Volunteers cook up barbecue, hope and healing for ice storm victims

Operation BBQ Relief feeds thousands during Oxford outreach

OXFORD, MISS. (WCBI) – For Stevenra Manning, getting a hot meal as her city cleans up in the aftermath of the ice storm is a blessing. It is even better when that meal is barbecue. “These people are really doing a hard job, and providing for our community, I am a mom of three and I really appreciate it,” Manning…

Learning lessons of the past to improve the future

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – A group in Columbus is working to make sure today’s generation doesn’t forget yesterday’s lessons and struggles. The Sim Scott Seniors held their annual Black History Awareness program this morning at Sim Scott Park. Organizers say this is an important time to reflect on the past in order to enhance what we’re doing in the present,…

Water Valleyians powering up and standing together

WATER VALLEY, Miss., (WCBI) — When Winter Storm Fern hit Water Valley, the community didn’t panic — and they didn’t point fingers. Instead, they came together. If there’s one word Brandon Presley uses to describe the people of Water Valley — it’s resilient. Presley, chairman of the Water Valley Electric Commission, says neighbors stepped up the moment the storm hit….

Golden Triangle schools win big at National Championships

LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Family, friends, faculty, and students packed the New Hope High School Campus on Monday — welcoming home a group of National Champions. The band, cheer and dance teams spent the weekend competing at the DII National School Spirit Championships in Orlando, Florida. “It was amazing, it was a wonderful experience, but getting to come with dance,…