National council awards MUW teacher preparation program with ‘A’ grade

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Mississippi University for Women was recognized for how it teaches teachers to help young learners. The National Council on Teacher Quality gave The W’s undergraduate teacher preparation program an “A” grade. This organization measures how future educators will teach reaching in the classroom. Only 23% of programs in the country are rated an “A” for using…

Inmates continue to lower food cost in Webster County

WEBSTER COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – For the past three years, Webster County inmates have been putting in some hard work to contribute to supplement their diets. The jail started a garden as a way to help cut costs in the food budget. So far they have been able to save more than $10 thousand dollars. The Webster County Sheriff’s Department…

Two suspects arrested during STING operation for illicit sexual activity

LEE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Two suspects were arrested during a STING operation for inappropriate behavior. Larry Parker of Bruce and William Abernathy of Shannon were both charged with disorderly conduct and indecent exposure. The operation was designed to arrest people for engaging in illicit sexual activity in the Parkway’s parking lots and other public areas. Multiple reports confirmed Parker…

EF1 tornado hits portion of Chickasaw County Sunday night

CHICKASAW COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Strong storms hit several counties in our area Sunday night and left debris and downed power lines. People who live in the Road Chapel area in Chickasaw County said the storms came quickly but they were strong. The clean-up process is underway for most, but one family nearly lost it all “It’s devastating, but it’s…

Man faces multiple charges after reportedly stealing deputy vehicle

LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – The man accused of stealing a Lowndes County Sheriff’s Department cruiser is facing a slew of charges. 25-year-old Marcus White is facing nearly a dozen charges that are a combination of felonies and misdemeanors. He was charged with felony taking of a motor vehicle, DUI, possession of meth, and resisting arrest, along with two counts…

New program at MSU geared toward helping older students reach goals

MISSISSIPPI STATE, Miss. (WCBI) – A new program at Mississippi State is helping older students meet their goals and reach for new opportunities. Susan Seal, dean of the newly created College of Professional and Continuing Studies, briefed Starkville business and community leaders on the school’s mission. The College of Professional and Continuing Studies is geared toward older learners who may…