Archives: 2017

Another FEMA Fraud Arrest In Winston County

LOUISVILLE (WCBI) – It’s approaching 3 years since the Louisville tornado but some are still being accused of swindling the federal government. 36 year old Demeterice McMillan is the latest to be charged with disaster fraud. McMillan is accused of claiming she lived in a Beal Avenue apartment complex which was destroyed by the tornado. The federal indictment accused McMillan…

Video: Social Media Impact On Older Generations

COLUMBUS, Miss.(WCBI)—Well it’s no secret that social media is growing in popularity among students, universities and businesses but there are a few people having a difficult time navigating.   Theresa Alirad has been using social media for about five years now. “Older generations don’t like change we like our telephones and we like to hear our loved one’s voices,”said Alirad. She…

VIDEO: The Safety Impact Of Railroad Upkeep

MONROE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI)-Many of us drive over railroad crossings every day. From 18 wheelers, to school buses, to our personal cars, railroad crossings definitely receives a fair share of usage. That deadly crash involving a train and a charter bus Wednesday in Biloxi, is putting a focus on safety a railroad crossings.   There are three railroad companies that cross…

Shumpert Family Answers City Motion For Information

ABERDEEN (WCBI) – Attorneys for the family of Ronnie Shumpert say the city and others they are suing will get their pre trial discovery in plenty of time.   Attorneys for  the  City of Tupelo,  Mayor Jason Shelton and the Police  Chief filed a motion last month claiming Peggy Shumpert and Charles Foster deliberately provided vague answers to specific pre…