Typical summer weather sticking around

SUMMARY: We have been under the influence of a large area of low pressure to our Northwest for the past couple days, and its influence will continue to be felt through tomorrow. After that, it weakens and moves east, leaving us with a very typical summer pattern. Isolated storms through Friday, slightly higher coverage on Saturday, with more widespread coverage…

Unsettled weather to start the new workweek

SUMMARY: A cold front to our northwest will help keep our weather unsettled as we kick off the new workweek. It is possible we’ll get back to normal summertime afternoon showers chances midweek. Temperatures will be below average in the mid to upper 80s, but it will be humid. MONDAY: We’ll have a continuing chance of showers and storms for…

Rachel Shumaker wins the miss Mississippi volunteer scholarship pageant

TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI)- Rachel Shumaker wins the Miss Mississippi Volunteer Scholarship Pageant. Rachel Shumaker is from Pontotoc and was Miss Northeast Mississippi, before winning the pageant Saturday night. Shumaker’s platform is called “I am Titanium”, inspired by the lyrics of the song “Titanium.” Her platform is based on her personal story of overcoming scoliosis and empowering people to overcome obstacles….

Okolona police search for suspect in connection to a burglary

OKOLONA, Miss. (WCBI)- Police Department and Northeast Mississippi Crimestoppers need your help finding the suspect in connection to a burglary. It happened between July 1st-8th at Alan White Furniture store on Industrial Road. A plant manager said a door was open when she checked the building and two of the warehouse roll-up doors were up. She said 75 swivel rockers…

Rainy Start to the Week

SUMMARY: Rainy start to the work week. Have the rain gear ready to go. Heavy rain and gusty winds are possible Sunday night into Monday. It is possible to see a break from the rain mid week, afternoon showers are still possible. Humidity will keep the temperatures high, in the mid to upper 80s most of the week. MONDAY: Heading…

Lowndes county fire department needs more volunteers

LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Volunteer Firefighters are usually first on scene for car accidents and house fires. It’s a critical job to have in the community when an emergency happens. However, across the country, there is a shortage of volunteer firemen and it’s no different for Lowndes County. “It’s just a bigger chance of not getting help when you…

Zachary’s restaurant hosts a donation benefit for Fish and Blues

COLUMBUS,Miss.(WCBI)- Zachary’s Restaurant in Columbus is organizing a donation benefit to help Fish and Blues with rebuilding costs. Fish and Blues went up in flames about 2a.m. Friday morning. Owners Tavron and Barbara Johnson opened Fish and Blues only five years ago, but it quickly became a well-known eatery in the community. Now, the building is a total loss. Owner…

Fatal shooting leaves one person dead, another in the hospital

LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI)- One man is dead and another in the hospital after a late night shooting in Lowndes County. Deputies responded to 172 Swendenburg Circle around 10p.m. for reported gun shots. Upon arrival, 22-year-old Quinshawn Dewayne Lucious was suffering from gunshots wounds. Coroner Greg Merchant later pronounced him dead at the scene. Another man was flown to an…

Jeffery Simmons hosts his second football camp for the community

STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI)- With college baseball season-ending, it’s one step closer to football season. One former Mississippi State football standout brought a practice camp to the community. Nearly 200 high school and college athletes attended the econd annual Jeffery Simmons football camp. “I’m just coming out here working hard with athletes like myself. I’m trying to be where they’re at…

Dozens attend the 30th-annaul sawmill festival in Bruce

BRUCE, Miss. (WCBI) – The 30th annual Sawmill Festival was held in Bruce with live music, vendors, and food. However, fun and games weren’t the only things that brought hope to the community. “I’ve always loved coming. I just love seeing all the people,” Lexie Bollinger, Queen of the Sawmill Festival, said. The Bruce Sawmill Festival brings folks near and…

More rain & storms coming our way

SUMMARY: Areas of rain and storms will continue Sunday into Monday as a cold front tries to come into the region. A few strong storms are possible along with heavy rainfall. SATURDAY NIGHT: Evening storms are possible with another round possible late. A few of the late night storms could be on the gusty side as the roll in from…

Fish and blues restaurant destroyed in an early morning fire

LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI)- An early morning fire destroys a Lowndes County restaurant. Fish and Blues went up in flames around 2 a.m Friday. The building is gutted after the fire spread to the ceiling. Thankfully, no one was hurt. Despite the firefighters’ best efforts, the building is a total loss. ” Right now, it’s very hard,” said Barbara Johnson….

West Point Junior Police Academy graduate with a special ceremony

WEST POINT, Miss. (WCBI) – Cadets in the first-ever West Point Junior Police Academy are now graduates. The inaugural class graduated during a special ceremony this morning. Children ages 8 to 17 have been meeting for four hours a day this week, learning what police officers do on the job every day. During today’s ceremony, the cadets received awards and…

Booster shots may help protect high risk patients from COVID-19 variants

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – The state’s top health official says the Delta variant has become the dominant COVID-19 strain in Mississippi. With the increasing case numbers mean, some are questioning if booster shots will be useful. “Because the percentage is so small right now, I, at this point, I don’t recommend it,” Pharmacist Kin Seto said. According to the Mississippi…

Pageant Contestants Tour Elvis Presley Birthplace And Museum

TUPELO, MISS. (WCBI) -Contestants in the Miss Mississippi Volunteer Pageant took some time from their busy schedule and visited one of the state’s top tourist attractions. Twenty-three young ladies are in the pageant, which began Thursday evening in Tupelo.  Friday morning, the contestants were able to tour the Elvis Presley Birthplace and Museum. It was an opportunity for the contestants…