WCBI Sunrise Saturday – July 10, 2021
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Midmorning With Aundrea – July 12, 2021
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ON THE BEAT – Gastroenterology Associates on Constipation
Dr. Ricky Johnston of Gastroenterology Associates of Columbus discusses the problem of chronic constipation and ways it can be remedied. Categories: lifestyle, On the Beat Tags: beat, constipation, gastroenterology, on
BIRTHDAY BUNCH – 7/12/2021
Happy birthday to all those celebrating today! Categories: Birthday Bunch Tags: Birthday, bunch
Unsettled weather to start the new workweek
SUMMARY: A cold front to our northwest will help keep our weather unsettled as we kick off the new workweek. It is possible we’ll get back to normal summertime afternoon showers chances midweek. Temperatures will be below average in the mid to upper 80s, but it will be humid. MONDAY: We’ll have a continuing chance of showers and storms for…
Rachel Shumaker wins the miss Mississippi volunteer scholarship pageant
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI)- Rachel Shumaker wins the Miss Mississippi Volunteer Scholarship Pageant. Rachel Shumaker is from Pontotoc and was Miss Northeast Mississippi, before winning the pageant Saturday night. Shumaker’s platform is called “I am Titanium”, inspired by the lyrics of the song “Titanium.” Her platform is based on her personal story of overcoming scoliosis and empowering people to overcome obstacles….
Okolona police search for suspect in connection to a burglary
OKOLONA, Miss. (WCBI)- Police Department and Northeast Mississippi Crimestoppers need your help finding the suspect in connection to a burglary. It happened between July 1st-8th at Alan White Furniture store on Industrial Road. A plant manager said a door was open when she checked the building and two of the warehouse roll-up doors were up. She said 75 swivel rockers…
Rainy Start to the Week
SUMMARY: Rainy start to the work week. Have the rain gear ready to go. Heavy rain and gusty winds are possible Sunday night into Monday. It is possible to see a break from the rain mid week, afternoon showers are still possible. Humidity will keep the temperatures high, in the mid to upper 80s most of the week. MONDAY: Heading…
Lowndes county fire department needs more volunteers
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Volunteer Firefighters are usually first on scene for car accidents and house fires. It’s a critical job to have in the community when an emergency happens. However, across the country, there is a shortage of volunteer firemen and it’s no different for Lowndes County. “It’s just a bigger chance of not getting help when you…
Zachary’s restaurant hosts a donation benefit for Fish and Blues
COLUMBUS,Miss.(WCBI)- Zachary’s Restaurant in Columbus is organizing a donation benefit to help Fish and Blues with rebuilding costs. Fish and Blues went up in flames about 2a.m. Friday morning. Owners Tavron and Barbara Johnson opened Fish and Blues only five years ago, but it quickly became a well-known eatery in the community. Now, the building is a total loss. Owner…
Fatal shooting leaves one person dead, another in the hospital
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI)- One man is dead and another in the hospital after a late night shooting in Lowndes County. Deputies responded to 172 Swendenburg Circle around 10p.m. for reported gun shots. Upon arrival, 22-year-old Quinshawn Dewayne Lucious was suffering from gunshots wounds. Coroner Greg Merchant later pronounced him dead at the scene. Another man was flown to an…
Jeffery Simmons hosts his second football camp for the community
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI)- With college baseball season-ending, it’s one step closer to football season. One former Mississippi State football standout brought a practice camp to the community. Nearly 200 high school and college athletes attended the econd annual Jeffery Simmons football camp. “I’m just coming out here working hard with athletes like myself. I’m trying to be where they’re at…
Dozens attend the 30th-annaul sawmill festival in Bruce
BRUCE, Miss. (WCBI) – The 30th annual Sawmill Festival was held in Bruce with live music, vendors, and food. However, fun and games weren’t the only things that brought hope to the community. “I’ve always loved coming. I just love seeing all the people,” Lexie Bollinger, Queen of the Sawmill Festival, said. The Bruce Sawmill Festival brings folks near and…
More rain & storms coming our way
SUMMARY: Areas of rain and storms will continue Sunday into Monday as a cold front tries to come into the region. A few strong storms are possible along with heavy rainfall. SATURDAY NIGHT: Evening storms are possible with another round possible late. A few of the late night storms could be on the gusty side as the roll in from…
Fish and blues restaurant destroyed in an early morning fire
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI)- An early morning fire destroys a Lowndes County restaurant. Fish and Blues went up in flames around 2 a.m Friday. The building is gutted after the fire spread to the ceiling. Thankfully, no one was hurt. Despite the firefighters’ best efforts, the building is a total loss. ” Right now, it’s very hard,” said Barbara Johnson….
West Point Junior Police Academy graduate with a special ceremony
WEST POINT, Miss. (WCBI) – Cadets in the first-ever West Point Junior Police Academy are now graduates. The inaugural class graduated during a special ceremony this morning. Children ages 8 to 17 have been meeting for four hours a day this week, learning what police officers do on the job every day. During today’s ceremony, the cadets received awards and…
Booster shots may help protect high risk patients from COVID-19 variants
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – The state’s top health official says the Delta variant has become the dominant COVID-19 strain in Mississippi. With the increasing case numbers mean, some are questioning if booster shots will be useful. “Because the percentage is so small right now, I, at this point, I don’t recommend it,” Pharmacist Kin Seto said. According to the Mississippi…
American Idol Winner Trent Harmon Is A Fulltime Songwriter In Nashville
TUPELO, MISS. (WCBI) – An Amory native who gained national attention when he won American Idol is making a name for himself as a songwriter. Trent Harmon won ‘American Idol’ in 2016. Since that time, Harmon has released an album and is also a full-time songwriter, working in Nashville. Harmon is in Tupelo as a judge for the “Miss Mississippi…
Pageant Contestants Tour Elvis Presley Birthplace And Museum
TUPELO, MISS. (WCBI) -Contestants in the Miss Mississippi Volunteer Pageant took some time from their busy schedule and visited one of the state’s top tourist attractions. Twenty-three young ladies are in the pageant, which began Thursday evening in Tupelo. Friday morning, the contestants were able to tour the Elvis Presley Birthplace and Museum. It was an opportunity for the contestants…
Weekend Forecast
A warm and muggy weekend is upon us.
PETS WITHOUT PARTNERS – 7/9/2021
Jason Nickles from the Lowndes County Humane Society introduces us to an adorable kitten looking for a forever home. Categories: lifestyle, PETS WITHOUT PARTNERS Tags: partners, Pets, without
Lowndes County restaurant destroyed by fire
Firefighters are still battling a blaze that has destroyed the Lowndes County restaurant Fish and Chips. The fire started around 2 AM Friday morning. Categories: Featured, Local News Tags: fire, local, lowndes, news, Restaurant
GET FIT FRIDAY – Viewer Questions #2
Beth Jeffers and Whitney Brown of the Fitness Factor in Columbus continue their series answering viewer questions. Categories: Get Fit Friday, Local News
Starkville Community Theatre Auditions
Executive Director of Starkville Community Theatre Gabe Smith joins us to talk about auditions for the upcoming production of “Smoke on the Mountain”. The auditions will be held at the SCT playhouse on Main Street on July 13 & 14. For more information, visit sct-online.org. Categories: Local News Tags: auditions, community, Starkville, theatre