COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) With each backpack and notebook a worry is taken away from parents. “I came from a single mom family, so I know that this is going to take a great deal off of these parents,” said Tiffany Young, Secretary of “Female Force”. Two nonprofit organizations, “The Female Force” and “Girls in Real Life Situations” are helping families…
WEST POINT, Miss. (WCBI) – The West Point Junior Auxiliary is helping students kickstart their school year. The organization hosted its annual “Stuff the Bus” fundraiser where they collect school supplies to distribute to schools within Clay County. This year, Junior Auxiliary partnered with several businesses in the community as well as creating an online wishlist to raise as many…
ABERDEEN, Miss. (WCBI) – The Port of Aberdeen will soon see some major upgrades. Aberdeen Mayor Dwight Stevens says work will soon be underway to build a rail line from the downtown area to the Port. That project is part of a plan to improve and revitalize the port to attract new businesses. Currently, there is a petroleum company at…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Ending the stigma, ending the shame, and ending the fear was the goal of the Community Resource Fair. Columbus/Lowndes County Counseling Service Administrator Veronica Harrison knows many people suffer in silence from depression and anxiety, and they often do not know who to lean on for help. This is why she said having resources available for…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – With the rise of inflation, several parents may need a little extra help with providing school supplies for their children. This is why one hair salon in Columbus, is helping families with school supplies. “Hair in Motion” provided all school-aged children with a free bookbag, cleaning wipes, and several other school supplies. Cosmetologist at “Hair in…
FAYETTE COUNTY, Ala. (WCBI) – A Fulton teen is dead following a traffic accident in Alabama. 19-year-old Ashton Miller was fatally injured Thursday night when the Toyota Corolla he was a passenger in reportedly ran off the road, hit a culvert, and flipped on Highway 18 in Fayette County about 8 miles Northwest of Fayette. Miller was not wearing a…
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – A Starkville teen is facing a long list of charges in connection with auto burglaries in the city. On Thursday, Starkville Police served a search warrant at Brookville Garden Apartments. As a result of that warrant, officers arrested 18-year-old Anthony Buchanan of Starkville. Buchanan is charged with one count of Grand Larceny Auto, 5 counts of…
BILOXI, Miss. (WCBI) – The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is investigating an officer-involved shooting with the Biloxi Police Department. Officers with Biloxi PD were responding to a call for service on Lakeview Drive in Biloxi. Officers encountered the subject who pointed a weapon towards them. That’s when the officers fired their weapons, striking the subject. The subject received serious injuries…
OKTIBBEHA COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – The Oktibbeha County Sheriff’s Department wants you to be aware of a scam circling the area. The scammers are posing as members of the Oktibbeha County Sheriff’s Department and spoofing the office number. The Sheriff’s Department will never ask for or accept payment over the phone, nor will they ask you to purchase gift cards,…
They are one of the largest employers in the region, and they’re expanding. Ashley Furniture will invest $80 million to expand its foam and mattress production in Northeast Mississippi.
With all the fun that comes with summer break, students may not realize what they’ve been missing around them. And parents may not realize what could be hindering their child’s educational performance.
According to investigators, a two-year-old, two six-year-olds, and a nine-year-old, along with 24-year-old Kelsey Kendrick were shot to death on the 1000 block of Greentree Drive in West Blocton, Alabama.
The staff of the 16th Circuit District Attorney’s Office honored the memory of a man killed in a triple homicide five years ago.
Customers of the Shuqualak-Butler Water Association will need to boil their water for now.
Like most of our viewing area, Pickens County, Alabama is no stranger to severe weather. That’s one reason why Congresswoman Terri Sewell wanted to help the county get a new Emergency 911 center.
In the past 13 months, two people have died in front of Carrollton City Hall. Mayor Mickey Walker said one man died because there was nowhere within a reasonable distance for him to get treatment.
The fire left a large hole in the landscape of downtown Vardaman. However, assistance from departments in Calhoun and neighboring counties helped prevent an even bigger disaster.
If you missed out on some items during Mississippi’s sales tax holiday, Alabama has you covered.
The town of Mashulaville has issued a boil water alert. Officials there say a break in the water line is the reason for the alert.
A railroad crossing in Lowndes County that has seen its share of crashes, near misses, and a few tragedies will now be a lot safer.
There is nothing better than a warm cup of coffee, homemade muffins, and a furry friend to share it with.
Social media has become a daily part of life and some people have become too comfortable with what they post. A good rule of thumb is would you say to others in person what you feel comfortable posting.
First-generation college students often face more challenges navigating higher education than some of their classmates do.
In addition to reading a story to the club members, the teens told them about their experiences interning at Yokohama this summer and the valuable skills they’re learning.