Local churches gear up to help children prepare for school

With school supplies and other essential items on the rise, churches like Northside Missionary Baptist Church in Columbus held a sneakers and clothes giveaway.

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – As children are gearing up for back-to-school, local churches are also gearing up to help. With school supplies and other essential items on the rise, churches like Northside Missionary Baptist Church in Columbus held a sneakers and clothes giveaway. Pastor Terrence Windham says that it’s important for ministries to help local families in need. “So it’s…

Junior Auxiliary of Columbus members give back with school supplies

Through Art Reach, over 1,600 zipper bags filled with art and school supplies were delivered to elementary schools throughout Lowndes County this past week in preparation for the new school year.

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Junior Auxiliary of Columbus members have been busy with the return of Art Reach as students prepare to return to school. Originally established due to CDC guidelines during COVID, this project has continued because of its positive impact on the students and teachers of the community. Through Art Reach, over 1,600 zipper bags filled with art…

Bibles and backpacks supply students for the new school year

A former local Eagle Scout is giving back to his community in a big way, hoping to empower the next generation.

STARKVILLE, MISS. – A story of generosity takes center stage in Starkville today. A former local Eagle Scout is giving back to his community in a big way, hoping to empower the next generation. Freddie Williams has hosted Bibles and Backpacks in Starkville for the second year in a row. This event gave away hundreds of school supplies and bibles…

14th Chancery District hosts free family law clinic in Webster County

WEBSTER COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – The 14th Chancery Court District hosted a free family law clinic at the Webster County courthouse. The clinic’s purpose is to assist low-income families with legal matters. Residents from Chickasaw, Clay, Lowndes, Noxubee, Oktibbeha, and Webster Counties were all able to attend. Judge Paula Drungole-Ellis said several attorneys throughout the district showed up to volunteer…

Starkville police remind citizens to follow laws in school zones

During the summer, some drivers may get a little lax when it comes to traffic rules around schools, and they can get unaccustomed to seeing buses on the road. But Starkville police want to remind people that school will be back in session, and they will be watching.

STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – During the summer, some drivers may get a little lax when it comes to traffic rules around schools, and they can get unaccustomed to seeing buses on the road. But Starkville police want to remind people that school will be back in session, and they will be watching. Corporal Robert Eguires said passing buses or speeding…

Shopping for school supplies may be a little extra this year

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Several schools in our area are less than a week away from classes starting back. This means it’s time to get supplies to start off the school year. Most schools have a list of what students will need, but how much will that cost this year? According to the National Retail Federation, back-to-school spending is expected…

Medical professional offers tips for healthy start to new school year

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Now that the countdown has begun for students to return to class, medical professionals are offering a few tips to keep your child in the classroom, and out of the clinic. In a week, students are gearing up to return to school; experts said that preparing for school starts at home and at night. Family Nurse…

Columbus-Lowndes County Airport soaring to new heights

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – The City of Columbus was awarded a $600,000 grant for a project aimed at constructing a new hangar at the Columbus-Lowndes County Airport. Dan Duston, the fixed base operator of the county airport, said the money was long overdue for updates. “The recently awarded multimodal grant can be used in collaboration with federal BIO funds that…

Overcrowding poses major issue for local animal shelter

WEST POINT, Miss. (WCBI) – Too many animals and not enough money or supplies. It’s a common problem at animal shelters across the country, especially in the Spring and Summer months. That means some shelter staff has to get creative about how they go about raising money. The sounds of dozens of dogs greet you as you approach West Point…

West Point High School enters new school year with new principal

WEST POINT, Miss. (WCBI) – As the new school year gets underway in the West Point Consolidated School District, the high school will be under new leadership with someone who walked those same halls as a student. Tameka Shannon is a West Point High School Alum. She’s entering her 23rd year in education and feels this new journey will be…

Lowndes County School District holds new teacher orientation

The Lowndes County School District wanted to make sure its new teachers had the resources they needed before the start of the new school year.

LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – The countdown is on for the beginning of the new school year. Parents are getting their children ready, stocking up on school supplies, and trying to readjust schedules. It is not just parents and students gearing up for the new year, teachers are getting ready too. The Lowndes County School District held its new teacher…

National Rural Road Safety Awareness Week: Slow down, save lives

ALABAMA (WCBI) – National Rural Road Safety Awareness Week. It’s a campaign with a mission: Slow down and save lives. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency is partnering with the Alabama Transportation Institute to drive home the importance of speed management. According to Corporal Reginal King of the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, speeding is still a top cause of rural crashes….

Picture of the past: One senior class’ search to find their missing portrait

WEST POINT, Miss. (WCBI) – It’s a portrait of more than 50 years in the making. In 1969, the last senior class graduated from 5th Street School in West Point before it turned into a junior high. It was after a class reunion that the alumni realized their senior portrait was missing from the wall. Some of those former students…