COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI)- He’s only been with Columbus Fire and Rescue for about four years, but James Dunnam has made an impression on his peers. Thursday October 29th , Dunnam was named the Columbus Fire and Rescue Firefighter of the Year. The annual honor is voted on by C F and R personnel and presented by the Columbus Exchange Club….
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) – Last few dry hours in our forecast before rain picks up for our Hallo-weekend. THURSDAY NIGHT: Mostly calm conditions tonight. Clouds will slowly be building into the end of our week. Low temperatures will fall into the upper 40s/lower 50s. FRIDAY: About the same as the past few days, just with extra clouds across our sky….
FULTON, MISS. (WCBI) – The ICC Choir and Chamber Choir will perform December 14 at The White House, and they will need a long songlist. “We are slotted around the 5 thirty to 8 thirty time period, three hours of singing,” said Choir Director Kyle Davis. He submitted videos of several performances when he learned about the opportunity for the White House…
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI)- The latest selection in a city wide reading initiative for Tupelo is unveiled. “The Calamity Club’ by Kathryn Stockett is the selection for this year’s “Tupelo Reads.” Stockett is author of the bestseller, “The Help.” The annual initiative focuses on one novel, and community members of all ages are encouraged to read the book and join in…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI)- Some fun fall events are coming up soon in Columbus. Thursday on Mid-Morning, Allie is joined by Melissa Duncan Thomas and Madison Perkins to tell us about the Columbus Public Library’s upcoming events. Categories: Local News, MidMorning Tags: Columbus Public Library, Fall festival, festival of light, Madison Perkins, Melissa Duncan Thomas
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI)- Thursday on Mid-Morning, Allie talks with Author Gwendolyn Sharp about her newest book. Categories: Local News, MidMorning Tags: Book release, Columbus MS, Gwendolyn Sharp, Local author
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) — We remain dry for now across the northeast corner of Mississippi, but rain is on the way this weekend for the first time in about twenty days. THURSDAY: Mostly sunny skies will persist through most of the day, though we could see a bit more cloud cover move in through the late afternoon and evening. The…
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) – After Thursday, real change in the forecast finally comes, but it might dampen your weekend. TONIGHT – Enjoy the upper 40’s and clear weather while we have it tonight. After today, the lows for the week won’t get much cooler than the mid 50’s with some rain potential some nights. NEXT TWO DAYS – Thursday is…
TUPELO, Miss. – The Tupelo Fire Department officially opened their rebuilt and revamped Fire Station 5 today. Tupelo Fire Chief Brad Robinson said that plans for the $5 million project started back in the summer of 2024, which features a much more spacious station, as well as a 75 by 80 storage building. What is now a state-of-the-art fire station…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI)- The Columbus City Council is still trying to work out a use policy for the Trotter Convention Center. At the center of the issue is who has to pay to use the city-run facility. To some extent city-sponsored events have been exempt from the rental fee. But, the question that often comes up is what constitutes a…
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI)- The Tupelo Police Department and Crime Stoppers of Northeast Mississippi need your help to find a pair of shoplifting suspects. On October 16th, Tupelo Police took a report of stolen merchandise from a business on Woodford Way. Images taken from the store’s surveillance video show the people believed to be involved. If you recognize these people or…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI)- Music , food trucks and a bouncy house will make for a great Halloween afternoon. Wednesday on Midday, Eric talks with MUW Department of Art & Design Chair Alex Stelioes-Wills, Paxton Garrard, and Erin Crabtree about the upcoming Under the Oaks Arts Festival. Categories: Local News Tags: halloween fun, Kappa Pi, MUW, Under the Oaks Arts Festival
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI)- The 17th Holiday Handcrafts Bazaar is bringing holiday cheer to Starkville. The event also supports some amazing local artists, with proceeds going to great causes. Charlotte Fuquay and Frances McDavid sit down with Eric Lampkin to give us the details… Categories: Local News Tags: Bazaar Committee, Christian Life Center, First United Methodist Church, Holiday Handcrafts Bazaar, Starkville…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) — We will stay dry with pleasant temperatures for the rest of the work week as this nice fall weather continues. WEDNESDAY: There might be some patchy fog early on, but it should clear out pretty quickly. Mostly sunny to partly sunny skies will stick around through the day. The high temperature will sit around that 80°…
CORINTH, MISS. (WCBI) – The line for the rally with President Donald Trump and Senator Cindy Hyde Smith began forming early outside the Crossroads Arena. What are you looking forward to? “To have a good time and to see my President, President Trump,” said Amanda Crump. Merchandise featuring the 45 th and 47 th president was going fast. What is…
TUPELO, Miss. – The Northeast Mississippi FORGE chapter hosted its inaugural career expo today in Tupelo. The area’s chapter started in 2024, expanding the organization northward after operating in the golden triangle for almost a decade. FORGE NEMS board member Laura Tinsley is one of the names that worked towards bringing a chapter to North Mississippi. “I was working with…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI)- Maintaining momentum, that’s the focus on the campus of Mississippi University for Women. And The W has definitely been building momentum. Three national publications, Time, Money, and The Washington Monthly, all ranked MUW as the Number One public or private university in Mississippi. Add to that the fact the Vandergriff School of Nursing has been ranked Number…
COLUMBUS, Miss (WCBI)- Students at Joe Cook Elementary School in Columbus got some timely Halloween safety tips delivered with a little star power. Patrick Wooten and the team from Richard Schwartz and Associates dropped in to deliver a few goodies in specially designed trick-or-treat bags. The bags are also reflective. One of the safety tips Team Schwartz delivered, wear reflective…
COLUMBUS, Miss (WCBI)- Safety precautions should be taken on Halloween night to ensure childrens safety. Eric is joined by Patrick Wooten from Richard Schwartz and Associates to discuss how to stay safe on Halloween night. Categories: Local News Tags: Columbus MS, halloween, Patrick Wooten, richard schwartz and associates, safety tips
A scarier Halloween can make for a merrier christmas for local families. Eric Lampkin sits down with Lieutenant Rhonda Sanders from the Lowndes County Sheriffs Office to talk about the 2026 Horror at the Fairgrounds and how the event is raising money for the community. Categories: Local News Tags: Columbus MS, community benefit committee, Horror at the Fairgrounds, Lowndes County…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) — This seasonable fall weather pattern will continue for a few more days, with some clouds at times but plenty of sunshine as well. TUESDAY: Though the morning and evening hours remain cool, it will get warm during the afternoon, with a forecast high of 80°. Mostly sunny skies start our day. However, some clouds will move…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Loaves and Fishes of Lowndes County is preparing for its largest fundraiser of the year Categories: Local News Tags: Annunciation Catholic Church, Columbus MS, feeding ministry, First Methodist Church, food-insecurity, Loaves and Fishes, Lowndes County MS, soup kitchen, St Paul Episcopalian Church
STARKVILLE, Miss. – The College of Veterinary Medicine at Mississippi State is currently undergoing a $50 million expansion for various clinical and research facilities. Mississippi State is home to one of the largest veterinary schools in the country. Ongoing construction will soon expand the size, along with the opportunities of the program. MSU Animal Health Center Director Heath King spoke…
COLUMBUS, Miss (WCBI)- Some Columbus Public Works employees are getting raises, but the Director won’t be one of them. Truck drivers in the department had been given a greater than three percent raise in the new budget. Public Works Director Casey Bush had been given the standard three percent raise, but at a special call meeting Monday morning, the Columbus…