Board of Supervisors eases restrictions on Lowndes County Port
The Lowndes County Port will have more leeway in making business decisions. The Board of Supervisors is easing restrictions on how the port handles day-to-day business.
Columbus assault case: Man faces charges after weekend altercation
Columbus police arrested a Lowndes County man in connection to a weekend assault that left two people injured, one of them in serious condition.
Monroe County woman dies after fire gets out of control
An elderly Monroe County woman died after a fire got out of control. Coroner Alan Gurley said 83-year-old Annie Robeston died at her Booker T Road home, near Aberdeen, on Tuesday.
Woman allegedly hits another woman with car in Oktibbeha County
A Choctaw County woman was accused of hitting another woman with a car in Oktibbeha County.
Chickasaw County Community of Excellence receives big funds
HOUSTON, Miss. (WCBI) – The Chickasaw County Community of Excellence program received a check for ten thousand dollars today. The CREATE Foundation and the Tennessee Valley Authority along with others, gifted the program with funds to expand. Patsy Gregory is a part of the Chickasaw Development Foundation. Gus Clarke is a member of the PACE Board of Directors. Both say…
Police investigate assault in downtown Columbus one suspect is in custody
possible suspects have been identified
Columbus, Miss. (WCBI) – One suspect is in custody in connection to an assault incident that left two people injured, one of them in serious condition. Brody Kizer is charged with two counts of aggravated assault. According to Columbus Police, officers responded to a call around 1 AM Saturday and found two individuals had been assaulted. Police say the two…
Columbus public schools keep students, parents informed digitally
The Columbus Municipal School District created an app that parents and students can use to stay up-to-date with what’s happening on campus.
North Mississippi Medical Center Honors former doctor
WEST POINT, Miss (WCBI)- A beloved doctor from West Point who passed away suddenly almost two years ago now has a lasting tribute at the hospital the served for nearly four decades. North Mississippi Medical Center-West Point hosted a ceremony Monday to dedicate its Intensive Care Unit in memory of Edmund “Ed” A. Miller Junior. Dr. Miller served as an…
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The winter holidays are right around the corner and so are criminals
Golden Triangle Region (WCBI) – “You always gotta have your head on a swivel. You gotta be looking around.” Grocery shopping may be on the forefront of your mind this holiday season but law enforcement tells me that safety while shopping should be your top priority.” Kennedy Meaders is the Assistant Police Chief of West Point and also a CRAZE…
Grocery sales tax; calculating its subtraction on holiday meal
Mississippi currently has the highest grocery sales tax in the United States at a rate of 7%.
MACON, Miss. (WCBI) – The elections are behind us but some elected officials are still looking to cut the grocery tax in Mississippi. Shoppers are filling the stores preparing for the Thanksgiving holiday next week. WCBI’s Kealy Shields took a trip to Tem’s Food Market in Macon to calculate the price of groceries with the current sales tax. ” The…
Volunteers in Macon host turkey giveaway for holiday season
300 turkeys were donated to area residents
MACON, Miss. (WCBI) – Volunteers in Noxubee County were giving out free turkeys and sweet potatoes to the community. State Senator Rod Hickman and Shared Health Insurance teamed up to donate 300 turkeys to area residents. Community members line their cars around the Macon Civic Center to get their hands on the Thanksgiving Star. Volunteers say this is just one…
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Lieutenant Colonel Bill Free gives back to students at Heritage Academy
Along with his role as a husband and father to 7, he now uses his skills and knowledge to give back by instructing one-third of all U.S. Air Force and international officers and Pilots each year.
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Lieutenant Colonel Bill Free served over 20 years in the United States Air Force. Along with his role as a husband and father to 7, he now uses his skills and knowledge to give back by instructing one-third of all U.S. Air Force and international officers and Pilots each year. He says the older he gets,…
Girl Scouts get hands on with STEM careers for the future
Toyota of Blue Springs partnered with Girl Scouts Heart of the South Branch in Tupelo for "Invent It, Build It"
BLUE SPRINGS, Miss. (WCBI) – Toyota of Blue Springs partnered with Girl Scouts Heart of the South Branch in Tupelo for “Invent It, Build It.” The hands-on event welcomed 50 girls from the area to participate in various STEM-based activities. Coding, robotics, and car design were just a few of the stations the scouts got to test out. Tiffannie Hedin, the Corporate Communications…
Caledonia hosts their annual Veterans Day Parade to honor veterans
Fondly remembering his days in the military, Former Staff Sergeant Benjamin Norris wanted to make sure people in his community showed appreciation to local servicemen and women. It's what inspired him to organize a parade.
CALEDONIA, Miss (WCBI)- Caledonia hosted their annual Veterans Day Parade to honor veterans. Fondly remembering his days in the military, Former Staff Sergeant Benjamin Norris wanted to make sure people in his community showed appreciation to local servicemen and women. It’s what inspired him to organize a parade. “It’s very important that people know the contributions that veterans and active…
Annual Sweet Potato Festival wraps up with a cooking contest
It is part of the fiftieth annual Vardaman Sweet Potato Festival. Entries included sweet potato soup, pies, cakes, dip, cookies and many other goodies.
VARDAMAN, Miss. (WCBI) – The annual festival dedicated to sweet potatoes wraps up with a cooking contest. It is part of the fiftieth annual Vardaman Sweet Potato Festival. Entries included sweet potato soup, pies, cakes, dip, cookies and many other goodies. All recipes had to have at least one-half cup of sweet potatoes, and it had to also taste like…
Military Times lists Ole Miss as No. 1 in SEC in Best for Vets ranking
Military Times surveyed 325 colleges and universities across the nation for their resources, opportunities, and success rates for veterans.
OXFORD, Miss. (WCBI) – For the first time, the Military Times has listed the University of Mississippi as No. 1 in the Southeastern Conference and No. 5 nationally in its annual Best for Vets ranking. Military Times surveyed 325 colleges and universities across the nation for their resources, opportunities, and success rates for veterans. Chancellor Glenn Boyce said Ole Miss…
Silver Alert issued for Precious Howard of Jackson
Precious Howard of Jackson, Mississippi, was last seen on Friday, November 10, at about 8:00 p.m. in the 3900 block of Walker Avenue in Hinds County
JACKSON, Miss. (WCBI) – The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation has issued a Silver Alert notification on behalf of the Jackson Police Department. Precious Howard of Jackson, Mississippi, was last seen on Friday, November 10, at about 8:00 p.m. in the 3900 block of Walker Avenue in Hinds County. She was last seen wearing a black coat and black leggings. She…
American Legion post 82 hosts dedication service of the new veterans memorial park
ACKERMAN Miss, (WCBI)- American Legion Post 82 is recognizing those who fought for our country with a memorial park. “This event was to honor Veterans’ Day, we wanted to honor them and the little dedication of the park that we have started with the flags, we have a memorial for the ones who gave their life, but this was…
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Heritage Academy hosts annual Veterans Day assembly
Students and Veterans attended to honor those who fought for our freedom
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) -Heritage Academy hosted its Veterans Day assembly for students in 4th – 12th grade. Students and Veterans attended to honor those who fought for our freedom. The guest speaker was the retired Lieutenant Colonel Bill Free who served in the Air Force for over 20 years. He now gives back by instructing one third of all U.S….