More storms headed our way
Be prepared to dodge more showers.
Soggy start to the new workweek
SUMMARY: Keep the umbrella and rain gear on standby for the next few days because widespread rain and storm chances will continue the first half of the workweek. Several more inches could add up, leading to some flooding issues as time goes by. Rain chances will decrease mid to late week but it will be seasonably warm & humid. MONDAY:…
Four people injured after an early morning shooting in Starkville
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – Four people were injured after a shooting that happened Sunday morning in the gravel parking lot behind Coconuts Convenience Store and the Catholic Church at 601 University Dr. Police say that this incident was not random and all people involved knew each other. Cotton district residents are hoping that police can put an end to the…
Hotels are filling up rooms again after having a slow year
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI)- This time last year, it was easy to find a hotel room during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, it’s hard to find a place to stay; especially the case with more events, such as post-season baseball in Starkville. Last year several businesses including hotels saw few people coming in their doors. “The hotel industry was…
More rain, storms, and humidity
Look for unsettled weather all week long.
Booneville Baseball Wins 3A State Title
WATCH: Booneville knocked off Magee to earn the Blue Devils first 3A State Title since 1999!
Community officials host an event in efforts to cease youth violence
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI)- “It’s Time to Talk” was the message Starkville NAACP officials wanted to get to the community after seeing numbers surge in youth violence. Now, these leaders want peace and change. Kids and their families were dared to be different, and community leaders believe they have given today’s youth to spark a positive change. The youth is the…
Starkville police arrest suspect in connection to hit and run accident
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI)- Starkville Police have arrested the woman responsible for the hit and run accident Friday night. 41-year-old Valerie Coleman faces felony charges for the death of Floyd Logan. The accident happened on Friday along Hwy 25 near Abernathy. Officers said the adult male pedestrian died on the scene and Coleman fled the scene in a grey Toyota Corolla….
Mule Day brings a sense of normalcy to the Gordo community
GORDO, Ala. (WCBI) – The beginning of summer means festival season. Across the country, fairs and festivals are finally being held after cancellations last year. “I love being able to talk to everybody, seeing people I haven’t seen in a long time,” Anna Grace Lindsey, Mule Day vendor and participant, said. The 33rd annual Mule Day festival is a staple…
Very wet and stormy week ahead
SUMMARY: Tonight we will see a continuation of rain and storm chances. For Sunday, a pretty much guaranteed rainy day across the area, with clouds keeping our temps below average. Sunday night we remain warm and muggy, only dipping down to around 70 degrees. High rain chances with daily showers and storms continue through at least Wednesday, with highs staying…
Aberdeen Electric Customers Can Now Pay Bills Online
ABERDEEN, MISS. (WCBI) – Customers of the City of Aberdeen’s Electric Department can now pay their bill, and conduct other business, without leaving home. The Electric Department can now receive payments online or through an app. Those new features became available at the end of May. Customers can pay their electric, water, sewer and sanitation through the app or…
Aberdeen Farmer’s Market Kicks Off New Season, With Help From MSU Extension Service
ABERDEEN, MISS. (WCBI) – A farmer’s market starts a new season in one Monroe County city. A soggy spring meant a tough season for some are farmers. But that didn’t stop James Keller of Peaceful Valley Orchard in Itawamba County, from bringing some produce to the Aberdeen Farmer’s Market. “We brought some mustard, pepper, strawberry jam, and cabbage, we come…
Three people facing murder charges in Chickasaw County
The crime happened in October of last year.
COVID vaccines are now available at local pharmacies
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – It is now easier to get vaccinated. Along with vaccines being distributed by the Mississippi State Department of Health, local pharmacies are now able to make getting vaccinated easier than ever before. “It sneaks up on you and before you know it, you’re deathly ill,” local pharmacist, Kin Seto said. Kin Seto is just one of…
Stormy pattern settling in, high rain chances to begin next week
SUMMARY: One last relatively dry night across the region, before a slow moving area of low pressure begins to move into the area bringing much higher rain chances. Scattered storms and mid 80s for Saturday, but by Sunday numerous to widespread showers and storms settle into the region. All of the rain and cloud cover will keep up a bit…
A decent Friday & Saturday ahead; Storm chances return Sunday
SUMMARY: Staying seasonably warm as we head into the weekend. We’ll have drier conditions for your Friday and Saturday, but another disturbance will bring the return of unsettled weather for Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday. Rain and storm chances will continue Wednesday and Thursday. Keep the umbrella on standby! FRIDAY: Much lower rain chances for Friday, most of us should stay…
Community Counseling Services goes into communities to provide mental health treatment to thousands of people across 7 counties
WEST POINT, Miss. (WCBI) – When it comes to mental health, Community Counseling Services therapist Trisha Thornton says that, for many people, the hardest part is just asking for help. But for those who do want help but don’t know where to turn, she says the feeling is devastating. “It really does destroy every ounce of confidence that someone has,”…
Starkville dedicates new water treatment facility
City officials say the the upgrade will have positive economic and environmental effects.
Pet Picks: Which Teams Survive the Oxford and Starkville Regionals?
WATCH: WCBI Sports consults a team of experts to predict which teams will win the Starkville and Oxford regionals.
Local church works to help those in need with their landscaping and minor repairs
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – A Columbus church is spreading the good word and good deeds across town. 150 volunteers from Fairview Baptist Church is are taking on 26 projects. The church’s initiative is called “We Love Columbus.” Volunteers will take on everything from minor repairs for the needy to landscaping. “Every year we try to do one project, just a…
Lowndes Co. woman charged with five counts of obtaining a controlled substance by fraud
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – A Lowndes County woman is indicted on prescription fraud charges. 41-year-old Miranda Dale is charged with five counts of obtaining a controlled substance by fraud. The state Attorney General’s office alleges Dale tried to obtain Oxycodone, Hydrocodone, and Tramadol on several different occasions in September 2020. Prosecutors say Dale was part of the plan to…
WCBI partnered with Mississippi Blood Services for a blood drive
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Some people were able to give the gift of life today. WCBI partnered with the Mississippi Blood Services to host a blood drive. They saw almost 30 people throughout the day. All participants received a tie-dye t-shirt. For more information on local blood drive donations, you can click here. Categories: Local News
Great baseball weather through Saturday, storms return by Sunday
SUMMARY: A calm and quiet night across the area, lows in the mid 60s. Friday looks to stay dry, with partly cloudy skies. A slight chance of afternoon storms on Saturday, but most of us will stay dry. Rain and storms return by Sunday, with widespread coverage for Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday. Cloud cover and rain drops highs into the…
A few spotty showers & storms still possible for our Thursday
SUMMARY: Thursday looks to have lower rain chances, but scattered afternoon storms still possible. We’ll have drier conditions for your Friday and Saturday, but another disturbance will bring the return of higher rain & storm chances for Sunday into early next week. Highs fairly seasonable in the mid to upper 80s. THURSDAY: Expect mostly dry conditions with a mix of…