Uncorked (Next Round part one) 12/22/22
Bobbie and Zach discuss wine flights at Next Round in Starkville.
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Santa Claus made his stop early in Aberdeen on Thursday
ABERDEEN, Miss. (WCBI) – Santa Claus made his stop early in Aberdeen. Aberdeen native and founder of Holliday Helping Hands Katina Holliday-Wiseman flew Santa’s Sleigh in from California to bring smiles to her hometown. The husband and wife Duo started this trend of helping others in 2020. And executive director Rori Eddi Hebison said she is happy to witness the…
Last minute shoppers are welcome sight for retailers at area’s regional mall
The Mall at Barnes Crossing sees increase in shoppers the week of Christmas
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – The area’s largest mall was full of shoppers looking for those Christmas sales. At M & K Suits, Souleymeme Dia was making sure the latest dress coats, shoes, shirts, and accessories were in place for those last-minute Christmas shoppers. He even brought in his sister from Memphis to help out. He said it’s been a busy…
Webster County Sheriff’s Office hosts annual toy drive
WEBSTER COUNTY, Miss. ( WCBI) – The Webster County Sheriff’s Office spread Christmas cheer Thursday with their annual toy drive. Members of the community collected and donated toys throughout the month to give out to area families. Kids were able to come by and pick out a toy and some were even able to get a new bike. Sheriff David…
Local hardware store comes up with plan to make faucet covers
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Temperatures will dip well below freezing over the next several hours and people across the area are taking precautions to make sure their homes are protected. In particular, homeowners will want to keep their pipes from bursting. Our Desmone Mathews talked to a local hardware store that sold out of faucet covers. When he got to…
Elderly residents receive goodie baskets through “Happy Irby Fund”
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Thanks to a tradition started at the Columbus Air Force Base, dozens of elderly residents are enjoying baskets full of goodies and fresh fruit. The Honor Guard delivered over 80 baskets this morning. The baskets were provided by volunteers for the “Happy Irby Fund”, named after George “Happy” Irby. He was a longtime employee of CAFB…
Oktibbeha County EMA opens warming shelter on Lynn Lane
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – A warming shelter is being opened in Starkville and volunteers are needed. The Oktibbeha County Emergency Management Agency is opening the Safe Room on Lynn Lane. It will open tonight at 8 p.m. and will stay open until 8 a.m. Friday morning. The warming shelter will reopen Friday night at 8 p.m. and close Saturday morning….
Noxubee County deputies arrest wanted man west of Brooksville
NOXUBEE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Noxubee County deputies capture a wanted man. Clint Earvin Sr. was arrested Wednesday evening west of Brooksville. Noxubee County Sheriff Tommy Roby said Earvin was wanted on two counts of grand larceny. The Mississippi Department of Corrections and Brooksville police were also searching for Earvin. Law enforcement had been looking for him for about two…
Suspect dies after police respond to call at Walmart in Richland
RICHLAND, Miss. (WLBT) – A suspect is dead after police responded to a Walmart in Richland where investigators say a customer pulled a gun on an employee late Wednesday evening. Officers arrived, shooting and killing the armed suspect. Police said the store was filled with people doing their Christmas and grocery shopping. There are many details we don’t know, but…
Animal Health 12/22/22
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Next To Nature (Tree Stands) – 12/21/2022
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A family comes together to renovate area in Lowndes County
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – A family is coming together to revitalize a mobile home park that some say has seen better days. If you are driving up Highway 373 near Columbus Air Force Base, you may notice renovations taking place. One family has traveled from many cities to come together and restore an area of Lowndes County. Ron Luce…
Winston County Sheriff retires his badge after more than 10 years
WINSTON, Miss. (WCBI) – After more than 10 years on the job, one area Sheriff is ready to turn in his badge and enjoy more family time. Winston County Sherriff Jason Pugh has announced he will not run for another term. While he is preparing for retirement, other candidates are preparing to campaign I spoke to Sheriff Pugh about his…
Local Baptist Student Union leader to take over statewide role
Sam Ivy will take over as collegiate director for the Mississippi Baptist Convention Board in January
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – A Lowndes County pastor well known for his leadership with the Baptist Student Union will soon be over collegiate ministries for the Mississippi Baptist Convention Board. Sam Ivy remembered his first meeting as director of the Baptist Student Union at East Mississippi Community College. “Started with three students and the journey began, showed up to EMCC…
GTR Homeless Coalition provides support during frigid weather
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – It is cold and it is planned to get colder by the end of the week. As people are trying their best to keep warm, some are not as fortunate and may need a place to stay. That’s where people like the Homeless Coalition come in. If you need or know of someone that is in…
Fire chief warns building fires in abandoned buildings especially dangerous
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – During the cold weather, it is possible to find homeless people seeking warmth in abandoned homes. And while some are there, they might make fires for extra warmth. According to Columbus Fire Chief Duane Hughes, this can cause the house itself to catch on fire. Hughes said while they try their best to keep others out…
Columbus residents express concerns about use of inactive fire station
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – A Columbus City Councilman raises concerns about the use of a decommissioned fire station. Councilman Stephen Jones contacted Mayor Keith Gaskin and other council members about activity around and possibly in the former Fire Station Number 4 at the corner of Airline and McCrary Roads. The comments ranged from seeing lights on to seeing people in…
NAACP, five black residents file lawsuit against Miss. redistricting plan
MISSISSIPPI (WCBI) – A new lawsuit argues that a redistricting plan approved by the Mississippi legislature does not accurately reflect the state’s population, and discriminates against Black voters. The Mississippi NAACP and five Black residents filed the federal suit Tuesday. It challenges state House and Senate districts scheduled to be used in the 2023 election. Mississippi’s population is about 59%…
On The Beat (Children’s Health; Cold and Flu Part 2) – 11/28/22
On The Beat (Children's Health; Cold and Flu Part 2) - 11/28/22
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Lafayette County deputies arrest man on molestation charge
LAFAYETTE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Lafayette County deputies made an arrest in a molestation case. Ricky Poe remains in jail on a molesting charge. Investigators were called this past Friday night to the Harmontown community about a juvenile being touched. After a forensic interview was done yesterday, Poe was arrested. Bond has not been set in the case. For 24/7 …
Taking care of your car is important as the temperature drops
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – When it gets cold we try our best to keep our houses warm and keep our pipes from bursting, but what about your car? When Nia Smith clocks into work, there is one thing she knows she will see before she clocks out. “The most things we get around this time is tire pressure. Tire pressure…
Three members of Pontotoc County family killed when train hits minivan
A young child is fighting for her life after the tragic wreck
SHERMAN, Miss. (WCBI) – Three members of a family have died, and one is fighting for her life after their minivan was hit by a train in Sherman. The town of Sherman was holding its regularly scheduled court Monday evening when the call came in from 911. “We got the call of a traffic crash of car versus train, on…
Crowds gather at Humphrey Coliseum to say final goodbye
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – Mike Leach’s death sent shockwaves across the Sports world. Today, he was remembered in front of fans, friends, and family at Humphrey Coliseum. WCBI’s Desmone Mathews attended the service and listened to the stories visitors had to share. After spending all morning and a good portion of the afternoon on Mississippi State’s campus, I had the…
Man arrested in Carroll County after his dogs attack utility worker
CARROLL COUNTY, Miss. (WLBT) – A Carroll County man has been arrested after the dogs he owns attacked an electric company worker. We must warn you, these images may be disturbing. These are photos of Ivan Bubba Rawles III, a lineman for Delta Electric, who was attacked by five pit bull dogs after he finished a service call. Deputies picked…