Protecting taxpayers and preventing local government corruption

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI)- Protecting the taxpayers and checks and balances. Those were some of the talking points State Auditor Shad White provided WCBI during his last visit to the studio. People in elected positions or any position in government where they handle money are bonded. That essentially means there is an insurance policy that protects taxpayers if an elected official…

Monroe County social workers host Christmas celebration event for families

SHANNON, Miss. (WCBI)- Holiday cheer and the spirit of giving can be seen as the epitome of Christmas. Monroe County Social Services supervisor Tabatha Trice says she wanted to give back to the victims impacted by severe weather earlier in the year. “Today the Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services is hosting a Christmas celebration for our children in custody,…