PETS WITHOUT PARTNERS – 6/11/2021
Jason Nickles of the Lowndes County Humane Society introduces us to an adorable kitten looking for a forever home. Categories: PETS WITHOUT PARTNERS Tags: humane, partners, Pets, scoiety, without
GET FIT FRIDAY – Afterburn Workouts
Beth Jeffers and Whitney Brown of the Fitness Factor in Columbus describe the high-intensity afterburn workout. Categories: Get Fit Friday Tags: FACTOR, FIT, FITNESS, friday, GET
BIRTHDAY BUNCH – 6/11/2021
Happy birthday to all those celebrating today! Categories: Birthday Bunch Tags: Birthday, bunch
Drying out and heating up
SUMMARY: After days of relentless rain here in NE Mississippi and West Alabama, we are finally going to be drying out! Friday still has a widespread chance of showers and storms, with highs held down by cloud cover. By Saturday, only scattered storms possible in the afternoon. Sunday, most of us should stay dry as we warm back into the…
Keith Gaskin ahead of Robert Smith in Columbus mayoral race after final tally of affidavits with 53 outstanding absentee ballots
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – The final tally from the city election commission Thursday has Keith Gaskin with the most votes at 2,907 in the race to become the next mayor of Columbus. Incumbent Robert Smith, Sr. has 2,867. There are currently 53 outstanding absentee ballots that were mailed on or before election day. “These numbers aren’t certified and there are…
Young Elvis fan hopes to break into the ranks of top tribute artists
TUPELO, MISS. (WCBI) – Fans of the King of Rock and Roll are in Tupelo from across the United States for that city’s festival honoring its most famous native son. And among the crowd, one teenage fan, who is following a dream to become a tribute artist honoring the original American idol. Seventeen-year-old Nevan Castaneda spent his first day at…
High waters at the Tenn-Tom Waterway are getting higher
GOLDEN TRIANGLE, Miss. (WCBI) – A sunken barge is lodged against a dam in Columbus, creating more problems for people who live north of the dam. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers says a barge broke loose and started going down the Tenn-Tom Waterway. It struck the Stennis Lock and Dam shortly after midnight. Now, it’s at the bottom of…
Flooding still possible on Friday
Keep the umbrella close for the next few days.
Columbus Mayoral Race Still Undecided
Affidavit votes are still being counted in the Columbus mayoral race. Stephen Pimpo reports from City Hall. Categories: Local News Tags: affidavit, Columbus, mayor, race, votes
Flash Flooding
A barge broke loose overnight and hit the Stennis Lock and Dam. Water is backing up north of the dam. Joey Barnes surveys the rising waters in a Clay County neighborhood. Categories: Local News Tags: local news flash flooding Tenn-Tom
ANIMAL HEALTH – Treating Kneecap Disorders
Dr. Karen Emerson talks about patella luxation, a painful disorder of the kneecaps. Categories: ANIMAL HEALTH, Local News Tags: ANIMAL, Dr. Karen Emerson, health
More flash flooding, finally dry by Sunday
SUMMARY: We have seen nearly historic rainfall totals this week. Flash flooding has been widespread, especially over northern parts of our viewing area. Another day with persistent rain and cloud cover today, before rain chances begin to go back down on Friday and quickly drop off by the time we start next week. Highs in the mid 80s today and…
Calhoun Co. man found dead after fight with DJ at graduation party leads to massive brawl, father and son arrested
VARDAMAN, Miss. (WCBI) – A graduation party that ended in violence. A dead body found in a pond. A father and son arrested. An investigation on standby. That is what the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Department is dealing with as they investigate the death of 25-year-old Heriberto Mata. “Tragedy. We use that word a lot,” says Calhoun County Sheriff Greg Pollan….
More than 60 autopsies are ahead of Calhoun County case
NORTH MISSISSIPPI (WCBI) – Sheriff Greg Pollan says there are more than 60 autopsies scheduled ahead of his case in Calhoun County. This means there will be a long delay in results. Lawmakers did approve six new death investigator positions at the Mississippi Crime Lab. Those investigators can testify in court when a doctor’s expertise isn’t needed to provide a…
Municipal election brought in several new faces
NORTH MISSISSIPPI, (WCBI)- New faces in high places is what many towns are seeing following the city elections. Several new mayors, city councilmen, and aldermen have been elected to lead their towns, and each of them said they plan to bring something new to their role in government. Some incumbents weren’t able to retain their seats as mayor; while others…
More rain and storms on the way
The region will begin to dry out by the end of the weekend.
WORK NOW INITIATIVE – Coping With Job-related Anxiety
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Summer camps are open and have reached capacity
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI)- Summer days were long last year. The pandemic shut down the in-person camps, bible school, and neighborhood activities, but COVID- 19 precautions have been lifted in the area. Field trips, fun, and games are what kids are enjoying now after having empty playgrounds last year because most families kept their kids in the house at the peak…
BIRTHDAY BUNCH – 6/9/2021
Categories: Birthday Bunch Tags: BIRTHDAYS
Flash flood threat through Thursday, finally drying out this weekend
SUMMARY: Another couple days of very wet and stormy weather in store for us, which will not help out the major flooding issues across Northern MS. Rain chances begin to diminish by Friday and Saturday, with just scattered afternoon storms. By Sunday, rain chances really drop off and as we start next week only a stray afternoon storm or 2…
Staying stormy the rest of the week
More storms are in the forecast.
BIRTHDAY BUNCH – 6/8/2021
Happy birthday to all those celebrating today! Categories: Birthday Bunch
Another day of rain & storms for Tuesday
SUMMARY: Unsettled weather is here to stay for the rest of the workweek. Each day will present a chance of showers and storms, some of which may produce heavy rainfall, lightning and gusty winds. We’ve received anywhere between 1-4″ over the last 24 hours and an additional 1-2″ is in the forecast through Thursday. This could cause some flooding concerns,…
Electric bird scooters raise concerns throughout Starkville
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI)- You’ve probably seen them at some time or another in Starkville. Electric scooters are the talk of the town. The Bird Company is giving citizens a different way to reach their destination in the downtown area, but it seems one problem is safety. The ride-share service is one way people are getting out and about this summer….