51st Vardaman Sweet Potato Festival kicks off Sweet Potato Week

The biggest event of the year for Vardaman began a week-long celebration which helps to fund local organizations and disaster relief.

VARDAMAN, Miss. (WCBI) – The sweet potato capital of the world, Vardaman, held their 51st Sweet Potato Festival on Saturday. The festival is the biggest event of the year in Vardaman, but starting the day after the festival is Sweet Potato Week. The week-long celebration kicked off with a baby pageant and continued with pageants for different age groups. One…

Two-vehicle crash on Highway 45 leaves three with minor injuries

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – A two-vehicle collision occurred when one car failed to give the right of way and hit another vehicle on Highway 45 near the intersection of Waverly Ferry Road. Columbus Police on the scene tell WCBI they got the call around 4 p.m. Three victims had minor injuries. For 24/7 news and updates, follow us on Facebook and X. Categories:…

Fatal fire in Steens turns into death investigation

STEENS, Miss. (WCBI) – A death investigation is underway after a house fire left one person dead in Steens. Lowndes County Fire Coordinator Neil Austin tells WCBI a single-story camper caught fire at 136 Hayden Lane around 2 p.m. Saturday. The victim has been identified as 59-year-old Kimberly Kohler of Columbus. Her son says that she was home alone when…

National Women’s March held in Tupelo brings locals together

Women's March in Tupelo held in conjunction with national marches in D.C. and across the country for women's rights.

TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – Rallying cries sounded as dozens of Mississippians marched for Women’s rights. The National Women’s March in Tupelo, organized by Indivisible Northeast Mississippi, was part of a feminist march, ‘Our Bodies, Our Future’, that happened in Washington D.C., and many other cities around the country. The march ended at Fairpark where influential speakers shared their vision for…

‘Get Out to Vote’ rally encourages citizens to cast their ballots

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Elected officials in Columbus are trying to encourage everyone to cast their ballots on election day. State Representative Kabir Karriem and District Supervisor Leroy Brooks hosted a “Get Out to Vote” rally. The rally offered free food and drinks for the public. Brooks and Karriem also spoke about the importance of voting to attendees They say…

Millport hosts annual Stallion Street Fair

MILLPORT, Ala. (WCBI) -Food, vendors, games, homemade goods, and even children’s activities, that’s what attracted hundreds of people to the Stallion Street Fair, in downtown Millport. “It is good for the local people, and it gives all these vendors an opportunity to sell their stuff, and there is a lot of comraderies because I see folks that I have not…

Fatal fire investigation is underway in Steens

STEENS, Miss. (WCBI) – A fatal fire is under investigation in Steens. Around 2 p.m., a single-story camper caught fire on Hayden Lane, on Nov. 2. One person is dead. The Lowndes County District 1 Volunteer Fire Department and the Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office responded. This case is currently under investigation and we will bring you more information when it…

LCSO K9 officer will receive new vest through charitable donation

LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – A K9 officer with the Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office will receive a new vest through a charitable donation from the non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. Gero is getting a bullet and stab protective vest which will be embroidered with the sentiment “Born to Love-Trained to Serve-Loyal Always.” His new vest should arrive within…

‘Downtown Christmas’ kicks off in Columbus

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI)—Downtown Columbus is decorated with Christmas lights for its annual Open House. Local businesses have opened their doors, posted sale signs, and more to entice shoppers. “You can go in and shop for anything you need. If you need a Thanksgiving outfit, a Christmas outfit, or if you just want to get your Christmas shopping done early. You…