COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – The Columbus and Starkville public libraries are among the more than 150 across the state participating in the “Anti-Racism Reading Shelf” grant program. The Mississippi Humanities Council created the program in the midst of the nationwide movement for racial equality after the killing of George Floyd. Its goal is to make sure readers have access to…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI)- 23- year – old Shad Reese was shot and killed in his vehicle on November 1, 2021. The suspected shooter, 19- year- old Kingduron Pyle, was tracked down in Shoshoni Wyoming later that month after police responded to a disturbance call. “They alerted us saying hey we have found Mr. Pyle in our jurisdiction we understand that…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) -New information tonight in a bomb threat that shut down Main Street in Columbus. Columbus police have made an arrest. Around 5:30 Columbus Police issued a press release stating that a 12-year-old juvenile from Macon has been arrested. He’s being charged with making a false bomb threat. Police Chief Fred Shelton says the call was targeting Domino’s…
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – The Lowndes County horse park is officially open for business. A ribbon-cutting was held this morning for what is officially, the Lowndes County Agri-Center and Pavilion. The facility is a partnership between Lowndes County and the Mississippi State University Extension Service. The main attraction is a large pavilion, that county leaders and the extension service…
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STARKVILLE,Miss. (WCBI)- One K9 is getting a new piece of body armor for his wardrobe. Starkville Police department’s K9 Kojack receives a bullet and stab protective vest. Kojack was sworn into the force back in September. The donation comes from a non-profit organization, Vested Interest in K9’s Incorporated. Their mission is to assist dog of law enforcement and related agencies…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI)- Christmas is right around the corner and people are out shopping for the perfect gift. Several people go to the larger named stores around them, but there are small shops that thrive off that business. It may not be the big retail store with flashy signs, but it gets the job done. Park Place in Columbus serves…
COLUMBUS,Miss. (WCBI)- The Christmas spirit reaches North Mississippi. The Columbus Bicentennial Parade rolled through Main Street on Sunday. The theme of the parade was “A Hometown Holiday … Past, Present, Future”. Helen Karriem served as the Grand Marshal to kick off the festivities. And you may have noticed some familiar faces. WCBI Sunrise Anchors Tara Wheeler and Eric Crosswhite, Sports…
SUMMARY: A cold front will slice through the region tomorrow, bringing a squall line with showers and storms. This will sweep across the entire area during Monday morning, with the potential for some damaging winds and a brief spin-up tornado. After the front clears the area, temps will get much cooler for Tuesday. We begin to warm by Wednesday, and…
MATHISTON,Miss. (WCBI)- It’s finally December and several folks are starting the countdown to Christmas Day. Communities are beginning the festivities with their annual Christmas Parades. Come out., line the streets, and enjoy the floats. First responders rolled down the streets during Mathiston’s Cristmas parade. After the COVID-19 pandemic put a halt on the parade last year, it made preparation for…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI)- Feeding the need of the community; just one person at a time was the message for a group in Columbus that gave away sweet potatoes. The 2,500 pounds of sweet potatoes came from Vardaman. Anyone that came by St James Methodist Church was given as many sweet potatoes as they wanted to help fill everyone up. “I…
If you’re looking for a way to get into the Christmas spirit, look no further. This week on Mom to Mom, Mandy shows us how to make yarn stick Christmas trees. Categories: Featured Tags: mom
NOXUBEE COUNTY,Miss. (WCBI)- Two people are dead and one person is in critical condition following a shooting in Noxubee county. Sheriff Tommie Roby says the incident happened in Brooksville at the B&B Store. Coroner R.L. Calhoun says 18-year-old Dewanderian Johnson was shot in a vehicle. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Two victims were air-lifted to UMMC in Jackson…
LOWNDES COUNTY,Miss. (WCBI)- A Lowndes County man is arrested in the shooting death of a family member. Sheriff Eddie Hawkins says 21-year-old Bradley Wayne Peeks is a murder suspect. Just before midnight, 911 got a call of shots being fired near Shirley Drive and someone lying in the road. Upon arrival, deputies found 45-year-old Larry Wayne Peeks Jr. Lowndes County…
SUMMARY: A bit of a temperature see-saw in store for us over the next week. We’ll see multiple disturbances moving through the area as well bringing several rain chances. After a mild weekend, we cool down quite a bit after a cold front moves through on Monday. This front will push a line of storms through the area, with severe…
SUMMARY: A bit of a temperature see-saw in store for us over the next week. We’ll see multiple disturbances moving through the area as well bringing several rain chances. After a mild weekend, we cool down quite a bit after a cold front moves through on Monday. The cool air won’t last long though, as moisture will quickly return to…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI)- The latest event to kick off the holiday season is the Wassail Fest in downtown Columbus. Merchants offered special deals and door prizes through the area. The main event of course is the wassail. On top of getting a great deal, Shoppers were able to test out all of the Wassail offered by the merchants in downtown…
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NETTLETON, Miss. (WCBI)- A double homicide at the Roy Black Memorial Park in Nettleton leaves investigators with more questions than answers. It happened early Friday morning. Police Chief Gary Monaghan tells WCBI the motive leading to the gunfire is unclear. “They shot each other. That’s what we’re trying to figure out. We don’t know what happened,” said Chief Monaghan. But…
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SUMMARY: Our forecast over the next week is looking more like October than December! However, we will finally be getting a good, soaking rain for the first time in a while- we need it! Friday will be dry with increasing clouds, with showers for the weekend and very warm temps. A cold front moves in on Monday, dropping temperatures back…