Aberdeen Electric Customers Can Now Pay Bills Online

ABERDEEN, MISS. (WCBI) – Customers of the City of Aberdeen’s Electric Department can now pay their bill, and conduct other business, without leaving home. The Electric Department can now receive payments online or through an app.   Those new features became available at the end of May. Customers can pay their electric, water, sewer and sanitation through the app or…

COVID vaccines are now available at local pharmacies

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – It is now easier to get vaccinated. Along with vaccines being distributed by the Mississippi State Department of Health, local pharmacies are now able to make getting vaccinated easier than ever before. “It sneaks up on you and before you know it, you’re deathly ill,” local pharmacist, Kin Seto said. Kin Seto is just one of…

Stormy pattern settling in, high rain chances to begin next week

SUMMARY: One last relatively dry night across the region, before a slow moving area of low pressure begins to move into the area bringing much higher rain chances. Scattered storms and mid 80s for Saturday, but by Sunday numerous to widespread showers and storms settle into the region. All of the rain and cloud cover will keep up a bit…

A decent Friday & Saturday ahead; Storm chances return Sunday

SUMMARY: Staying seasonably warm as we head into the weekend. We’ll have drier conditions for your Friday and Saturday, but another disturbance will bring the return of unsettled weather for Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday. Rain and storm chances will continue Wednesday and Thursday. Keep the umbrella on standby! FRIDAY: Much lower rain chances for Friday, most of us should stay…

Community Counseling Services goes into communities to provide mental health treatment to thousands of people across 7 counties

WEST POINT, Miss. (WCBI) – When it comes to mental health, Community Counseling Services therapist Trisha Thornton says that, for many people, the hardest part is just asking for help. But for those who do want help but don’t know where to turn, she says the feeling is devastating. “It really does destroy every ounce of confidence that someone has,”…

Lowndes Co. woman charged with five counts of obtaining a controlled substance by fraud

LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss.  (WCBI) – A Lowndes County woman is indicted on prescription fraud charges. 41-year-old Miranda Dale is charged with five counts of obtaining a controlled substance by fraud. The state Attorney General’s office alleges Dale tried to obtain Oxycodone, Hydrocodone, and Tramadol on several different occasions in September 2020. Prosecutors say Dale was part of the plan to…

WCBI partnered with Mississippi Blood Services for a blood drive

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Some people were able to give the gift of life today. WCBI partnered with the Mississippi Blood Services to host a blood drive. They saw almost 30 people throughout the day. All participants received a tie-dye t-shirt. For more information on local blood drive donations, you can click here. Categories: Local News

A few spotty showers & storms still possible for our Thursday

SUMMARY: Thursday looks to have lower rain chances, but scattered afternoon storms still possible. We’ll have drier conditions for your Friday and Saturday, but another disturbance will bring the return of higher rain & storm chances for Sunday into early next week. Highs fairly seasonable in the mid to upper 80s. THURSDAY: Expect mostly dry conditions with a mix of…

Columbus Police, Lowndes Co. Sheriff hope Ring Doorbell’s video and safety information sharing app can help solve and prevent more crimes

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – In the ongoing fight against the area’s rising crime, law enforcement has repeatedly stressed the importance of working with the community. "Trying to be everywhere at one time is impossible. So we need information from the public to help solve some of these crimes." Columbus PD, Lowndes Co. Sheriff hope @Ring Doorbell's video/safety info sharing app…

DEA seized more than $55,000 in Lowndes Co. during drug bust

LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – The Drug Enforcement Administration seizes more than 55,000 dollars after a Lowndes County drug bust. Now, 35-year-old Gabriel O’Neal is charged with possession of a controlled substance Sheriff Eddie Hawkins says deputies and Narcotics Task Force Agents stopped O’Neal for a traffic violation on Old Aberdeen Road this past Friday. A K9 alerted the car…

Head Start Class of 2021 Ready For Kindergarten!

ABERDEEN, MISS. (WCBI) – The youngest group of the Class of 2021 graduates is ready for their next big step…  Kindergarten. Aberdeen Head Start’s drive-through graduation procession starts with lights and sirens. Then there was music. The class of four-year-olds have been working hard since August, and are now ready for Kindergarten. As each car moved through the line, teachers…

Two men are wanted for eating without paying their tabs

GOLDEN TRIANGLE, Miss. (WCBI)- Two young men are wanted by local law enforcement for felony defrauding – innkeeper.  This means they have been going into restaurants eating and leaving without paying. Laquincy Washington, 19,  and James Smith, 21,  of West Point both have warrants for their arrest. The two have gone to several restaurants throughout the Golden Triangle and run…

Unsettled pattern with lots of shower and storm chances

SUMMARY: Storms across the area will die down into the overnight hours, but a scattered shower or 2 is not unlikely. Thursday looks to have lower rain chances, but scattered afternoon storms still possible. Rain chances diminish to an isolated stray storm for Friday and Saturday, but another disturbance brings much higher rain chances for Sunday and the start of next…

Multi Agency Investigation Leads To Arrest Of Virginia Man In Alleged Phone Scam

TUPELO, MISS. (WCBI) – A multi-agency investigation leads to the arrest of a Virginia man, accused of scamming an elderly Tupelo couple out of  $19,000. The investigation started when an elderly couple called Tupelo police in March, claiming they lost $19,000 to a scammer. The alleged scam began with an illegal telemarketing call. “This all falls under our work in…

Some strong storms possible for Wednesday

SUMMARY: Rain and storm chances have returned and will stick around for the next week. Some spots may end up with several inches of rain. Some isolated strong storms are also possible from time to time. WEDNESDAY: Areas of rain and storms are likely so keep the umbrella handy. A few stronger storms are possible with gusty winds and heavy…