STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – The city of Starkville is currently in the process of working with the Mississippi Department of Archives and History to preserve local landmarks from the Civil Rights Era. “Mississippi is a state that struggled to do the right thing during the Civil Rights Era,” says Ward 5 Alderman Hamp Beatty. “We had to be dragged along…
ABERDEEN, Miss. (WCBI)- Aberdeen has held four elections this year. The latest, a special election for a new chief of police. Some people in Aberdeen are eager to see a new face in the police chief seat, but others didn’t bother to go out and vote. One-third of the municipal election commission, Jennifer Rollison, said people are tired of voting…
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – A Lowndes County deputy is honored for his life-saving actions. Patrolman Cameron Hickey saved a young lady’s life last month in southern Lowndes County. Sheriff Eddie Hawkins says Hickey performed CPR until an ambulance could arrive. It’s believed the 17-year-old overdosed before she was found. Hawkins says these types of life-saving actions are becoming more…
SUMMARY: Daily shower and storm chances and highs near 90 degrees have quickly returned to our region after a very nice holiday weekend. Rain chances will be quite high through Thursday, beginning to lessen Friday, with the weekend looking a bit drier. More widespread coverage of showers and storms looks to return next week. Temps will be in the mid…
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TUPELO, MISS. (WCBI) – Residents in West Tupelo won’t have to wait much longer for a grocery store. Brooks Grocery will soon open its third store and it is expected to have a big impact on future development. Brooks Davis has been spending a lot of time in his West Tupelo store, making sure things are on track for its…
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SUMMARY: Here’s your top weather headlines as you’re waking up! A typical summer weather pattern will be returning & staying with us. Daily afternoon storm chances will also be returning so keep the rain gear handy. Plus, watching Elsa out in the Gulf as it nears Florida. TUESDAY: A mix of sun & clouds with a few chances for afternoon…
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – After the Diamond Dawgs made history in Omaha by bringing home the College World Series title, Mississippi State fans have been out making sure they bring home as much championship memorabilia as they can. “It’s been crazy,” said McKensi Lashy, a cashier at the Lodge in Starkville. “We’ve had people from all over. We’ve had people…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – A Columbus man is dead after an early morning hit and run in Lowndes County. According to the Mississippi Highway Patrol, around 1:30 Monday morning, 31-year-old Marquis Ramone Dixon was riding south on Highway 373 when the scooter he was riding was hit by another vehicle. The other vehicle left the area. Dixon died at the…
WEBSTER COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Two suspects are on the run after search and felony arrest warrants were issued in Webster County. Kenneth Mann and Cassandra Mann are both wanted for a Sale of Controlled Substance Charge according to the sheriff’s Department. The warrants were issued Saturday while executing a search warrant at David Gary’s home on Snow Bottom road…
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI)- Mississippi continues to rank the lowest with COVID-19 vaccination rates across the U.S. With a new Delta variant now in all 50 states, health experts urge folks to get the vaccine. “There doesn’t seem to be a sense of urgency like there was before,” said Family Nurse Practitioner Vanita Phinisey. Phinney is a part of the Urgent…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI)- Fireworks have caused issues for some citizens and law enforcement. “Discharging fireworks in the city limits is illegal there’s a city ordinance against it as well you can’t sell fireworks inside the city limits,” said Columbus chief of police Fred Shelton. Firework shows are a sight to see, but the place to do it isn’t inside the…
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – The Diamond Dawgs aren’t the only winners in Starkville following the College World Series. The Starkville Daily News has been bombarded with readers and fans wanting copies of their Thursday, July 1st edition. On an average day, Starkville Daily prints 1,400 copies. So far, they have printed 10,000 copies of the Bulldog Championship edition. “The line…
SUMMARY: A fairly typical summer pattern will be with us for the foreseeable future. Storm chances will be with us each and every day but some spots may miss out on the action while others get a good soaking. MONDAY NIGHT: Mainly clear to partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s to around 70. Light winds. TUESDAY: Partly cloudy with…
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SUMMARY: Hoping you’ve enjoyed the amazing weather this holiday weekend. Our typical summertime weather pattern will be making its return starting today into the workweek. Expect the return of the humidity and afternoon chances of showers & storms. MONDAY: Sunshine with a few clouds moving in and a bit more humid as some tropical moisture moves back into the region….
STARKVILLE,Miss. (WCBI)- Starkville is pulling out all the stops for the fourth of July. The city hosted an Independence Day Celebration at the Starkville Sportsplex. Folks made their way to the lawn with blankets and chairs. The fun kicked-off with concessions, inflatables, and music. Get Rolled Ice Cream and Sister’s Snowcone Bar food trucks provided refreshing treats for the public….
WEST POINT, Miss. (WCBI) -During independence day, first responders are on the frontlines helping the community. “We don’t, say, want any praise. We just, this is our job. We signed up for it,” Fireman Seth White said. Across the country, thousands of first responders were on duty for the Fourth of July. Here, at the West Point Fire Department Station…
Standard summer fare will be the story this week
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI)- Barbeque, funnel cakes, and live music is what festival-goers saw when they showed up at Townsend Park on Saturday, July 3, 2021. “It’s just something so people can relax let their hair down and just have fun for one day just come in peace you know just have a unity this is just about unity this is…
MONROE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – In July of 2020, several Fourth of July celebrations were canceled due to the pandemic. With lifted COVID-19 restrictions, holiday traditions are getting back to normal and dozens are gearing up for this weekend. “Wow. We’re going to go crazy. We’re going to go crazy,” Norris Burns, a Monroe county local, said. Cookouts, pool parties,…
Simply amazing weather will be enjoyed all across the region on Independence Day