A Kentucky man is behind bars in Lee County facing charges of child exploitation. Chad Eugene Brinkley of Ludlow, Kentucky, was picked up by the U.S. Marshals Service on warrants for two counts of grooming of a child. Investigation began when the child told a school resource officer that an online acquaintance had begun communicating in an inappropriate way. The…
People across the country and around the world are reacting to the death of entertainment icon Dolly Parton. That includes people here in north Mississippi. Dolly Parton made a couple of visits to our area of the state. The most recent was a pair of sold out shows in Philadelphia to help Marty Stuart Congress of Country Music a couple…
Well, an area teacher is being recognized for her contributions in the classroom and to the lives of her students. And she’s multi she has multi-state recognition for her work as well. Heather Ford, a kindergarten teacher at Annunciation Catholic School, is taking home double honors this year. She was selected as the Teacher of the Year by the Columbus…
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) — Following some severe storms passing through northeast Mississippi yesterday, conditions will be slightly cooler across our area — although it may not feel that way with abundant moisture still sticking around in the air. THURSDAY: The high temperature will reach around 91°, but with all the moisture in the air, that heat index will get up…
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) – Severe storm potential continues overnight and rain chances maintain through the next few days. WEDNESDAY NIGHT: Strong to severe storms will continue through the evening, as Round 2 moves SE later tonight. Our coverage area remains split between Levels 2 and 1 out of 5, with damaging wind being the highest concern. Temperatures will drop into…
UPDATE: As of 7:45 a.m., the Storm Prediction Center has updated today’s severe weather outlook to include more of our area in the Level 2 “slight” risk. Please see the updated map below. COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) — Severe thunderstorms will be rolling across our entire area today, with a slight risk in the western portions of Lafayette, Yalobusha, Grenada, and…
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) – After plentiful sunshine today, storms are back in the forecast for a couple of days. Wednesday brings another chance for severe weather, so be sure to stay weather aware. TUESDAY NIGHT: Overall, calm conditions will prevail into the overnight hours. A few passing clouds are possible, and temperatures will drop into the low-70’s overnight. WEDNESDAY: Severe…
A Montgomery County Justice Court Judge will stand trial for a September 2025 case involving his funeral home. And the daughter of a former Circuit Clerk was given another chance to get things right…
Today on Midday, Eric talks with Jack Gordman and Kevin Wright about the upcoming Jeepin’ and Fishin’ the Tenn-Tom Waterway event…
Today on Midday, Eric talks with Author Deborah Johnson and Friendly City Books Owner Emily Liner about the upcoming 3rd Annual Possumtown Book Fest and Deborah’s new book…
Today on Good News, Eric and Colin Krieger discuss upcoming area events…
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) — While the chance for showers remains limited for today, we will see some scattered storms tomorrow and Thursday, some of which may be severe. TUESDAY: There will be some showers in the western part of Mississippi, in the Delta and near the Mississippi River. However, in northeast MS, we will have mostly sunny skies, although we…
STARKVILLE, Miss., (WCBI) — Have you ever wondered how authorities can tell if a generator is or isn’t working at a hospital during a storm? Or wondered how drones are utilized in other aspects? The Raspet Flight Research Lab at Mississippi State is on the leading edge of UAV technology. Most people know drones for the aerial pictures and video…
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) – After days of isolated showers, scattered and likely storms come back by Wednesday. TONIGHT AND TOMORROW – Tonight temps will continue to stay in the low 70’s with mostly clear conditions prevailing. Tomorrow is the last day for isolated showers and storms before more roll through. It will be another hot afternoon in areas that don’t…
CALEDONIA, Miss. (WCBI) – Chelsea Taylor talks about “turning pain into purpose” with the Forever 13 Foundation and the inaugural Forever 13 Festival coming up August 29th at Caledonia’s Ola J. Pickett Park https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61590634178409&sk=about https://theforever13foundation.org Categories: Local News Tags: caledonia, Chelsea Carter, Connor Taylor, Forever 13 Festival, Forever 13 Foundation, Ola J. Pickett Park
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) — After a brutal week of heat index values soaring above 100°, slightly more mild and seasonable conditions will be settling into our area. MONDAY: The high temperature for today will be around 94°, but that heat index value isn’t likely to reach 100°, sticking closer to 97° at peak heating. There is a marginal risk for…
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) – After a hot week in the upper 90’s, temporary relief is on the horizon. TONIGHT – This Sunday night will be nice and calm with temps reaching the low 70’s. Outside is still feeling a little less humid, but that trend will end soon. TOMORROW – To start off the work week, a front will move…
STURGIS, Miss., (WCBI) — Thursday night kickstarted the Little Sturgis Motorcycle Rally weekend. The annual event can bring hundreds and even thousands to the small Oktibbeha County town. It’s time to rev your engines because the Little Sturgis Motorcycle rally is this weekend. Motorcyclists from all over will convene in Sturgis taking the population from just under 300 to a…
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) – Not many storms today or the next couple of days, but the 90’s are still sticking around. TONIGHT – Temps will drop to the low 70’s, around 72 for the overnight low. Mostly clear and calm conditions will last throughout the evening and overnight. TOMORROW – Saturday will start the weekend nice and toasty! Isolated rain…
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – A morning traffic stops ends with cans of whipped cream chargers, also known as “whippets,” seized in Lowndes County. According to the Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office, when deputies searched the vehicle per probable cause during the traffic stop, they found a misdemeanor quantity of marijuana, a firearm with extended magazines, and a number of cherry…
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) — The severe thunderstorms that have been rolling through northeast Mississippi all night long will be mostly out of our area before noon, making for some more seasonable conditions this afternoon and into the weekend. FRIDAY: Lingering showers and thunderstorm cells should be mostly out of our area before noon. However, as we heat up over the…
If you’re an antique curator or just a lover of antiques, the Antique and Art Show in downtown Columbus is for you. LaKeadra Coffey stopped in to see the show and spoke with a longtime vendor and has more…
A well-known retailer and civic leader is expanding his business ventures with a mixed-use development in Oxford. Allie Martin has more…
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) – Stay weather aware through the rest of the evening, as slow moving storms are likely. THURSDAY NIGHT: Level 2 Slight risk will be in place through the rest of the evening. A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH is in place until 10p. Damaging wind and hail are going to be the highest concerns. Make sure to have ways to…