Starkville dedicates new water treatment facility
City officials say the the upgrade will have positive economic and environmental effects.
Pet Picks: Which Teams Survive the Oxford and Starkville Regionals?
WATCH: WCBI Sports consults a team of experts to predict which teams will win the Starkville and Oxford regionals.
Local church works to help those in need with their landscaping and minor repairs
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – A Columbus church is spreading the good word and good deeds across town. 150 volunteers from Fairview Baptist Church is are taking on 26 projects. The church’s initiative is called “We Love Columbus.” Volunteers will take on everything from minor repairs for the needy to landscaping. “Every year we try to do one project, just a…
Lowndes Co. woman charged with five counts of obtaining a controlled substance by fraud
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – A Lowndes County woman is indicted on prescription fraud charges. 41-year-old Miranda Dale is charged with five counts of obtaining a controlled substance by fraud. The state Attorney General’s office alleges Dale tried to obtain Oxycodone, Hydrocodone, and Tramadol on several different occasions in September 2020. Prosecutors say Dale was part of the plan to…
WCBI partnered with Mississippi Blood Services for a blood drive
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Some people were able to give the gift of life today. WCBI partnered with the Mississippi Blood Services to host a blood drive. They saw almost 30 people throughout the day. All participants received a tie-dye t-shirt. For more information on local blood drive donations, you can click here. Categories: Local News
Great baseball weather through Saturday, storms return by Sunday
SUMMARY: A calm and quiet night across the area, lows in the mid 60s. Friday looks to stay dry, with partly cloudy skies. A slight chance of afternoon storms on Saturday, but most of us will stay dry. Rain and storms return by Sunday, with widespread coverage for Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday. Cloud cover and rain drops highs into the…
A few spotty showers & storms still possible for our Thursday
SUMMARY: Thursday looks to have lower rain chances, but scattered afternoon storms still possible. We’ll have drier conditions for your Friday and Saturday, but another disturbance will bring the return of higher rain & storm chances for Sunday into early next week. Highs fairly seasonable in the mid to upper 80s. THURSDAY: Expect mostly dry conditions with a mix of…
East Union Drops Game One to Taylorsville in 2A State Championship
WATCH: Taylorsville took the game one victory over East Union, 5-1. The game was shortened to 5 innings due to inclement weather. Categories: High School Sports, Local Sports, Sports
Columbus Police, Lowndes Co. Sheriff hope Ring Doorbell’s video and safety information sharing app can help solve and prevent more crimes
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – In the ongoing fight against the area’s rising crime, law enforcement has repeatedly stressed the importance of working with the community. "Trying to be everywhere at one time is impossible. So we need information from the public to help solve some of these crimes." Columbus PD, Lowndes Co. Sheriff hope @Ring Doorbell's video/safety info sharing app…
DEA seized more than $55,000 in Lowndes Co. during drug bust
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – The Drug Enforcement Administration seizes more than 55,000 dollars after a Lowndes County drug bust. Now, 35-year-old Gabriel O’Neal is charged with possession of a controlled substance Sheriff Eddie Hawkins says deputies and Narcotics Task Force Agents stopped O’Neal for a traffic violation on Old Aberdeen Road this past Friday. A K9 alerted the car…
Head Start Class of 2021 Ready For Kindergarten!
ABERDEEN, MISS. (WCBI) – The youngest group of the Class of 2021 graduates is ready for their next big step… Kindergarten. Aberdeen Head Start’s drive-through graduation procession starts with lights and sirens. Then there was music. The class of four-year-olds have been working hard since August, and are now ready for Kindergarten. As each car moved through the line, teachers…
Two men are wanted for eating without paying their tabs
GOLDEN TRIANGLE, Miss. (WCBI)- Two young men are wanted by local law enforcement for felony defrauding – innkeeper. This means they have been going into restaurants eating and leaving without paying. Laquincy Washington, 19, and James Smith, 21, of West Point both have warrants for their arrest. The two have gone to several restaurants throughout the Golden Triangle and run…
Starkville Public Library kicks off summer story time
Animals will be featured at the weekly story time at the library.
EMCC’s Launchpad East hosts Open House
The center offers programs such as workforce training and high school equivalency testing.
Unsettled pattern with lots of shower and storm chances
SUMMARY: Storms across the area will die down into the overnight hours, but a scattered shower or 2 is not unlikely. Thursday looks to have lower rain chances, but scattered afternoon storms still possible. Rain chances diminish to an isolated stray storm for Friday and Saturday, but another disturbance brings much higher rain chances for Sunday and the start of next…
Multi Agency Investigation Leads To Arrest Of Virginia Man In Alleged Phone Scam
TUPELO, MISS. (WCBI) – A multi-agency investigation leads to the arrest of a Virginia man, accused of scamming an elderly Tupelo couple out of $19,000. The investigation started when an elderly couple called Tupelo police in March, claiming they lost $19,000 to a scammer. The alleged scam began with an illegal telemarketing call. “This all falls under our work in…
Some strong storms possible for Wednesday
SUMMARY: Rain and storm chances have returned and will stick around for the next week. Some spots may end up with several inches of rain. Some isolated strong storms are also possible from time to time. WEDNESDAY: Areas of rain and storms are likely so keep the umbrella handy. A few stronger storms are possible with gusty winds and heavy…
Columbus-Lowndes Public Library wants people to donate artifacts that document experience during COVID-19 pandemic
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – After living through history, the Columbus-Lowndes Public Library System is starting to collect artifacts that document the pandemic experience in Lowndes County. “Never in my wildest dreams as an archivist did I envision living through a pandemic and having to document it,” says the library’s archivist Mona Vance-Ali. “But I mean, this is what we do….
Starkville Regional is expected to bring in large crowds
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI)- The COVID-19 pandemic had a huge impact on businesses last year, including those in Starkville. On Friday, June 4, 2021, Mississippi State hosts an NCAA Baseball Regional, and fans will be back in the stands. This means the tourism industry is looking at a big boost this weekend. America’s favorite pastime is expected to bring thousands to…
Lowndes Co. Sheriff’s Dept. hosting series of community meetings during June
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – The Lowndes County Sheriff’s Department is hearing concerns from the people it serves and protects. Sheriff Eddie Hawkins and his command staff will host three community meetings across the county this month. The first one is tonight at the New Hope Community Center. Deputies will be able to answer questions and address any issues people…
Columbus City Council has entered an agreement with Ring Doorbell for crime prevention
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – The Columbus City Council enters an agreement with Ring Doorbell in an effort to help solve crimes. Ring provides a “Neighbors” program, where the folks around you can share information and videos. Users can download the “Neighbors by Ring” app or the “Ring” app and sign-up for the Neighbors Public Safety program. The Columbus Police and…
WCBI is partnering with Mississippi Blood Services for a donation day
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – It’s a way to make a life-saving donation – and get some groovy gear. WCBI is teaming up with Mississippi Blood Services to hold a blood drive this Thursday from 10 am to 3 pm. You can come that day or reserve your spot in advance. Go to www.msbonline.us. All donors will get an MBS tie-dye…
MS State Auditor spoke with Rotary about punishments for embezzlement
Mississippi’s state auditor says the state needs get tougher on people who embezzle money from the government. Shad White spoke to the Columbus Rotary today. He believes there needs to be tougher penalties for elected leaders and employees who steal from the people they serve. White’s office has investigated embezzlement cases in several cities and counties in the area including…
Staying unsettled for at least the next week
Daily rain and storm chances to continue.