Aberdeen resident is recognized for his work preserving historic properties

The award was presented during the recent Mississippi Main Street awards gala and recognizes Dwight Stevens efforts to preserve historic commercial and residential buildings in Aberdeen.

ABERDEEN, Miss. (WCBI) – A longtime Aberdeen resident and businessman is recognized for his work preserving historic properties in that city. He is also known as the “Mississippi Main Street Hero.” The award was presented during the recent Mississippi Main Street awards gala and recognizes Dwight Stevens efforts to preserve historic commercial and residential buildings in Aberdeen. He started ‘Save Aberdeen…

Former South Lamar High School football players host inaugural football camp

The motto for the camp was "moving forward, giving back."

MILLPORT, Ala. (WCBI) –  Former South Lamar High School football players hosted an inaugural football camp. The camp was June 24 from 8 a.m. to noon outside of the Millport city hall for ages kindergarten to 8th grade. All of the instructors played at South Lamar High and the College level. The motto for the camp was “moving forward, giving…

Mississippi State University’s McCarthy Gymnasium is being torn down

The building has been on MSU's campus since the 1950s when it was designed for basketball.

STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – Mississippi State University’s McCarthy Gymnasium is being torn down. The building has been on MSU’s campus since the 1950s when it was designed for basketball. According to reports, it will be replaced by the Jim and Thomas Duff Center to update outdated facilities. The $55 million project will provide facilities to the Department of Kinesiology and…

Webster County host Mississippi Gospel Singing Convention

The sounds of Southern Gospel are ringing out through the county.

WEBSTER COUNTY, Miss (WCBI) – People from across four states are in Webster County this weekend to lift their voices. Calvary Baptist Church is hosting the Mississippi Gospel Singing Convention. The sounds of Southern Gospel are ringing out through the county. Lisa Threet grew up surrounded by southern conventional singing. Now, as an adult those same hymnals she grew up…

Clay County NAACP branch host community breakfast

The organization partnered with Northside Christian church to host the event Saturday morning.

CLAY COUNTY, Miss (WCBI) – The Clay County NAACP branch hosted a community-wide breakfast. The organization partnered with Northside Christian church to host the event Saturday morning. Their goal was to fellowship with the community and let them know the different things the organization offers. President of the Clay County branch, Anner Cunningham says the community is stronger together. ”…

Golden Triangle Dream Center looks to build up community

One organization in West Point is giving back to the community one bed at a time.

CLAY COUNTY, Miss (WCBI) – One organization in West Point is giving back to the community one bed at a time. The Golden Triangle Dream Center looks to help communities by finding needs and healing hurts. Executive Director Cole Bryan says there are thousands of children in the area who do not have a bed of their own or sleep…

Lowndes County MSU Alumni chapter hostS blood drive

The Lowndes County MSU Alumni chapter seeks to raise awareness surrounding the national blood shortage

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – The Lowndes County MSU Alumni chapter seeks to raise awareness surrounding the national blood shortage. The national shortage reached an all-time high during that pandemic, yet Mississippi’s blood shortage pre-dates the pandemic and continues to remain short in supply. On June 24, the Alumni Chapter partnered with Vitalant, hoping to engage with local community members by…

Amory Humane Society helps pet owners affected by March tornadoes

The Amory Humane Society is giving back to the community. On June 23, the shelter hosted a pet supplies giveaway for Monroe County pet owners affected by the March Tornado.

AMORY, Miss. (WCBI) – The Amory Humane Society is giving back to the community. On June 23, the shelter hosted a pet supplies giveaway for Monroe County pet owners affected by the March Tornado. The EF3 tornado that swept through Amory on March 24 did not just affect people; it also took a toll on their pets. The Amory Humane…

Millions in federal funding set to plug up flooding issues in Calhoun City

CALHOUN CITY (WCBI) – Calhoun City is set to receive a staggering ten million dollars in funding to put handle flooding issues in the city. The town is gearing up for a transformative project, known as the Yalabooaha river project. $10 million in federal funding is set to plug up a recurring flood in Calhoun City. A recurring issue with…

Local organization gathers stray pets in effort to find their forever homes

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – On Tuesday, we reported about the Columbus-Lowndes Humane Society being filled beyond capacity. Stray cats and dogs are an issue in all parts of Lowndes County, especially this time of year. Spring and early Summer are Kitten and Puppy Season. One by one stray cats and dogs were loaded up on a van in an effort…

Leaders of Town and Tower welcome the Tarmac to discuss growth

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Military recruitment is at an all-time low. The Air and Space Force Association Symposium projects about a 10% shortfall this year in the active Air Force. The Commander of Columbus Air Force Base joined Columbus City Leaders and MUW administrators to discuss recruitment and growth. Just like MUW relies on recruitment for students, Columbus Air Force…

Excessive time outdoors can lead to health issues for pets

Dr. Janzen says If you notice any signs of heat stress or heat stroke in your animal, call your vet right away or take them to the nearest animal hospital

WEST POINT, Miss. (WCBI) – Did you hear the forecast? Temperatures may be near 90 this weekend. While it’s a great time to be outside with your pets, it’s important to protect them from the heat. A local veterinarian at Emerson Animal Hospital Dr. Ashley Janzen said animals need exercise, but excessive time outdoors can lead to serious health issues…

Shooting in Louisville leaves one man dead, another in custody

Investigators believe a dispute between two young men lead to death in Louisville

LOUISVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – Investigators believe a dispute between two young men lead to death in Louisville. The shooting happened less than five blocks from the police department. Fortunately, officers were able to catch the alleged shooter in minutes. “It seems like we take two steps forward and three steps back but we’re going to keep pushing keep trying, keep…