Fire crews were up early battling a fire in Oktibbeha County
When crews got there, the structure was fully involved.
OKTIBBEHA COUNTY,Miss. (WCBI)- Fire crews were up early battling a fire in Oktibbeha County. Around 4:30 Saturday morning, East Oktibbeha firefighters were called to 9158 Old West Point Road. When crews got there, the structure was fully involved. East Oktibbeha along with assistance from the Bell Schoolhouse fire department were able to put out the blaze. No injuries are reported…
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Black History Month: black owned businesses expanding along the GTR
GOLDEN TRIANGLE, Miss. (WCBI)- It’s a place to get a haircut, advice, or just a good conversation, and you can find one on every other corner in town; the barbershop. “The barbershop has always been an important role in the community you know so I feel like I play a part in being that pillar in the community along with…
Trouble and Resilience: New photo exhibit captures the complex history of race and culture in Columbus
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Thursday, the Columbus Arts Council debuted its new exhibit, “Mr. Pruitt’s Possum Town: Photographing Trouble and Resilience in the American South.” The collection of images is meant to reflect the cultural issues like family, race and religion in Columbus from the 1920s to the 1950s. “This is part of our history and maybe it will give…
Low inventory makes it a seller’s market in the Golden Triangle
Folks are snatching up what they can while it's available.
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI)- Imagine shopping for a new home. You find one that you want to buy. But when you go to make an offer, the property is sold. It’s the reality for most home buyers right now. Folks are snatching up what they can while it’s available. ” We have the rates, and we have the buyers. We don’t…
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Dietitian gives health tips to women for National Go Red Day
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – February 4th is National Go Red Day for Women. Women all around the country celebrate this day in honor of their health and remember why it is important to stay healthy. A healthy heart is a happy heart. Every year women celebrate Go Red Day to remind themselves and others to focus their attention on one…
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Lowndes Co. deputies searching for man considered armed and dangerous
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Lowndes County deputies are asking for help finding a man they consider to be armed and dangerous. 37-year-old Joseph Fenton is wanted for a possession of a weapon by a convicted felon charge. Sheriff Eddie Hawkins says deputies were called to William Roberts Road this past November about gunshots in the area. In a press…
Calhoun County celebrates economic development
CEDA annual banquet looks at recent milestones in economic development
CALHOUN COUNTY, MISS. (WCBI) – Calhoun County business and industry leaders will get an update on economic development in the area, during an annual meeting. The Calhoun Economic Development Association is holding its annual membership banquet this evening, and there’s a lot of excitement about the past and the future. It has been a strong year for economic development in Calhoun…
Museum receives grant from Mississippi Arts Commission
WEST POINT, Miss. (WCBI) – A local museum has received a grant to help keep its doors open. “This museum is all about keeping the blues alive and spreading the word of the blues it’s a rich culture here in Mississippi and so many young people don’t know where they got hip hop music that they listen to every day,”…
Columbus engineering firm says use federal money to dream big
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Dream big…that’s one way to describe an engineering firm’s take on how Columbus can use federal money. City leaders heard from Waggoner Engineering earlier this week about its assessment for the use of American Rescue Plan Act funds. The firm broke down the needs into stormwater improvements, water and sewer improvements, and community development. This ranged…
Columbus mayor and police chief at odds over appointing city marshal to investigate violent crimes
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Tuesday, the Columbus City Council voted in executive session to table their discussion on hiring a city marshal. This was after intense debate during the public session that saw Mayor Keith Gaskin and Police Chief Fred Shelton on opposite sides of the issue. “If we’re going to put our officers out there and expose them to…
Aberdeen begins its four day Mardi Gras celebration
Proceeds will help renovate historic buildings in Aberdeen
ABERDEEN, MISS. (WCBI) – A Monroe County town is decked out in purple, green, and gold, as Mardi Gras celebrations are underway. Shelly Bowen was putting her newest merchandise on display at “The Blue Owl.” Bowen is expecting Mardi Gras to bring big crowds to Aberdeen, and that’s always good for business. “We are looking forward to customers coming in…
Three suspects charged with capital murder in Lee County case
Sheriff Jim Johnson says suspects broke in to home to steal drugs and cash
LEE COUNTY, MISS. (WCBI) – Three people are behind bars, charged with capital murder in connection with the December shooting death of a Lee County man. 28-year-old Gavin Jeffers of West Point, 21-year-old Christopher Clayton of Fulton, and 29-year-old Shanery Hampton of Macon are charged in connection with the murder of Justin Mayfield. On December 22nd, Lee County Sheriff’s deputies…
Columbus approved for $1 million grant to upgrade 5th Street, improve pedestrian safety
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Friday, the City of Columbus announced that they have been approved for more than one million dollars in grant money to make upgrades along 5th Street in Downtown Columbus. The Mississippi Department of Transportation grant will go towards improving pedestrian safety from 5th Avenue to 9th Avenue by adding sidewalks and walkways. City Engineer Kevin Stafford says…
Man indicted for capital murder returned to Mississippi
CALHOUN COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – A man indicted for capital murder in Calhoun County is returned to Mississippi. Sheriff Greg Pollan says 24-year-old Ricco Simmons fled the area to Detroit, Michigan shortly after September 2020. Simmons was arrested for grand theft auto in Michigan back in 2020 and returned to Calhoun County this morning. He’s charged in connection with the…
West Point man is arrested in connection with a Tupelo shooting
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – A West Point man is arrested in connection with a Tupelo shooting. 24-year-old Tyler Hannah is charged with attempted murder. The shooting happened early Sunday morning in the 1300 block of Mitchell Road. Tupelo police found a man at an apartment with multiple gunshot wounds. Investigators believe Hannah and the victim knew each other before the…
A local restaurant looks to celebrate its four decades of service!
Harvey's will celebrate 40 years and will have a nice treat to show its gratitude to customers.
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI)- A local restaurant has nearly made it to four decades of serving customers. Harvey’s will celebrate 40 years on Wednesday February 2, 2022, and will have a nice treat to show its gratitude to customers. 40 years later and Harvey’s continues to serve diners a “difference they can taste.” That’s the mantra the restaurant mixes into every…
Mississippi State students speak out after social media post about shooting black person
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – Several Mississippi State students were upset to learn that someone claiming to be from one of the school’s fraternities made a social media post about shooting an African American male. “I don’t want to look back years from now and see my degree from Mississippi State and be like, ‘Yeah, that’s the school that had the…
Kona Ice is serving sweet treats to the Golden Triangle
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Today’s spring-like temperatures have given us spring fever. The staff here at WCBI and some of our downtown neighbors enjoyed some cool, refreshing treats from Kona Ice. The truck was parked outside our studios for several hours today, serving its popular fruity mixes – and a few new flavors. The owner says they load up and…