Golden Triangle Dream Center – 07/30/24
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Boys and Girls Club Starkville – 07/29/24
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MEC CEO encourages Mississippi graduates to stay in state
When the time comes for Mississippi graduates to choose a career, a lot of them are choosing to leave the state. This usually means Mississippi business owners have to put in more effort for people to find jobs.
EMCC celebrates new graduates of practical nursing program
According to reports from the Health Resources and Services Administration, there is a shortage of full-time nurses in the U.S.
CHS football stadium parking lot, road could see upgrades
Board members with CMSD got a tour from representatives with Neel Schaffer on what areas of the parking lot and what roads around the stadium are in need of repaving.
Bond set for man accused of killing elderly woman in car accident
33-year-old Billy Harmon was charged with aggravated DUI manslaughter and felony possession of a controlled substance.
Caledonia man sentenced after receiving $800K in COVID money
63-year-old Herman Nash applied for three separate Economic Injury Disaster Loans related to the pandemic.
Ex-Mooreville coach sentenced after guilty plea to child sex crime
A former Mooreville Soccer Coach will spend at least five years in state prison after pleading guilty to child sex crimes.
Man last seen July 20 reported missing in Columbus
Columbus police are looking for a man who has been missing for more than a week, and they’re asking for your help to find him.
Two people face charges after children test positive for drugs
49-year-old Jimmy Wallis and 43-year-old Katie Bishop were both charged with two counts of child endangerment.
Macon police hold back-to-school giveaway
Children in Macon got a chance to resupply before school started and meet the men and women who kept them safe.
The 26th annual Artesia Day Festival is underway
Artesia is a small town in Lowndes County that host a big festival in Mississippi, Artesia Day. The Artesia Day Festival events span over the course of a week.
ARTESIA, Miss. (WCBI) – The 26th annual Artesia Day Festival has geared up for the year. Starting this past Thursday, the town has already begun hosting events for its huge annual festival. “We are the small town that does big things,” Sanders said. Artesia is a small town in Lowndes County that host a big festival in Mississippi, Artesia Day….
Golden Triangle Dream Center hosts Kid’s Jam event in West Point
The Golden Triangle Dream Center's Founding Director John Almond says this event was to show support to children in the community.
WEST POINT, Miss. (WCBI) – One organization is trying to be a home away from home. As well as give a little extra help to single-parent families. The Golden Triangle Dream Center hosted a Kid’s Jam event in West Point. This event allowed kids to play backyard games, corn hole, and to have a hula hoop contest. The Golden Triangle…
Single-vehicle crash in Houston leaves Vardaman man dead
The driver was identified as Jose Guadalupe Gonzalez.
HOUSTON, Miss. (WCBI) – An early morning crash in Houston leaves a 30-year-old Vardaman man dead. The Chickasaw County Coroner Larry Harris tells WCBI the single-vehicle accident happened Sunday, July 28, around 5:30 a.m. on West Madison Street. The driver was identified as Jose Guadalupe Gonzalez. He was the only person in the car. Harris says it appears Gonzalez lost…
Safe Place Foundation hosts wash day to get kids ready for school
SaPerior Patton, president and Founder of the Safe Place Foundation, wants to help make sure every child has clean clothes. "We're washing clothes for kids in need. We understand that not all kids can have new clothes for school but we believe that all kids deserve clean clothes for school so that is our mission today," Patton said.
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) -Lots of schools in our area are gearing back up… which means there are a lot of back-to-school events. But there was a uniquely different event in Starkville today. A community wash day, allowing people to wash their laundry for free. Clothes are an important part of our identity. Many kids go back to school shopping this…
Non-profit organization host back to school drive in Aberdeen
As the prices of everyday necessities continue to rise, several parents may need a little extra help with providing school supplies for their children.
ABERDEEN, Miss. (WCBI) – As the prices of everyday necessities continue to rise, several parents may need a little extra help with providing school supplies for their children. One non-profit organization in Aberdeen is providing that help. “Glory in the Parks”, hosted a back-to-school jamboree to provide several students with free bookbags, and school supplies. Making sure each child is…
Holliday’s Helping Hands gives school supplies to students
Holliday's Helping Hands gave back to the Aberdeen community through school supplies. Students lined up to get a free backpack, notebook, pencils, and other supplies to get them ready for the school year.
ABERDEEN, Miss. (WCBI) – Holliday’s Helping Hands gave back to the Aberdeen community through school supplies. Students lined up to get a free backpack, notebook, pencils, and other supplies to get them ready for the school year. The giveaway was hosted outside of Freshley’s Market which also offered back-to-school deals. Holliday’s Helping Hands CEO Katina Holliday said the giveaway was…
Non-profit organizations in Pickens Co. host school supply drive
Talya Ball Ministries, ILive2Serve, and Awareness Spoken Outreach teamed up to give out school, supplies, food, tablets, and more to students.
ALICEVILLE, Ala. (WCBI) – Non-profit organizations in Pickens County came together to host their 4th annual School Supply Block Party. Talya Ball Ministries, ILive2Serve, and Awareness Spoken Outreach teamed up to give out school, supplies, food, tablets, and more to students. There were bouncers and live music. Everything was free for attendees. Talya Ball with Talya Ball Ministries says they…
Disturbance in the Fairpark District leads to an Ecru man’s arrest
Officers quickly located the suspect, 34-year-old Michael Shumaker, and arrested him.
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – A disturbance involving a firearm in the Fairpark District on Friday, July 26, led to an Ecru man’s arrest. Around 11:00 p.m., Tupelo Police were called to Toast Cocktail and Piano Bar for a disturbance involving a man with a gun. Witnesses said an intoxicated man had been refused entry into the business and caused the…
MBI investigates officer involved shooting with Gulfport PD
On Saturday, July 27, officers with the Gulfport Police Department were responding to a call for service on Church Street in Gulfport.
GULFPORT, Miss. (WCBI) – The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is investigating an officer-involved shooting involving the Gulfport Police Department. On Saturday, July 27, officers with the Gulfport Police Department were responding to a call for service on Church Street in Gulfport. Officers encountered a subject who pointed a weapon toward the officers. Officers then discharged their weapons, striking the subject….
Search for missing Monroe Co. children ends with safe return home
The search for three Monroe County siblings has a happy ending when the trio were found safe in the woods near their home.
Starkville school district offers meal programs for students
School is back in full swing at the Starkville Oktibbeha Consolidated School District and lunchtime is more than just a break for some students.
School is back in full swing at the Starkville Oktibbeha Consolidated School District, and lunchtime is more than just a break for some students.