Mississippi Highway Patrol looking for cadet class 68 applicants

Starkville's sub-station invited the community for a recruiting day to learn more about the force and help those interested applicants.

STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – The Mississippi Highway Patrol is looking for its next group of troopers for cadet class 68. Starkville’s sub-station invited the community for a recruiting day to learn more about the force and help those interested applicants. The new class is scheduled to begin in January and will be 18 long weeks of training. Almost two decades…

Amory Humane Society works to move forward after March tornadoes

The new temporary location is on private property, and the public is not allowed on site for the animal's safety.

AMORY, Miss. (WCBI) – The city of Amory is rebuilding. The March 24, EF3 tornado damaged homes, businesses, and even the animal shelter. Now, workers are hoping to move forward. “It’s just a new light for us,” said Amory Humane Society Executive Director Misty Daniels. “I think it’s a wonderful opportunity to be able to build a relationship with these…

Big plans soon to be on the table for Starkville Oktibbeha School District

STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – Last week, the Starkville Oktibbeha School District announced its plans to borrow up to $87 million to update or build new facilities. While the news may have some parents of future high school students hopeful, there are still a few more hurdles for the district to clear. The state law that officially consolidated the Starkville City…

Lamar Co. mother wants help for son with mental health condition in prison

LAMAR COUNTY, Ala. (WCBI) – The inmate mental health crisis goes beyond the 82 counties in Mississippi. We are learning it’s affecting county jails just across Stateline. We spoke with a mother in Lamar County, Alabama about her journey to get her son out of the prison pipeline and into a mental health treatment facility. For 11 years, this Lamar…

New nepotism policy allows room for law enforcement legacies to form

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Recently, we reported on fathers serving in law enforcement having the opportunity to induct their children into the profession as well. A change in city policy will now allow for generations to serve together in the Columbus Police Department. Columbus City Attorney Jeff Turnage said the city’s former policy concerning nepotism limited recruitment efforts. “It prohibited…

Lowndes County Jail feels weight of mental health crisis

LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – The duties of law enforcement are going beyond the usual as they are often faced with dealing with mental health crises within the community. Mississippi Today reported that, on average, 25 inmates are sitting in jail waiting for beds to open up at state mental hospitals. And while that is a temporary solution to get…

Local politician celebrated for his years of service to Starkville

At Wednesday night's board meeting Starkville board of aldermen approved a resolution making July 6, 2023, Roy A. Perkins Day in Starkville

STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – Local politics can be a fickle business. The population of a district or ward can change over time, and so can residents’ attitudes. Getting re-elected isn’t a sure thing. At Wednesday night’s board meeting, the Starkville Board of Aldermen approved a resolution making July 6 Roy A. Perkins Day in Starkville. “I am in this job…

Amory resident still concerned about what to do after March 24 tornado

GOLDEN TRIANGLE, Miss. (WCBI) – The City of Amory was shaken to its core three months ago following the devastating tornadoes of March 24. One apartment complex was damaged so badly that all of its residents were left looking for new homes. Moore Manor is rebuilding but one of its former residents is still suffering from the aftermath of the…