Center for Justice helping with a second chance at life

When crimes are committed and people serve out their sentences, they often have a hard time assimilating back into society. Even after they’ve served their time, the record of that crime can follow them. The Mississippi Center for Justice wants to help with that by helping them clear their record. The group is holding expungement clinics throughout the state.

Bringing Black Wall Street to West Point

WEST POINT, Miss., (WCBI) — Organizers in West Point held the Third Annual Black Wall Street Expo at the Clay County Civic Center Saturday, March 14. LaThomas McClelland, owner of Jewels by LaThomas, said she wanted to hold the event as a way to network. So, she created a family friendly event — Black Wall Street. The name comes from…

New Hope holds third annual festival and car show

NEW HOPE, Miss., (WCBI) — New Hope residents are working together to promote a sense of community in the area. Saturday, they held the third annual New Hope Festival and Car Show to showcase what the area has to offer. The weather was nearly perfect Saturday for people to get out and enjoy a day of family fun. The Third…

Lee County increases law enforcement near primary school

LEE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – It’s been more than a month since a school resource officer lost his life on duty at Shannon Elementary. After not having an SRO in the area of the elementary school and Shannon Primary, Lee County Sheriff Jim Johnson released an update on the matter. Johnson said he’s coordinated with the Mississippi Highway Patrol to…

One woman dead after Tupelo crash

TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – A Columbus woman died in a Saturday night car crash in Tupelo. Lee County Coroner Carolyn Green said Maia Murray, 28, from Columbus was killed in the two-car accident. The accident happened on North Gloster Street in Tupelo on March 14. Murray was a passenger in the vehicle. Green said the second vehicle struck the vehicle…

Shakerag exhibit planned for Elvis Presley Birthplace and Museum

Elvis Presley fans come from all over the world to see the tiny, two-room wood-frame house where the singer was born. However, that is only a small part of the Elvis story, before Memphis. As Allie Martin tells us, the Elvis Presley Birthplace has announced an addition to its complex that will help tell the story of how a predominantly African American community played a big role in Elvis’ early years, and even throughout his career.