Local restaurant and delivery service showing love to frontline workers

WEST POINT, Miss. (WCBI) – A local restaurant and delivery service are showing their appreciation to frontline workers. 1883 Smokehouse and Waitr Food Delivery served a barbeque lunch to employees at North Mississippi Medical Center today. The two businesses wanted to let doctors, nurses, and other healthcare workers know their hard work and sacrifices are not going unnoticed. The workers…

Severe weather threat continues to increase for Thursday

SUMMARY: Severe weather threat continues to increase for Wednesday night into Thursday as now we are under a Level 4 Risk with all modes likely. Some significant severe weather is possible Thursday afternoon, including long-lived, strong tornadoes. Another 1-3″ of rain or more could also lead to some flooding issues. Stay weather aware and once again get your severe weather…

Bailing on jury duty will lead to severe consequences

NOXUBEE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI)- Being summoned for jury duty may not be everyone’s favorite thing to do, but being there on that court date is required by law. In Noxubee County circuit court officials have had to delay cases when people don’t show up for jury duty. A jury summons requires the person to be at the courthouse on time. …

The 70s and storm chances return this workweek

SUMMARY: Hoping you enjoyed the amazing spring weather this weekend because our weather will be changing up as we head into a new workweek. Monday will still be alright with a mix of sun & a few clouds. Rain and storm chances will return on Tuesday, but we could be dealing with another round of strong to severe storms on…

Cloudy & cool Friday; A nice weekend ahead

SUMMARY: It will be breezy, cloudy and cooler for your Friday. A nice weekend is ahead for us. Here’s another thing to get excited about this weekend. We officially begin spring tomorrow at 4:37 am. It’s sure going to feel like it with sunshine and temperatures in the 60s. Enjoy! Our next chances for some showers & storms won’t be…

Controller’s 4-H club awards Oktibbeha Co. Sheriff

OKTIBBEHA COUNTY,Miss. (WCBI)- The Controller’s 4-H Clubs honored Oktibbeha County Sheriff Steve Gladney with the Frontline Worker Humanitarian Award. Members say Gladney has worked tirelessly for the community. The club also recognized the EMS team at OCH Regional Medical Center with the Frontline Workers Humanitarian Award. Workers are vital in assisting children during the pandemic. “It really surprises me, it…

One woman is dead after a shooting in Oktibbeha County

OKTIBBEHA COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – One woman is dead and another is in jail after a shooting in Oktibbeha County. 23-year-old Alexis Sanders of Canton is charged with murder. She remains in the Oktibbeha County jail. Her first court appearance is scheduled for tomorrow. Deputies were called to the 22 hundred block of Hickory Grove Road on Tuesday evening. They…

Breezy & much cooler as we end the workweek

SUMMARY: After a very active first half of the workweek with our weather, a more quieter weather pattern will settle in as we end the workweek and head into the weekend. It will be breezy and cooler for your Thursday into Friday. A nice weekend is ahead for us. Our next chances for some showers & storms won’t be until…

Local first responders prepare for severe weather

GOLDEN TRIANGLE, Miss. (WCBI)- When severe weather is on the horizon, you’re not the only one making a plan. First responders and utility workers also prepare to respond after the storm has passed. “Heed the warnings get somewhere and stay put until you get the all-clear,” said Clay County Sheriff Eddie Scott. Scott said he has been here before; getting…