Tennessee Tombigbee Waterway continues to be a vital part the region’s economy

The Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway has been a boon for industry in this area for years.

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – This is the route on the water that provides a cost-effective path for goods to travel. The Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway has been a boon for industry in this area for years. “You know one barge will hold what 70 semi trucks will hold, and each tow can push eight barges up and down the waterway,” said Operations…

Noxubee County informs citizens it is not under a burn ban

A post was made on the Noxubee County Fire and first responder facebook page to update citizens on a burn ban.

NOXUBEE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – A post was made on the Noxubee County Fire and First Responder Facebook page to update citizens on a burn ban. They say they have gotten several calls asking about a burn ban. Currently, Noxubee County is not under a burn ban The post says the county has received enough rain that will allow holding…

Silver Alert issued for Stewart Colton Michael of Ackerman

The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation needs your help finding a man missing from Ackerman.

ACKERMAN, Miss. (WCBI) – The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation needs your help finding a man missing from Ackerman. The agency has issued a Silver Alert for 20-year-old Stewart Colton Michael. He was last seen Thursday around noon walking in the 1000 block of Highway 9 in Ackerman. He was wearing a red shirt and khaki shorts He is described as…

Fall is here and so is Munson and Brothers annual Oktoberfest

It's officially Fall and time to celebrate the season

Columbus, MS (WCBI)- It is officially Fall and time to celebrate the season. Munson and Brothers held its annual Oktoberfest this weekend. The festival kicked off Friday night with musical performances. It continued Saturday with a 5k beer run and beer mile and the opportunity for the community to support local artists. Munson and Brothers owner Ryan Munson said this…

16th Judicial District DA stresses caseload size judges deal with

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – The district attorney for the 16th Judicial District of Mississippi, Scott Colom, stressed the large caseload judges are dealing with. He said currently, there are over 250 cases spread amongst three judges in Lowndes County. Colom shares his process moving forward to handle a large number of cases. “I always prioritize prosecuting the violent crimes because…