Wellness Day at Walmart helps families prioritize their health

Customers also received free glucose, cholesterol, body mass index, and blood pressure screenings as well as immunizations for flu, HPV, tetanus, hepatitis, and more.

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Walmart offered free screenings and affordable immunizations from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 19. Customers also received free glucose, cholesterol, body mass index, and blood pressure screenings as well as immunizations for flu, HPV, tetanus, hepatitis, and more. Pharmacy manager Patricia Lavender says this is a convenient way to stay on top of…

Baldwyn celebrates being named a Healthy Hometown

The Baldwyn Bearcats football season is drawing closer, and these young boys are hoping to be future Bearcats as they practice in an adjacent field in Latimer Park. Thanks to a 100-thousand-dollar grant from the Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Mississippi Foundation, the city will be able to purchase and install very high-end playground equipment in this section of the park.

BALDWYN, Miss. (WCBI) – The town of Baldwyn held a block party to celebrate being named a Healthy Hometown. The Baldwyn Bearcats football season is drawing closer, and these young boys are hoping to be future Bearcats as they practice in an adjacent field in Latimer Park. Thanks to a 100-thousand-dollar grant from the Blue Cross and Blue Shield of…

Choctaw residents will soon have a say on the county’s status as a dry county

Since prohibition, Choctaw County has remained a dry county despite other counties in Mississippi choosing to sell alcohol.

CHOCTAW COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Choctaw residents will soon have their say on the county’s status as a dry county. Since prohibition, Choctaw County has remained a dry county despite other counties in Mississippi choosing to sell alcohol. Laura Carson organized a petition drive to get the issue to go to the Board of Supervisors for a vote. She believes…

Local History Department helps individuals learn more about themselves

The Local History Department has original county records, probate records, and wills dating back to the 19 century available to help individuals travel back in time and learn a little more about their family or town.

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Weekends offer most people the opportunity to have a little adventure. Some are taking their venture to the Columbus Lowndes Public Library, as the local history department is helping individuals learn more about themselves and the area. The Local History Department has original county records, probate records, and wills dating back to the 19 century available…

Blessing Box charity effort is spreading across North Mississippi

The Blessing Box in Amory is constantly stocked with perishable food items, toiletries, and other essentials.

GOLDEN TRIANGLE, Miss. (WCBI) – Mississippi is known as “The Hospitality State,” so it’s not uncommon to drive through any county in the Golden Triangle and find a Blessing Box. The Blessing Box charity effort has been spreading across the North Mississippi region lately, providing a lifeline to individuals and families in need. The Blessing Box in Amory is constantly…

Airbnbs rise as popular option for game day visitors in Starkville

STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – The 2023-2024 college football season hasn’t started yet but people are already getting prepared. Many local hotels have already been booked; however, Starkville realtors and homeowners have been able to take advantage of turning homes into weekend homes for fans. “I used to think that Airbnbs were only in larger cities and I love that Starkville…

Artificial Intelligence is shifting into nearby industries

STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – Technology is a constantly shifting landscape, and one area that is getting more buzz is Artificial Intelligence. That’s right. AI is not new, but it is expanding its territory, not just online, but into nearby industries. “For example, let’s take a recommendation engine that Amazon uses today to make recommendations around books, why we spend more…

Motorcyclists, officials discuss motorcycle safety amid Little Sturgis Rally

OKTIBBEHA COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – The Little Sturgis Motorcycle Rally is still cranking up the town of Sturgis. With visitors from around the country and locals doing their day-to-day activities, it’s important to be a defensive and alert driver to keep everyone safe on the roads. According to Forbes, August is the most dangerous month for motorcyclists, and Motorcycle fatalities…

Tupelo Community Theatre dedicates season to memory of Tom Booth

Season starts with "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee"

TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – An award-winning community theatre group is gearing up for another big season putting the spotlight on local talent. And the upcoming season for the Tupelo Community Theatre is extra special, as it will honor the legacy of its longtime director, who passed away earlier this year. The season opener for the Tupelo Community Theatre puts audience…

WCBI Job Fair sees dozens of jobseekers visit with potential employers

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Employers looking to round out their rosters and workers looking to move up in the marketplace came together in Columbus. 20 area businesses joined WCBI at Columbus Place to scout out potential employees, and hundreds of job seekers showed up to find out what opportunities were on the table. Companies like the Eat With Us Group…

Discovery Center of Starkville hosts resource fair for community

STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI ) – Thursday was a day for community, communication, and education in Starkville. The Discovery Center hosted a resource fair to help area residents learn about what’s available and how agencies can help. “Everybody has different needs and things that they are looking for whether they are actively seeking resources or looking for volunteer opportunities,” Elizabeth Williams…

West Tupelo bridge closed after inspections found structural issues

Corrosion on bridge's support pilings prompted engineers to close the bridge

TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – The daily traffic commute for thousands who travel to and from west Tupelo will be impacted for some time. This was after the City announced a 70-year-old bridge on Highway 6 was being closed due to serious structural issues found during recent inspections. At Steele’s Dive, the lunch rush is the bread and butter of the…

Little Sturgis Motorcycle Rally has big economic engine

The Oktibbeha County town of Sturgis has a population of just over 200, but by this weekend there are expected to be thousands of people riding into town.

STURGIS, Miss. (WCBI) – The Oktibbeha County town of Sturgis has a population of just over 200, but by this weekend there are expected to be thousands of people riding into town. For local businesses and leaders, The Little Sturgis Motorcycle Rally is a big economic engine. Sturgis is usually a quiet little town, but that will change this weekend. In…

Lowndes County Narcotics STING Unit conducts round-up of drug violators

They hit the roads of Lowndes County with Operation Rolling Thunder and a list of 28 targets.

LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – It’s been a busy day for the Lowndes County Narcotics STING Unit and several other law enforcement agencies. They hit the roads of Lowndes County with Operation Rolling Thunder and a list of 28 targets. So far they’ve managed to bring in many of those they were looking for. After a quick rundown of the…