Archives: 2017

VIDEO: Reality of E-911 Dispatchers

LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI)- Not all heros wear capes. “They’re the unseen heroes. You know you get people who are always thanking the police officers and the firemen and a lot of people don’t tend to show their appreciation for them, but they are pretty much the lifeline between the caller and the people that are actually responding,” says Shalonda Givens….

Video: The Many Roles Of A Teacher

A school teacher’s role involves more than just standing in front of a classroom and lecturing students. Teachers, in fact, take on responsibilities of all kinds. In the last few years, however, teachers have been making headlines but not necessarily for the most positive reasons. Lindsey Marsac is a first year teacher. “I was nervous. Like, I was so nervous,…

Video: State Education Grant Cuts

SMITHVILLE, Miss.(WCBI)—The next big thing for many high school students is college. Most High school seniors count on some form of financial aid. Scholarships. Grants. Or student loans. But as of July 1st, the number of state grants one student can receive will be limited. In the past, students could receive academic grants and put that with need based grants…

Three Injured in Monroe County Accident

MONROE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI-TV) –  An early morning accident sends three people to the hospital. It happened around 4:50 Thursday morning.  That’s when Mississippi Highway Patrol spokesman Criss Turnipseed says the driver of a 2016 Freightliner truck collided with the driver of a Kia Soul. The accident happened at the intersection of Hwy 8 and Hwy 278. Turnipseed says troopers…