PONTOTOC COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Residents in eastern Pontotoc County now have access to natural gas service. A ribbon-cutting ceremony marked the completion of a multi-phase project that expanded natural gas service to rural areas. More than 14,000 feet of gas lines are now connected to 63 homes as part of the final phase of that project. The expansion is…
MISSISSIPPI (WCBI) – There’s some good economic news for the state of Mississippi. The state has hit a record-low unemployment rate. July’s unadjusted jobless rate came in at just 3% breaking the previous record set last month. In fact, this is the fifth month in a row that Mississippi has hit record-low unemployment. For 24/7 news and updates, follow us…
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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…
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…
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…
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, 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…
MISSISSIPPI (WCBI) – Your bonfires and campfires will have to be put on hold in certain locations but fall is right around the corner. The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks has issued a burn ban at all state parks effective immediately. The ban is a response to the dry weather, a condition that can influence dangerous blazes. On…
MISSISSIPPI (WCBI) – Mississippi’s students have hit a record high in the state’s standardized testing. The Mississippi Department of Education has released the results for the 2022-2023 school year Mississippi Academic Assessment Program, or MAAP, testing, and scores are up across all subject areas. The state averages show marked improvement in the percentage of students scoring Proficient or Advanced in…
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – A man accused of robbing a gas station and forcing its clerk into a bathroom was arrested. 25-year-old Dallas White of Blue Springs was charged with armed robbery, kidnapping, and felony taking of a motor vehicle. Tupelo police were called to the McCullough Boulevard store on Wednesday. The clerk told officers a man came into the…
LEE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – A Lee County man is asking for the public’s help to find out who destroyed some honeybee hives. The vandals have delayed the man’s pursuit of a part-time career, while also doing damage to the ecosystem. When he came to check on his honeybee hives Sunday, this is what Ernie found. “The hive was busted…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Columbus firefighters battled an early morning blaze. Fire Chief Duane Hughes said the home at 705 18th Street North appeared to be abandoned. Firemen quickly put out the flames at about 8 a.m. No injuries were reported. The cause of the fire remains under investigation. For 24/7 news and updates, follow us on Facebook and Twitter Categories: Local…
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Lowndes County’s new Sportsplex will have its own identity. Interim Lowndes Recreation Director Tom Velek presented a branding agreement with Bankfirst to the Board of Supervisors at this morning’s meeting. Under the 10-year deal, the baseball and softball facilities at the Lowndes County Sportsplex will become known as Bankfirst Yards. The branding plan goes beyond…
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MISSISSIPPI STATE, Miss. (WCBI) – Social media is looking to make a positive impact on the Mississippi State campus. A new app that works like a private Twitter, may provide students with a safe space to chat anonymously. The social media app FIZZ is bubbling up in conversation among students at MSU. Will the app stand the test of time…
AMORY, Miss. (WCBI) – Back in March, an EF3 Tornado tore through Amory leaving many homes devastated. Many people are still trying to get back in their homes and FEMA has been working to make that happen. The Federal Emergency Management Agency selected a site to create a village to house victims. For four months, tornado victims have been staying…
WINSTON COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – A month after a devastating flood, Winston County Residents are still in recovery mode and looking for help. Those in need were able to start the process of getting some help through the Small Business Administration. SBA is giving eligible people and businesses in Winston County and adjacent counties of Attala, Choctaw, Kemper, Leake, Neshoba,…
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – There is now a winner in the Republican Primary for the Lowndes County District 3 Supervisors race. After all the votes were tallied, it was originally determined that a slim three-vote margin was going to send the race between Andy Williamson and Tony Hannah to a runoff, because neither had received the necessary 50% plus…
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – A Calhoun City Alderman is facing a shoplifting charge out of Tupelo. According to an incident report provided by the City of Tupelo, 52-year-old Tony Herrod was arrested on August 1 outside of Wall’s Bargain Center on South Gloster. The officer had been called to Wall’s to investigate a shoplifter. The report stated that a security…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – A shooting between two brothers in Columbus landed one in jail and the other in the hospital. 34-year-old Kadeem Eddines was charged with aggravated assault. The shooting happened Tuesday morning on Pandora Drive. Police Chief Joseph Daughtry said officers were called about an argument. They found Michael Richmond was shot when they arrived. Richmond was listed…
AMORY, Miss. (WCBI)- It’s been almost five months since an EF3 tornado ripped through the city of Amory and parts of Monroe County. And the City of Amory is gearing up to host a Community Action Plan Public Hearing. The meeting will be an opportunity for the citizens of Amory and Monroe County to voice questions and concerns regarding the…
WEST POINT, Miss. (WCBI) – School is back in session and for one local school district, this year came with a new look. West Point Consolidated School District received funds to help make changes around the district. WCBI talked with the superintendent and a couple of teachers to see how they plan to put the money to use. Superintendent Jermain…