COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Community Recovery of Lowndes County held two dedication ceremonies Wednesday for homes that were destroyed in the 2019 EF-3 tornado but have since been rebuilt. CRLC is currently in the process of repairing five other homes but they need more donations to continue their larger mission of rebuilding the entire community. “I’m just glad to be…
TUPELO, MISS. (WCBI) – A nonprofit rehabilitation organization is making a run to the finish line for an upcoming fundraiser. Every Wednesday morning, Larry Hooks brings his three-year-old daughter, Zion, to the Regional Rehab Center for speech, occupational and Physical therapy. Zion has Down Syndrome and has been coming to the facility since she was seven months. Larry Hooks says…
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI)- College students dream of hearing the two words free tuition; now that dream is a reality as East Mississippi Community College is offering free classes this summer. The pandemic moved classes at EMCC online last summer, but now, the school wants an increase in enrollment and to ease students back into the classroom. “Once they get…
The next cold front moves in Thursday afternoon and evening.
SUMMARY: The warm, above average temperatures will hang around through Thursday, but slightly cooler temperatures will return by Friday as a cold front will give us a chance of rain and storms by Thursday afternoon and evening. At this point no widespread strong or severe weather is anticipated with this next front. Additional rain may return to the region Sunday…
HS playoff softball highlights: East Webster defeated New Site 11-1 to advance to the third round of the playoffs. They’ll play East Union on Friday. Categories: High School Sports, Local Sports, Sports
HS playoff softball highlights: Houston topped Independence 11-0 to advance in the 3A playoffs. The Lady Toppers will take on Kossuth in the third round. Game 1 is scheduled for Friday at 6 PM. Categories: High School Sports, Local Sports, Sports
HS playoff softball highlights: Houston topped Independence 11-0 to advance in the 3A playoffs. The Lady Toppers will take on Kossuth in the third round. Game 1 is scheduled for Friday at 6 PM. Categories: High School Sports, Local Sports, Sports
HOUSTON, Miss. (WCBI) – Just six months after taking over as Emergency Management director of Chickasaw County, Linda Griffin found herself responding to not one, but two EF-3 tornados on April 27th, 2011. “We had the 3 a.m. tornado, we’re thinking, that’s what we are going to have for that day,” Griffin said. “We had people out working, cleaning up.”…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI)- The results from the 2020 census have been released, and Mississippi is one of three states that saw a decrease in the population. Illinois and West Virginia were the other two. People leave the states for many reasons, but better career opportunities could be one of the top reasons. Whether right out of high school or finishing…
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Our next cold front will approach on Thursday.
SMITHVILLE, MISS. (WCBI) – Tuesday marks the tenth anniversary of one of the darkest days in Mississippi. An EF 5 tornado struck Smithville. Sixteen lives were lost, homes and businesses were destroyed, along with the town’s only medical clinic. Marilyn Summerford remembers specific details of April 27th, 2011, such as tornado sirens going off throughout the day, and a conference…
SUMMARY: Warmer temperatures in the 80s and quiet, dry weather should continue through midweek. A cold front will give our area some rain and storms from Thursday afternoon into Friday morning. The severe weather threat appear low at this time. TUESDAY: A mix of sun & clouds. High temperatures continuing to warm up into the lower to mid 80s. A…
HS softball highlights: New Hope tops Vicksburg 11-1 in Game 1 Categories: High School Sports, Local Sports, Sports
HS playoff softball highlights: Oxford rolls past Starkville 15-2 Categories: High School Sports, Local Sports, Sports
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI)- Most homes in Mississippi have guns whether for hunting, protection, or both. Some people are trained and keep their firearms locked away; however, a gun left out can be deadly. Nationwide Children’s Hospital reports 1,300 children die each year in the U.S. from similar situations, and that is why Columbus police are making a push to give…
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – According to the CDC, there is a growing trend of people skipping their second dose of either the Pfizer or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine. “One dose is not enough,” said Interim Chief Nursing Officer Savannah Brown with OCH Regional Medical Center. “It is helpful but it’s not enough.” The CDC report shows close to 5 million people…
Camgian is partnering with other organizations to host the walk.
Warm and dry weather should hold for the next few days.
SUMMARY: Who’s ready for warmer temperatures??? Well the 80s are making a comeback as we begin a new workweek. We’ll also enjoy some sunshine. Rain and storm chances will return to the forecast by Thursday and Friday along with some slightly cooler temperatures. MONDAY: We’ll see mostly sunny skies as we begin a new workweek with highs continuing to warm…
We’ll enjoy some nice and dry weather for the next few days as sunshine continues. Rain chances return to the forecast by Thursday and Friday. SUNDAY NIGHT: Mostly clear and cool with a calm wind. Lows will be around 50. MONDAY-TUESDAY: Sunshine returns for Monday and Tuesday as temperatures warm back up. Highs will be in the 80s with lows in…
After some periods of heavy rain late Friday night and Saturday, sunshine will return by Sunday and early next week. Temperatures will warm back into the mid 80s before our next chance of rain by the end of the week. SATURDAY NIGHT: Any pop-up storm activity will exit by dinnertime, leaving us dry overnight. Clouds will gradually clear out as temperatures…