MISSISSIPPI (WCBI) – The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency and American Red Cross are teaming up to help storm victims find a place to live. Under the agreement, the Red Cross will place eligible survivors into a hotel room and provide meals for up to six months based on need. This is only for those impacted by the March 24 tornadoes…
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – It’s National County Government Month and Lowndes County is celebrating county workers and educating the public on some of those jobs. At some point in your life, you are going to need to work with someone in county government. Whether it’s getting a deed for your home, buying a tag for your car, or getting…
OKTIBBEHA COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – It’s been months since District Attorney Scott Colom’s nomination to the federal bench and now his confirmation hangs in the balance. On Tuesday, April 4, U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith blocked Colom’s confirmation hearing by stating she would not return her “blue slip” in support of his nomination for the seat as a federal judge in…
HAMILTON, Miss. (WCBI) – Hamilton is a small community dealing with a ton of emotion and grief. Last Friday, WCBI reported on the two lives lost during a shooting incident. We talked with two Monroe County professionals who are all too familiar with tragedy and death. The scene Friday night in Hamilton after two women were found dead from gunshot…
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STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – Starkville and Oktibbeha County residents have a chance to meet with some of the folks who protect and serve the city. Mississippi Eyewear and the Starkville Police Department are hosting Coffee with a Cop Tuesday morning. People can enjoy a cup of coffee and a little conversation with SPD officers. The event will be at Mississippi…
AMORY, Miss. (WCBI) – Students in Amory will return back to school Tuesday. The Facebook announcement by the city’s high school came weeks after tornadoes destroyed much of the community. Bus transportation is unavailable and students or parents are encouraged to contact Amory High School for alternate options. The phone lines may be tied up but an email address was…
NOXUBEE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – A Noxubee County man will stand trial for an alleged assault on a repo man. Ladarius Tompkins has been indicted by a Noxubee County Grand Jury on a charge of Aggravated Assault. Tompkins was arrested last July. Sheriff Tommy Roby said a man working for a repossession firm was trying to recover a vehicle near…
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WINONA, Miss. (WCBI) – State and federal agencies will meet with storm victims in Winona this week to discuss the resources available to them. The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency, along with FEMA and the American Red Cross will host a town hall meeting in Winona this Thursday, April 13. It will be held at the Zion District Association Building on…
MISSISSIPPI (WCBI) – More help is coming for storm victims from a home improvement retailer. The Home Depot Foundation announced Monday morning that it’s increasing its commitment to $400,000 to support communities impacted by the recent tornadoes. Home Depot initially committed to donating $200,000 after the tornadoes hit the state at the end of March. So far, Home Depot has…
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – A road closing in Lowndes County just east of Crawford may affect your morning commute on Tuesday. Tarlton Road from Highway 45 to Nick Hairston Road will be closed to traffic from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Crews will be replacing a culvert along that stretch of roadway. There will be no detours available. For…
NETTLETON, Miss. (WCBI)- Easter is a holiday that symbolizes sacrifice and new life and one Northeast Mississippi ministry is proof that prayer, sacrifice and faith lead to victories. Joseph Johnson came to God’s House of Hope six months ago, battling alcohol abuse, but six months later, Johnson said the intense Bible study and worship, coupled with a daily routine that…
BOONEVILLE, Miss. (WCBI)-A Friday night shooting in Booneville leaves one man dead. Booneville police chief Michael Ramey said the call came in at 11:10 p.m. and officers responded to shots fired call on the southeast side of the city. When officers arrived they saw a male that suffered from a gunshot wound. He later died. Ramey said they do have…
HAMILTON, Miss. (WCBI)- A Friday afternoon shooting leaves two women dead in Monroe County. WCBI reported this on Friday, but now the names have been released. 24-year-old Jasmine Betts of Columbus and 25-year-old Drucilla Blevins of Hamilton both suffered gunshot wounds that lead to their deaths. When emergency personnel made it to the scene they saw both of the women…
WINSTON COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – A man in Winston County is helping to look for those who have gone missing. Steve Jones started Shining Light Search and Rescue as a way to help give people answers for their missing loved ones. But he isn’t doing it alone. He has help from two of his four-legged friends. Jones has been a…
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NETTLETON, Miss. (WCBI) – Good Friday is seen as a day that symbolizes sacrifice and new life and one Northeast Mississippi ministry is proof that prayer, sacrifice, and faith lead to victories. It’s after lunch and Joseph Johnson is helping tidy up “Elijah’s Worship Center’ at God’s House of Hope in Nettleton. Johnson came to God’s House of Hope six…
WINSTON COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – The Winston County community is looking to help its neighbors in need. Winston Strong is a community-based recovery group that was created in 2014 after a Tornado swept through the area. This group was able to establish and provide guidance with the usage of funds. Now, they are taking what they learned during recovery efforts…
AMORY, Miss. (WCBI)- It’s been two weeks since an EF-3 tornado hit Amory. Since then volunteer groups have been in full swing to help get impacted families back to normalcy. However, some groups are running into a problem now. Volunteers are stretched thin. The American Red Cross is one group that has seen many people come in and out of…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – The Preservation Society continued its Pilgrimage tour. Folks were able to check out the Amzi Love Home on 7th Street Friday afternoon. The home has an Italianate structure and Greek Revival features. What’s unique about the Amzi Home is that it’s the only house on the tour that has remained in the same family for seven…
MISSISSIPPI (WCBI) – Some tornado victims will meet with state and federal agencies to discuss the resources available to them. The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency, along with FEMA and the American Red Cross will host a town hall meeting in Winona next week. MEMA says the meeting will be Thursday, April 13th. It will be held at the Zion District…
AMORY, Miss. (WCBI) – A Monroe County organization known for helping families during pregnancy crises is shifting gears to help the community during disaster recovery. WCBI talks with the Executive Director of Living Springs, who says after the storm, the real work begins. “Here we are it’s day 14,”Dana Copeland said. It has been two weeks since a tornado swept…
HAMILTON, Miss. (WCBI) – Two people are dead after a shooting in Monroe County. Sheriff Kevin Crook said the incident happened in the Hamilton area Friday afternoon. He would not release the name of the street where it happened. Crook told WCBI this is an ongoing investigation and deputies are still trying to determine what sparked the gunfire. We will…