Lowndes County CTE opens cosmetology program

Not every career path starts in college. The Lowndes County School District is exposing students to several professions at its Career and Technology Center.

LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Not every career path starts in college. The Lowndes County School District is exposing students to several professions at its Career and Technology Center. On September 1, the district celebrated the grand opening of its cosmetology program. A common question that is asked to students all over is “What do you want to be when…

Ole Miss marching band looks forward to upcoming season

OXFORD, Miss. (WCBI) – A good performance requires good practice. And this Summer members of the Ole Miss marching band have had a little more pep in their steps since the University has installed a new practice field. In November 2017, the Pride of the South Marching Band had planned on working on a new practice field but things were…

Park areas in West Point get much needed renovations

Parks in West Point are looking a little bit newer.

WEST POINT, Miss. (WCBI) – Parks in West Point are getting a much-needed facelift. The city received a grant for over $100,000 from Blue Cross Blue Shield to fund several renovations to area parks. Parks in West Point are looking a little bit newer. Through a grant from Blue Cross Blue Shield, and input from the community, Parks and Rec…

Oxford police host NightCap giveaway to help prevent drink spiking

One undeniable danger that many young people face is the risk of their drinks being spiked with a harmful substance. It happens more often than one would think.

OXFORD, Miss. (WCBI) – One undeniable danger that many young people face is the risk of their drinks being spiked with a harmful substance. It happens more often than one would think. “This is one of those things where, whether it is students or their parents, it’s just a concern across the country,” said Oxford Police Public Information Officer Breck…

Mississippi BBB warns consumers about dishonest contractors

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – New construction, repairs, and renovations. The building trades are busy in North Mississippi, and while people know what they pay for, some are getting less than expected. Now, the Mississippi Better Building Bureau is issuing a warning to consumers to watch out for dishonest contractors. The Mississippi BBB has received many complaints about homeowners paying for…

Columbus-Lowndes Public Library: A place for more than reading

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – The library is a place where pages turn and imaginations take flight. For half a century, the Columbus-Lowndes Public Library has been impacting lives through the power of reading and much more. And the library is changing with the times. You can still find books, but they are also embracing the community to keep their patrons…