In the Kitchen (Taste Italian Kitchen)-02/20/23
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Natural disasters can be hard for children to understand
MONROE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – When natural disasters hit and take everything you’ve worked for, it can feel like everything has turned upside down. Adults can usually adjust, but kids may find that adjustment difficult. Most adults have learned that not everything goes as planned, and sometimes you’re forced to roll with the punches. However, children may have a hard…
Oxford police investigate deadly single-car crash on Sunday
OXFORD, Miss. (WCBI) – The Oxford Police Department continues to investigate a fatal single-car crash. 20-year-old Mayanity Alridge of Bay Springs died in the Sunday morning crash. Police said the car overturned. The accident happened on Gertrude Ford by Old Taylor Road in Oxford. Alridge died at Baptist Memorial Hospital. The other occupant was reported to be in stable condition….
Starkville police make two arrests in Saturday shooting case
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – Two suspects are arrested after a gas station shooting that injured a teenager this past Saturday. Starkville Police arrested 17-year-old Jordan Young of Starkville and 18-year-old Javion Rice of Crawford. Over the weekend, a shooting occurred at the Sprint Mart located at the intersection of Highway 182 and Old Mayhew Road. An 18-year-old was shot but…
Inmates clean debris as part of state-county work center
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – It’s seen as a win-win opportunity. Inmates were busy picking up debris in Tupelo from last week’s storms as part of a state-county work center. This is a way to help with storm recovery and allow inmates to gain community service in a positive environment. In Lee County, inmates worked steadily to clear debris left from…
Miss Mississippi USA, Miss Mississippi Teen USA announces winners
MISSISSIPPI (WCBI) – Winners from the Miss Mississippi USA and Miss Mississippi Teen USA have been announced. Collinsville native Sydney Russell was crowned Miss Mississippi USA 2023 Saturday night. 26-year-old Russell is a student pharmacist at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. Claire Ulmer of Natchez was crowned Miss Mississippi Teen USA. The 18-year-old is a high school senior and…
WCBI-TV honored to receive award for excellence at MAB ceremony
JACKSON, Miss. (WCBI) – WCBI-TV is honored to be awarded for excellence by the Mississippi Association of Broadcasters. Best Breaking News. Best in Sports. Best in Weather. Excellence in breaking weather coverage, investigative reporting, and sports. Excellence for WCBI Saturday Sunrise and the Public Education Partner Award from the Mississippi Army National Guard. And the Lifetime Achievement Award in Broadcasting…
Mississippi, FEMA open Disaster Recovery Center in Amory, Monroe Co.
AMORY, Miss. (WCBI) – People in Amory and Monroe County who suffered losses during the May 24 tornado have a place to go for help. The State of Mississippi and the Federal Emergency Management Agency have opened a Disaster Recovery Center. It is located at the Monroe County Government Complex at 1619 Highway 25 in Amory. Representatives from FEMA, the…
Lowndes County ZAZA ban goes into effect April 13
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – By the middle of the month, you will no longer be able to legally get Tianeptine in Lowndes County. After a brief public hearing Monday morning, the Lowndes County Board of Supervisors voted to pass a county-wide ordinance banning the sale, purchase, and possession of the drug. More commonly known as ZAZA, the drug is…
Macon man indicted on two counts of aggravated assault
NOXUBEE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – A Macon man is set for trial after being indicted for a shooting. The Noxubee County Grand Jury recently returned the indictment for Quarmaine Caldwell. He was charged with two counts of aggravated assault. The shooting happened in March 2022. Two people were wounded in the shooting. A trial date has not been set. For…
Woman opens medical marijuana dispensary after cancer diagnosis
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – A woman turned a cancer diagnosis into a passion project in Starkville. Stephanie Gray and her team hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony for their medical marijuana dispensary, GreenWise Cannabis Company. Gray, who is a cancer patient, invested in this dispensary shop in order to make pain-relieving cannabis medicine accessible to people in the Starkville area. Gray recommends…
Investigators identify body found in Webster County as missing man
WEBSTER COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Investigators have identified a body found in Webster County. Sheriff David Gore said no foul play is suspected in the death of Cedell Starks. He was last seen on January 12. His body was found just south of Mantee off Highway 15 back on February 28. For 24/7 news and updates, follow us on Facebook…
Town of Amory joins together after recent area tragedies
AMORY, Miss. (WCBI) – As many cities in Mississippi are still in shock from losing almost everything due to a tornado hitting their hometowns, volunteers and elected officials have stopped by to pray for them and help them back on their feet. Two weeks ago, several Amory residents endured what some said was their worst nightmare. A tornado swept through…
Families in Pontotoc react to damaging storms
PONTOTOC, Miss. (WCBI) – It’s a scene that is familiar to many across the state. Tornadoes ripped through several parts of Northeast Mississippi late Friday night and early Saturday morning. In Pontotoc, people around the Highway 41 area woke up to see a different reality Saturday morning. Mary Farr lost her home during the storm and crews were working hard…
Crowd gathers on College Street to watch annual ‘Stella Shout’
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Dozens of folks gathered on College Street in Columbus Friday evening to channel their “inner Brando”. Columbus’s annual “Stella Shout” is a little early this year, normally it’s part of the Tennessee Williams Tribute Weekend in September. This year it joined the Burns Bottom Art Festival. Contestants young and old got the chance to recreate the…
FEMA sends teams to assist in damaged Mississippi neighborhoods
AMORY, Miss. (WCBI) – One week to the day from that damaging storm. And clean up in Winona and Amory is just getting started. There is help. Much of it will come from the Federal Emergency Management Agency or FEMA. They have people on the ground, walking from home to home in damaged Mississippi neighborhoods offering assistance. Some people who…
Police academy graduate continues family tradition in law enforcement
Amory Police Department Detective Andy Long's daughter is newest member of the force
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – There are 18 new law enforcement graduates. One of those new rookies will follow in the footsteps of her father, a man that trained her for the job. Emma Long has always wanted to become a police officer. “I can’t really put a set time on when,” Emma Long said. It was a full circle moment…
Preservation Society of Columbus Pilgrimage kicks off Jubilee of Homes
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – It’s Springtime in Columbus, and that means visitors coming, sometimes by the literal busload. The Preservation Society of Columbus’s Spring Pilgrimage: Jubilee of Homes kicked off today with a Lunch-and-Learn featuring local historian Rufus Ward. Ward talked about the connections among the various populations during the settlement of the Prairie region and Columbus, connections between Native…
Amory community hosts dress drive for local students heading to prom
AMORY, Miss. (WCBI) – For many teenagers, it is a rite of passage. The prom is a way for juniors and seniors to celebrate the school year, but storms in Amory have dampened preparations. Some families lost everything, and that includes fancy dresses for a once-in-a-lifetime event. Local merchants are making sure the students in their town don’t miss out….
Starkville police arrest two people after argument at McDonald’s
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – Two arrests were made and guns were recovered after an argument between employees at McDonald’s. Starkville police said 20-year-old Lakendia Williams was charged with disorderly conduct and interference of a business. 21-year-old Janya Rainer was charged with resisting arrest and failure to comply. All of those charges are misdemeanor charges. Officers were called to the Highway…
All 5 districts of Lowndes County VFDs team up to host rodeo
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – They help the community during emergencies, and now they’re asking the community to help them in a fun way. All five districts of the Lowndes County Volunteer Fire Department have teamed up to bring a weekend of family fun to the Lowndes County Horse Park. The volunteers have brought a professional rodeo to Lowndes County….