Lowndes County Narcotics STING Unit conducts round-up of drug violators

They hit the roads of Lowndes County with Operation Rolling Thunder and a list of 28 targets.

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…

New social media app pops up on Mississippi State campus

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…

FEMA village to house storm victims is in the works

The Federal Emergency Management Agency selected a site to create a village to house victims.

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…

US Small Business Administration offers disaster aid to flood victims

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,…

Amory to host Community Action Plan Public Hearing

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 Consolidated School District makes improvements to facilities

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…

Noxubee General Hospital leads by example for rural hospitals

NOXUBEE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Hospitals in rural areas usually operate in the red or well above budget. The Noxubee General Hospital has money to spare. While other medical facilities are shutting down and laying off workers, Noxubee General is adding services. Meg Ebert, the CEO of the Noxubee Medical Complex, said they provide the community with quality care in…