LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Smaller cousin to the Canada Goose can also be seen in Mississippi flyways this time of year. Categories: Featured, Next to Nature Tags: dr john long, migratory birds, Next to Nature, snow geese
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) – After days of isolated rain, more scattered to numerous storms will be possible by the weekend. TONIGHT – No rain is expected tonight, as conditions will be calm and clear. The overnight low will reach the low 70’s and be fairly comfortable. TOMORROW – The heat kicks back tomorrow with an afternoon high climbing again to…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – We’re nearing the end of budget season in Mississippi, and cities and counties are putting the final touches on their annual spending plans. The Columbus City Council was hoping to finalize its budget Wednesday at its bi-monthly work session, but there are still a few details to iron out. Mayor Stephen Jones says one of his…
VERONA, Miss. (WCBI) – One man is dead after a shooting in Verona. Verona Police were called to Super C on Raymond Avenue about a possible shooting around 1:15 P.M. Wednesday. When officers arrived, they found out the victim was being taken to the emergency room with a possible gunshot wound to the chest. The victim was pronounced dead at…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Mississippi’s Treasurer is trying to put more money in the wallets of Mississippians and help them save money too. David McRae was in Columbus today as part of his statewide tour letting state residents know about some of the programs the treasury offers. The state’s unclaimed property program has returned more than 200 million dollars to…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Cities and counties across Mississippi are finalizing their budgets for the next fiscal year. In Lowndes County, the County Administrator is still developing a spending plan, and from there Supervisors will levy the millage for the county. They will also levy the millage for the school district based on that board’s budget. With about a week…
STARKVILLE, MS – The Career Center at Mississippi State University kicked off their path to next week’s Career Expo today with a Resume Blitz event. Resume Blitz gives students a chance to present their resumes to Career Center advisors and industry employers. Doing so, they’ll get face-to-face advice about their resumes on things from formatting and layout, to tailoring their…
TUPELO, MISS. (WCBI) – The pink Bronco parked in front of A Lux Boutique on East Main has become a marketing tool for the business. “A lot of people know we are here from seeing the Bronco, and we are known as the Pink Bronco Boutique,” said Amara Rogers, who started A Lux Boutique from a bedroom in her parents home…
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) — Today is sure to look like a pleasant day, with lots of sunshine and blue skies, but it will feel very warm out there, with temperatures remaining in the mid-90s. WEDNESDAY: The high temperature will get to around 95°. Clear, sunny skies sticking around all day long will bring those heat index values up a bit…
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) — Summer-like conditions continue to stick around in northeast Mississippi, but some stronger winds will help provide a welcome breeze throughout the day. TUESDAY: The high temperature will be around 95°, but abundant sunshine will bring that heat index value up to around 102° in east Mississippi and western Alabama. Towards the west, a heat advisory is…
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) – Heat, heat, heat and more heat. The 90’s have no plans of going away any time soon. THIS EVENING – Tonight is not much different than the night before. The overnight low will be in the low 70’s with mostly clear conditions. Expect gusty winds up to 20 mph if you’re outdoors. TOMORROW – Coming off…
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) — If you’ve got some outdoor plans for your Labor Day today, be sure to grab a water bottle and maybe a mini fan, as it will be hot and muggy out there. MONDAY: Mostly sunny skies and slightly elevated dew points will keep us feeling hot for your Labor Day today. The high temperature will be…
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) – Although September usually kicks off the “Brr” months, this next week feels nothing like it. TONIGHT – It’s going to be an uncomfortable night for high school football games. Temps will only reach the mid-70’s tonight with no concern for rain. The 80’s will be lingering for most game times. FOOTBALL WEEKEND – College football returns…
Visiting us today is the Lowndes County Humane Society and they brought Buck and Princess into the studio with them in search of their forever homes. Categories: PETS WITHOUT PARTNERS
Visiting us today is the Lowndes County Humane Society and they brought Burnice and Rebbecca with them into the studio in search of their forever homes. Categories: PETS WITHOUT PARTNERS
We were visited today by the Lowndes County Humane Society and with them they brought Lady and Tucker into the studio in search of their forever homes. Categories: PETS WITHOUT PARTNERS
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) — Toasty temperatures will be sticking around today into the weekend, without much relief in sight. FRIDAY: Heat advisories continue to be in effect across our entire area for this afternoon. The high temperature will be around 98°, with heat index values up to around 106°. Skies will be mostly sunny, with easterly winds at about 5…
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss is coming back for one more season, and he’s going to make it count. Chambliss is teaming up with Mama Justice to help send more kids to college. Chambliss and Missy Wigginton, founder of Mama Justice M W Law Firm, announced the Macon a Difference Scholarship this morning. The 5 year…
FULTON, Miss. (WCBI) – A Fulton man has died after a workplace accident along the Tenn-Tom Waterway. Itawamba County Coroner Shelia Summerford tells WCBI that Robert Scott Pannell of Fulton died after a tree fell on him. The accident happened Wednesday afternoon. Pannell, an Army Corps of Engineers employee, was supervising a clean-up project along the Waterway. Categories: Local News…
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – A multi agency effort gets narcotics, illegal firearms and criminals off the streets throughout Lee County. First District D. A. Jason Herring announced results of “Operation Reload,” a coordinated effort targeting high crime areas in Lee County. Herring was joined at an afternoon press conference by MHP, MBN, the North Mississippi Narcotics Bureau, Lee County Sheriff…
FULTON, MISS. (WCBI) – It is just after six in the morning, and cadets in ICC’s CORE program are in the weight room. And also getting in some cardio with sprints. Cadets take part in PT four days a week. It may be tough, but Ashley Sanderson says it is helping prepare her for the police academy. “Going to the academy…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – When a disaster strikes, having all of the responding agencies on the same page is crucial. That was the goal of a meeting today in Columbus. Law enforcement, firefighters, medical responders, and Lowndes County Emergency Management came together to work out plans ahead of a full-scale disaster exercise next week. That drill will simulate a tornado…
ALICEVILLE, ALA. – The city of Aliceville officially unveiled a new sign today, marking the official name change of the city’s park to Robert Wilder Park. Robert Wilder was an active member of the Aliceville community, as he had a long list of titles between fields such as the park and different boards. Aliceville Mayor Terrence Windham spoke at the…
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) – Nasty, brutal temperatures and humidity will continue into Labor Day weekend. THURSDAY NIGHT: A few isolated rain chances will be continuing into the evening, drying out as the night goes on. Moisture hanging around will keep conditions humid. Temperatures will be warm, dropping only into the middle 70s. FRIDAY: A lot like Thursday. A mix of sun…