WEBSTER, Miss. (WCBI) – Federal money is helping Webster County get a much-needed new jail complex. The county is receiving a $3 million United States Department of Agriculture grant to help pay for construction. The new facility will be behind the courthouse and serve 911 dispatch operations. The current jail was built in 1964 and isn’t up to modern standards….
MISSISSIPPI (WCBI) – Warmer temperatures lured many of us into buying a few plants early this year. Now, the entire viewing area is under a freeze warning. Temperatures could dip as low as 29 degrees. This means you should water your plants to make sure they are healthy and cover those that need extra protection. Some experts said cloth works…
CAMERON PARISH, Louisiana (WCBI/KPLC) – An Attala County woman and her two daughters drowned near a Louisiana beach. KPLC in Lake Charles reported the incident happened Sunday afternoon in Cameron Parish. Neighbors told WCBI they are from the Ethel area. The unidentified 28-year-old woman and her daughters, ages seven and eight died at the beach. A nine-year-old boy was also…
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – There’s an old saying: “Success breeds success.”, and the track record of Mark Castleberry and his Castle Properties tends to bear that out. Castleberry has a proven track record around the Golden Triangle for successful business ventures, especially in the retail and hospitality sectors. His latest outing, Triangle Crossing in Starkville, is the most recent example….
ALABAMA (WCBI) – Alabama’s unemployment rate is holding steady, and that’s a good thing. The newly released, seasonally unadjusted rate for January is holding at 2.6%. That is unchanged since December 2022 and is also a record low for the state. While the percentage remains unchanged, the actual numbers are improving. Statewide, there are just over 58,000 people unemployed. That’s…
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – Tupelo police made an arrest after a man was accused of driving away from a traffic stop. 28-year-old Mydreaus Watkins was charged with felony fleeing. This past Friday night officers pulled Watkins over near Cross Town. As they came up to his car, Watkins was accused of driving away. There was a pursuit that eventually ended…
Today Troy Thompson is talking with Will Cooper, with Crowell Gillis and Cooper about how they can help you in an auto accident. Categories: On the Beat
MISSISSIPPI (WCBI) – While most students across north Mississippi are taking a break from classes this week, educators at the state level are working on a grant to help families with early childcare and education. It’s called the Mississippi Childcare Transformation Project. And the goal is to strengthen families by providing care to communities that most need it. Almost half…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Springing forward reminds us that you may lose one hour of sleep or even gain more sunlight, yet it is also a friendly reminder for people to check those smoke detectors. “A piece of furniture that people tend to forget about every year and it is the most important piece in your house is the difference…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – It’s an event even your furry friend could attend. Zachary’s hosted their 5th annual St. Patty’s Day event Sunday and is hoping to break their fundraising record. It’s a day full of good music, food, drinks, and even pets. Every year, Zachary’s shows their support for the Columbus-Lowndes Humane Society by hosting the St. Pawty’s day…
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – A former NFL football player with deep northeast Mississippi roots returned to the area this weekend to help mentor young people to learn to Love Your Neighbor. Joe Horn spent 12 years in the NFL, playing for the Kansas City Chiefs, New Orleans Saints, and Atlanta Falcons. On Saturday, he came to the Northside Boys and…
GOLDEN TRIANGLE, Miss. (WCBI) – Many schools are closed this week for spring break. That means more people will be traveling or out and about during regular school hours. WCBI talked with people about their spring break plans and how they plan to stay safe. Thomas Tucker is a college student at MUW. He is looking forward to taking some…
WEST POINT, Miss. (WCBI) – Turkey hunters from all over came to the Mossy Oak Outlet in West Point hunting for one thing. Mossy Oak announced last month they would be releasing a limited edition, numbered 1944 turkey vest in honor of founder Toxey Haas’ father, Mr. Fox. Hundreds of people camped out and stood in line to get their…
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – A well-known college athlete gave back to an organization that made a big impact in his life growing up. The donation was made possible because of a new rule allowing college athletes to monetize their name, image, and likeness, or NIL. For MSU Linebacker Jett Johnson, there was never any doubt about what he would do…
GOLDEN TRIANGLE, Miss. (WCBI) – A man suspected of stealing from a shop near Air Base Road in Bartahatchie didn’t get very far. Thanks to cameras at the store, the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office identified the suspect who turned himself in. More and more, businesses and homeowners are installing security cameras. Shawn Stone owns Alarm Pro in Columbus. He said…
WEST POINT, Miss. (WCBI) – Nobody wants to get in trouble with law enforcement, and in some cases, people will go as far as claiming to be someone else in an attempt to protect themselves. Running into law enforcement isn’t scary but people who are looking to hide the truth will do anything to get out of a situation. But…
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Bryan Clark/CEO and GM of 4-County Electric Power Association and 4-County Fast Net 4-County Fast Net has come a long way in providing broadband services to rural customers and today they’re celebrating a milestone. Fast Net received its 10,000th customer. The company’s goal was to provide internet service to the most rural areas in our…
MISSISSIPPI (WCBI) – A Mississippi man will spend two years in prison for making threats to national health officials. Robert Wiser Bates of Ridgeland was accused of placing phone calls to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta in July 2021 and leaving threatening voicemails for the agency’s director, Rochelle Walensky, according to a news release from U.S….
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – A well-known businesswoman was recognized as a top community leader. Lisa Hawkins, owner of “Room to Room Furniture” in Tupelo was named the Community Leader of the Year during a ceremony at the ICC Belden Campus. Itawamba Community College started the “I See A Leader” award as a way to recognize those who are making a…
MISSISSIPPI (WCBI) – A bill moving through the state legislature would offer an incentive to businesses to donate to food banks across the state. House Bill 1723 would create a dollar-for-dollar tax credit for businesses that contribute to one of the state’s four food banks. Extra Table, Mississippi Food Network, MidSouth Food Bank, and Feeding the Gulf Coast all provide…
MISSISSIPPI (WCBI) – Mississippi has one of the highest infection rates of the sexually transmitted disease, Syphilis, and now the Mississippi State Department of Health is ramping up its testing requirements. Effective immediately, physicians providing care to women who are pregnant are required to perform syphilis testing for their patients. The required testing includes patients in the first trimester, third…
WINSTON COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Firefighters will tell you that no two days on the job are ever the same. That’s why they train and drill so much. That training paid off for the Louisville Fire Department and a pilot at the Louisville-Winston County Airport. Friday morning a jet at the airport took a turn a little too sharply and…