COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI)- Final arrangements can seem expensive – especially when a family is caught off guard, but for some families with loss during the pandemic, there is a chance to be reimbursed for funeral expenses. The Federal Emergency Management Agency or FEMA finalized details Monday, April, 14 and are now accepting applications. “We get questions about what information they…
Below average weather can be expected into early next week.
SUMMARY: Another cold front Wednesday will bring us the return of some showers to the area. Below average temperatures will also move in for the second half of the week into the weekend. The unsettled weather pattern of on & off again rain chances will continue through Saturday morning. The great news is that our severe weather threat will be…
We caught up with former Mississippi State RB Kylin Hill at the Boys & Girls Club of Columbus. He’s preparing for the NFL Draft & mentioned what he has been up to since he left MSU in October. He met with all 32 teams. “They know I’m a true Dawg. I fear no man on the field.” Categories: College…
We’re going to cool down but that means a long break in the severe weather we’ve been dealing with.
SUMMARY: One more warm above average day is expected for Tuesday with highs in the 80s. Another cold front Wednesday will bring us the return of some showers to the area. The unsettled weather pattern of on & off again rain chances will continue through the weekend. The great news is that our severe weather threat will be low for…
Carter plans on using his newfound mindset to go further in his career in hopes of ultimately making that NBA dream a reality.
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – Millions of dollars worth of COVID-19 relief money is coming to the Golden Triangle courtesy of the federal government. Starkville Mayor Lynn Spruill says they’re expecting to get between $ 5.6 and $ 7 million alone. “That’s a lot of money to spend if you’re not ready to do something with it,” she said. “Fortunately, we…
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI)- School districts across the country annually spend a week during the school year celebrating teachers and staff. The Starkville and Oktibbeha School District is providing special treats and activities for its staff this week to show appreciation. The process of teaching got a little harder due to the pandemic, but teachers have found a way to still…
TUPELO, MISS. (WCBI) – A Tupelo-based bank has bought a Texas-based bank with a big presence in Northeast Mississippi. BancorpSouth CEO Dan Rollins has known Cadence Bank CEO Paul Murphy for more than twenty years. They both worked in the banking industry in Texas before moving to Mississippi. “If I had told folks that I wanted to find a merger…
Cooler air is coming back soon.
SUMMARY: We’ll have a quiet & warm start to our new workweek on Monday. Another cold front late Tuesday into Wednesday will bring us the return of some showers to the area. The unsettled weather pattern of on & off again rain chances will continue through the weekend. The great news is that our severe weather threat will be low….
SUMMARY: Sunshine returns for tomorrow and Monday with temperatures climbing in the lower 80s by Monday afternoon. Another cold front makes its entrance in our area Tuesday night bringing some spot showers to the area. We’ll see a mix of clouds, maybe some peaks of sunshine in the week, but mostly on-and-off showers as this unsettled weather pattern sets up Tuesday…
Numerous strong to severe storms with hail, wind, flooding, and perhaps an isolated tornado or two are possible through Friday night.
SUMMARY: Another round of strong to severe storms and heavy rain is likely from Friday evening through early about sunrise Saturday. We are under a Level 3 Risk for severe weather while areas to our south and west are under a Level 4. All modes of severe weather are possible. Stay tuned to WCBI for the very latest! Conditions will…
ABERDEEN, Miss. (WCBI) – The old Holley Performance building has stood abandoned since 2009 and has been a point of contention amongst the leadership for the city of Aberdeen and Monroe County. But not anymore. On March 16th, city leaders sold the property to EnviroBuilders, an eco-friendly construction company that hopes to bring hundreds of new jobs to the area….
HIGHLIGHTS (HS Softball): Houston defeats Choctaw County 10-3 Categories: High School Sports, Local Sports, Sports
HIGHLIGHTS (HS Baseball): Starkville Academy rallies past Heritage Academy 13-10. Categories: High School Sports, Local Sports, Sports
WATCH: Before he was hitting bombs into the 20th row at Alex Box Stadium in Baton Rouge or diving acrobatically into home plate at Dudy Noble, Brayland Skinner was a 5’9″, 150 lb kid out of Lake Cormorant without many offers. He also didn’t know how much his first opportunity would end up preparing him for the SEC. Northwest Community…
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI)- Municipal elections introduce new candidates and often give incumbents a chance to continue to serve. However, getting voters to the polls on election day is a growing issue across North Mississippi. Only a fraction of voters is participating, leaving local races slim to none. In many towns, Tuesday’s primary election participation was abysmal. Road infrastructure, bridges, and…
Stay weather aware from late Friday PM through sunrise Saturday.
SUMMARY: After a stormy Wednesday night, we’ll dry out on Thursday. Additional rain and storms will return Friday into the start of the weekend. An additional 1-3 inches of rain is possible Friday through Saturday. We are under a Level 2-3 Risk for severe weather Friday night through early Saturday morning. Stay tuned to WCBI for the very latest! THURSDAY:…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI)- The person on the other end of the line may just be the critical link in an emergency. Operators in local emergency centers are called telecommunicators. It’s their job to match a caller and their needs with the best and fastest responder; their duties seem simple, but they are essential. “The 911 dispatchers actually take calls coming…
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Four County customers are set to benefit from broadband expansion in the area. The money to expand is coming, in large part, from 35.5 million dollars in federal funds. Brandon Presley, the Northern District Public Service Commissioner, and Four County leaders signed the documents that will move the funding toward helping more people in rural…