COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – After seeing a record-low 23 million travelers in 2020, AAA is predicting a 60 percent increase in people taking a trip over the 2021 Memorial Day Weekend. The Golden Triangle is within driving distance of popular destinations like Atlanta, the Gulf Coast and Nashville. But as some get ready for potentially their first vacation since the…
ABERDEEN, MISS. (WCBI) – Aberdeen’s new mayor says the city’s sports complex can play a big role in boosting tourism, sales tax revenue, and providing an outlet for local youth sports. Mayor Charles Scott began leading efforts to revive the Aberdeen Sports Complex when he moved back to his hometown after retiring from the Army two years ago. “It basically…
GOLDEN TRIANGLE, Miss. (WCBI)- It’s been a long year for students and the people tasked with teaching them. Most local classrooms have been virtual or hybrid all year long, and administrators want kids back in their desks this fall. When Covid closed schools in March of 2020, administrators came up with a plan for students to learn virtually. Students tried…
SUMMARY: Warm and humid conditions have returned and that spells a better chance of scattered showers and storms over the next few days. Some folks may get some good downpours, some may miss out. Wednesday and Friday offer the best chance of rain in the near term. No widespread strong or severe weather is expected. TUESDAY NIGHT: Partly cloudy. Lows…
JACKSON, Miss. (WCBI) – You may see an increase in highway patrol starting Memorial day weekend. Mississippi Highway Patrol is teaming up with Louisiana State Police and Tennessee Highway Patrol to encourage safe driving. State troopers will be stationed up and down Interstate 55 during peak travel times. Their hope is to reduce the number of crashes, promote seat belt…
SUMMARY: It’s been getting warmer here, but the humidity has been tolerable to be outside. Now get ready for that summer humidity to move into the region for the rest of the workweek along with those spotty summertime showers & storms. TUESDAY: Another warm day ahead for us with highs in the lower 90s with a mix of sun and…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Crews hired by Lowndes County are in the process of cleaning out the excess concrete and covering the hole where the Confederate statues outside of the courthouse once stood. On Saturday, Columbus Marble Works crews finished removing the statues that stood as a memorial to fallen Confederate soldiers for more than one hundred years in Downtown…
ABERDEEN, MISS. (WCBI) – A controversial Facebook Live video posted by an Aberdeen alderwoman is the latest in a string of adverse publicity from elected leaders in the town. In her Facebook Live video, Alderwoman Lady B Garth said she was upset when requests to hold Police Chief Henry Randle’s funeral at the high school gym were denied by the…
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI)- Much of the world shut down last year; including community swimming pools. With summer just around the corner and many COVID-19 restrictions gone, those places to cool off are opening again. Pools aren’t up and available yet, but kids and families will be able to enjoy summer fun by the end of the week. Even splash pads…
Summer-like conditions are here.
SUMMARY: Temperatures this week will continue to rise into the upper 80s and lower 90s. Staying dry with a mix of sun & clouds for the first half of the workweek will make way for the return of afternoon summertime shower or thunderstorms mid to late week. Southerly winds will allow the humidity to increase also across the area midweek…
SUMMARY: Temperatures this week will continue to rise into the upper 80s and lower 90s. Some partly cloudy skies the first half of the workweek will make way for some slight chances for an isolated shower or thunderstorm Wednesday through Sunday. Southerly flow will allow moisture to increase across the area midweek into the weekend. TONIGHT: Remaining dry with lows…
SUMMARY: High pressure continues to dominate over the Deep South for the weekend into the middle of the work week. Temperatures will linger in the low 90s with rising humidity levels by the early work week. Next chance for isolated/spot showers looks to be Wednesday into Saturday. TONIGHT: Some clouds will remain over the area but comfortable conditions with lows…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – The Columbus Police Department is getting an extra set of eyes to keep the community safe. Soon, you’ll see new patrol cameras around the Friendly City. Chief Fred Shelton says in the last city council meeting Mayor Robert Smith approved funding for 12 new cameras to be installed. Devices will be put up around high-risk areas…
PONTOTOC COUNTY, MISS (WCBI) – A Pontotoc County high school senior is making a name for himself on the rodeo circuit. WCBI’s Allie Martin has more with the 18-year-old who is proof that hard work and determination make a big difference. Every day, Clarke Gordon practices his favorite sport.. The 18-year-old homeschooler spends several hours each day on his horse,…
The firefighter helped save her from a fire 17 years ago.
Summer-like conditions are here to stay for a while.
SUMMARY: A huge ridge of high pressure will give the Deep South a lot of sunshine, but very warm temperatures through the weekend into nearly next week. Humidity levels are going to remain tolerable. Use lots of sunscreen and drink plenty of water. Some isolated to scattered daytime heating afternoon storms could return by the midweek. TROPICS: NOAA released their…
HS baseball highlights: Saltillo beats Lafayette 10-3 in Game 1 of 5A North Half Final. Categories: High School Sports, Local Sports, Sports
HS Baseball: East Union rolled past Pisgah 10-0 to take a 1-0 series lead in the 2A North Half Final. The Urchins will visit Pisgah Friday at 6, if they win they will advance to the state title. Categories: High School Sports, Local Sports, Sports
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Thursday is the very first Mental Health Action Day, a time meant to focus on raising awareness of the various mental health needs all across the country and how to give people the help they need. “To understand what to say to someone when they look at you in the eye and they talk about ending…
TUPELO, MISS. (WCBI) – The uncle of a 24-year-old Tupelo man shot to death Tuesday night is praying and taking action to bring attention to factors he believes had a role in his nephew’s death. Pastor Timothy Butler is from the Columbus area but now lives in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He spent some time this afternoon prayer walking on the street…
BRUCE, MISS. (WCBI) – A Calhoun County business will provide high-speed internet to people in rural Southeastern Pontotoc County. “We Connect” a wholly-owned subsidiary of Bruce Telephone, will get one point six million dollars to provide high-speed internet to an underserved area in Pontotoc County. The census bureau determines which areas are lacking broadband access, and companies were able to…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – The last week of school is always bittersweet. For teachers and their students, this year has not been textbook. Despite the challenges, educators have been able to overcome and deserve the highest of grades. Over the past year, both the staff and students at Sale Elementary showed the community that COVID wasn’t going to stop them…