Uncorked (Skyfall Wines) – 08/24/23
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Hamilton Attendance Center works to keep students cool on the bus
Many school buses in the area do not have air conditioning. Record-breaking temperatures for this time of year have rolled through Mississippi.
MONROE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Many school buses in the area do not have air conditioning. Record-breaking temperatures for this time of year have rolled through Mississippi. Students ride the bus in the morning, afternoon, and even the middle of the day. A 20 to 30-minute bus ride with no air conditioning can feel a lot longer. So, the Hamilton…
Business owners prepare for tailgating as football season approaches
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI)- Time is ticking; college football is almost here. The season kicks off Saturday, August 26, 2023, but Mississippi State and Ole Miss have to wait until September 2, 2023. Local hotels and businesses are gearing up for big crowds at the game and the tailgate. Preparations have begun for workers at Southern Tradition Tailgate and business owners…
Younger defendants accused of more violent crimes a concerning trend in 16th Judicial District
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) -Younger defendants accused of more violent crimes. That’s one of the biggest changes Judge Jim Kitchens has seen in the last 2 and half decades in the 16th Circuit Court District. Kitchens has been working in the 16th since the late 90’s. First as an Assistant District Attorney and for the past 20 years as a Circuit…
Golden Triangle housing market looking up for homebuyers
The housing market is tight these days
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – The housing market is tight these days. Shrinking inventory is driving home prices higher. Factor in interest rates at their highest point in more than a decade, and the idea of home ownership, especially for younger adults, is looking like a distant dream. Changes in the economy have completely changed the housing market. With an increase…
Pickens County first responders feels the effects of hospital shutdown
PICKENS COUNTY, Ala. (WCBI ) – Pickens County Medical Center has been closed for three years, leaving residents without immediate medical support. The community has been fighting to get the hospital back open, but like most places, there needs to be more funding. “Volunteer fire departments are in real need of help.” Keith Cox, President of the Pickens County Fire…
Starkville man charged with enticement of a child
A Starkville man is charged with enticement of a child
Clive DavisSource: Oktibbeha County Sheriff’s Office STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – A Starkville man is facing a child sex crime charge. Clive Davis is charged with enticement of a child. Oktibbeha County investigators say Davis is accused of sending text messages to a child under the age of 15. The alleged incident was reported to deputies on July 31st. Davis was…
FEMA provides temporary housing for people displaced by tornado
While most found temporary shelter, there has been a need for a long-term solution.
MONROE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – The tornado that swept through Amory and other parts of Monroe County displaced many residents. While most found temporary shelter, there has been a need for a long-term solution. That solution is now moving from planning to building. Monroe County is taking another step toward recovery. After five months, temporary housing is going up for…
Columbus Salvation Army looks for communities help to fund mission
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – With their Red Kettles and Angel Trees, many people associate the Salvation Army with the Christmas season. The group is in the business of helping people year-round, and that means that they have a year-round need for funding. Unfortunately, the Summer months often mean a slowdown in donations and an increase in requests for help, especially…
Update: Columbus homicide suspect turns himself in
Person of interest named in Columbus homicide
Traylen ColvinSource: Columbus police COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – A person of interest in a Wednesday morning homicide turns himself in. Traylen Colvin, 19, of Columbus is a suspect in connection to a homicide incident in the 200 block of 11th Avenue South at about 12:20 AM for a disturbance. 911 operators heard gunshots during the phone call. Officers arrived to find…
EMCC’s Golden Triangle Campus offers new line worker utility program
The goal is to provide local training for jobs with local openings.
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – East Mississippi Community College’s Golden Triangle Campus is powering up a new program. Thanks in part to a grant from AccelerateMS, the campus has started the Utility Lineworker Program. The goal is to provide local training for jobs with local openings. Noah Hatcher has seen up close what it’s like to be a lineman. He’s…
Okolona School District takes measures to combat extreme heat
OKOLONA, Miss. (WCBI) – “School safety is a priority here,” said Dr. Marcus Gladney, Okolona Middle School Principal. Principals and athletic directors are experts in knowing how to manage both a school and sporting activities during extreme heat. Gladney serves both roles for the Okolona Municipal Separate School District. Gladney said his middle school is taking the necessary precautions to…
Flood waters continue to rise in the Luxapallila Creek in Millport
A West Alabama town is looking to unclog a creek that has already caused some significant damage
MILLPORT, Ala. (WCBI) – A West Alabama town is looking to unclog a creek that has already caused some significant damage. Where it flows through Lamar County, Luxapallila Creek is filled with years of debris. City leaders in Millport said the rising water stretches nearly 10 miles to the Mississippi state Line. Further upstream in Lamar County, town and county…
HSFT Stop #58: Oxford
OXFORD, Miss. (WCBI) — Oxford high school has cemented itself as a team to be reckoned with year in and year out, but 2022 was uncharacteristic, missing out on the playoffs entirely. Now, the challenge is putting last year behind them and moving forward. “I think anybody would tell you that’s not up to our standard,” head coach Chris Cutcliffe…
EndZone Game of the Week announced (Week 1)
West Point at Louisville is the EndZone Game of the Week. The Wildcats won the matchup in week one last year 24-14. Kickoff is Friday set for 7:30 in Louisville. Categories: High School Sports, Local Sports, Sports
Columbus man pleads guilty to drug charges, will spend 25 years in prison
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – A Columbus man facing several charges will now spend more than two decades in prison. Joseph Fenton pleaded guilty to possession of contraband in a correctional facility and trafficking meth. Both charges were as a habitual offender. He was ordered to serve 25 years for the charges. Fenton was arrested in Starkville in February 2022. He…
MSU police, area agencies aim to encourage students to drive sober
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – With students back on campus, Mississippi State University police are driving home a message about safety. The MSU department teamed up with the Mississippi Highway Patrol, Oktibbeha County Sheriff’s Office, and Starkville Police to educate students on the dangers of drinking and driving. Using special goggles to simulate the effects of being drunk, students tried to…
Monroe County deputies make arrest in motor vehicle investigation
MONROE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office office made an arrest in a motor vehicle investigation that includes Facebook Marketplace scams. Theodis Reese Junior allegedly was involved in a scam where he used a fake profile for Facebook Marketplace to set up transactions to purchase dirtbikes. The transaction would essentially reveal itself to be bogus when Reese…
Columbus police make quick arrest in overnight shooting
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Columbus police made a quick arrest in an overnight shooting. Officers were called to 709 17th Street North on Monday night for the gunfire. A spokesman said there was a gathering of people when an argument broke out, which led to the shooting. The victim was shot one time and later flown out of the area…
Oxford police arrest man on child sex crime charge
OXFORD, Miss. (WCBI) – Oxford police made a child sex crime arrest. 21-year-old Antavious Dukes was charged with molesting-touching a child for lustful purposes. In a press release, OPD said officers were called about an alleged incident on August 17. After the investigation, Dukes was arrested. No other details were released. Bond for Dukes was set at $35,000. For 24/7…
Starkville Fire Officials issue burn ban for city limits
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – The extreme heat and absence of rain in the immediate forecast have prompted Starkville Fire Officials to take action. Until further notice, the City of Starkville is under a burn ban. That means no outside burning within the city limits. The Starkville Fire Department also advises extra caution when disposing of cigarettes and charcoal. For 24/7…
Weekend burglaries in Starkville leaves 9 juveniles behind bars
Almost 30 cars were burglarized over the weekend mostly at one apartment complex
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – Weekends are usually seen as a relaxing and peaceful time to unwind; however, that wasn’t the case for some Starkville residents and law enforcement. Almost 30 cars were burglarized over the weekend mostly at one apartment complex. “Starkville has experienced 27 auto burglaries four stolen weapons on the street and as a result, we’ve made nine…
New piloting program looks to explain high power bills
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Temperatures are climbing and many people will be running the AC full blast, but staying cool may come at a higher price. 4-County Electric Power Association is looking to be proactive with its members by piloting a new program to help explain differences in their bills. Summer temperatures are on the rise and for many…
Columbus Fire Chief says recent house fires were not accidental
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – The old saying goes: “Where there’s smoke, there’s fire.” And there’s been a lot of both around the Friendly City in the past few days. The fires are still under investigation, and it’s believed that at least some of them may have been intentionally set. Three fires in three days, two of those fires ignited in…