Record High Temperatures Possible Today

COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) — With high pressure dominating the weather pattern across most of the Southeast, it is going to be hot outside. Some areas might reach or exceed the record high temperature for today. MONDAY: Today’s high temperature will get up to around 98°. This would tie the record high temperature for Columbus set in 2016. Heat index values…

Monroe County honors first responders and others at inaugural 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony

AMORY, Miss. (WCBI) – Towns and cities across the state took time out today to remember the lives lost in the terrorist attacks of September 11th, 2001. In Amory, Monroe County residents joined firefighters, law enforcement, Emergency Management, and medical responders at Frisco Park for the city’s first Moment of Remembrance. Many of the lives lost, especially at the World…

Rain chances through Saturday

COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) – A rainy end to the week and beginning of the weekend. Dry and hot conditions continue next week. FRIDAY NIGHT: Scattered showers and storms will continue across NE MS and western AL through the evening. Some could become strong to severe, as a Level 1- Marginal severe weather risk is in place across our coverage area….

Rainy End to the Week

COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) — After a week filled with sunshine and blisteringly hot temperatures, rainy and stormy conditions will be rolling through today and tomorrow. While it won’t be super pleasant to spend much time outside this weekend, that rain is definitely much needed to combat these persistent dry conditions we’ve been experiencing lately. It will help to lower those…

Lowndes County first responders perform annual disaster drill

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Lowndes County first responders went through their annual disaster drill Thursday, September 10, at the Mississippi University for Women campus. The event featured different agencies such as Columbus Fire and Rescue, Columbus Sherrif and Police departments, and different medical associations. Columbus Fire and Rescue P.I.O Jaquay Sherrod went over the goals of the training event this…

Increased end of week rain chances

COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) – Added moisture will aid the development of showers and storms for the next couple of days. THURSDAY NIGHT: Enjoy calm and dry conditions tonight. Low temperatures will drop into the lower 70s overnight. Clouds will be increasing into the morning. FRIDAY: Starting off the end of the week with extra amounts of clouds. Scattered showers and…

Sunshine Today, Showers Tomorrow

COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) — These bright, sunny, and hot conditions we’ve been feeling over the past couple of days are still around, but moisture and showers comes back into the forecast for tomorrow. THURSDAY: Abundant sunshine all day will bring our high temperature for today up to around 97°, with a maximum heat index around 102°. There might be a…

Rain Back by the Weekend

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 City Council working to finalize FY 2027 budget

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…

One man dead after shooting at Verona convenience store

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…

State Treasurer trying to give money back to Mississippians

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…

Supervisors don’t anticipate millage increase for new budget

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…

The Career Center at Mississippi State University hosts Resume Blitz

The Career Center at Mississippi State hosts Resume Blitz

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…

Beautiful Blue Skies

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…

Sunshine and a Breeze

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…

Above Average Temps Continue

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…

Hot and Humid Labor Day

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…

Nothing “Brr” About September

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…