Joey Barnes

Columbus

News Director and Anchor at WCBI-TV (Columbus, MS)

WCBI News Director/Anchor: Father, husband, journalist. Cubs, Saints & @HailState. RT is not an endorsement. Opinions are my own.

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Highway 50 East shut down after a gas leak in the area

1 week ago | wcbi.com | Joey Barnes

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – A gas line repair shuts down a busy Lowndes County highway. Columbus Fire and Rescue Chief Duane Hughes says an Atmos Energy line ruptured or was damaged at a home around noon today, on May 29. The company asked firefighters to stand by while repairs were being made. In addition to shutting down Highway 50 East, just past Lehmberg Road, two homes were evacuated as a precaution. No injuries were reported. For 24/7 news and updates, follow us on Facebook and X.
Next to Nature (Moles) - 05/28/2025

1 week ago | wcbi.com | Joey Barnes

Next to Nature (Moles) – 05/28/2025 Our yards and gardens are growing right now. We’ve had plenty of rain to keep our lawns healthy and growing. However, there are some pests out there that could damage your lawn. We learn more in this week’s Next to Nature. For 24/7 news and updates, follow us on Facebook and X.
Dale Coyne Racing Adds Cannon, Colliver as Part of Engineering Rework

1 week ago | motorsportstribune.com | Joey Barnes |Joey currently resides

By Joey Barnes, Editor-in-ChiefDale Coyne Racing announced the additions of Michael Cannon and Mike Colliver to its engineering lineup for the remainder of the 2025 IndyCar Series season. Cannon, one of the most tenured and respected in engineers in the IndyCar paddock, will replace Ed Nathman atop the timing stand of the No. 18 Honda for Rinus VeeKay. Colliver takes over from John Dick as engineer on rookie Jacob Abel’s No. 51 entry.
Mississippi Governor to announce special session for budget

1 week ago | wcbi.com | Joey Barnes

MISSISSIPPI (WCBI) – Governor Tate Reeves will officially announce the beginning of a special session. It will begin tomorrow, May 28, at 11 am at the State Capitol. Reeves said lawmakers will debate a $7.1 billion budget. He’s asked them to fund core government functions but keep spending under control. The governor had been hesitant to call a special session until House and Senate leaders could work out an agreement on the budget.
Tupelo police arrest a man in connection with shooting in April

1 week ago | wcbi.com | Joey Barnes

TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – Tupelo Police made another arrest in connection with an April shooting. 19-year-old Zykius Richey was charged with shooting into a dwelling and possession of a machine gun conversion device. He’s also facing two counts of attempted aggravated assault and two counts of shooting into a vehicle. The shooting happened on April 17 on North Church Street. A house and two vehicles were hit by gunfire. Richey was taken into custody on May 19 after a traffic stop.
Columbus suspect wanted after shooting leaves man injured

1 week ago | wcbi.com | Joey Barnes

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – One man is injured in a shooting. Now, Columbus police are looking for a gunman. The shooting happened near 6th Avenue and 14th Street North, just after 3 am on Monday, May 26. Officers were called to the hospital about a shooting victim. Columbus Police PIO Bryan Moore said two men were walking down the street when they heard two gunshots. One of the men, 24-year-old Thomas Markray, was struck in the leg with a bullet.
Lowndes County man arrested for punching an officer in the face

1 week ago | wcbi.com | Joey Barnes

LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – A Lowndes County man has been accused of punching a Columbus police officer in the face. 34-year-old Cory White was charged with assault on an officer, resisting arrest, burglary of a vehicle, and drug charges. Columbus Police PIO Bryan Moore said an officer was inside Love’s Travel Stop this past weekend when employees alerted him that someone had gone inside his police cruiser. The officer confronted White, who said he was looking for another cop.
Indy 500 Winner Alex Palou Rakes $3.8m in Record Purse

1 week ago | motorsportstribune.com | Joey Barnes |Joey currently resides

By Joey Barnes, Editor-in-ChiefChip Ganassi Racing’s Alex Palou took home $3.8 million as part of the spoils of winning the 109th Running of the Indianapolis 500 on Sunday. It was also the fourth consecutive year the total purse soared to a new record, with this year’s bankroll hitting $20,283,000 – the largest in the century-plus history of the event. The average payout for IndyCar Series drivers was $596,500, which exceeded last year’s average earnings of $543,000.
Ericsson Loses Indy 500 Runner-Up as Andretti, PREMA Hit with Tech Violations

1 week ago | motorsportstribune.com | Joey Barnes |Joey currently resides

By Joey Barnes, Editor-in-ChiefThe IndyCar Series handed out strong penalties on Monday afternoon after confirming its technical inspection team found Andretti Global’s No. 27 and No. 28 entry, along with PREMA Racing’s No. 90, in violation of rules following the 109th Running of the Indianapolis 500.
O’Ward Says Ericsson “Choked” Indy 500 Win Away in “Pretty Crap Race”

1 week ago | motorsportstribune.com | Joey Barnes |Joey currently resides

By Joey Barnes, Editor-in-ChiefPato O’Ward had no shortage of words for rivals after finishing fourth in the 109th Running of the Indianapolis 500 on Sunday. The 26-year-old became the first Mexican to start on the front row of “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing” in third, and was expected to be a force in the race after finishing runner-up two of the last three years.