Rain chances finally going down
The region will be drying out during the next week.
Warm & steamy weekend with more storm chances
SATURDAY: Highs around 90° with heat indices near 100° outside of any shower or storm that happens to develop. There could be a batch of strong to severe storms sweep through the region with gusty winds and torrential rainfall. It’ll be something we’ll watch during the day. SATURDAY NIGHT: Partly cloudy and quiet. Lows in the low 70s. SUNDAY: Staying…
Fans, Tribute Artists And Businesses Are Glad The Tupelo Elvis Festival Is In Person Again
TUPELO, MISS. (WCBI) – The Tupelo Elvis Festival is in full swing, with thousands of fans from across the United States in the All America City. Last year, the festival went virtual because of Covid 19. For the first time in two years, the Tupelo Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist competition was live and in person. The ETAs say there’s nothing…
Flood water has covered roads and lead people to evacuate their homes
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI)- Flooding has continually been an issue for areas across north Mississippi. With rain in the forecast for the next couple of days, and the barge being loose at the Stennis Lock and Dam, people on lower surface homes have had to find ways around their normal day. The flood caught some by surprise while others were…
Lowndes Co. investigators release video of convenience store shooting
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Lowndes County investigators released a video of a shooting outside of a convenience store. In the video attached, you see two men shooting at someone off-screen this past Monday night. It appears one has a handgun and the other is shooting a semi-automatic rifle from the back seat of the car. Sheriff Eddie Hawkins says…
Death investigation underway after a woman was shot in Oktibbeha Co.
OKTIBBEHA COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – A woman is dead and investigators are trying to figure out how she was shot. Oktibbeha County deputies were called to a home, this afternoon, on Bethel Road. Investigators say there was a shooting but they are not sure what happened. Coroner Michael Hunt says 28-year-old Arshuntay Brown passed away. Until more information is known,…
Weekend Forecast
It’s going to be a warm and steamy weekend with more storms possible.
A third man has been charged following Calhoun Co. graduation party
CALHOUN COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – A third man is charged following a fight at a Calhoun County graduation party. 41-year-old Alfonzo Gutierez is charged with aggravated assault, manifesting extreme indifference. The arrest is part of a death investigation by the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Department. 25-year-old Heriberto Mata was found in a pond off County Road 438 just hours after he…
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.