Timber Scam
Featured, Local News

A family has not received compensation after winning their court case

A decade ago, a tornado churned up timber on the Williams' land. And they said the man they hired to help actually made things worse.
Joey Barnes,

WEBSTER COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Be careful who you do business with. That’s the warning from one family in Webster County. What seemed like a simple deal with a licensed forester turned into a financial and legal nightmare with the Williams family and their attorney today about why their case has proved so difficult. “This individual should not be in…

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Featured, Local News, Weather

The Fall severe season

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COLUMBUS, MISS (WCBI): Here in Mississippi, we have 2 distinct severe weather seasons: our main one in the spring, and another secondary severe season in the fall. This week on Weather Why’s, meteorologist Christian Bridges takes a look at why we have a fall severe season, as well as a review of some severe weather safety tips.   Categories: Featured,…
Featured, Local News

An afternoon shooting leaves one Columbus man dead

Joey Barnes,

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI)- A Columbus man is dead following a shooting. The name of the victim has not been released at this time. Columbus Police were were called to the 2500 block of 22nd Avenue North around 5 p.m. A man was found with gunshots wounds, and later taken to Baptist Memorial Hospital where he later died from his injuries….

Theatre
Featured, Local News

The Starkville Community Theatre opens their doors for the first time since the pandemic

'Smoke on the Mountain' will be the first show on stage since the pandemic began.
Joey Barnes,

STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – The Starkville Community Theatre is opening its doors for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic began. What seemed like a long intermission is now over. A year and a half later, the lights in the Starkville Community Theatre are turning back on. And for actress Krista Vowell, she couldn’t be more thrilled. “Starkville Community Theatre…

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Featured, Local News, News Team

Siblings over age 70 meet for the first time ever

A man receives a special gift for his his 70th birthday. Meeting his 9--year-old sister for the first time ever.
Joey Barnes,

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI)- Meeting someone for the first time can leave a lasting impression… Especially when it’s family. Rolando Irions Sr. Celebrated his 70th birthday and for his gift, family members set him up to meet his 90-year-old sister Susie M Hood for the first time. The brother and sister hadn’t known too much about each other for years. They…

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Local News

Halloween came early for some families in Starkville

The Starkville Community Market held its second annual Halloween Market
Joey Barnes,

STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI)- The Starkville Community Market held its second annual Halloween Market that left families and vendors thrilled. “It kind of feels like a sense of normalcy because I’ve done this pre-COVID and it was just great and then now people are able to come back out and kind of see what I have, Nature in a Jar, which…

Bakery
Featured, Local News

BS Kreations bakery opens their doors to the public in Macon

Just over 3 years ago, Black found her passion for baking all because of a friend's request.
Joey Barnes,

MACON, Miss. (WCBI) – A new bakery officially opened its doors today in Macon. Sugar, flour, and a little bit of salt. Those are some of the ingredients that owner Katina Black is using in her new bakery BS Kreations. “I have a lot of great items but my main seller is my banana pudding. Banana Pudding, strawberry shortcake, and…

Temptrend
Featured, Local News, Weather

Wetter weather and fall temperatures for the week ahead

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SUMMARY: a complex and tricky forecast is in store for us over the next week. After a warm and dry weekend, a weak front moves through Monday, bringing scattered showers and cooler air for Tuesday. Wednesday, it’s now looking like any severe weather threat will stay well to our south. We now are looking at much cooler temps with widespread…

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Featured, Local News

Chickasaw Co. hosts fall fun day for special education children

Frankie's 4-H Fall Fun and Games Day allowed Chickasaw County kids to celebrate fall in a comfortable and fun enviornment.
Joey Barnes,

CHICKASAW COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Frankie’s 4-H Fall Fun and Games Day kicked off in Chickasaw County. Today, children with special needs got to celebrate the season. From horseback riding to wagon rides, to classic carnival games, the day is all about allowing the kids to be kids. “They don’t need to sit in classrooms all day. Our kids deserve…

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Local News, State News

Alabama unemployment rate for October same as August

Joey Barnes,

ALABAMA (WCBI) – Alabama’s unemployment rate holds steady at 3.1 percent. That is the same rate as August. The Alabama Department of Labor says the numbers from September represent about 68 thousand people out of work in the state. Numbers from September 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic were more than double that amount. Lamar County’s unemployment rate stands at two…

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Crime, Local News

Columbus man has been accused of shooting at his ex-girlfriend

Joey Barnes,

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – A Columbus man has been accused of shooting at his ex-girlfriend 29-year-old Quaylin Smith is charged with aggravated assault. Police Chief Fred Shelton says the incident happened on the city’s southside earlier this month. The bond for that charge was set at 50,000 dollars. Smith has been released on bond. Categories: Crime, Local News

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Featured, Local News, Weather

Warm and dry weekend, unsettled next week

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SUMMARY: This weekend, humidity and unseasonable warmth look to return to the area ahead of a cold front. As the front moves through Monday, we will likely see some scattered showers and storms. Temps cool back down a bit for the latter part of the week, with another much stronger front moving through Wednesday night. This front could bring the…