Troop Three Boy Scouts helped retire a U.S. Flag in Tupelo

TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – Boy Scouts from Troop Three helped retire a U.S. flag that had been flying in front of Magnolia Manor At Tupelo. When the United States flag becomes worn or faded, it is supposed to be replaced with a new flag, and the old flag should be retired. Boy Scouts demonstrated how to properly retire a flag…

Houston FD hosted a Fire Academy for Kids

HOUSTON, Miss. (WCBI) – More than thirty kids have spent part of their week learning all about what it takes to be a firefighter. They got to see a controlled burn and how fires spread, and are put out. The Houston Fire Department held its 13th “Fire Academy for Kids.” Young people, ages 8 to 13 spent three evenings at…

Excessive Heat Warnings in effect for Friday; Stay safe & cool

SUMMARY: An Excessive Heat Warning and a Heat Advisory remains in effect for our Friday as the dangerous heat and humidity will hang around through the weekend. Heat indices could be as high as 115 so be sure to limit your exposure to the extreme conditions. Take the proper precauti ons to stay cool & hydrated to help prevent heat…

Academy Sports is preparing for Mississippi’s tax free weekend

STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI)-Back-to-school shopping and tax-free means families can save some money. Mississippi’s sales tax holiday begins Friday 29, 2021. Items that will be exempt from sales tax include clothing and school supplies under 100-dollars per item. Retailers like Academy Sports are getting ready for the increased traffic in the stores. “Friday and Saturday all items back to school will…

Lowndes co. sheriff’s department installs internet purchase location

LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI)- Citizens now have a safe meeting place for any online transactions. The Lowndes County Sheriff’s Department is setting aside an Internet Purchase Exchange Location with the hope of preventing criminal activity during sales. If you decide to purchase online from Facebook Marketplace or another site, you can meet in a secure location. This decision comes after…

Aundrea celebrates the end of summer with Mother Goose

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – It’s a celebration of reading. The Summer Reading Program at the Columbus Lowndes Public Library wrapped up this morning with songs, a little dancing, a stuffed animal Olympic race – and of course some reading. All summer long, children have gathered at the library twice a week for storytime along with singing and fun with Mother…

Suspect in a shooting Tuesday night has turned himself in

STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – The suspect in a Tuesday night shooting in Starkville turns himself in. Jerome Davis has surrendered to Starkville Police. Davis was wanted in connection with a shooting on Roundhouse Road Tuesday night. One person was injured in that shooting, they are being treated at a hospital outside of the area. Davis is charged with Aggravated assault….

Defense began presenting its case in trial of Tommy Chisholm

OKTIBBEHA COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – The defense begins presenting its case in the Capital Murder trial of Tommy Chisholm and gets dealt some serious blows. Judge Lee Howard denies 2 defense motions, one for a directed verdict, and one to lower the charge from capital murder to 1st-degree murder. A key defense witness was also disqualified. When questioned by the…

Macon murder suspect is now in police custody

MACON, Miss. (WCBI) – The suspect in a Macon murder is now in police custody. U.S. marshalls caught 33-year-old Henry Benamon this morning in Alabama. He had been on the run for almost two weeks. Investigators say Benamon is wanted for murder in the death of 43-year-old Lisa Brooks. Family members found her dead in her home on July 17th….

Another hot & humid summer day for your Thursday

SUMMARY: An Excessive Heat Warning and a Heat Advisory is in effect for our Thursday as the dangerous heat and humidity will stick around into the coming weekend. Take the proper precautions to stay cool & hydrated to help prevent heat stress or heat exhaustion issues! Look for rain and storm chances to return Saturday with higher odds developing Sunday…

Why some North East Mississippi school districts are requiring students wear masks and others are not

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – As the fall semester approaches, school districts across North East Mississippi are making their decisions on whether or not students will need to wear masks to prevent the spread of COVID-19. “My concern is that we have guidance from our public health department and I think it’s our responsibility to strongly consider and, in our case,…

NEMCC Unveils ‘Online Workforce College’

BOONEVILLE, MISS. (WCBI) -NEMCC went to the source when developing its workforce e-learning platform – the companies needing trained workers. “There is a skills gap, a lack of skilled workers in the workforce, this is creating a disadvantage for our industries because they can’t find the workers and then when it comes time for them to up their game a…

NEMCC chief of police assuming his new position after being asst. chief

BOONEVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – The new police chief for Northeast Mississippi Community College is no stranger to the college. Anthony Anderson is the new chief for the NEMCC Police Department. Chief Anderson served for three and a half years as assistant chief at the college, before assuming his new role on July first. Chief Anderson says he enjoys working on…

Quinell Shumpert has been sworn in as the new Aberdeen police chief

ABERDEEN, Miss. (WCBI) – Quinell Shumpert, the newest police chief of Aberdeen has officially sworn in Wedndesday. Voters waited weeks to find out who would fill the position after no candidate received the necessary majority on July 6th, forcing a runoff between Shumpert and Tony Tillman. During the special election, Shumpert collected 860 votes to Tillman’s 799 votes. Shumpert sent…

Testimonies continue today in the Capital Murder trial of Tommy Chisholm

OKTIBBEHA COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Testimony continues today in the capital murder trial of Tommy Chisholm. Chisholm is accused of killing Starkville optometrist Dr. Shauna Witt in January of 20-18. Today, jurors heard accounts from the first police officers to arrive on the scene after the shooting at Witt’s office in the Starkville Walmart. They also got to see security…