Archives: 2017

VIDEO: Being Prepared Against Warm Weather Pests

CALHOUN CITY, Miss.(WCBI)—There are pests for all times of the year but arguably the most pesky are mosquitoes. With the wet, moist, humid weather mosquitoes usually are getting up and moving. Many area cities are hitting the ground running when it comes to combating one of the biggest villains of the season, mosquitoes. For four years now, Lee Burnes has…

Caledonia Blood Drive Held

CALEDONIA, Miss. (WCBI)–A local pharmacy and fire department teamed up to get residents to roll up their sleeves. The Caledonia Fire Department and the Caledonia Pharmacy partnered to host a blood drive. Donations are being accepted until 4 P.M. Friday. Firefighters grilled outside, and are giving water to those who participate in the drive. Elected officials were also on hand…

Oktibbeha County Supervisor to Serve on Statewide Committee

Bricklee Miller, County Supervisor, to Serve on Statewide Committee Source: Oktibbeha CO Oktibbeha CO, Miss. (WCBI)- A county leader becomes the first woman to serve on a statewide committee. Bricklee Miller, is the Oktibbeha County, District 4 Supervisor. Miller was recently selected to become a member, of the Strategic Planning and Vision Committee for Misissippi. The purpose of the committee,…

VIDEO: Smithville Bids Farewell To Longtime Mayor And Alderman

SMITHVILLE, Miss. (WCBI)-The city of Smithville said farewell to two city leaders who served the town for nearly three decades. On Thursday, former mayor Gregg Kennedy and former alderman Jimmy Dabbs both received plaques as a ‘Thank You’ gift for everything they’ve done for the city. Kennedy  served the town for 28 years. He spent 12 years as an alderman,…

VIDEO: Weather Impacts On The Wood Industry

MACON, Miss.(WCBI)—The recent, excessive amount of rain we’re experiencing is doing more than creating potential flooding problems for residents. It’s also creating issues for the wood industry throughout the Golden Triangle.   “I’ve had loggers call this morning wondering already and wanting to know, “well what am I thinking and when do we feel like we will be able to…