STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – Over 3 million child abuse cases are reported yearly in the United States, and The Starkville Oktibbeha School District Discovery Center plans to raise awareness here in Mississippi. April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, and the Discovery Center is kicking things off with a pinwheel ceremony. The pinwheel represents a child’s whimsical innocence and reminds adults…
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – Restaurants and businesses had a chance to get their food and services in front of potential new customers in Tupelo. The annual “Taste of Tupelo” brought more than 1,600 people to the Cadence Bank Arena. Restaurants had samples of food and drink, while businesses were able to let guests know about their services. The event was…
LAFAYETTE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – One person is dead and another is injured after a plane crash in Lafayette County. The sheriff’s department said it was contacted by Union County deputies at about 9 p.m. Thursday night about a plane that had taken off there and had not returned. A cell phone from one of the people on board was…
MISSISSIPPI (WCBI) – A Northern District Public Service Commissioner candidate disqualified from the ballot is appealing the ruling. Amanda Gunasekara filed the appeal in Hinds County Thursday. Matthew Barton, a Desoto County attorney, asked the courts to remove her. At issue was how long the former Trump administration appointee had lived in Mississippi. You must have lived in the state…
NOXUBEE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – The man accused of breaking inside a home and assaulting an elderly couple was indicted by a Noxubee County grand jury. Jamar Stallings faces burglary, sexual battery, simple assault on a vulnerable adult, and kidnapping charges. The reported home invasion happened last July. He was arrested in the Piney Woods community a week later because…
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JACKSON, Miss. (PRESS RELEASE) – The Mississippi State Board of Education (SBE) has named Mike Kent interim state superintendent of education to serve from April 3 through June 30 and announced plans to appoint a long-term interim superintendent to begin July 1. Kent has served as interim deputy superintendent at the Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) since 2012, after retiring…
HATLEY, MISS. (WCBI) – It was a special day for seniors at Hatley High School, who have been preparing for life after graduation. More than 40 Hatley High School seniors have a game plan for the next stage of life, whether it’s the workforce or college. The ceremony is called “Decision Day” and follows months of working with the school’s…
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – There were sirens and first responders at Starkville High School Thursday afternoon, but it wasn’t an actual emergency. The school hosted a pre-prom safety awareness event to help students understand the dangers of impaired and distracted driving. The event began included a mock traffic accident and a simulation with sirens, emergency vehicles, ambulances, and a helicopter….
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – The Columbus Lowndes County Airport will soon bear the name of a local aviation pioneer. The airport authority board recently voted unanimously to name the terminal for Lieutenant Colonel Alva Temple. Colonel Temple was a fighter pilot in the 99th Pursuit Squadron of the U.S. Army Air Force in World War Two – the Famed…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – The Columbus City Council is adding some custom touches to its vehicle fleet leasing program. The city has decided to replace some aging vehicles in the Police Department and Public Works fleets through a lease agreement, rather than buying them outright. The lease program saves money in the long run on things like maintenance and allows…
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – A new team member will be prowling the sidelines at Mississippi State football games this year, but this guy won’t be suiting up. The Bulldogs have a new bulldog. Dak, the latest four-legged mascot joined the team earlier this month. Mississippi State fans are used to seeing Jak the live bulldog mascot at sporting events or…
AMORY, Miss. (WCBI) – The City of Amory and Monroe County officials held a press conference to review and update citizens on the progress in the town. The storm left a devastating scene. New beginnings are ahead, but the road to recovery will be long. The progress made so far in Amory is promising, but Amory Mayor Corey Glenn said…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – A Columbus woman is facing a child neglect charge. 43-year-old Yolanda Moore was arrested by Columbus police on Wednesday. CPD did not release the circumstances that led to Moore’s arrest. The felony charge of child neglect is labeled “with substantial harm.” Moore remained in jail on Thursday afternoon. For 24/7 news and updates, follow us on Facebook…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Recent storms impacted families in physical, emotional, and even psychological ways. At the exchange club meeting at Lion Hills, the Directors of Behavioral Health at Baptist Golden Triangle talked about the resources the hospital has for storm victims or people that suffer from other problems. He said they’ve also had some people reach out to him…
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – It was a friendly competition among first responders to help recruit blood donors. Vitalant South hosted the “Battle of the Badges”. Tupelo Police, the Tupelo Fire Department, and the Lee County Sheriff’s Office took part in the competition. Blood donation centers were set up at the police department’s community room and the Vitalant Bus was at…
MISSISSIPPI (WCBI) – Federal assistance is becoming more accessible to tornado victims in Mississippi. The Federal Emergency Management Agency Mobile Application Centers are now open in four counties including Monroe County. The mobile center in Monroe County can be found at the Old Armory National Guard building on 101 South 9th Street in Amory. FEMA Disaster Survivor Assistance teams are…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – You could be entered into a drawing to win some big bucks soon and all you have to do is donate blood. WCBI is partnering with Vitalant to host a blood drive Friday, March 31. The Vitalant truck will be parked outside the station from 12:30 in the afternoon until 4:30 p.m. Anyone who donates blood…
MACON, Miss. (WCBI) – A Macon man was indicted on child sex crimes. Jerry Hull was charged with sexual battery and two counts of fondling. He was arrested this past September by Macon police. Investigators said the alleged victim is related to Hull. No court date has been set. For 24/7 news and updates, follow us on Facebook and Twitter Categories: Crime,…
AMORY, Miss. (WCBI) – While communities across the state are still reeling from Friday night’s tornadoes, homeowners are beginning the process of recovery and their next steps to rebuilding, But it can be tough to keep up with all the items on the to-do list. At the top should be to talk to your insurance agent. Homes, cars, businesses, boats,…
MONROE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – It’s the small things when disaster strikes. That’s how an Aberdeen organization hopes to help its neighbors in need. Whether it’s a meal or a way to clean up the mess, there were some helping hands in Monroe County. The Mission of this Aberdeen Based organization is to help by giving back to their neighbor,…
MONROE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Law enforcement officers have been working around the clock in Monroe County since Friday night’s deadly tornado. And while local agencies have answered the call, others from outlying areas and even across state lines are also pitching in to make sure people and property are protected. Within moments of seeing the devastation caused by Friday…
AMORY, Miss. (WCBI) – The Home Depot Foundation recently donated $200,000 to tornado recovery efforts for the ones that lost their homes and other properties Friday night. After the donation, Home Depot even had over 70 people volunteer their time to help the community clean up the city of Amory and they even set up a tent to feed people….