Rising senior at Winona High School awarded $40k scholarship
WINONA, Miss. (WCBI) – A Winona High School senior learned why it’s important to be prepared. Her time and planning will pay for college. She was awarded a $40,000 scholarship. Big Future College Board is a digital resource for students to plan for college and or a career. Hannah Stanley learned why just a few clicks and a little bit…
City of Houston prepares for Homecoming festivities
Homecoming is part of the popular "Moonlight Magnolia" Concert Series
HOUSTON, Miss. (WCBI) – There’s a big celebration this weekend on the square in Houston as that city celebrates Homecoming. It’s part of the popular “Moonlight Magnolia Concert Series”, and the event is a boost for tourism as well as a fun time for locals. Saturday evening, the courthouse square in Houston will be Homecoming Central. “It is a great…
Amory Humane Society helps pet owners affected by March tornadoes
The Amory Humane Society is giving back to the community. On June 23, the shelter hosted a pet supplies giveaway for Monroe County pet owners affected by the March Tornado.
AMORY, Miss. (WCBI) – The Amory Humane Society is giving back to the community. On June 23, the shelter hosted a pet supplies giveaway for Monroe County pet owners affected by the March Tornado. The EF3 tornado that swept through Amory on March 24 did not just affect people; it also took a toll on their pets. The Amory Humane…
Millions in federal funding set to plug up flooding issues in Calhoun City
CALHOUN CITY (WCBI) – Calhoun City is set to receive a staggering ten million dollars in funding to put handle flooding issues in the city. The town is gearing up for a transformative project, known as the Yalabooaha river project. $10 million in federal funding is set to plug up a recurring flood in Calhoun City. A recurring issue with…
Local organization gathers stray pets in effort to find their forever homes
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – On Tuesday, we reported about the Columbus-Lowndes Humane Society being filled beyond capacity. Stray cats and dogs are an issue in all parts of Lowndes County, especially this time of year. Spring and early Summer are Kitten and Puppy Season. One by one stray cats and dogs were loaded up on a van in an effort…
Small plane crashes near middle school in Ocean Springs
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WCBI) – A plane crashed near a middle school in Ocean Springs Friday morning. Fortunately, everyone is okay but here is a look at the wreckage. Clean-up crews were on the scene working to remove any fuel that is still onboard or that may have leaked out. Around 7:40 a.m. on June 23, the plane landed on…
Man charged with drug possession in correctional facility in Prentiss County
PRENTISS COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Prentiss County deputies made a drug bust earlier this week, but they didn’t have to take the suspect far. He was already in jail. During a search of the county work center on Sunday, corrections officers and deputies found a white substance in one of the bunks. It is believed to be methamphetamine. 42-year-old Luneal…
Lowndes County deputies arrest man in connection to homicide case
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Lowndes County deputies arrested a Caledonia man in the shooting death of his girlfriend. 36-year-old Phillip Shane House was charged with murder. He remains in jail. A bond has not been set. House was initially arrested Tuesday night on unrelated charges. 39-year-old Summer Danielle Tennyson was found inside her Grant Road home, near Caledonia, on…
Starkville police make another arrest in shooting investigation
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – Starkville police made another arrest in connection with a shooting last week at a busy intersection. 22-year-old Ma’Dayviun Lofton was charged with aggravated assault. The shooting happened in the early morning hours of June 15 at the intersection of Highway 12 and Louisville Street. Before the gunfire started, SPD said there was an argument at Westside…
Railroad underpass on Highway 278 in Amory closing for repairs
AMORY, Miss. (WCBI) – There’s an upcoming road closing in Amory to tell you about. Highway 278 at the B.N.S.F. railroad underpass will be closed starting June 26 at 7 a.m. It will remain closed until Thursday afternoon. Detour signs will be in place. The Mississippi Department of Transportation says concrete road repairs are the reason for the closure. Mayor…
Vitalant South encourages people to participate in blood drive
Summer months mean increased demand , fewer blood donors
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – Summertime means vacations, travel, and more outdoor activities, but it can also be a tense time for hospital patients depending on blood transfusions. Blood donations are down, while demand is up, but Vitalant South encouraged people to roll up their sleeves for an annual blood drive. Jenny Lloyd took a few minutes out of her workday…
Leaders of Town and Tower welcome the Tarmac to discuss growth
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Military recruitment is at an all-time low. The Air and Space Force Association Symposium projects about a 10% shortfall this year in the active Air Force. The Commander of Columbus Air Force Base joined Columbus City Leaders and MUW administrators to discuss recruitment and growth. Just like MUW relies on recruitment for students, Columbus Air Force…
Excessive time outdoors can lead to health issues for pets
Dr. Janzen says If you notice any signs of heat stress or heat stroke in your animal, call your vet right away or take them to the nearest animal hospital
WEST POINT, Miss. (WCBI) – Did you hear the forecast? Temperatures may be near 90 this weekend. While it’s a great time to be outside with your pets, it’s important to protect them from the heat. A local veterinarian at Emerson Animal Hospital Dr. Ashley Janzen said animals need exercise, but excessive time outdoors can lead to serious health issues…
Shooting in Louisville leaves one man dead, another in custody
Investigators believe a dispute between two young men lead to death in Louisville
LOUISVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – Investigators believe a dispute between two young men lead to death in Louisville. The shooting happened less than five blocks from the police department. Fortunately, officers were able to catch the alleged shooter in minutes. “It seems like we take two steps forward and three steps back but we’re going to keep pushing keep trying, keep…
Corinth police arrest parents after 3-month-old baby dies at hospital
CORINTH, Miss. (WCBI) – A three-month-old baby has died from head injuries and now the parents are under arrest. On June 14, Corinth Police officers were called to Douglas Street regarding a three-month-old unresponsive baby. The baby was taken to Magnolia Regional Health Center and then transferred to LeBonhuer Children’s Hospital in Memphis Tennessee. The three-month-old died later that night…
Columbus development project halted while city studies proposed changes
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – A downtown development project in Columbus is temporarily on hold while the city council studies proposed changes. When Financial Concepts purchased the former Gilmer Inn property from the city, one of the conditions of the contract was that the city had to approve design plans for future construction at the site. At a special call meeting…
Columbus city leaders decide to keep current garbage company
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – The city of Columbus is sticking with its current garbage company to pick up trash. After hearing bids from multiple companies, the mayor and city council decided to continue using Golden Triangle Waste Services. The city is negotiating with GTWS on either picking up one day each week or two days each week. Residents will see…
Mississippi State names new campus police chief, assistant chief
MISSISSIPPI STATE, Miss. (WCBI) – Mississippi State University named its new police chief and assistant chief. Kenneth Rogers will lead the department. The next in line is Assistant Chief Brian Locke. Former Chief Vance Rice is now the Chief Safety Officer at Oklahoma State University. Rogers was appointed as interim chief after Rice left in February. The new MSU PD…
Tupelo police arrest man for allegedly assaulting officer
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – A man allegedly tried putting a Tupelo Police Officer in a headlock following a traffic stop. TPD said Monday, an officer pulled over William Westmoreland near South Gloster Street for multiple traffic violations. Westmoreland allegedly exited his vehicle immediately and became verbally aggressive. Police said the officer approached the vehicle again after Westmoreland drove off for…
Bill traveling through US Senate could approve millions for Columbus AFB
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – A bill making its way through the United States Senate could mean $83 million for work at military installations in Mississippi, including about $49 million for the Columbus Air Force Base. The Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Bill, MilCon-VA for short, was approved by the Senate Appropriations Committee, meaning it will move on to be…
Tenn-Tom Water Authority planning waterway improvement projects
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – A river runs through it. The Tenn-Tom Waterway means traffic and a booming river economy. That’s why the Tennessee-Tombigbee Water Authority is working to improve the waterway and make it more competitive. This includes deepening the river from nine feet to 12 feet. They are also planning to build a barrier to help with the Asian…
Winona mayor, alderwoman, park official speak on arrest
WINONA, Miss. (WCBI) – When the Mayor of Winona, Aaron Dees, was asked what led to the arrest of a city official at a board meeting, he said this has been ongoing. “I think it’s been building for quite a while with false accusations,” said Dees. According to the mayor, tensions have been brewing for almost two years and finally…