TUPELO, MISS. (WCBI) – It was September of last year when Scott Colom announced his campaign for U.S. Senate, and he says the momentum is strong. ‘It is going great, the people of Mississippi did it. I did over sixty town halls, our junior senator hasn’t done one, she refuses to debate and discuss situations that matter, I am running on…
COLUMBUS, Miss. – Across the nation, Americans are headed to the polls – and today’s election will have a major effect on how the nation is run for the next two years. Issues such as rising prices and the war in Iran have influenced many to cast their votes this year. Today’s elections will determine the house of representatives, and…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) — The cold front continues its trek across our area this morning, but skies will be clearing pretty quickly once it passes through. WEDNESDAY: Through the morning hours, showers are likely ahead of the frontal boundary. So, our Mississippi counties along the state line, as well as our Western Alabama counties, may get anywhere from a tenth…
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI)- He was a trailblazer whose legacy is still being felt on the Mississippi State University campus today. But, Dr. Richard Holmes really just wanted a good education at a top notch school that happened to be in his hometown. That led him to be the first African American student to enroll and be accepted in Mississippi State…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI)- A good military base needs a strong community to help it achieve its mission.. That was part of the message on Tuesday from the commander of Columbus Air Force Base’s 14th Communications Squadron. Lieutenant Colonel Will Thompson spoke to business and community leaders about the important connection between the city and the base. He says the surrounding…
WEST POINT, Miss. (WCBI)- Voting in elections may be a civic duty, but that doesn’t mean it can’t be fun. The Clay County Alumnae of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority were putting a new spin on political “parties” today. The sorority sponsored a “Party at the Poll” in West Point’s Marshall Park. The party was complete with food, refreshments, and even…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) — A strong cold front is tracking east across the country, bringing a risk of severe storms to our area tonight. A marginal risk for severe weather has been issued across most of our area for today through early tomorrow morning. TUESDAY: Skies will be mostly cloudy throughout the day, and we’ll stay rain-free through the morning…
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) – A chance for severe storms returns tomorrow with storms lingering into Wednesday morning. MONDAY NIGHT: It is a calm night to build up the atmosphere ahead of the next system moving into the Deep South. Moisture and heavy clouds expected overnight. Temperatures will drop into the low to middle 60s. ELECTION DAY: Time to hit the…
MACON, Miss. – The Making Their Mark project unveiled a historic marker on the lawn of the Noxubee County Courthouse honoring the county’s first black state legislators. When freedom came at the end of the civil war, Noxubee county’s population was around 74% African American. and with African Americans being able to hold elected office for the first time, 5…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI)- Monday, November 2nd on Midday, Eric talks with Jerry Blaylock from the Marine Corps League, along with Mark Horning and Hal Bullock of VFW Post 4272, about the upcoming 2026 Veterans Day Parade and events. Categories: Local News Tags: City of Columbus, Columbus MS, veteran’s day parade, veterans, vfw-post-4272
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI)- Six people have been charged for for armed robbery in an incident that left one person with gunshot wounds. Jaycee Parker, Mason Hogue, Kendal White, Colin Hogue, Kirsten Moyer, and Clifton Campbell have each been charged with one count of conspiracy to commit armed robbery and one count of armed robbery. ‘ The charges stem from an…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI)- The discovery of a body in Columbus leads to a suspicious death investigation. Lowndes County Coroner Greg Merchant was called to the Emergency Room at Baptist Golden Triangle regarding the death of a 32-year-old black woman. She has since been identified as Deasia Sharday Boykin. Merchant says Boykin was found unresponsive in the 300 block of 14th…
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI)- Football season has passed the halfway mark, Basketball season is cranking up, but it’s never to early to start talking about action on the diamond. And Mississippi State’s Softball program continues to run up the score. Coach Samantha Ricketts recapped last year’s season and gave a preview of the coming campaign to business and community leaders in…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI)- Lowndes County is one of several extending its burn ban. The county issued the extension late last week. The Board of Supervisors ratified it at its meeting this morning. While most of the county saw at least a little bit of rain over the weekend (11/6 -11/8) , it was not enough to significantly lower the fire…
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI)- Friday , October 30th Bill Clinton visited Tupelo to show support for Democratic candidate Scott Colom in the midterm election Categories: Local News Tags: Bill Clinton, midterm elections, scott-colom, Tupelo MS
Monday, November 2nd on Mid-Morning, Eric talks with Main Street Columbus Event Coordinator Chelsea Best about upcoming Christmas events coming to downtown Columbus Categories: Local News, MidMorning Tags: Christmas events, City of Columbus, Main Street, Open House
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) — We are staying pretty warm but cloudy across the area today, but a cold front moving in tomorrow will drop those temperatures a bit. MONDAY: The high temperature for today is 80°, about eight degrees above average for this time of year. It will be warm but cloudy throughout the day, though we may see a…
TUPELO, MISS. (WCBI) – For Drew Horn, it has been a busy couple of months. “We started the lessons in August,” Horn said. Horn is one of this year’s celebrity dancers in the annual “Dancing with the King” extravaganza. Proceeds from the event help take ballroom dance lessons into area schools. Drew Horn’s son, Dawson, is a New Albany High School…
COLUMBUS, Miss. – Within our neighborhoods Saturday night will be waves of children dressed in costumes and knocking on doors to say, ” trick or treat”. While it’s fun, it’s also important to remember to stay safe. for starters keep an eye on the children, make sure they’re sticking close by with a friend or adult, and stay away from…
COLUMBUS, Miss. – The Lowndes County sheriff’s office and community benefit committee are currently hosting their annual Horror at the Fairgrounds event. Activities kicked off Thursday, and will go through Saturday with $10 admissions, $5 hayrides, food and a haunted house. Lowndes County Public Relations officer Rhonda Sanders said that something new with the event this year is that all…
WEST POINT, Miss. (WCBI) – Ghosts, goblins, ghouls, not to mention princesses, cowboys, and superheroes were haunting the streets of Downtown West Point Friday morning. The students from East Side Elementary School’s Pre-K and Kindergarten classes made the rounds n the annual Boo Parade. They had a little help from parents, teachers, and other chaperones too. Parents, area residents, and…
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – While most of the attention has been on Halloween lately, some folks in Starkville are already gearing up for Christmas. First United Methodist Church hosted the 17th edition of the Holiday Handcrafts Bazaar. This year’s event had more than 30 vendors selling their hand-crafted goods. It was a good place to pick up one-of-a-kind gift items…
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) – Nothing too spooky in our forecast, just some rain to be prepared for when heading out the door to Trick-or-Treat. FRIDAY NIGHT: Cloudy but dry. This is great news for football games or early Halloween festivities! Temperatures tonight will gradually drop, eventually reaching the upper 50s. HALLOWEEN: Dry conditions are expected through the morning and most…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) — While it should stay pretty nice outside today, spooky weather is on the way for Halloween and will stick around through Sunday. FRIDAY: Temperatures are well above normal today, with a high of 83°. (The normal high for this time of year is 73°.) Although we’re not expecting any rain, cloud cover will build throughout the…