LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI)- Heavy rain and strong wind gusts can be a recipe for disaster. The aftermath of a severe storm can leave downed power lines, broken poles, and fallen trees—a mix that usually leaves folks in the dark. Time is critical during power outages. It could be minutes to hours, depending on the damage. That’s why crews prepare…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Columbus Police say the man who accidentally fired his gun outside the Mi Hacienda restaurant Wednesday night has come forward. Police Chief Fred Shelton says that 22-year-old Justin Bishop is charged with shooting into a dwelling after his handgun went off and sent a bullet inside the restaurant. Chief Shelton says the incident demonstrates how vital…
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – Education is important at Mississippi State University but there is also a strong focus on safety. And Mississippi State University wants to make sure its students have all the information they need to stay safe in case the weather turns severe. Chief Communication Officer Sid Salter says safety on and off campus is addressed even before…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI)- Columbus Police now believe a shooting at Mi Hacienda Wednesday was accidental. According to Columbus Police Chief Fred Shelton, a customer was seated at the restaurant’s patio area and began handling a gun in his possession. The gun went off and the bullet went through a window in the restaurant. Police say the man fled the scene…
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FULTON, Miss. (WCBI) – As of Wednesday, Mississippi is no longer under the Red Flag Warning for significant fire danger. But there were still plenty of brush fires popping up all over the Magnolia State. Tuesday morning, Jordan Hankins says he was trying to stage a 5-acre controlled burn on his 1,800-acre property in Fulton. “Gust of wind took it…
TUPELO, MISS. (WCBI) – A well-known Mississippi attorney says it will take some time to clear a backlog of cases in the court system statewide. Richard Schwartz and Associates cut the ribbon on their new offices in Tupelo. The offices are located in Fairpark West, a new office building developed in the Fairpark District. Schwartz, whose firm handles personal injury…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Charges are upgraded in a Columbus homicide investigation and the suspect is denied bond. 45-year-old James Overstreet is now charged with murder and aggravated assault. He was denied bond this morning in court. Overstreet remains in the Lowndes County jail. Investigators say there was a fight outside of Legends bar on Sunday night. Officers were called…
EMCC, Miss. (WCBI) – East Mississippi Community College is carrying the tradition of building brighter futures by recognizing the heroic efforts of years past. Wednesday EMCC hosted a Black History Month celebration program. The event featured musical performances and guest speakers. Dr. Dantwan Smith, a cardiology fellow at the University of Mississippi Medical Center was a guest speaker and talks…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Those purchases you’ve been making online could soon be a sign. The Columbus city council approves using internet sales tax money to buy new street signs. 20,000 dollars worth of damaged and worn signs will be replaced. Internet sales tax can be used for street improvements. No word on when the replacement will begin. Categories:…
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – Valentine’s Day is over but a florist’s job is never done In the days after Valentine’s Day, it’s not unusual to see bare shelves at your local florist. Even though the rush is over, Wanda Baldwin at Noweta’s Green Thumb in Columbus says there’s still plenty of work to do. “We have a steady business always…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – If you’ve ever tried to turn left onto Bluecutt Road from Leigh Drive in Columbus, you’ve probably thought ‘there needs to be a light here’. Traffic on Leigh Drive has greatly increased over the past few years. It is a popular location for medical offices in Columbus. In fact, the City of Columbus has had plans…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – A 19-year-old is facing a felony charge after pulling out a gun during a fight outside New Hope High School. Lowndes County Sheriff Eddie Hawkins acknowledges that things could’ve gone from bad to so much worse when 19-year-old Perry Marrow allegedly reached for his weapon during an incident after a high school basketball game on February…
BRUCE, MISS. (WCBI) – Voters in one Calhoun County town will soon get to decide whether or not beer and light wine will be sold in convenience stores and restaurants. Bruce is known as the town where money grows in trees, because of the Weyerhaeuser Lumber Mill. But Mayor Rudy Pope says the town is losing out on potential tax money…
Chickasaw County, Miss (WCBI) – The National Weather Service put Mississippi under a Red Flag Notice as of this morning. Outdoor burning is discouraged due to the extremely dry conditions. Firefighters, especially in rural areas have been busy putting out blazes that have gotten out of control “It was just something that turned into a simple gonna burn some leaves…
NORTH, Miss. (WCBI)- We’re halfway through Black History Month and so far plenty of light has been shed on many folks in communities; however these days Black History month isn’t only about history. People are trying to spread awareness and information to help the African American community today. Mental health and financial literacy are just two areas that experts and community…
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Lowndes County supervisors honor a long-time firefighter that passed away. County leaders passed a resolution this morning to remember Wayne Doyle. He was a volunteer firefighter for 40 years. The Lowndes County native was also the District 3 Fire Chief. Doyle recently passed away after a battle with COVID-19. Categories: Local News
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Lowndes County Supervisors have just a few months to replace a department head with decades of experience. After 27 years with the Road Department and over a decade as County Road Manager, Ronnie Burns is retiring. Supervisors accepted his letter of retirement at today’s meeting. Board President Trip Hairston praised Burns’ dedication to the job…
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – Main Street in Starkville could be in for a makeover. The Board of Aldermen is considering a proposal for a redesign and redevelopment plan for the busy thoroughfare. The design firm Kimley-Horn Associates is presenting a proposal tonight for the changes. The redesign would include adding shade structures and extra lighting. It would also include widening…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Charges against Ward 4 City Councilman Pierre Beard are dismissed. Beard had an appearance in Lowndes County Justice Court Tuesday afternoon. He was charged with misdemeanor domestic violence. The alleged victim and the officer that wrote the report did not show up at court today. That’s when Judge Ron Cooke dismissed the charges with prejudice. You…
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COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – While one suspect has turned himself in, Columbus Police are still searching for the gunman that shot and killed a man during a fight outside a nightclub Sunday night. It was in the aftermath of a Super Bowl party that things turned deadly. “One of the victims was fighting another person and that person had him…
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – Tuesday or Wednesday, construction crews will begin laying down the turf for the fields at the Cornerstone Sports Complex. Starkville Mayor Lynn Spruill says this has been a long time coming, and the new synthetic turf is one of the key elements included in the plan for the Cornerstone Sports Complex. The complex is set to…
WEST POINT, Miss. (WCBI)- The NFL’s Super Bowl Sunday matchup between the Los Angeles Rams and the Cincinnati Bengals was just one day before Valentines’ Day. That Makes Monday the Super Bowl for florists everywhere. The owner of Petal Pushers, Scott Reed says the holiday is unpredictable but business has been better than expected. However, Reed says today’s success is…