsplex

STARKVILLE,Miss. (WCBI)- Starkville is pulling out all the stops for the fourth of July. The city hosted an Independence Day Celebration at the Starkville Sportsplex. Folks made their way to the lawn with blankets and chairs. The fun kicked-off with concessions, inflatables, and music. Get Rolled Ice Cream and Sister’s Snowcone Bar food trucks provided refreshing treats for the public….

First responders assist the community during Independence day

WEST POINT, Miss. (WCBI) -During independence day, first responders are on the frontlines helping the community. “We don’t, say, want any praise. We just, this is our job. We signed up for it,” Fireman Seth White said. Across the country, thousands of first responders were on duty for the Fourth of July. Here, at the West Point Fire Department Station…

The townsend blues festival is back in Columbus

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI)- Barbeque, funnel cakes, and live music is what festival-goers saw when they showed up at Townsend Park on Saturday, July 3, 2021. “It’s just something so people can relax let their hair down and just have fun for one day just come in peace you know just have a unity this is just about unity this is…

Locals prepare for their Independence Day celebrations

MONROE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – In July of 2020, several Fourth of July celebrations were canceled due to the pandemic. With lifted COVID-19 restrictions, holiday traditions are getting back to normal and dozens are gearing up for this weekend. “Wow. We’re going to go crazy. We’re going to go crazy,” Norris Burns, a Monroe county local, said. Cookouts, pool parties,…

Gorgeous July 4th weekend, storms return next week

SUMMARY: An absolutely gorgeous 4th of July weekend for us here in northeast Mississippi! Lots of sunshine, dry air, and temps in the mid to upper 80s will make for a great weekend to celebrate the holiday. Humidity makes a return on Monday, along with temps in the 90s. Shower and storm chances come back by Tuesday and stick around…

Mississippi State grad creates ‘world’s largest cowbell’ to ring in the Diamond Dawgs

STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – Starkville’s biggest party deserves the world’s biggest cowbell. That’s what Mississippi State 1988 grad Steve Sharpe claims he created Friday morning out of an old church bell that has been in his family for years. “This bell is a family heirloom. Legend has it, it was forged from the fires of Mount Olympus. After that, it…

Starkville retailers see double the business following CWS win

STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI)- A sea of Maroon and White. That’s the scene in Starkville and Dudy Noble Field as bulldog fans greet the MSU National Champions. Leading up to the celebration, local businesses tell us their merchandise is almost sold out. The phone is ringing off the hook. And t-shirts are selling fast. After MSU’s Baseball team won the 2021…

Nationwide firework shortage impacts Mississippi retailers

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – If you’re planning on celebrating this independence day with fireworks, you might have to look a little harder to find them. “When I see the shortages in here, they need to be coming and getting them, or there won’t be any,” customer, Michael Thorn, said. Michael Thorn is just one of the millions of Americans hunting…

Very nice 4th of July weekend

SUMMARY:  The long holiday weekend is shaping up to be pretty good in our neck of the woods.  Humidity will be quite low Saturday and that will support lows around 60° early Sunday morning.  A few stray afternoon storms could pop on Monday but better storm chances and much higher humidity levels will kick back in starting Tuesday. FRIDAY NIGHT:…

Southside Blues Festival

Councilwoman Ethel Stewart and Wendy Blunt discuss this year’s Southside Blues Festival that will take place at Townsend Park in Columbus on Saturday, July 3rd starting at 11 AM. It is free and open to the public. For more information, call (662) 251-9034. Categories: Local News Tags: blues, Columbus, entertainment, festival, Music, southside

Rain chances for your Friday; A beautiful holiday weekend ahead

SUMMARY: Showers and storms for our Friday as a cold front pushes through. The long holiday weekend is looking great, pretty nice & dry. Heat and humidity quickly returns to start next week, with a typical summertime pattern returning. We’ll also be keeping an eye on the tropics. FRIDAY: Rumor has it that a BIG celebration is taking place in…

The celebration is just getting started for MSU fans after Diamond Dawgs win first championship in school history

STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – While the flight from Omaha to Starkville only takes a few hours, Mississippi State fans have been waiting much longer than that for the Bulldogs to finally bring home a title. It was just after 9 p.m. Wednesday that Kamern James made the throw to first base for the final out of the Bulldogs’ 9-0 win…

Lifelong Ackerman resident took mayoral oath of office

Ackerman officially has a new mayor. Dale Reid took the oath of office this morning. The lifelong resident of Ackerman has spent the last 37 years working for 4 County electric Power Association. Reid says he is looking forward to working with the Board of Aldermen to help move his hometown forward. “I’ve always wanted to do this. I’ve always…

First African-american sworn-in as mayor in West point

WEST POINT,Miss. (WCBI)- In West Point, the Oath of Office Ceremony signified a historic moment as the first African-American Mayor took the gavel and the office. Now, here comes the hard work. To being active in the community and now working as an elected official, Rod Bobo is West Point’s newly-elected mayor. And this is a first for West Point…