High school vocational students have head start in workforce
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COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Pomp and circumstance are on full display nationwide as students are crossing over from classrooms to careers. And some vocational students at an area high school have a head start on the skills they’ll need. Instead of graduating with an undecided goal, some area high schoolers had a plan in mind with a blueprint for the…
Local agency gives back to storm victims in Amory
AMORY, Miss. (WCBI) – A homegrown relief agency and a major home improvement chain are teaming up to help Monroe County residents who are working to rebuild after a devastating tornado. Katina Holliday is an Aberdeen native who continues to give back to the community she grew up in. Holliday said she saw a need and wanted to fill it…
Youth court officer gives lessons in phone safety at Hamilton High School
Deputy Tyrone Heard says sharing inappropriate content is no laughing matter
HAMILTON, Miss. (WCBI) – A local youth court officer is warning young people to be careful before they take any photos they wouldn’t want shared, and also to think twice before making any threats online or through text messages. As youth court officer for Monroe County, Deputy Tyrone Heard is seeing more minors brought in on charges relating to misuse…
Two women wanted in Eupora after car was damaged in argument
EUPORA, Miss. (WCBI) – Eupora police are looking for two women after a car was damaged during an argument. Deajanai Evans and Qy’Dashya Hickey are wanted for questioning. Police Chief Lawernce Caradine said there was a domestic argument. Investigators believed when these ladies left the scene in a vehicle, a car was backed into and damaged. Evans and Hickey could…
Lee County deputies arrest man after he allegedly assaulted stepchild
LEE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Lee County deputies arrested a man in a domestic dispute after his stepchild was injured. The sheriff’s office reported that on April 27, a domestic violence incident occurred in the Palmetto community between a married couple. According to law enforcement, Michael A. Davis and his spouse were in a domestic situation when his 10-year-old child…
EMCC ushers in new graduates at Golden Triangle campus
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – It was a busy day on the Golden Triangle Campus of East Mississippi Community College. EMCC hosted two graduation ceremonies at the Lyceum Auditorium. EMCC President Scott Alsobrooks was the keynote speaker. Career Technical students crossed the stage Friday morning to receive their certifications. Those taking part in Academic programs received their Associate’s Degrees Friday…
Hundreds make transition to official Mississippi State graduates
MISSISSIPPI STATE, Miss. (WCBI) – A week’s worth of graduation activities capped off Friday on the Mississippi State University Campus. Hundreds crossed the stage to transition from student to graduate at MSU. For the first time in more than 30 years, graduation ceremonies were held on Scott Field at Davis Wade Stadium rather than in the Humphrey Coliseum. MSU President…
Gumtree Art, Wine Festival kicks off in downtown Tupelo
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – It is Mother’s Day weekend and that means it is time for the annual Gumtree Art and Wine Festival. If you’re looking for a last-minute gift for mom, there are more than 90 vendors set up at the festival in downtown Tupelo. There is also live music and other attractions, including a Mother’s Day Brunch Sunday….
Columbus Christian Academy announces new school leader
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – There is a leadership change at Columbus Christian Academy. Rachel Thomas has been named Head of School. She is currently serving Columbus Christian as the Assistant Head of School. Thomas has worked with students, parents, and teachers at the school as a guidance counselor and administrator for several years. Thomas called leading the school “an…
Community Counseling in Starkville – 05/11/23
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Tupelo Historic Preservation Society gears up for weekend tours
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – Two iconic Tupelo landmarks will be open to the public this weekend, as part of a historic preservation effort. This Saturday, the Spain House will be open for tours. The two-story house was built in 1900 and sat on Main Street until it was moved about 10 years ago to its current location on South Church…
Boys, Girls Club of North Mississippi hosts annual ‘Burger Bash’ fundraiser
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – Hundreds of people enjoyed a hamburger, chips, and cookies while helping the Boys and Girls Clubs of North Mississippi. The club held its annual “Burger Bash” in downtown Tupelo. Sack lunches with freshly grilled hamburgers were delivered to area businesses, or people could come by the MLM Parking lot and pick up their burgers. It is…
Mathiston police catch suspect reportedly burglarizing storage unit
MATHISTON, Miss. (WCBI) – Mathiston police made a quick arrest in a storage unit break-in. Chad Pegram was charged with burglary and grand larceny. Mathiston officers were called to the storage units on Wednesday afternoon and found Pegram. He’s also facing charges in multiple surrounding counties in an ongoing investigation. For 24/7 news and updates, follow us on Facebook and Twitter Categories:…
Woman arrested for allegedly hitting man in wheelchair with her car
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – A Columbus woman was accused of hitting a man in a wheelchair with her car and leaving. 30-year-old Cristy Brown was charged with leaving the scene of an accident with injuries. The incident happened last weekend on Alabama Street. Brown was arrested Thursday. A Columbus police spokesperson said the victim had minor injuries. Brown told investigators…
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Tempers flare at Columbus City Council Work Session
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – City and county governments usually hold work sessions to work out issues and develop consensus before a regular meeting. Sometimes, however, they expose bigger gaps among members. Temperatures were hot and so were tempers at a work session for the Columbus City Council, as issues that have been simmering for weeks came close to boiling over….
Local American Legion chapter aims to provide more veteran resources
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – The United States Department of Veterans Affairs reports about 131,000 veterans are homeless, and 1.7 million face mental health needs. Behind the fun of Bingo and Karaoke nights, there is some serious business at American Legion Posts. The veterans’ organization helps those who have served connect the right dots to receive valuable services. WCBI met with…
Investigators find fetus in Booneville wastewater treatment facility
Police chief asks for public's help after water department employee makes shocking discovery
BOONEVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – An investigation is underway after a body described by police as a fetus was found in Booneville. In all of his years in law enforcement, Booneville Police Chief Michael Ramey said Wednesday morning’s call was a first. “The Booneville police received a call from the water and sewer department about a possible sighting of a fetus…
Trio of triplets set to graduate together from Mississippi State
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI)- Students at Mississippi State are graduating this weekend. Some have been together all through their college years, and some are even crossing the stage with friends from high school, but a trio of triplets have done it all together. Rees, Brantley Kate, and Davis Newton are triplets from Frisco Texas. Growing up, the trio did everything together,…
Man accused of 2021 parking lot shooting found not guilty
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – A man accused of shooting at three people, along with damaging vehicles and businesses was found not guilty. Demarcqueis Clark was facing aggravated assault, business, and malicious mischief charges. The charges stem from a December 2021 shooting in the parking lot of a shopping center behind the east Columbus McDonald’s. A Lowndes County jury deliberated the…
MSU graduation time has been pushed back to 10 am
MISSISSIPPI STATE, Miss. (WCBI) – Here is a graduation update from Mississippi State University. Storm patterns are pushing the ceremony back an hour and a half. So now, the morning graduation ceremony will start at 10 a.m. Friday, not 8:30. Leaders of the university are continuing to follow weather conditions for Friday and will provide updates when necessary. For 24/7…