TUPELO, MISS. (WCBI) – A 22-year-old Northeast Mississippi woman inspiring others with her story of overcoming obstacles to win top honors at a beauty pageant. There was no downtime for Rachel Shumaker, after she was crowned Miss Mississippi Volunteer. “I hit the ground on Sunday, July 11, I started that morning at six-thirty, haven’t stopped since,” Shumaker said. The Miss…
SUMMARY: The heat isn’t looking to go anywhere anytime soon. Highs will stay in the mid to even upper 90s for Tuesday and Wednesday, with slightly cooler weather for the latter part of the week and the upcoming weekend. Rain chances will be very low for Tuesday and Wednesday, with isolated storms Thursday and Friday, and scattered storms for the…
WCBI STUDIO, Miss. (WCBI) – Tara Wheeler sat down with Renee Sanders from the United Way to discuss a big fundraising campaign kickoff, what’s happening in the community and how Lowndes County residents can get involved and help. Categories: Local News
IUKA, Miss. (WCBI) – An unexpected tornado hit Iuka Saturday night and it’s all hands on deck for clean-up and recovery. “It’s just like it just dropped down out of nowhere,” Iuka local, Eric Littlejohn said. Devastation and debris. After a tornado swept through Iuka’s downtown area Saturday evening, locals took no time to get to work helping folks in…
JACKSON, Miss. (WCBI)- Are you feeling lucky? If so, put it to the test. Powerball players can purchase tickets in the new Monday night drawing starting August 23rd. And there’s a nice jackpot for winners. The jackpot for Saturday night’s Powerball drawing is set to $290 million dollars. It’s the 22nd draw for the current jackpot. If no one wins,…
LAFAYETTE, Miss. (WCBI)- The suspect in a deadly shooting faces first-degree murder charges. 19-year-old Keith Lamont Harmon Jr. of Batesville was taken into custody on August 21st. Officers went to the Links apartment complex after witnesses heard gunshots around 2a.m. The victim, 24-year-old John Adams of Oxford, died in North Mississippi Medical Center Tupelo from his injuries. Witnesses were able…
TISHOMINGO COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI)- Devastating news in Iuka as a tornado makes landfall around 6:12 p.m. Heavy rain and damaging winds left homes covered in debris, down powerlines, and trees in the roadways. Crews are working to clear areas. There’s also confirmed damage on Ash Street near Old Highway 25, Eastport Street, and Pearl Street. WCBI will have updated information…
OXFORD, Miss. (WCBI)- Packing for a trip or vacation can be a hassle. Two Ole Miss students started their own business to help the community. It’s common for college students to get a job at a restaurant or in retail just to make ends meet. Before even receiving their degrees, Tim Herrington and Tyson King had one simple idea that turned…
OXFORD, Miss. (WCBI)- An Oxford man is dead in an early morning shooting. The Oxford Police Department went to the Links Apartments for reported gunfire around 2 a.m. A man was taken to Baptist Memorial Hospital-North Mississippi for treatment. He was then taken to North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo, he later died from his injuries. After a vehicle description…
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – The Scouts Boy Scouts of America troops of east Mississippi hosted a Community Fun Day at Camp Seminole to showcase their organization. “I wouldn’t trade it or anything,” Daniel Grebner said. Daniel Grebner is an Eagle Scout in the Scouts Boy Scouts of America. After 10 years of participating in the program, he’s learned several tactics….
SUMMARY: Showers and storms once again likely for Saturday, with rain chances dropping for Sunday. The heat begins to build on Sunday and peaks by Tuesday in the upper 90s across the area as drier air looks to push in. Shower and storm chances will be very low on Monday and Tuesday. The storm chances return with a low chance…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI)- It’s been a tough start for most schools in Mississippi as the Delta variant sweeps across campuses. State leaders are working to keep infections off school grounds. Statewide, schools are steadily climbing the charts with case numbers. Backpacks, books, and pens are essential in the classroom, but safety is a top priority. One by one, Coronavirus cases…
CALHOUN COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI)- Calhoun County Shreriff Greg Pollan is settling into his role as head of the Mississippi Sheriffs’ Association. Sheriffs from all 82 counties voted and Pollan was selected at the group’s conference in June. The organization supports its members with professional development, meetings, and encourages legislative support for law enforcement. Pollan says he proud to lead his…
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI)- The Lowndes County Sheriff’s Department arrest 25 suspects during a drug bust. Here is a press release of the investigation sent to WCBI by the Lowndes County Sheriff’s Department: Clean Sweep “Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office 527 MLK Jr. Drive South Columbus, MS 39701 Phone: 662-328-6788 Fax: 662-328-1136 Media Release from Sheriff Eddie Hawkins “Clean Sweep” Lowndes…
LOUISVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – A positive test COVID-19 doesn’t mean hospitalization for every patient with a new treatment. “I don’t know that it kept me out of the hospital, but I’d rather not take that chance and find out,” Matt Woodward said. Matt Woodward is an employee at Winston Medical Center in Louisville. After testing positive for COVID, he chose…
SATURDAY: Scattered showers and thunderstorms will be possible at any point through the day. A few storms could contain frequent lightning and gusty winds during the afternoon. Highs will range from the upper-80s to the low-90s. Chance of rain: 60%. SATURDAY NIGHT: Scattered showers and thunderstorms will give way to a mostly cloudy sky overnight. Overnight lows in the…
SUMMARY: We will continue seeing widespread chances of showers & storms as we end of the workweek into the weekend. The summer heat and humidity will be making a comeback this weekend into next week as we dry out. Highs will be in the 90s with heat indices likely 100+ degrees. Take precautions to stay cool and hydrated! FRIDAY: It’s…
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – The COVID-19 pandemic continues to take an emotional and physical toll on doctors and nurses in Mississippi as the state’s number of cases rise and its vaccination rate remains low. “It is tragic for us to hear (patients) say before they pass, ‘if only I’d been vaccinated,’” says North Mississippi Health Services Chief Medical Officer Dr….
CALHOUN COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – The Delta variant of COVID-19 has been surging all across the state, but in recent weeks the effects have been felt especially sharply in the law enforcement community. 2 sheriffs and 2 deputies in the state have died of complications from COVID, and there have been outbreaks in a number of county jails. In Calhoun…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI)- Nursing homes continue to work tirelessly to protect patients. The surge in Coronavirus numbers is pushing facilities to vaccinate staff members. One facility here in Columbus is approaching complete vaccination to keep workers and patients safe. 180 is the number of COVID-19 outbreaks in long-term care facilities across Mississippi. There’s been a total of 266 cases in…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – A Lowndes County charity is helping feed families in need. The Community Benefit Committee’s Blessed Boxes program has 16 boxes throughout the county for people to leave non-perishable foods and other essentials. Anyone can stop by and take what they need for themselves or their families. Group members say they need the community’s help to keep…
SUMMARY: Showers and thunderstorms are possible the rest of the evening, with localized flooding in the strongest storms. Rain chances will decrease as we reach the weekend, but temperatures will be on the increase to start the work week. FRIDAY: Isolated showers and thunderstorms will become more numerous through the afternoon. Rain may be heavy at times with localized flooding…
SUMMARY: We have been dealing with a few rounds of rain overnight and another round is moving in this Thursday morning. It’s just the beginning of another unsettled day across the region. We will continue seeing widespread chances of showers & storms as we end of the workweek. The summer heat and humidity will be making a comeback this…
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – State troopers with the Mississippi Highway Patrol are asking drivers to slow down and follow the rules of the road – especially when it comes to buses. State law says you must stop for a school bus. It doesn’t matter which direction you are headed. If the bus is stopped, you need to stop as…