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Cheikh Taylor named new leader of Mississippi Democratic Party
MISSISSIPPI (WCBI) – Starkville native and state lawmaker Cheikh Taylor is the new leader of the Mississippi Democratic Party. He was named chairman of the organization on July 6. Cheikh Taylor has been a member of the Mississippi House of Representatives since 2017. But after a meeting Thursday night, he gained a new title. Taylor is now the chairman of…
Amory Humane Society works to move forward after March tornadoes
The new temporary location is on private property, and the public is not allowed on site for the animal's safety.
AMORY, Miss. (WCBI) – The city of Amory is rebuilding. The March 24, EF3 tornado damaged homes, businesses, and even the animal shelter. Now, workers are hoping to move forward. “It’s just a new light for us,” said Amory Humane Society Executive Director Misty Daniels. “I think it’s a wonderful opportunity to be able to build a relationship with these…
Big plans soon to be on the table for Starkville Oktibbeha School District
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – Last week, the Starkville Oktibbeha School District announced its plans to borrow up to $87 million to update or build new facilities. While the news may have some parents of future high school students hopeful, there are still a few more hurdles for the district to clear. The state law that officially consolidated the Starkville City…
Lamar Co. mother wants help for son with mental health condition in prison
LAMAR COUNTY, Ala. (WCBI) – The inmate mental health crisis goes beyond the 82 counties in Mississippi. We are learning it’s affecting county jails just across Stateline. We spoke with a mother in Lamar County, Alabama about her journey to get her son out of the prison pipeline and into a mental health treatment facility. For 11 years, this Lamar…
Legendary Mississippi State football star being remembered in Starkville
MISSISSIPPI STATE, Miss. (WCBI) – Legendary Mississippi State football star Johnie Cooks is being remembered in Starkville and around the country. Cooks died on July 6. Cooks made a name for himself at Mississippi State with three All-SEC awards. He was a top NFL draft choice in 1982, going in the second spot to the Baltimore Colts. Cooks played for…
Driver reportedly admits having drugs in car at traffic stop in Carrollton
CARROLL COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – The truth did not set a Leake County man free this week. On Thursday, a Carroll County deputy made a routine traffic stop in Carrollton. During that stop, the driver reportedly admitted to the deputy that there were drugs in the vehicle. He was right. A search turned up a felony amount of meth, some…
Lee County Sheriff’s Office warns people about jury duty, court date scam
LEE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about a new round of an old scam. Someone is calling residents claiming to be with Circuit Court or the Sheriff’s Office and telling them they have a warrant out for failing to appear for jury duty or a court date. The scammer then tells the person…
Former Mississippi State women’s basketball coach dies at 51
MISSISSIPPI STATE, Miss. (WCBI) – Former Mississippi State women’s basketball coach Nikki McCray-Penson has died at the age of 51. McCray-Penson served as the Bulldogs coach for the 2020-2021 season and lead them to a 10 and 9 record that year. She played at Tennessee before playing professionally for six different teams, becoming a three-time WNBA all-star and being inducted…
Uncorked (Isaac’s Trip Continued) – 07/06/2023
Bobbie and Isaac are back to talk about part two of Isaac's trip to Oregon.
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4-County Electric Power Association shares tips on managing energy cost
Hot and humid weather is inevitable, but that does not mean high electric bills have to be
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Here in the Southeast, hot and humid weather is inevitable, but that does not mean high electric bills have to be. Jon Turner at 4-County Electric Power Association said managing energy costs when temperatures rise is for personal benefit. “Lower energy cost equals a lower bill,” Turner said. “In the bigger picture, the more we…
New nepotism policy allows room for law enforcement legacies to form
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Recently, we reported on fathers serving in law enforcement having the opportunity to induct their children into the profession as well. A change in city policy will now allow for generations to serve together in the Columbus Police Department. Columbus City Attorney Jeff Turnage said the city’s former policy concerning nepotism limited recruitment efforts. “It prohibited…
Former Alabama tight end reunited years laters with legendary memento
Jim Simmons's prized ring went from Greenville to Monticello, Arkansas, before finding its way back
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – A northeast Mississippi man is reunited with a memento from his days when he played for the University of Alabama, under legendary coach Bear Bryant. This is a story more than fifty years in the making. It was 1971 and the Alabama Crimson Tide had just started using the wishbone offense under Coach Bear Bryant. That…
Lowndes County Jail feels weight of mental health crisis
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – The duties of law enforcement are going beyond the usual as they are often faced with dealing with mental health crises within the community. Mississippi Today reported that, on average, 25 inmates are sitting in jail waiting for beds to open up at state mental hospitals. And while that is a temporary solution to get…
Local politician celebrated for his years of service to Starkville
At Wednesday night's board meeting Starkville board of aldermen approved a resolution making July 6, 2023, Roy A. Perkins Day in Starkville
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – Local politics can be a fickle business. The population of a district or ward can change over time, and so can residents’ attitudes. Getting re-elected isn’t a sure thing. At Wednesday night’s board meeting, the Starkville Board of Aldermen approved a resolution making July 6 Roy A. Perkins Day in Starkville. “I am in this job…
Local service organization to host benefit for children in foster care
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – A service organization in Columbus is throwing a big party to benefit a special Christmas project. The Community Benefit Committee is hosting its annual “Party with a Purpose” on July 28. The group has adopted all of the children in the foster system in Lowndes County and several from the Columbus and Lowndes County School…
Finish line remains distant for Financial Concepts’ downtown project
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Rooted in the downtown community, Financial Concepts celebrated its 35th anniversary. Hoping to expand, in 2021, the company purchased the lot where the Gilmer Inn use to sit to build a new office building. Columbus City Council decided the designs for the construction of the new building have to be approved by both the Columbus Preservation…
Traffic stop leads Carroll County deputies to drug arrest
CARROLL COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – A traffic stop in Carroll County landed a Greenwood man in jail. On Wednesday, Carroll County deputies pulled over a green SUV in Carrollton. After questioning the driver and the passenger, the deputies were given consent to search the vehicle. They also searched the driver, Recardo Reed of Greenwood, and reportedly found a clear bag…
Corinth woman arrested in Saltillo on charges related to alleged burglary
SALTILLO, Miss. (WCBI) – A trip to Saltillo landed a Corinth woman in the Lee County Jail. Last Friday, Saltillo police were called to a possible burglary on Smith Drive. Officers were told that a woman had entered an apartment through a window. She then left the apartment and reportedly tried to get away in a car that was not…
Amory resident still concerned about what to do after March 24 tornado
GOLDEN TRIANGLE, Miss. (WCBI) – The City of Amory was shaken to its core three months ago following the devastating tornadoes of March 24. One apartment complex was damaged so badly that all of its residents were left looking for new homes. Moore Manor is rebuilding but one of its former residents is still suffering from the aftermath of the…
MedStat begins contract with OCH Regional Medical Center
As of last Friday, you may have noticed a change to the ambulances in Oktibbeha County. MedStat officially started its contract with OCH Regional Medical Center.
OKTIBBEHA COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – It’s been a month since the CEO and administrator for OCH Regional Medical Center went to the Oktibbeha County Board of Supervisors to inform them of their decision to contract with Global Medical Response to provide Emergency Medical Services. As of last Friday, you may have noticed a change to the ambulances in Oktibbeha County…
Plantersville’s animal control officer honored during recent MML conference
Officer Jason Lessel gets the public safety award for his efforts at reducing stray dogs through a registration program
PLANTERSVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – Less than two years after starting the animal control department in Plantersville, Officer Jason Lessel was recognized by his peers during the recent MML conference. “I was surprised, but honored,” Lessel said. Lessel has been a police officer with Plantersville for six years but saw a need for an animal control officer to help deal with…
Golden Triangle Boys & Girls Clubs to provide hot meals for children
GOLDEN TRIANGLE, Miss. (WCBI) – The Boys and Girls Clubs of the Golden Triangle are making sure children in the community have hot meals while school is out for the summer. The clubs in Columbus, Starkville, and West Point serve breakfast and lunch Monday through Friday. While several school districts in the area host summer feeding programs, some of those…
Oktibbeha County Volunteer Fire Department gets new fire truck
OKTIBBEHA COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Oktibbeha County recently bought a new fire truck. The county was in need of a new truck after one was sent to another department and an older truck needed to be serviced. They got this one for a reduced cost. The new truck has many new features. Oktibbeha County Volunteer Fire Department Chief Joe Pennell…