LEE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – It’s a startling statistic. Prisons and jails are the largest providers of mental health services in the United States. One area sheriff said with the condition of his jail, providing basic services is tough, and providing treatment for inmates with mental health issues is nearly impossible. From day one, the Lee County Jail has been…
JACKSON, Miss. (WCBI) – The Mississippi Department of Transportation paid respect to the men and women who risk and even sacrifice their safety in work zones. MDOT held a ceremony at its headquarters in Jackson on Tuesday to recognize work zone employees who lost their lives trying to improve roads in the state. Families of fallen roadside members joined in…
MISSISSIPPI STATE, Miss. (WCBI) – Mississippi State is partnering with a company to make the world a little brighter for some students. MSU has partnered with EnChroma to launch a new initiative to support their color-blind students through the EnChroma Color Accessibility Program. The company provides glasses that are engineered with special optical filters that help the color blind see…
MISSISSIPPI (WCBI) – Volunteer firefighters in Mississippi may have something to look forward to. Governor Tate Reeves has signed a Bill that will reward volunteer firefighters for their hard work. The word volunteer usually means you aren’t getting paid for your work, but volunteer firefighters in Mississippi may soon be putting away a few dollars for their service. And volunteer…
NORTH MISSISSIPPI (WCBI) – There’s a special group of people who we can thank every time we flip a switch to turn the lights on. Those brave men and women are linemen and they put their life on the line to make sure every home and business is connected to power. They are on call 24 hours a day and…
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – UPDATE: According to the Tupelo Police Department, Christine Johnson has been located and is safe. (04/19/2023 – 2:26 p.m.) A Tupelo woman hasn’t been seen since April 16. Now, her family and Tupelo Police are asking for your help to find her. Christina Johnson was last seen around 9:30 Sunday night, walking away from her home…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – A mid-afternoon crash sent one person to the hospital in Columbus. Police and emergency crews were called to Main Street near the entrance of the Palmer Home Thrift Store across from Propst Park around 3 p.m. Tuesday afternoon. A motorcycle and an SUV collided. Both vehicles suffered major damage. The motorcyclist was taken to Baptist Golden…
PRENTISS COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – A moving violation landed a Booneville man in jail accused of moving drugs. On Sunday, a Prentiss County Deputy pulled Jason Lee Hargett of Booneville over for a traffic stop on County Road 7301 near Jumpertown. Upon further investigation, the deputy arrested Hargett on a charge of Trafficking a Controlled Substance. Hargett was taken to…
MISSISSIPPI (WCBI) – Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves signed three bills he said will help strengthen hospitals and increase the pipeline for much-needed medical professionals in the state. Reeves signed House Bill 271 and Senate Bill 2372. These bills both deal with the Mississippi Hospital Sustainability Grant Program. The $103 million fund will be handled by the Mississippi Department of Health….
OXFORD, Miss. (WCBI) – An Oxford man faces a serious charge after being accused of harassing someone. Late last week, someone went to the Oxford Police Department to file a complaint about being harassed. During the investigation, police identified 29-year-old Kevin Kassell as the suspect. Kassell was arrested. He is charged with Aggravated Stalking. A judge set Kassell’s bond at…
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – A Tupelo man is facing child sex crime charges. 38-year-old Travis Lamar Judon was charged with four counts of sexual battery of a victim under the age of 18 and one count of fondling. Tupelo police said Judon was in a position of authority but are not releasing specifics about that alleged relationship. Investigators did say…
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WEST POINT Miss. (WCBI) – Republican primary candidates came together in West Point to explain to the public why they should earn people’s vote for Lt. Governor come August and November. Current Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann, Tiffany Longino, Senator Chris McDaniel, and Shane Quick discussed various topics during a candidate forum at The Ritz. During Monday’s event, tax cuts, debt,…
MISSISSIPPI (WCBI) – Party primaries for county and state offices are a little less than four months away, and candidates are trying to get their messages out in the hopes that voters will turn out for them. With the changes in how people get their information, many candidates are trying to figure out the best way to deliver those messages,…
MISSISSIPPI (WCBI) – A bill that would allow volunteer firefighters to receive retirement funds is now signed into law. Governor Tate Reeves signed House Bill 521 which creates the Mississippi Length-of-Service Award Program. The initiative encourages recruitment and retention by investing up to $500 a year into an account that a volunteer firefighter can access when retired. For 24/7 news…
MISSISSIPPI (WCBI) – As you cruise down the highway and spot a flash of orange, you likely think of construction zones. Recognizing the signs of these work zones is crucial to avoiding accidents and potentially saving lives. Governor Tate Reeves and the Mississippi Department of Transportation declared Work Zone Awareness Week April 17-21. This campaign reminded people of the daily…
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – An investigation is underway after a pursuit in Lamar County ends in gunfire. Multiple sources told WCBI the chase started in Lamar County and briefly crossed the state line into Lowndes County before it ended on County Road 9, back in Alabama. Lowndes County Coroner Greg Merchant said a man was brought to Baptist Golden…
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Lowndes County Coroner Greg Merchant is one step closer to a new facility. The county closed on one of the buildings at the former Ecolab campus on Lehmberg Road on Monday. The building will house the County Morgue, an Emergency Management Agency alternate site, and possibly other county offices. There are still some renovations to…
MISSISSIPPI (WCBI) – FEMA and the Small Business Administration have approved over $12 million for homeowners and renters affected by last month’s devastating tornadoes. May 25 is the deadline to apply for FEMA assistance. Determination letters will be sent out, informing you of whether your application is approved or denied. Read this letter fully for more important information and instructions…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Sometimes the difference between getting by and getting ahead can be just one crucial decision. That’s the case for many people when it comes to finishing their education. EMCC’s Adult Education Program is there to help those who have taken that next step. After dropping out of high school, Shantoyia Tate didn’t know if she would…
MACON, Miss. (WCBI) – A Macon man is wanted after police allegedly found him in a stolen truck. 28-year-old Dairrion Bryant could face a felony receiving stolen property charge when he’s arrested. Macon police said officers spotted Bryant in the driver’s seat of the truck while it was parked on North Street. When they went to arrest him, Bryant ran…
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – It’s a return to a pre-pandemic policy that may be unwelcome for some county employees. At Monday’s meeting, Lowndes County Supervisors voted to do away with supplemental leave time for employees affected by COVID. President Joe Biden signed a Congressional resolution to end the COVID-19 national emergency about a month early. Supervisors voted to do…
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Ever wondered about how we track and identify threats in thunderstorms? Meteorologist Jackson Chastain breaks down all the components of a supercell radar signature in this week’s edition of Weather Whys! Categories: Featured, Featured Weather, Local News, Weather, Weather Whys