Lowndes Co. woman dies after losing power with limited oxygen

LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – A Lowndes County woman died early Sunday morning after having a medical emergency at her home. Lowndes County Coroner Greg Merchant tells WCBI the 68-year-old female had lost power due to the storm in the area and had limited oxygen. The victim called 911 around 12:40 a.m. Ambulance and first responders arrived only to find…

Columbus Fire and Rescue respond to a house fire

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Columbus Fire and Rescue was on the scene of a house fire at 1601 21st Street North. One person escaped without injury. The resident’s pet dog died due to the fire. Columbus Fire Chief Duane Hughes says the fire is out and under investigation at this time. For 24/7 news and updates, follow us on Facebook and X. Categories:…

Starkville apartments see effects of severe storm

STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – After severe storms on Saturday night, the damages have been shown in many different areas. Homes were damaged by the severe weather, strong winds, and large hail. Some homeowners and residents of the Highlands in Starkville are still recovering from the risky weather. Plenty of volunteers from around the area to help repair some of the…

Police arrest and charge 2 suspects involved in Shannon shooting

SHANNON, Miss. (WCBI) – We have updates on suspects in a deadly shooting in Shannon. Police have arrested and charged two suspects involved in the shooting. You’ll remember Police were called to the Busy Bee convenience store, on Romie Hill Avenue, on Dec. 21. 37-year-old Juan Perry of Okolona was found slumped over in a vehicle. Officers found the car…

4-County has been working diligently to restore power to homes

LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – 4-County Electric Power Association has been working through the night to restore power to homes. CEO General Manager Brian Clark says there were around 7,000 homes without power due to the weather. While most of those homes have been restored there are still some out there seeking power. They plan to have all power restored…

Starkville woman dies after she is hit by a vehicle

STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – A Starkville woman dies after she is hit by a vehicle. Oktibbeha County Coroner Michael Hunt tells WCBI 73-year-old Linda Bardwell was walking across Highway 12 and North Jackson Street and was hit by a vehicle. She was taken to OCH Regional Medical Center for treatment and later died due to her injuries. For 24/7 news…

MBI issues silver alert for West Point man

CHICKASAW COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation has issued a Silver Alert for William Dalton Griffin of West Point. Griffin was last seen this afternoon around 2:16 p.m. on Saturday, driving east on Highway 82 near the Arkansas state line. Griffin is believed to be in a 1993 red Dodge Dakota with Mississippi tag DC2192. William is…

Group of influential Columbus natives reunite in their hometown

Four members of the Junior Kappa Club recreate a picture from 1990, and share how the club affected their lives.

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – 34 years ago a group of teens and young adults in Columbus set out to improve their community. They did this by fostering leadership and taking part in community outreach whenever possible. That group was the Junior Kappa Club, comprised of Eron Stringer, Kabir Karriem, Kent Alexander, Tracy Harris, Chris Merriwether, and Kenny Verdell. Many things…

Neshoba Co. man running for State Senate District 18

MISSISSIPPI (WCBI) – Lifelong Neshoba County resident and businessman Lane Taylor announced he is running in the upcoming special election for State Senate for District 18. This election is to fill the vacancy being created by incumbent Senator and Mississippi Supreme Court Justice-Elect Jenifer Branning. In addition to safety, jobs, economic issues, and financial responsibility, Taylor says he is committed…

Mississippi man is now charged with 3 counts of Murder

LAUDERDALE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – The man accused of killing a teenager on Christmas Eve is facing new charges. You’ll remember 50-year-old Joseph Spinks, of Toomsuba, was charged with murder and two counts of attempted murder. Our state-wide news partner WTOK reports that now, Sheriff Ward Calhoun says all three victims of the shooting in Lauderdale County have died as…

Fire departments respond to a structure fire in Maben

MABEN, Miss. (WCBI) – Fire departments responded to a structure fire in Maben early Saturday, Dec, 28 around midnight. Maben and Adaton Fire Departments were dispatched to 165 5th Avenue. Upon arrival, crews extinguished the fire. Right now, the cause is undetermined and no injuries were reported. For 24/7 news and updates, follow us on Facebook and X. Categories: Local News Tags: adaton,…

Multi-vehicle crash takes the life of a Fayette woman

FAYETTE, Ala. (WCBI) – A multi-vehicle crash has taken the life of a Fayette woman. The crash happened around 5:15 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 22, on Alabama 96 about six miles west of Fayette, in Fayette County. Phyllis B. Thompson was critically injured when the vehicle she was driving hit a car driven by Bryan K. Wilson II of Bankston. Thompson’s…