COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – A federal lawsuit against the city of Columbus has been dismissed. “Golden Glow Tanning Salon” sued the city after councilmen approved an ordinance shutting down tanning salons because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The ordinance went into effect on March 21, 2020, and ended a few weeks later on May 9th. The lawsuit claimed the ordinance caused…
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI)- Local law enforcement is rounding up turkeys ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday. The Columbus Police Department and the Lowndes Sheriff’s department plan to give away about one thousand turkeys on November 20th at the soccer complex here in Columbus. The upcoming turkey drive is especially important for senior citizens. “We have a lot of elderly that…
WEBSTER COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – You can’t believe everything you read online. That’s the message from some healthcare professionals in Webster County. If you Google the Webster County Health Department, the information shows the Health Department as “permanently closed.” The staff in Eupora wants everyone to know that that is *not* the case. The Health Department is still in business…
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LAMAR COUNTY, Ala. (WCBI) – A Lamar County man is in jail facing Sexual Abuse charges. Kyle Wesley Williams is charged with First Degree Sexual Abuse and Production of Obscene Matter involving a person younger than 17. Williams was arrested by the 24th Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office Sexual Assault Unit. He is accused of forcibly subjecting a minor to…
Robert White from Robert’s Apothecary joins Troy on today’s On the Beat. Today they talk all about Diabetes. Categories: Featured, lifestyle, Local News, On the Beat Tags: diabetes
Rhonda Sanders joins Tara to talk about this year’s Turkey Drive. Categories: Featured, Local News, Special Guests Tags: Lowndes County, Thanksgiving, Turkey
Happy Birthday to those celebrating with us today! Categories: Birthday Bunch, Featured, Local News Tags: Birthday, bunch
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Eric and Tara give Isaac a hard time for forgetting to bring doughnuts for them to try. Categories: WCBI Special Shows Tags: doughnuts
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – A new study from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration shows a nearly 20 percent increase in traffic deaths during the first half of 2021. According to traffic statistics, 20,160 people have died in crashes so far, compared to 17,020 through the first half of 2020. More drivers on the road means a higher chance for…
VERNON, Al. (WCBI)-Like many other retailers; grocery store chains have faced shortages, and it may have an impact on grocery bills. Turkey, mac and cheese, and sweet potatoes are all staples for the Thanksgiving meal. The ingredients for the spread this year may be more expensive. “The meats are sky rocketing, the potatoes pretty much everything in the store is…
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – The past two years have been tough on nonprofits, and animal shelters are no exception. At the Tupelo – Lee Humane Society, the numbers of stray dogs and cats coming in are on the rise. “We’re set to take in at least 4,000 this year,” said Director Rachel Allread. And the price for supplies is also…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Things are about to get a lot busier at Columbus’ Tennessee Williams Home and Welcome Center. Besides playing host to thousands of visitors, the home will be abuzz with construction workers as well. The Welcome Center has been awarded 2 grants from the Mississippi Department of Archives and History and the Mississippi Hills Heritage Area for…
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – The Lowndes County Republican Women enjoy a side of city business with their lunch today. Columbus City Council members Jacqueline DiCicco and Rusty Greene were featured speakers at the group’s monthly meeting. They briefed members on a variety of issues facing the city, including improving the newest tool for fighting crime – the city’s system…
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – East Mississippi Community College got an early start on Veterans Day. The Golden Triangle campus at Mayhew hosted its Proud to be an American program this morning. The event recognizes students, faculty, staff, and community members who are former or current members of the military. Former EMCC vice president Nick Clark was the featured speaker,…
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Two men are indicted in connection to a scary shooting outside a Lowndes County store. James Gino Smith Jr. and Taveon Macon are both charged with three counts of aggravated assault. A Lowndes County Grand Jury indicted the duo after the June 7th incident. No court date has been set. In a surveillance video from…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – An SUV crashed on a busy Columbus street stalling morning traffic. The accident happened about 7:30 on Bluecutt Road, near Chickasaw Drive. Columbus Police Chief Fred Shelton says the driver lost control and the vehicle flipped. The driver was not seriously injured. This area has seen several accidents in this area over the past few weeks….
CLAY COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – The man accused of shooting a Clay County deputy and was involved in a more than five-hour standoff is facing new charges. Tommy Gandy is charged with 11 counts of aggravated assault on a law enforcement officer, along with one count of burglary and one count of attempt to commit an offense. He remains in…