Columbus woman hosts “Stop the Violence” event

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – A Columbus woman hosted an event to “Stop the Violence.” Lakeshia Hairston first held the program last year. Survivors of self-harm and families who have been affected by gun violence were some of the speakers on Sunday She hopes to impact the younger generation to stop the cycle. The event was held at the Townsend Community Center…

Midas of Tupelo helps a local veteran through Project Spark

Active duty veteran gets refurbished vehicle just in time for Christmas holidays

Thanksgiving and Christmas come early for an active duty veteran and his family. Midas of Tupelo donated a car to Tech Sergeant Eric Faris as part of an annual giveaway. Each year around Christmas, Midas of Tupelo gives a refurbished vehicle to a community member.

West Point woman continues mother’s legacy of giving

WEST POINT, Miss. (WCBI) – For more than 20 years, Pearlie Westbrooks made it her mission to get a homecooked Thanksgiving meal to the inmates and staff at the Clay County Jail. She passed away in 2023, but her daughter, Terrilyn Murray, is keeping her mother’s legacy alive with The Annual Pearlie Westbrooks’ Clay County Thanksgiving Jail Dinner. “It gives us…