Local colleges and businesses are coming together to show and tell teenagers about different opportunities close to home. A college and career fair was held at Southside Missionary Baptist Church. This gave attendees a chance to learn more about different education and career choices. A vendor at the event said, this was a great way for high school students to…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) The Assembly church held a food drive Saturday morning, The food drive allowed Columbus residents to receive free meals. Some of the food at the drive included vegetables, fruit, canned goods, and much more. Outreach Program Ministry leader Fields Ferguson said this was all to help local families during a time of need. You have people of…
JACKSON Miss. (WCBI) An area college has inducted a new member into its sports hall of Fame. Danny Lewis Jr. was inducted to the sports Hall of Fame at Belhaven University. He was the first Black American basketball player at Belhaven. Lewis Jr. averaged 23.2 points and ten rebounds per game while playing for the college. For 24/7 news and…
STARKVILLE, Miss., (WCBI) The East Oktibbeha Education Association and Sisters in Christ held their first collaborative event Saturday at The Learning Center, the former F. O. Alexander High School. When you think of a Black History Program, you think of an informative event. One that teaches the history of those that made a difference in the way many Black Americans…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – People in Lowndes County are closing out American Heart Month by getting on their feet. The Eric Thomas Open Heart Foundation hosted its 3rd annual Heart Walk in Columbus. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S. And Eric Thomas wants to make sure those around him know that, especially during American Heart Month,…
HOUSTON, Miss. (WCBI) Frank Garcia was last seen walking away from his home on Highway 8 East on February 16, 1994. It is believed that he was carrying two garbage bags of clothes, a 19″ television, and a box of important papers at the time. Garcia was reported missing nearly a week later when he failed to pick up two…
WINSTON COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) On Thursday morning, 27-year-old Marshawn Buchanan was arrested for introducing contraband into a correctional facility. Winston County Sheriff Mike Perkins told WCBI, Buchanan was working as a guard at the facility for the past two months. He came into work smelling like marijuana. After a search was conducted, a pound of marijuana was found on Buchanan…
TUSCALOOSA ALA. (WCBI) Last Saturday evening, the Tuscaloosa Fire and Rescue team responded to a report of a vehicle fire on Reese Phifer Avenue. When firefighters arrived, they found four garbage trucks in flames. Firefighters were able to contain and extinguish the fire. The cause of the fire is under investigation. For 24/7 news and updates, follow us on Facebook and X. Categories:…
CALHOUN COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) On Wednesday afternoon around 4:54, the Sabougla Volunteer Fire Department responded to a call to help the Big Creek Fire Department with a brush fire. Brush truck 108 from Station Three responded to the call. Calhoun City and Derma Fire Departments also responded. The Sabougla Volunteer Fire Department tells WCBI, no injuries were reported. The cause…
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) Around 10:00 Saturday morning, the Starkville Fire Department responded to a call about a structure fire at 107 Martin Luther King Drive. When Firefighters arrived, they saw heavy smoke and flames coming out of the building. Crews were able to enter the building and get the fire under control. According to the Starkville Fire Department, one person…
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MUW hosted its annual Navigating Health Sciences event to let Mississippi high schoolers see what goes on in the medical field.
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