Sunny Wed & Thurs, all eyes on the tropics

SUMMARY: Dry air for Wednesday and Thursday should make for a more comfortable feel in the air, highs in the upper 80s to around 90. Lows will be quite comfortable as well. By Friday, the humidity will be making a comeback as our eyes will be focused on the tropical threat in the gulf. The National Hurricane Center now has…

Breaking down the week-long process to determine a winner in the race for mayor of Columbus

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Since the polls closed on June 8, the citizens of Columbus waited a full week to find out the results of the 2021 mayoral election. After the city Election Commission received the final 16 absentee ballots (12 accepted, four rejected) and verified six affidavits that had been on hold, Keith Gaskin held on to his lead…

Noxubee Co. School District conservator leaving June 30th

NOXUBEE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – The Noxubee County School District will soon need another conservator. Rodriguez Broadnax’s last day on the job will be June 30th. He will be the next superintendent of education at the Clintondale School District, just outside of Detroit, Michigan. Broadnax was given control of the failing school district by the state board of education. He’s…

COVID-19 relief money is still available for local food pantries

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI)- The pandemic domino effect created a shortfall in family budgets. Over the past year, churches and small non-profit groups have tried to make up the difference, but it costs money. There is an extension of funding available for food pantries throughout Northeast Mississippi through the CREATE Foundation. Money left over from the original CARES Grant allows the…

New Itawamba County Jail Could Open By End Of The Year

ITAWAMBA COUNTY, MISS. (WCBI) – A new jail in Itawamba County could be housing inmates by the end of the year. Construction on the 10.8 million dollar jail is moving along.  The 23,000 square foot facility will have 140 beds, a kitchen, an infirmary with its own air supply, and a ventilation system to reduce the spread of germs. Sheriff…

Gov. Reeves Tours Local Manufacturers As State Ends Supplemental Federal Unemployment Benefit

SALTILLO, MISS. (WCBI) – Governor Tate Reeves tours two factories in Northeast Mississippi, only days after the state opted out of the additional federal unemployment benefits. This tour of the Ashley Furniture bedding manufacturing plant in Saltillo was an opportunity for Governor Reeves to see the latest in robotics and other technology at work. It was also a chance for…

JTS Mortgage Minute – 6/15/2021

Tyler Farnham talks about why it’s an excellent time to think about buying a new house and why it’s important to choose local when looking for a mortgage company. Categories: JTS Mortgage Minute, Local News Tags: experts, financial, jts, minute, mortgage

Dry days, comfy nights, watching the gulf

SUMMARY: Drier air will make for a bit more comfortable Tuesday, and a much more comfortable Wednesday and Thursday. The nights will be especially pleasant, with low 60s and even a couple upper 50 degree readings from our far northern counties possible. Humidity makes a return by Friday, and we are still watching the gulf system which has a high…

In need of more officers, MSU Police debuting new campus security force

STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – The Mississippi State University Police Department announced at the beginning of June that they are looking for more officers to patrol the campus ahead of a school year with more people out and about. That includes openings for brand new Campus Security Officers. “Being short officers puts more stress on the officers that we have here,”…

Lack of acceptance, especially by family, behind many mental health issues for Golden Triangle’s LGBTQ+ community

STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – Pride Month in June is a time not only to celebrate the LGBTQ+ population but also a time when some organizations call for change and highlight the struggles still facing that community. That includes mental health. “You don’t know whether tomorrow you may be homeless, or you may be locked in your room, grounded or you…

Former state Representative found dead in Yalobusha County

YALOBUSHA, Miss. (WCBI) – A former state Representative from North Mississippi is found dead in Yalobusha County. Ashley Henley was found shot to death last night. Yalobusha County Coroner Ronnie Stark tells WCBI the 40-year-old from Southaven died at the scene. Her body was found at 112 Patricia Drive, west of Water Valley near Enid Lake. Stark plans to take…

Domestic violence goes from behind closed doors into public

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Shots fired behind a gas station. A confrontation in a retail store parking lot. And next month, the trial of a man who is charged with killing an optometrist in the Starkville Walmart. Domestic violence still happens behind closed doors. But these recent cases show that combative relationships can spill over into the public. “If he…

Lower humidity midweek, still watching the Gulf

SUMMARY:  A much needed break in the rainy weather is here!  We’ll enjoy some warm/hot but relatively less humid days through the middle of the week. Our evenings and early mornings will be great for any outdoor activities.  A tropical system may organize in the Gulf of Mexico later this week.  While we still have many days to watch it,…

Drier air this week, watching the tropics

SUMMARY: Another very hot and humid day in store, with high feels like temps. Starting tonight, drier air begins to filter in, leaving us with much more comfortable conditions through Thursday. Lows will be very nice, and the lower humidity will make the days much more tolerable. Moisture return begins on Friday, and all eyes turn to the gulf, as…

Drier air this week, watching the tropics

SUMMARY: Another very hot and humid day in store, with high feels like temps. Starting tonight, drier air begins to filter in, leaving us with much more comfortable conditions through Thursday. Lows will be very nice, and the lower humidity will make the days much more tolerable. Moisture return begins on Friday, and all eyes turn to the gulf, as…

Columbus police investigate a shooting at La Quinta hotel

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI)- Columbus Police are investigating a shooting in a hotel over the weekend. Around 3 a.m. Sunday morning, hotel guests at the La Quinta Hotel reported a 16-year-old juvenile suffering a gunshot wound. Police tell us the incident started after an altercation at the hotel involving minors who were guests of someone else. “There was an argument over…

Linda Thompson shares stories of the King of Rock and Roll at Elvis Fest

TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI)- A former girlfriend of Elvis Presley shared some of her stories of life with the King of Rock and Roll during the Tupelo Elvis Festival. Linda Thompson was featured in a segment called “Conversations,” where she recounted some of her experiences as Elvis’ girlfriend with thousands of fans. When Linda Thompson visited Tupelo the first time, there…