Archives: 2017

VIDEO: The Impacts Of Food Deserts

LOWNDES COUNTY, MIss.(WCBI)—It can be easy to take for granted; grabbing a loaf of bread, gallon of milk, or eggs from the grocery store when it’s just down the road. For some obtaining those few items is a weekly struggle. It’s called a food desert. “It’s really difficult to live a healthy life if you can not access healthy food,”said…

VIDEO: Wireless Internet Becomes Available in Rural Mississippi

CHOCTAW COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI)- Wireless internet is now available for rural locations in parts of Choctaw County. AT&T announced that Sherwood and Cumberland can now have fixed wireless internet. It offers faster streaming and stronger signals for many households that struggled with internet service. Public Service Commissioner Brandon Presley says this is extremely important for households with children and students. He…

VIDEO: Teachers Learn Better Ways To Engage With Students

WINONA, Miss. (WCBI)- Teacher’s in Winona’s Public School District are more prepared this week after a series of interactive conference sessions. The goal is to better help teachers, help our students. The school district is calling it “The Power of YOU” conference. By giving teachers a choice as to what specific sessions they attend, supervisors are hoping students too will benefit….

VIDEO: Businesses Take Burglary Prevention Measures

LOUISVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – As police continue to search for the suspected thieves in the downtown break-ins, business owners learn to protect their property. For some of these businesses, this is the first time that they have been burglarized, and some of them have been in opened for years. It can be a scary time for owners and employees, now they…

VIDEO: Police Search for Remaining Burglars

LOUISVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – Louisville Police Department is on the lookout for several burglars that were a part of a string of break-ins in downtown Louisville. With the burglaries happening so close together, it didn’t take long for police to see that they were linked. Officers were able to make several arrests thanks to tips from the public and crime stoppers….

Late Week Front Brings Higher Rain Chances

TODAY: A mix of sun and clouds today, with highs in the upper 80s. Heat index values not too bad in the low 90s. A stray pop up shower or two will be possible, mainly in the afternoon hours. Chance of rain around 20%. TONIGHT: Partly cloudy with lows in the upper 60s. FRIDAY: Another cold front pushes through our area, bringing more…

Teenager facing charges connected to June Officer involved shooting

STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI)- A teenager is arrested in connection to an incident that led to an officer involved shooting back in June. Starkville Police arrested 19 year old Zyterrious Gandy Wednesday. Gandy has been recovering in an area hospital after an officer involved shooting on June 3rd. Police responded to a shoplifter at the Sprint Mart on Highway 12 and…

VIDEO: Tourism Growth in Mississippi

TREMONT, Miss. (WCBI)- Mississippi’s top welcome center, in Tremont, celebrates 25 years of service today. The Governor paid a visit to express just how important tourism is to the state. “More people come here than any other center, 41 thousand people, for example, stopped here just last month,” says Governor Phil Bryant. It’s the first thing visitors see when entering our…

Video: Ole Miss Ready to Work and Prove the Doubters Wrong in 2017

OXFORD, Miss. (WCBI/Ole Miss Athletics) — Head Coach Matt Luke and Players Met with Reporters Before Start of Fall Camp As Ole Miss players reported to campus, the Rebels held their annual media day at the Manning Center, Wednesday. Players and coaches met with reporters as fall camp begins.  Below is a transcript of head coach Matt Luke’s press conference….