Nursing prospects get hands on insight at MUW

Nearly 200 juniors and seniors from 19 different high schools made their way to the MUW campus

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI)- Mississippi University for Women is well known for its nursing program. Some high school students were able to get a closer look as the staff hosted its annual navigating to nursing program on Thursday. Nearly 200 juniors and seniors from 19 different high schools made their way to the MUW campus. Nursing school faculty say they’ve held…

Boys, Girls Clubs of North Mississippi kick off annual fundraising campaign

TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – Businesses and individuals across the area will have an opportunity to help the Boys and Girls Clubs of North Mississippi make a big difference in the lives of kids. The club’s annual campaign was kicked off this morning with a virtual zoom celebration. Boys and Girls Club staff members, campaign organizers, former participants in the Dance…

ADI Division at MSU kicks off 3-part luncheon series on women’s health

MISSISSIPPI STATE, Miss. (WCBI) – Health and History came together at Mississippi State University Wednesday. March is Women’s History Month, and the Division of Access, Diversity, and Inclusion has a whole slate of events planned, including a three-part luncheon series on Women’s Health. It kicked off today with a discussion of the history of women’s healthcare and its evolution from…

Wednesday wraps up qualifying for mayoral special election in Bruce

BRUCE, Miss. (WCBI) – Wednesday is the last day to qualify and put your name on the mayoral ticket in Bruce. The special election for mayor will be on March 21. The special election was organized after the previous Mayor of Bruce Rudy Pope passed away in January. Pope began his term as mayor in 2013. For 24/7 news and…

Investigators work to identify body found in Webster County

WEBSTER COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – A body was found in Webster County. Now, investigators are trying to find out who the person is. Sheriff David Gore said the discovery was made about 5:30 Tuesday evening, just south of Mantee off Highway 15. The exact property is not being disclosed at this time. Gore told WCBI there were no obvious signs…

Starkville airport receives $4.5M grant to build new passenger terminal

STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – $4.5 million of federal funding is landing at Starkville’s George M. Bryan Airport. The money is coming from an FAA Airport Terminal Program grant. It will be used to build a new 9,800-square-foot terminal for passengers flying in and out of the airport. About 10,000 visitors a year use the airport, including charter flights carrying athletes…

LCBS votes to hold public meeting before deciding to ban ZAZA

LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – A county-wide ban on the sale, possession, and use of tianeptine is on hold in Lowndes County, at least until Supervisors hear from the public. Commonly marketed under the name ZAZA and referred to as “gas station heroin” by critics, the unregulated drug is sold as a dietary supplement in gas stations and convenience stores….

Lowndes County Supervisors approve relocation of District 2 polling place

LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Some Lowndes County voters will have to drive a little farther down Military Road when voting day rolls around. At Tuesday’s meeting, the Board of Supervisors approved relocating the District 2 polling place from the Activities Building at First Assembly Church to Lion Hills. Lowndes County Circuit Clerk Teresa Barksdale cited more space, easier access,…

GTWS announces new trash truck started route, 9 more trucks on the way

GOLDEN TRIANGLE, Miss. (WCBI) – Golden Triangle Waste Services announced 10 new trash trucks will soon hit the streets. At least one of the new trucks started a route Tuesday, February 28. Two other trucks are expected to be ready this week. Golden Triangle Waste Services made the announcement on Facebook. We’ve been telling you about the issues with the…