LEE COUNTY, MISS. (WCBI) – The ice is being blamed for causing a gas pump canopy at a Lee County convenience store to collapse. The owner of the “Skyline Super C” store says he heard a loud noise around 1 twenty this afternoon, then he saw the roof of the canopy collapse onto the gas pumps. Luckily, no one was…
TUPELO, MISS. (WCBI) – The owner of a landscaping company is tweaking his business model during the ice and snowstorms. February is typically slow for landscaping companies, but not long after the winter storms blew through, the owner of Cornerstone Landscapes, found there was lots of work for his employees, providing a valuable service to local businesses. Early Thursday morning,…
NORTH MISSISSIPPI (WCBI) – It’s been years since most Mississippians have seen this kind of ice storm. This week ice has managed to close much of the state and, now the weight of the ice has tugged at tree limbs and brought down power lines. http:/https://youtu.be/cEFnx2ljoJY There were some people without power since Monday, but most of the problem came…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI)- The people who move the nation are slowly but surely getting back on the road. Truck drivers are being very cautious while on their routes, and some have even come to a full stop. “The best thing is to be patient and just stay slow,” said truck driver Bruce Smith. That is the motto truck drivers are…
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – Oktibbeha County got some of the worst of the winter storms that have left numerous drivers stranded and caused law enforcement to declare certain roads impassable. “This is not a normal event that people in the South deal with,” said Oktibbeha County EMA Director Kristen Campanella. “So there’s not a tremendous amount of supplies, such as salt,…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Workers at the Sunflower in Columbus restocked shelves as customers made a careful trip to the store. It doesn’t happen often. But the store on Alabama Street closed for two days – with their own employee’s safety in mind. Today the store filled up quickly with shoppers who tell us they were looking for bread, milk,…
OKTIBBEHA COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – A nonprofit group in Starkville is making sure patients and employees at OCH Regional Medical Center have staples to prepare meals. After finding out the hospital needed extra food for workers who have been staying overnight because of dangerous driving conditions, “Well Southern Foundation” stepped in to help. Volunteers from the organization loaded up milk,…
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – State troopers have been working accidents all day long. The Mississippi Highway Patrol is encouraging people to only travel if it is an emergency. Road and bridges quickly became sheets of ice today, as freezing rain, snow, and sleet fell. Traffic was much lighter but there were those who ventured out. Troop G in Starkville has…
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – The GTR Homeless Coalition and Columbus Community Outreach are relocating the warming shelter from the Salvation Army to First Baptist Church in Columbus. Board members say there weren’t enough electrical outlets to operate space heaters, making it challenging to keep folks in a comfortable area. In the new location, 16 beds are available for those…
TUPELO, MISS. (WCBI) – The only fundraiser for the Junior Auxiliary of Tupelo will take place in a virtual format this year. The annual Charity Ball raises money for JA’s programs that help children and families throughout the community. J A members spent part of their day at the Bancorpsouth Arena, making gift baskets for sponsors of this year’s virtual…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI)- More and more people are able to get a COVID-19 vaccine. Hospitals and retailers are providing them, but the bulk of the work is being done by the National Guard. The job is simple; get as many people vaccinated as possible. “Our mission is to provide vaccines for the local community,” said Captain Vernon West. This battle…
PRENTISS COUNTY, MISS. (WCBI) – A Booneville man is arrested and charged with the murder of a woman who was reported missing last week. Forty two year old Tiffany Copeland was last seen February 2nd at a Booneville apartment complex. A missing person’s report was filed three days later. Her phone was pinged to the Blackland area of Prentiss County….
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Dozens of people receive enough goods to stock up their pantry. The United Way of Lowndes and Noxubee Counties and the Helping Hands sported today’s event. Canned goods and sweet potatoes were given to those in need. The sweet potatoes were delivered this morning. Organizers say food giveaways are not just important, they are necessary. …
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OXFORD, Miss. (WCBI) – State investigators have taken over a deadly officer-involved shooting case in Oxford. Oxford police say the shooting happened Monday night. In a social media post, OPD said an officer attempted to stop a vehicle and the driver fled. The driver was Clay Tatum, 38, of Lafayette County. There was a pursuit and when the vehicle stopped,…
TUPELO, MISS. (WCBI) – The new leader for the region’s largest entertainment complex is on the job. Doug Johnson has been the executive director of the Bancorpsouth Arena and conference center for about a month now. He’s looking forward to helping the entertainment complex reach new heights. “The prior directors here have done a phenomenal job putting the Bancorpsouth Arena…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Over the last several weeks, the Community Benefit Committee has raised over $5,000 to help long-time Columbus resident Ms. Mildred, who is homeless, get the medication and housing she needs. But Lt. Rhonda Sanders with the Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office says there are more Ms. Mildreds out there who need help. “Something traumatic happens, and then…
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI)- Most college students sign up for basic classes such as College Algebra and English Comp. At East Mississippi Community College, students of all ages come to class to take advantage of specific skilled instruction. The communiversity and community colleges are branching out into short and long-term programs to meet different needs and interests. “At EMCC we…
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – The Mississippi State Department of Health issued a reminder on Wednesday that people still should keep taking proper safety precautions even after getting the COVID-19 vaccine. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that about 7.5 percent of Mississippians have received at least one dose of the vaccine while 0.9 percent have gotten two. “I…
ABERDEEN, MISS. (WCBI) – A Monroe County town is letting the good times roll. Aberdeen is hosting its Mardi Gras celebration this weekend. Merchants are excited and proceeds from festivities benefit two great causes. Kim Taylor has been busy decorating her coffee shop and cafe for Mardi Gras. “It gives us something to look forward to, ” Taylor said. Taylor…
ABERDEEN, Miss. (WCBI) – Ward 2 Alderwoman and acting mayor of Aberdeen Lady Garth spoke out Thursday on the accusations of misappropriation of public funds against herself and her fellow colleagues. Garth is a life-long Aberdeen resident and says the small town can be a toxic environment. She says the long-standing racial divide in the city is a contributing factor…
OKTIBBEHA COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI)- The demand for technology is growing every day. These days, we need more than a pen and paper to get work done. Starkville and Oktibbeha County are still considering building a new library. “Currently, with everything going on in the pandemic, it’s made things very difficult to have masses of people in a space, and a…