LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Students and staff at West Lowndes Elementary School are sending support and supplies to tornado victims miles away from home. The school recently launched its “Helping Hands for Rolling Fork” donation drive. They’re collecting non-perishable food items, cleaning supplies, toiletries, diapers, and other personal needs. Rolling Fork was struck by a tornado in late March,…
JACKSON, Miss. (WCBI) – The University of Mississippi Medical Center is now a state burn center. The Mississippi State Department of Health made the designation. Health leaders must review an application for the status and visit the hospital to see if it meets the standards of care. UMMC is the state’s only Level One trauma center and will have a…
MISSISSIPPI (WCBI) – It’s been two and a half weeks since Mississippi was first battered by tornadoes. Now, the real recovery is beginning. Twisters brought devastation to the state on March 24, including in Winona and Amory. Just a week later Tupelo and Pontotoc were hit. Federal assistance is available to most who were impacted. The Mississippi Emergency Management is…
ITAWAMBA COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – A new Mississippi highway is open for travel. State Route 76, also referred to as “Corridor V”, is located in Itawamba County. The nine-mile four-lane highway connects State Route 25 to State Route 23. The placement of the new travel landmark is designed to create accessible travel ways for goods and the supply chain that…
ABERDEEN, Miss. (WCBI) – Some Aberdeen students will take a break from class with a new playground. A ribbon cutting was held Tuesday morning at Aberdeen Elementary and Belle-Shivers Middle for the areas. The schools held fundraisers for the remodel. Educators wanted a place where students had new equipment, including sensory equipment, and shade. They believe this new space will…
TISHOMINGO COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Tishomingo County deputies are asking for help to find a missing woman. 36-year-old Summer Monroe of Tishomingo has not been seen since March 28. At that time, she was walking east down Highway 30. Monroe is about 5 feet 9 inches tall and weighs about 120 pounds. She has several tattoos, including one on her…
MISSISSIPPI (WCBI) – Disabled veterans in Mississippi will soon have cheaper license plates. Veterans must have a 100% permanent service-connected disability or at least 70% nonpermanent service-connected disability. The Veterans’ Administration or U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs sets those percentages. For those who qualify, you can purchase two vehicle license plates for $1 each. Governor Tate Reeves signed the bill…
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – A Tupelo woman was accused of ramming her vehicle into someone else’s car. 30-year-old Andria Pounds was charged with simple assault-domestic violence and felony malicious mischief. Tupelo police said they were called to Bryan Drive this past Friday about a possible hit-and-run crash. The other vehicle was damaged. TPD did not report any injuries. Bond for…
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…