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Firefighters respond to a fire at Popeye's Chicken in Columbus
7+ hour, 51+ min ago (133+ words) COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) " If you "Love that Chicken from Popeye's, you need to make alternate dinner plans tonight. A lunch hour fire has forced the Columbus location to shut its doors temporarily. Columbus Fire Marshal Michael Walker said grease dripped…...
Columbus to kick off annual Market Street Festival this weekend
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (74+ words) COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) " Thirty'years of food, live music, and fun! The annual market street festival kicks off this weekend in downtown Columbus. Festival leaders say they prepare for the big event year-round. This year, there will be over 150 arts and…...
15-year-old in critical condition after a shooting in Columbus
6+ day, 4+ hour ago (134+ words) COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) " A 15-year-old is in critical condition after being shot. Now, Columbus Police are trying to find out who pulled the trigger. Thursday evening, Columbus Police officers were in the area of 19th Street and 7th Avenue North when they…...
New Fire Chief officially begins at Columbus Fire and Rescue
2+ week, 2+ day ago (78+ words) COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) " It's a week of transition at Columbus Fire and Rescue. As one chief leaves, another one is coming in. The newly hired Fire Chief Charles Yarbrough started officially on Monday at CFR. He brings in thirty years…...
Columbus apartments catch fire
3+ week, 1+ day ago (135+ words) COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) "A Columbus apartment complex caught fire Wednesday evening. WCBI reporters saw Columbus Fire and Rescue and Columbus Police past the station on their way to the scene on 5 TH Avenue South. When crews and reporters arrived, flames…...
Columbus' Mike Hood named Class 5 A Mr. Basketball - Home - WCBI TV | Telling Your Story
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (104+ words) Hood led the falcons to a 23-5 record ahead of their first playoff game against Florence this Saturday. The Columbus senior is starting to rack up the awards this season, scoring his 1000th point. .. Hood led the falcons to a 23-5 record ahead…...
Update: CMSD teacher faces multiple drug charges in Columbus
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (128+ words) COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) " A teacher for the Columbus Municipal School District has been placed on administrative leave after being arrested for drug charges. CMSD released a statement on Monday, stating that, according to employee handbook procedures, school administrators have placed…...
Loaves and Fishes to be distributing food boxes in Columbus
5+ mon, 2+ week ago (158+ words) According to Executive Director of Loaves and Fishes Steve Greenough, the non-profit will be distributing boxes of food to last about a week. Loaves and Fishes to be distributing food boxes in Columbus COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) " Loaves and Fishes of…...
Columbus teacher arrested on drug and traffic charges - Home - WCBI TV | Telling Your Story
5+ mon, 2+ week ago (103+ words) COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) " A Columbus teacher is facing multiple drug charges after a traffic stop in Lowndes County. Deputies say 33-year-old Ryan Ricoh Bogan was pulled over Monday for driving without headlights or tag lights. Investigators say they found Methamphetamine,…...
Fire reported at SDI Biocarbon Solutions in Columbus
5+ mon, 3+ week ago (152+ words) LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) " Emergency crews in Lowndes County had a busy morning. A viewer reported to WCBI that an incident occurred at SDI Biocarbon Solutions in the Lowndes County Industrial Park. Lowndes County Fire Coordinator Jim Robbins said the…...