MISSISSIPPI (WCBI) – Mississippi is one step closer to internet access even in the most remote areas of the state. The state of Mississippi is receiving $1.2 billion to be used towards adding the foundation for broadband. The Department of Commerce for the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment Program is investing $42.45 billion towards broadband development across the country. Senator…
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – Participants in the biggest fundraiser for the Boys and Girls Clubs of North Mississippi have been announced. Ten participants in this year’s Dance Like the Stars were introduced in Tupelo earlier this week. The dancers are local celebrities and community leaders who are representing Tupelo, New Albany, Ripley, and Oxford. Participants are required to fundraise and…
MILLPORT, Ala. (WCBI) – A West Alabama pursuit goes through two counties and ends in a crash. The crash took place on Highway 96, just outside of Millport on June 24. Gordo, Carrollton, Pickens County Sherriff’s Department, and ALEA Alabama State Troopers were coming to assist and arrived shortly after the incident Reform and Millport was also in the chase….
ABERDEEN, Miss. (WCBI) – A longtime Aberdeen resident and businessman is recognized for his work preserving historic properties in that city. He is also known as the “Mississippi Main Street Hero.” The award was presented during the recent Mississippi Main Street awards gala and recognizes Dwight Stevens efforts to preserve historic commercial and residential buildings in Aberdeen. He started ‘Save Aberdeen…
MILLPORT, Ala. (WCBI) – Former South Lamar High School football players hosted an inaugural football camp. The camp was June 24 from 8 a.m. to noon outside of the Millport city hall for ages kindergarten to 8th grade. All of the instructors played at South Lamar High and the College level. The motto for the camp was “moving forward, giving…
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – Mississippi State University’s McCarthy Gymnasium is being torn down. The building has been on MSU’s campus since the 1950s when it was designed for basketball. According to reports, it will be replaced by the Jim and Thomas Duff Center to update outdated facilities. The $55 million project will provide facilities to the Department of Kinesiology and…
WEBSTER COUNTY, Miss (WCBI) – People from across four states are in Webster County this weekend to lift their voices. Calvary Baptist Church is hosting the Mississippi Gospel Singing Convention. The sounds of Southern Gospel are ringing out through the county. Lisa Threet grew up surrounded by southern conventional singing. Now, as an adult those same hymnals she grew up…
CLAY COUNTY, Miss (WCBI) – The Clay County NAACP branch hosted a community-wide breakfast. The organization partnered with Northside Christian church to host the event Saturday morning. Their goal was to fellowship with the community and let them know the different things the organization offers. President of the Clay County branch, Anner Cunningham says the community is stronger together. ”…
CLAY COUNTY, Miss (WCBI) – One organization in West Point is giving back to the community one bed at a time. The Golden Triangle Dream Center looks to help communities by finding needs and healing hurts. Executive Director Cole Bryan says there are thousands of children in the area who do not have a bed of their own or sleep…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – The Lowndes County MSU Alumni chapter seeks to raise awareness surrounding the national blood shortage. The national shortage reached an all-time high during that pandemic, yet Mississippi’s blood shortage pre-dates the pandemic and continues to remain short in supply. On June 24, the Alumni Chapter partnered with Vitalant, hoping to engage with local community members by…
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…
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, 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…
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…
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…
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…
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, 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, 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…
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…
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…
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…