Archives: 2017

VIDEO: Learn 2 Live Event Held in Starkville

STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – For the past year, tensions between law enforcement and people of color have been high from cases of police brutality and protests across the nation. For residents in the Golden Triangle, an national organization is trying to bridge that gap. They are members of the Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity, and their event is designed to allow…

VIDEO: Law Enforcement Use Drone Technology For Search And Rescue

CALHOUN COUNTY, Miss.(WCBI)- If you were driving through Calhoun County this morning and saw a strange flying object, not to worry. Calhoun County Operation Search and Rescue partnered with the Sheriff’s Department Saturday to help with some new equipment training. “The drone can see what we as a group can not see from the ground,” said Emergency Management Direct Randy Skinner. For…

VIDEO: Bikin’ For The Blues

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI)- A band of bikers rolled through parts of North Mississippi today.  Their goal was to bring awareness to the plight of veterans and honor vets who’ve passed away.  This afternoon several dozens motorcyclists gathered at the Farmer’s Market in downtown Columbus for the Bikin’ for the Blues fundraiser.  The riders, who are mostly vets, want everyone to…

VIDEO: Airport Hosts Mock Terrorist Threat

TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI)- Being prepared for the unexpected is important for any and every emergency response team. Tupelo emergency response personnel got to test their reaction skills during a mock disaster drill Saturday. During this mock exercise, we’re told a bomb has exploded causing mass pandemonium and mass casualties. “Of course you never know if someone is willing to make that…

VIDEO: Hamilton Man Cooks For A Good Cause

HAMILTON, Miss. (WCBI)- A Hamilton man is being recognized for more than 20 years of volunteer service in his community. Charles Smith has been cooking Boston Butts and ribs for most of the week, helping to raise money  for the Saint Jude Foundation. It all began as a small, yearly, cookout sponsored by the youth group at Fig Hill Church….

One Man Dead After Apartment Fire; One In Critical Condition

PONTOTOC COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI)- One man is dead following a structure fire in Pontotoc County late this afternoon. Fire Chief Lance Martin says the county fire department was called to 180 East Hutch street at an apartment in that complex. Crews responded to the scene at around 1:08 this afternoon. 57 year old Thomas Foreman was pulled from the apartment and…

Video: The Lowest Volunteer Firefighter Number In More Than 30 Years

OKTIBBEHA COUNTY, Miss.(WCBI)—Well, communities across the country are struggling to fill volunteer fire fighter positions. The Wall Street Journal just released that volunteer numbers are the lowest they’ve been in more that 30 years.   Meet Tristan Jones and Robert Lehew. They are students at Mississippi State,until they get the call. “It really depends on what your doing, since it…