Archives: 2017

VIDEO: 2% Tourism Tax Brings In City $45,000

WINONA, Miss. (WCBI)- If you stop to eat in Winona, you are helping the town make some noticeable improvements. There’s a 2% tourism tax added to foods served in restaurants. In just 5 months, the city has been able to make major improvements to the public park, which in turn has attracted more sports tournaments. Winona Mayor Jerry Flowers says that…

VIDEO: Teacher Job Fair

OXFORD, Miss. (WCBI) – In Oxford, a teacher job fair was held at Oxford High School. Teachers meet with principals and administrators from the Oxford School District, adding a more personal touch to the job application process. You can almost compare it to speed dating, where teachers meet with administrators for a short period of time. This method is fairly…

VIDEO: CPD Career Fair

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI)- The Columbus Police Department is looking for a few good men and women to join their ranks. On Saturday the CPD held a career fair and open house at their station in downtown Columbus. Potential applicants had the opportunity to see the latest crime-solving technology. Officers hosted K-9, fire-arms, and crime-scene demonstrations. Columbus Police Chief Oscar Lewis…

VIDEO: Statewide 4-H Leadership Conference Held In Starkville

STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – MSU’s Bost Extension Center hosted The Mississippi 4-H Leaders Conference. This year’s theme is Growing Mississippi 4-H Volunteers. On Saturday more than a 100 4-H leaders representing sixty counties from around the state were in Starkville training. The annual Leaders Association Conference provides tools and resources to 4-H Volunteer Leaders. It’s these skills and resources organizers…