ON THE BEAT – Chiropractic Physicians Center on Gluten
Dr. Andy Barlow of Chiropractic Physicians Center discusses why so many Americans have become gluten-intolerant. Categories: On the Beat Tags: beat, chiropractic, gluten, on, the
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…
Fireworks OK tonight, humidity & storms to return
Standard summer fare will be the story this week
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,…
Fabulous 4th of July on tap
Simply amazing weather will be enjoyed all across the region on Independence Day
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…
Elgton Jenkins sat down with WCBI to discuss the CWS champs
DUDY NOBLE FIELD, Miss. (WCBI) – Courtney Robb sat down with Elgton Jenkins, former MSU football player, and current Green Bay Packer, to discuss what it feels like to be back in Starkville for such a big occasion. Categories: Local News, Local Sports
A taste of Taste: Sitting down with Chef Thornsberry
DUDY NOBLE FIELD, Miss. (WCBI) – A taste of Taste. Aundrea Self sat down with Chef Jeff Thornsberry to see what Taste in Starkville is bringing to the table. Categories: Local News
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:…
GET FIT FRIDAY – Viewer Questions #1
Beth Jeffers and Whitney Brown of the Fitness Factor in Columbus answer some commonly-asked fitness questions. Categories: Get Fit Friday, Local News Tags: FACTOR, FIT, FITNESS, friday, GET
PETS WITHOUT PARTNERS – 7/2/2021
Jason Nickles from the Lowndes County Humane Society joins us to introduce a furry friend looking for a forever home. Categories: Local News, PETS WITHOUT PARTNERS Tags: humane, partners, Pets, society, without
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
BIRTHDAY BUNCH – 7/2/2021
Happy birthday to all those celebrating today! Categories: Birthday Bunch Tags: Birthday, bunch
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…
Keith Gaskin takes oath of office to officially become mayor of Columbus
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – The Keith Gaskin Era began for Columbus Thursday morning as he took the oath of office to officially become the city’s new mayor. There was a full crowd on hand inside the Trotter Convention Center to witness the swearing-in of the city’s first new mayor since 2006. Gaskin ran on a platform centered around education, public…
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…