Experts advise early start to financial and health planning
The admission coordinator at Windsor Place Nursing Home said having a plan in place for your end-of-life care is important not only for you but those close to you.
Columbus allocates 3% raise for city workers and more in FY 2024 budget
The City of Columbus officially has a budget for fiscal year 2024. The City Council approved the $26 million spending plan.
Walk of Hope: MUW campus shows support for suicide prevention
People on the Mississippi University for Women’s campus got their steps in for a serious cause. Many participated in the annual Walk of Hope event to raise awareness for suicide.
Repo man incident: Noxubee County man pleads guilty, receives probation
A Noxubee County man escaped jail time after pleading guilty to running over a repo man. Ladarius Tompkins was indicted for aggravated assault and that’s the charge he pleaded guilty to.
Macon duo faces charges for alleged burglary in Noxubee County
Two people from Macon were accused of taking items across Noxubee County. Eric Seideman and Alecia Childress were both charged with burglary of a dwelling and grand larceny.
Dining for a cause: Local celebrities serve up support for St. Jude in Tupelo
Local celebrities served diners at a popular Tupelo restaurant as part of the annual St. Jude Celebrity Wait Night.
Noxubee County library begins process to restore original building
The Noxubee County Library was built in 1907 and served as the county jail until it was converted into a library in 1984.
NOXUBEE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – The Noxubee County Library is getting some welcome money for much-needed repairs and renovations. The library is getting nearly half a million dollars from a Mississippi Department of Archives and History grant that funds projects to restore historic properties. The Noxubee County Library was built in 1907 and served as the county jail until it…
PERS Exec. Director outlines proposed changes to state retirement system
Although PERS board members have approved the recommendations, any proposed changes to PERS must be approved by lawmakers.
Proposed changes to Mississippi’s retirement system for state employees, known as PERS, have generated a lot of questions and concerns.
Winston County Sheriff details his protocols if inmate escapes
Whether it may be older infrastructure, inattentive guards, or transport vulnerabilities, there’s always a possibility of an inmate escaping.
Local woman gives back to community through fire extinguishers
According to the National Fire Council, 65% of firefighters across the nation are volunteers.
A local business found itself with a surplus of fire extinguishers, and that is when one employee came up with an idea to help her neighbors.
Woman found sleeping on Highway 45 in Noxubee County
Noxubee County deputies are hoping you can help them identify a woman in their community. The woman has been found sleeping on the side of Highway 45.
Sip ‘N’ Stroll: Green Cup Ordinance takes effect Sept. 15 in Columbus
September 15 is the first day you can begin walking around certain areas of Columbus with an alcoholic beverage in your green cup.
Inflation’s impact on your bank account: Blame high gas prices
The latest inflation numbers show high gas prices are to blame for sticker shock in your bank account. Here’s a snapshot of what Triple-A shows across the country and across the region.
Highway improvement projects continue across northeast Mississippi
The Mississippi Department of Transportation has announced updates to several construction and maintenance projects in northeast Mississippi.
Former Alcorn County schools superintendent pleads guilty
A former Alcorn County Schools superintendent pleaded guilty to falsifying records. Bill Brand was indicted and arrested for false representations to defraud the government in August 2021.
String of car burglaries continues in Golden Triangle Area
WEST POINT, Miss. (WCBI) – The Dunlap Apartment Complex was hit hard over the weekend. Over 10 cars were broken into and burglarized. One victim was shot at. And the get-a-way car was stolen out of Lowndes County. The suspects were all believed to be under the age of 18. 10 burglarized cars, shots fired from a stolen gun, and…
East Webster Elementary uses different strategies to encourage literacy
"A" Rated East Webster Elementary recently took a different approach to get students interested in reading and writing.
WEBSTER COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – The Mississippi Department of Education is hosting regional literacy meetings across the state for parents of students in kindergarten through third grade. The goal is to help parents and educators get on the same page when it comes to children developing the reading skills required for fourth grade. WCBI talked with administrators and teachers at…
Tupelo Fire Chief wants to replace aging stations, recruit new firefighters
Chief Brad Robinson has been with the Tupelo Fire Department since 1999.
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – Tupelo has a new fire chief, but he is no stranger to the department. Although he was working on notes for the upcoming City Council budget meeting, Tupelo’s new fire chief was not too busy to talk with some of the firefighters on B Shift. Chief Brad Robinson began his career 24 years ago with the…
Lafayette Co. deputies make arrests in separate investigations
The Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office arrested a couple of suspects for a gun-related crime. Lafayette County deputies made a separate arrest for stolen property out of another state.The Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office arrested a couple of suspects for a gun-related crime. Lafayette County deputies made a separate arrest for stolen property out of another state.LAFAYETTE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – The…
Oxford police make arrest in stolen car investigation
Officers were called to a report of a stolen car at a business in the 1300 block of University Avenue in Oxford on September 6.
Columbus city budget talks: Deadline to finalize approaches
The budget for the city of Columbus was not finalized but all workers will get a raise. City leaders met to make more changes before the deadline.
State tries different approach to attract physicians, dentists to rural areas
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Getting physicians and dentists to set up practice in rural areas of Mississippi can be a tough sell. That’s why the state is trying a different approach. Growing its own. The Mississippi Rural Physicians and Rural Dentists Scholarship Program provides academic enrichment, mentoring, and financial support to medical and dental students who then agree to help…
Fulton police seek public help in identifying car burglary suspects
Fulton police needed your help to find any suspects involved in a burglary crime. Three vehicles were burglarized and three firearms were stolen at Mueller Brass earlier on September 12.
PPP loan fraud update: Columbus Businessmen’s trial date continued
A federal trial scheduled for next week for two Columbus businessmen was continued until next month.