Blessings for All holds Toys for Tots giveaway in Winona

WINONA, Miss. (WCBI) For 13 years an area organization has been giving Santa a helping hand. More than 3000 children of all ages from Montgomery, Carroll, Leflore, and Grenada Counties were able to receive two presents each, stocking stuffers and a book for Christmas. Calbrina Ward Woods’s goal is that every child in Montgomery, Carroll, Leflore, and Grenada counties wake…

City of Columbus find more ways to bring fossil park in Propst Park

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – City leaders and tourism officials are always looking for ways to attract more visitors. In Columbus, a relatively new attraction is beginning to draw attention. The Dr. John “Jack” Kaye Cretaceous Fossil Park is utilizing recent grant funding to offer outdoor activities and enhance education about the prehistoric past of the area. Grant money to make improvements…

I.C.S.O. wants people to be aware of a scam

ITAWAMBA COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) The law enforcement agency said, it has received multiple reports about people trying to scam residents. The scammer often tells residents that they have jury duty, and an active warrant, which is usually described as a bench warrant. The scammer also tries to convince residents to make payments through bitcoin, gift cards, or other electronic transfers…

Drivers who travel 82 will no longer have to take a longer route

LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) Traffic is flowing once again on the highway. Lowndes County Sheriff Eddie Hawkins told WCBI, Highway 82 has officially reopened, and all eastbound traffic is now flowing normally. Drivers traveling through the area may resume regular routes. Drivers are still encouraged to use caution and remain alert as traffic patterns return to normal. For 24/7 news…