Inmates at Chickasaw Regional Correctional Facility earn theology degrees

The intensive three year program also teaches life skills that can be used in the real world

CHICKASAW COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – A group of inmates at a regional jail achieved a milestone when they recently earned theology degrees. When Jeremy Ray came to the Chickasaw Regional Correctional Facility, he said he was looking for opportunities to go deeper in his faith. “I got saved in 2012, after being in prison for two years, when I transferred…

Pickens County native overcomes barrier to play golf at MUW

Caleb Jennings felt that he had the skills to play college golf and the drive, but he needed the opportunity to showcase his talents.

REFORM, Ala. (WCBI) – For most college athletes, the journey begins by excelling on their high school team and moving up to the next level, but a golfing commit at Mississippi University for Women had to find a different route. The Pickens County native couldn’t play on his high school Golf team, not because he wasn’t good enough, but because…

Yokohama Tire Manufacturing prepares leaders of tomorrow

GOLDEN TRIANGLE, Miss. (WCBI) – Yokohama Tire Manufacturing believes the best experiences are paid and hands-on. Over 300 high school students applied for the West Point plant’s ITIRE summer program but only 35 applicants made it in, representing 13 high schools.. ITIRE stands for Increasing Talented Innovators through Real Experiences. The program was designed to show students the career fields…

Republican candidates go head-to-head for Lieutenant Governor race

NESHOBA COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – The Neshoba County Fair is known for serving up some spicy politics along with the fair food favorites. The Lieutenant Governor’s Race was on the menu. Current Lieutenant Governor Delbert Hosemann and State Senator Chris McDaniel went head-to-head in Founders Square. With primary elections less than two weeks away, the Republican Candidates were not holding…

Columbus schools enter school year with new superintendent

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – There’s a new man in charge of the Columbus Municipal School District. Dr. Stanley K. Ellis will bring 22 years of educational experience as the next superintendent. The school board started with ten applicants. They hired their new leader in May and now he says he’s ready to get to work. Dr. Stanley K. Ellis has…

EMCC’s Golden Triangle Campus hosts pinning ceremony for LPN program

GOLDEN TRIANGLE, Miss. (WCBI) – Excited graduates walked across the stage at East Mississippi’s Golden Triangle campus for a pinning ceremony. 19 students completed the 12-month Practical Nursing program. The program prepares students to practice under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, Physician, or Licensed Dentist. Zabasjia Price always knew that health care was her passion. “Well I always wanted to…

Monroe County applicants have been waiting a year to receive safe rooms

MONROE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – One Monroe County leader is expressing frustration over the delay in getting storm shelters despite applying for grants. Hosea Bogan, the 5th district supervisor and board of supervisors president, shared his concerns. “It has been very difficult for us to get these shelters in here. As far as I am aware, no shelters from these…

Stranger danger becomes less common as cyber child crimes are rising

GOLDEN TRIANGLE, Miss. (WCBI) – “We have caught people affiliated with churches who were preying on young children. We have caught park rangers preying on children. We have caught regular Joe Schmos who were preying on children. There’s nothing to tell us where we can walk out in public and tell that’s a child predator right there,” said Lt. Tony…

Disaster relief program, Winston Strong, prepares to help community

Winston Strong organization is looking to re-establish who they are and to get things in order so they can extend their reach in the community.

WINSTON COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – It’s been just over a week since dangerous flood waters covered several parts of Winston County. With new trouble hitting the area, long-time disaster recovery group, Winston Strong is gearing back up to help area residents. Several in the community came to the meeting with questions about what to do next or to ask about…