BIRTHDAY BUNCH – July 20, 2021
Happy birthday to all those celebrating today! Categories: Birthday Bunch
Another day of showers & storms for your Tuesday
SUMMARY: Scattered to widespread chances of showers and thunderstorms will stick around the rest of the workweek as a stationary front stays put across the Deep South. Some of you may get a daily soaking while others may miss out. We look to dry out a bit as we head into the weekend. We’re staying below average in the 80s…
Macon Police Department is investigating a weekend homicide
MACON, Miss. (WCBI)- The Macon Police Department is in search of a man accused of killing his girlfriend in her home Saturday 17, 2021. This is the second domestic homicide case in the town within a month and community members and law enforcement want to see things settle down. 43-year-old Lisa Brooks was found dead in her home. Police believe she…
Building trust and connecting with the community are key parts of training for new Columbus Police officers
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Monday was Officer Tykeria Harris’s first day as a member of the Columbus Police force. “I’m very excited,” she said. “I’m also kind of nervous, of course.” After 480 hours of training during 12 weeks at the Mississippi Delta Law Enforcement Training Academy, Police Chief Fred Shelton says this is where the real test begins for…
Three former mayors serve the City of Starkville
The current mayor and two aldermen have all served as mayors in other towns.
COVID numbers rise before upcoming school year
GOLDEN TRIANGLE, Miss. (WCBI) – A rise in COVID cases across the state is causing parents to make the decision: should they have their child vaccinated? “Everybody should be you know, caring enough and responsible to want to help the people around them,” Angelia Taylor said. Angelia Taylor plans to have her 14-year-old daughter Aliyah vaccinated. She admitted it was…
More rain possible, high humidity sticking around
SUMMARY: Areas of rain and storms will hang around over the coming days as low pressure moves through the region. Some of you may get a daily soaking while others may miss out. Rain chances look to lower a bit as we head towards the weekend. Tropical humidity is here to stay for a while. MONDAY NIGHT: Mostly cloudy with…
WCBI Sunrise Saturday – July 17, 2021
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ON THE BEAT – Louisville Dental Associates on Crowns
Troy Thompson talks with Dr. Steven Yarbrough and Tony Faulk of Louisville Dental Associates on the value of having your teeth covered by crowns. Categories: lifestyle, On the Beat Tags: beat, on
Midmorning With Aundrea – July 19, 2021
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BIRTHDAY BUNCH – 7/19/2021
Happy birthday to all those celebrating today! Categories: Birthday Bunch Tags: Birthday, bunch
An unsettled weather pattern to start the new workweek
SUMMARY: A pretty soggy workweek is ahead for us here in north Mississippi and west Alabama as we’ll have scattered to widespread chances for showers & storms almost everyday. Temperatures much cooler in the 80s a cold front pushes through Monday into Tuesday. MONDAY: We have been dealing with shower & some thundershowers overnight into early this morning. Another unsettled…
Lafayette man is arrested on two counts of grand larceny
LAFAYETTE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI)- Lafayette man is arrested on two counts of grand larceny. 56-year-old Steven Barkley Tisdale of Blue Mountain allegedly stole jewelry from a home in the Wellsgate Community. Police found out Tisdale worked for a cleaning service and swiped the items while working a shift. Another call of two additional rings is reported missing in another home….
Lafayette county woman faces burglary charges
LAFAYETTE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI)- Lafayette County Sheriff’s Department arrest the suspect in a burglary. 43-year-old Jennifer Bramlett reportedly stole several items from a shop on County Road 251. The victim tried to stop Bramlett from leaving until deputies arrived but she drove away and hit the victim with her car. They were treated for non-life-threatening injuries. Bramlett’s bond is set…
Rain, Rain, Go Away
SUMMARY: Overall a rainy week ahead. Temperatures cool off to the low 80s, for Monday and Tuesday after the cold front passes. Rain chances are fairly high until late this week as well. As the week progresses our highs will start to increase back to normal for this time of year. MONDAY: A high somewhere around 80 is expected, a…
Hunt tests and dog training ensures safety while hunting this fall
BELDEN, Miss. (WCBI) – In preparation for the upcoming hunting seasons, hunt tests are underway in Northeast Mississippi. Brett Copeland is a dog trainer in Jonesboro, Arkansas. He trained his clients’ dogs to hunt for ducks and doves. “Throughout the year, people may not have time at home to keep up with the dog. Everybody’s busy, young kids, working all…
Tupelo police release bodycam footage of an arrest caught on video
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI)-Tupelo police release bodycam footage of an arrest. Images may be too graphic for some viewers. Police tell us Copeland was the passenger in a car that was pulled over on July 13th and had warrants for his arrest. Investigators claim once Copeland got out of the car, he dropped a bag of what is believed to be…
A local college student shares tips to starting a business
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – While most college students try to focus on school and maybe a job. For 21-year-old Kaisha Baker, there’s another check on her list; starting her own business. “So this is something extra I wanted to do in my free time. Whenever I get off work, I either do homework or think of other things, other products…
Rainy Start to the week
TONIGHT: Scattered showers and storms are possible throughout the evening hours. Clouds will stick around as well. With the late night showers and overcast skies gives a chance for fog to form during the dusk hours. A low of 71 is expected. SUNDAY: More scattered thunderstorms in the morning till the early afternoon. Temperatures will be around 82, feeling cooler…
Very wet week ahead
SUMMARY: As if this summer has not been wet enough, we are entering a very wet pattern across the region. Saturday looks very wet with several rounds of showers and storms. Sunday and Monday look very similar as well, with mostly cloudy skies and lots of rainfall across the area. Highs will be held down into the low to mid…
Financial experts break down child tax credit payments
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI)- You may notice an additional deposit in your bank account. Starting this July, families are receiving a child tax credit. This $1,800 federal tax advance will disburse over the next six months. And those funds can help families with costly expenses. More money in your pocket. Here’s what folks should know if they chose to keep child…
Ring Doorbell helps local law enforcement make arrests
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Law enforcement used an unexpected piece of technology to arrest suspects during the investigation of a murder in Lowndes County. “What we’re looking for is the information and if the information comes to us anonymously, and we can solve a crime, we’re good with that,” Lowndes County Sheriff Eddie Hawkins said. A fatal shooting in…
MBI has arrested 6 individuals on various charges
LEE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – In just 1 week, The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation, with help from several North Mississippi law enforcement departments, has put a dent in human trafficking in North Mississippi. MBI started an undercover investigation in Lee County on July 9th. The Department of Public Safety reports today that that investigation has already netted 8 arrests on…
State Health Director advises immuno-compromised to get COVID antibody test
JACKSON, Miss. (WCBI) – With the rapid spread of the Delta Variant of COVID-19, there has been a nationwide conversation about the effectiveness of the current vaccines. Just last week, Pfizer said it was going to ask the Food and Drug Administration for emergency authorization for a third booster shot to protect against the Delta variant. Nationally, medical professionals are…