BIRTHDAY BUNCH – 7/9/2021
Happy birthday to all those celebrating today! Categories: Birthday Bunch Tags: Birthday, bunch
Summertime storm chances for the weekend
SUMMARY: Warm and muggy weekend ahead. Humidity is fairly high, heat indices feeling like the upper 90s some days. Keep an umbrella handy because rain chances are pretty high too. Main concern of rain/storms is Sunday night into Monday as a cold front pushes through. Towards the end of next week there seems to be a break from the rain…
First Responders Honored For Life Saving Actions
TUPELO, MISS. (WCBI) – First responders are recognized for helping save the life of a Vietnam-era Veteran whose house caught fire. The Tupelo Fire Department, Tupelo Police Department, Lee County E 9 1 1, and NMCC’s Emergency Services were honored during a ceremony at the Tupelo Police department. The first responders were dispatched to a fire at the home of…
Education administrator explains why Golden Triangle schools should have online learning option ready as delta variant spreads
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – School districts across the Golden Triangle are getting set for a return to normal during the upcoming fall semester. And while that is good news for students, the looming threat of the COVID-19 delta variant combined with Mississippi’s low vaccination rate remain. “The virus is still out there and there are a significant number of families…
Nettleton’s Police Chief Keeps The Peace And Plays A Mean Piano
NETTLETON, MISS. (WCBI) – The top law officer in Nettleton is known for keeping the peace, helping others, and entertaining people with his piano playing skills. Nettleton Police Chief Gary Monaghan says the town he grew up in is often referred to as “Mayberry’ and that’s fine by him. “That ain’t a bad thing, that was a good little town,…
Oktibbeha co. awarded $9.6 million dollars in American rescue plan act
OKTIBBEHA COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI)- Oktibbeha County is awarded nearly $10 million dollars from the American Rescue Plan Act. It comes after President Biden signed a $1.9 trillion dollar package into law back in March. $65.1 billion dollars will aid all U.S. counties. The COVID-19 pandemic impacted public health and the economy. Even a year later, areas are still working to…
Man accused of robbing someone in pharmacy parking lot
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – A man is accused of robbing someone in a Starkville pharmacy parking lot. Laviticus Bell is charged with robbery and aggravated assault. Starkville police say the alleged strong-arm robbery happened in the CVS parking lot. Investigators believe Bell and the victim, an unidentified woman, knew each other. The woman broke her leg during the scuffle. Bell…
Former Starkville bank is becoming a hub for MSU innovation
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – A former Starkville bank is set to become the hub for business innovation in the region. The Mississippi State University Research and Technology Corporation has started its renovation of the Cadence building on Main Street. The corporation bought the building 2 years ago with plans to create the Downtown Innovation Hub. The Hub will provide start-up…
Warm, muggy, storm chances
SUMMARY: Our standard warm & muggy weather pattern is going to remain in place indefinitely. Expect highs in the 80s and low 90s over the coming week along with lows mainly in the 70s. There will be a higher chance of rain and storms Sunday into Monday. THURSDAY NIGHT: An isolated evening shower or storm is possible. Partly cloudy skies …
BIRTHDAY BUNCH – July 8, 2021
Happy birthday to all those celebrating today! Categories: Birthday Bunch Tags: Birthday, bunch
ANIMAL HEALTH – Heartworm Prevention
Dr. Karen Emerson of the Emerson Animal Hospital in West Point discusses the importance of maintaining your dog on a heartworm preventative. Categories: ANIMAL HEALTH Tags: ANIMAL, emerson, health, heartworm, Pets
Tropical moisture sticks around to end the workweek
SUMMARY: The rest of this week is looking to be fairly wet due to the tropical moisture from Tropical Storm Elsa and the low pressure in Texas. There is a possibility of a break from these widespread storms on Saturday, but there is always a chance of showers here in the midst of summer. High temps for the week will…
Columbus leaders hope rebuilding historic downtown buildings into luxury apartments can help attract new residents and new business
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – After standing empty for years, the five buildings near the corner of 5th Street and 3rd Avenue in downtown Columbus are undergoing renovations to become luxury apartments with spots for new stores below. “It looks ragged right now, but it’s going to be new and it’s going to be exciting,” says contractor Chris Chain. New Orleans-based…
The West Point police department is hosting its first junior police academy
WEST POINT, Miss. (WCBI)- Police are people too is one of the messages the West Point Police Department taught kids at its first Junior Police Academy. The department is shining a light on what police are really about. They taught the youth what it takes to be a good cop and the cadets caught on quickly. Morning PT, defense techniques,…
NEMCC Offers Free Tuition To Career-Tech Students
BOONEVILLE, MISS. (WCBI) – Students taking career and technical courses at Northeast Mississippi Community College will get free tuition. The announcement comes after the college had already decided to take care of tuition for summer school students. Todd Morgan is helping run a CNC machine at NEMCC during his precision manufacturing machining class. He is able to use what he…
Okolona man is facing drug charges in Monroe County
MONROE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – A man from Okolona is facing drug charges in Monroe County. Deputies arrested Laquinton Hampton this afternoon on West Commerce Street in Aberdeen. He’s charged with two counts of possession of Controlled Substance. Deputies found approximately 25 grams of methamphetamine and 5 grams of cocaine. Hampton is in jail awaiting bond. Monroe County Sheriff Kevin…
Columbus police officer saves life of elderly woman
Lucky is probably a Columbus woman’s favorite word. It’s how she feels and it’s who saved her life. Columbus police officer Lance Luckey was honored for saving that elderly woman. The city council presented Luckey with a letter of commendation. He was wrapping up a call when he saw an elderly woman choking on her medication. Luckey jumped into action…
Columbus has a new chief operating officer who is working for free
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Columbus has a new chief operating officer and he was hired at a bargain price. Mark Alexander Jr. agreed to take on that role for free. He will continue to be the COO on an interim basis until someone is hired permanently. Former COO David Armstrong retired last month. The city council opted to wait on…
Bird Scooters back in action with new restrictions
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – You may be able to scoot around Starkville again. The new Board of Aldermen approved the return of Bird scooters. But this time there is a list of restrictions. The city and the company have to work through an insurance agreement as well. The scooters have been on-again, off-again after the previous board voted to ban…
Tropical moisture keeps us soggy
SUMMARY: Tropical moisture is firmly in place across our region, sandwiched between a low pressure system over Texas, and a high pressure and Tropical Storm Elsa to our east. This pattern has allowed gulf moisture to be funneled directly into the area, leading to a very soggy forecast for us. We stay below average as well through the next 7…
Tupelo Con – 7/7/2021
The colorful Jimmy Blaylock joins us to talk about the upcoming Tupelo Con! Categories: Local News Tags: con, Tupelo, wrestling
BIRTHDAY BUNCH – 7/7/2021
Happy birthday to all those celebrating today! Categories: Birthday Bunch Tags: Birthday, bunch
A rainy & dreary day ahead for your Wednesday
SUMMARY: Rain & storm chances will continue to increase as we head into the second half of the workweek. Temperatures will remain warm & humid, but a few degrees below average be in the mid to upper 80s. Temperatures will get back up into the 90s with more isolated showers and storms into the weekend and early next week. WEDNESDAY:…
Sunrise Saturday – July 3, 2021
Join Allie Martin and Christian Bridges for news like you’ve never seen it before! Categories: Featured, Local News, Special Guests, WCBI Sunrise Saturday Tags: allie, martin, saturday, Sunrise