A little break Fri & Sat before more unsettled weather
Active weather looks to return as we get into early May.
Showers and storms return for our Thursday
SUMMARY: Showers and storms will return to the area Thursday afternoon and evening as a cold front pushes through. Some strong storms are possible, but not expecting widespread severe weather with this system. Drier conditions are going to build in Friday and Saturday. More showers & storms are possible late in the weekend through early next week. THURSDAY: Another warm…
Community Recovery of Lowndes County opens 2 new homes but says there’s more work ahead to rebuild after 2019 tornado
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Community Recovery of Lowndes County held two dedication ceremonies Wednesday for homes that were destroyed in the 2019 EF-3 tornado but have since been rebuilt. CRLC is currently in the process of repairing five other homes but they need more donations to continue their larger mission of rebuilding the entire community. “I’m just glad to be…
Annual Spring Fundraiser For Regional Rehab Center Will Honor Memory Of Longtime Benefactor
TUPELO, MISS. (WCBI) – A nonprofit rehabilitation organization is making a run to the finish line for an upcoming fundraiser. Every Wednesday morning, Larry Hooks brings his three-year-old daughter, Zion, to the Regional Rehab Center for speech, occupational and Physical therapy. Zion has Down Syndrome and has been coming to the facility since she was seven months. Larry Hooks says…
East Mississippi Community College will have free tuition for the summer
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI)- College students dream of hearing the two words free tuition; now that dream is a reality as East Mississippi Community College is offering free classes this summer. The pandemic moved classes at EMCC online last summer, but now, the school wants an increase in enrollment and to ease students back into the classroom. “Once they get…
Rain and storms possible Thursday
The next cold front moves in Thursday afternoon and evening.
Warm temperatures continue; Rain chances on the way
SUMMARY: The warm, above average temperatures will hang around through Thursday, but slightly cooler temperatures will return by Friday as a cold front will give us a chance of rain and storms by Thursday afternoon and evening. At this point no widespread strong or severe weather is anticipated with this next front. Additional rain may return to the region Sunday…
HS softball: East Webster knocks off New Site, advances to third round
HS playoff softball highlights: East Webster defeated New Site 11-1 to advance to the third round of the playoffs. They’ll play East Union on Friday. Categories: High School Sports, Local Sports, Sports
HS softball: Houston tops Independence, advances to third round
HS playoff softball highlights: Houston topped Independence 11-0 to advance in the 3A playoffs. The Lady Toppers will take on Kossuth in the third round. Game 1 is scheduled for Friday at 6 PM. Categories: High School Sports, Local Sports, Sports
HS softball: Houston tops Independence, advances to third round
HS playoff softball highlights: Houston topped Independence 11-0 to advance in the 3A playoffs. The Lady Toppers will take on Kossuth in the third round. Game 1 is scheduled for Friday at 6 PM. Categories: High School Sports, Local Sports, Sports
Chickasaw County Emergency Management has drastically expanded disaster response since 2011 tornadoes
HOUSTON, Miss. (WCBI) – Just six months after taking over as Emergency Management director of Chickasaw County, Linda Griffin found herself responding to not one, but two EF-3 tornados on April 27th, 2011. “We had the 3 a.m. tornado, we’re thinking, that’s what we are going to have for that day,” Griffin said. “We had people out working, cleaning up.”…
Mississippi natives are eager to leave the state but more opportunities could change that
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI)- The results from the 2020 census have been released, and Mississippi is one of three states that saw a decrease in the population. Illinois and West Virginia were the other two. People leave the states for many reasons, but better career opportunities could be one of the top reasons. Whether right out of high school or finishing…
Smithville man reflects on ‘”losing everything” ten years after deadly storm
“It’s like nothing you can imagine. Everything you’ve known for your whole life, is gone,” said Cox.
One Day in April: Extended Cut Interview with Gregg Kennedy and Bucky Gonza
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Warm Wednesday, some rain Thursday
Our next cold front will approach on Thursday.
Smithville Clinic Marks Ten Years Since Deadly Tornado
SMITHVILLE, MISS. (WCBI) – Tuesday marks the tenth anniversary of one of the darkest days in Mississippi. An EF 5 tornado struck Smithville. Sixteen lives were lost, homes and businesses were destroyed, along with the town’s only medical clinic. Marilyn Summerford remembers specific details of April 27th, 2011, such as tornado sirens going off throughout the day, and a conference…
Another warm day ahead for Tuesday; Rain returns late week
SUMMARY: Warmer temperatures in the 80s and quiet, dry weather should continue through midweek. A cold front will give our area some rain and storms from Thursday afternoon into Friday morning. The severe weather threat appear low at this time. TUESDAY: A mix of sun & clouds. High temperatures continuing to warm up into the lower to mid 80s. A…
HS softball: New Hope tops Vicksburg 11-1 in Game 1
HS softball highlights: New Hope tops Vicksburg 11-1 in Game 1 Categories: High School Sports, Local Sports, Sports
HS Playoff Softball Highlights: Oxford rolls past Starkville 15-2
HS playoff softball highlights: Oxford rolls past Starkville 15-2 Categories: High School Sports, Local Sports, Sports
Columbus police encourage gun owners to get gun locks to prevent tragedies
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI)- Most homes in Mississippi have guns whether for hunting, protection, or both. Some people are trained and keep their firearms locked away; however, a gun left out can be deadly. Nationwide Children’s Hospital reports 1,300 children die each year in the U.S. from similar situations, and that is why Columbus police are making a push to give…
OCH Regional Medical Center’s Chief Nursing Officer says one dose ‘not enough’ as more people skip second COVID-19 shot
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – According to the CDC, there is a growing trend of people skipping their second dose of either the Pfizer or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine. “One dose is not enough,” said Interim Chief Nursing Officer Savannah Brown with OCH Regional Medical Center. “It is helpful but it’s not enough.” The CDC report shows close to 5 million people…
Walk At Lunch Event Planned For Starkville
Camgian is partnering with other organizations to host the walk.
Warm through midweek
Warm and dry weather should hold for the next few days.
The 80s are making a comeback as we begin new workweek
SUMMARY: Who’s ready for warmer temperatures??? Well the 80s are making a comeback as we begin a new workweek. We’ll also enjoy some sunshine. Rain and storm chances will return to the forecast by Thursday and Friday along with some slightly cooler temperatures. MONDAY: We’ll see mostly sunny skies as we begin a new workweek with highs continuing to warm…