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…
WINSTON COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – A man in Winston County is helping to look for those who have gone missing. Steve Jones started Shining Light Search and Rescue as a way to help give people answers for their missing loved ones. But he isn’t doing it alone. He has help from two of his four-legged friends. Jones has been a…
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NETTLETON, Miss. (WCBI) – Good Friday is seen as a day that symbolizes sacrifice and new life and one Northeast Mississippi ministry is proof that prayer, sacrifice, and faith lead to victories. It’s after lunch and Joseph Johnson is helping tidy up “Elijah’s Worship Center’ at God’s House of Hope in Nettleton. Johnson came to God’s House of Hope six…
WINSTON COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – The Winston County community is looking to help its neighbors in need. Winston Strong is a community-based recovery group that was created in 2014 after a Tornado swept through the area. This group was able to establish and provide guidance with the usage of funds. Now, they are taking what they learned during recovery efforts…
AMORY, Miss. (WCBI)- It’s been two weeks since an EF-3 tornado hit Amory. Since then volunteer groups have been in full swing to help get impacted families back to normalcy. However, some groups are running into a problem now. Volunteers are stretched thin. The American Red Cross is one group that has seen many people come in and out of…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – The Preservation Society continued its Pilgrimage tour. Folks were able to check out the Amzi Love Home on 7th Street Friday afternoon. The home has an Italianate structure and Greek Revival features. What’s unique about the Amzi Home is that it’s the only house on the tour that has remained in the same family for seven…
MISSISSIPPI (WCBI) – Some tornado victims will meet with state and federal agencies 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 next week. MEMA says the meeting will be Thursday, April 13th. It will be held at the Zion District…
AMORY, Miss. (WCBI) – A Monroe County organization known for helping families during pregnancy crises is shifting gears to help the community during disaster recovery. WCBI talks with the Executive Director of Living Springs, who says after the storm, the real work begins. “Here we are it’s day 14,”Dana Copeland said. It has been two weeks since a tornado swept…
HAMILTON, Miss. (WCBI) – Two people are dead after a shooting in Monroe County. Sheriff Kevin Crook said the incident happened in the Hamilton area Friday afternoon. He would not release the name of the street where it happened. Crook told WCBI this is an ongoing investigation and deputies are still trying to determine what sparked the gunfire. We will…
NORTH MISSISSIPPI (WCBI) – There’s a boil water notice in Calhoun and Grenada Counties. The Cadaretta Water Association said the alert came after a water line leak. Customers on Horsepen and James Roads are the only ones impacted by this boil water notice. Folks should bring water to a rolling boil before using it until further notice. For 24/7 news…
NOXUBEE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – A man accused of shooting into a car turned himself in. Noxubee County Sheriff Tommy Roby said Deandra Smith was taken into custody Thursday night. Bond has not been set. Investigators said the shooting happened in the Piny Woods area on March 21. Deputies told WCBI there was an adult and two juveniles inside the…
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STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – A well-known eatery is closing after two decades. Stromboli’s has been located in downtown Starkville for 21 years and is now closing its doors. The community showed huge support for the Italian spot with lines that continued out to the street. Stromboli’s gave away free cookie dough bites with every order. The business will still offer…
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – For more than 40 years, a Tupelo-based nonprofit has been rescuing children who are caught in crisis situations. Faith Haven provides a compassionate setting for kids who have endured terrible ordeals, and while the need for their services is increasing, some of the funding has gone away. Jackie Smith came on board as executive director of…
COLUMBUS, Miss (WCBI) – The Preservation Society of Columbus celebrates 83 years of welcoming visitors to the homes of locals to showcase the architecture and interior design. This year, the Pilgrimage tours also include the voices of those who helped shape the community. The Preservation Society is gearing up to show more than just homes but also to educate the…
TUPELO, Miss. (WCB) – April is National Donate Life Month and NMMC Tupelo is trying to get the word out about the need for organ donors. The Mississippi Organ Recovery Agency, or MORA, and NMMC held a ceremony in celebration of National Donate Life Month at the Tupelo hospital. Information was provided on the urgent need for organ donors and…
LOUISVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – A Louisville woman was accused of having sex with teenagers for two years, while allegedly using drugs and alcohol. Latika Davis was charged with sexual battery. Louisville police said the alleged incidents started in 2020 and continued through 2022. Investigator Mike Perkins said there are at least three victims but he believed there are more. Perkins…
MISSISSIPPI (WTOK) – A group of teens is facing charges in several counties after a multi-day crime spree. Louisville police said the four teens from there were arrested Wednesday afternoon with the help of state troopers. Our state-wide news partner WTOK reported the first incident happened Tuesday when a person was held at gunpoint and forced to withdraw money from…
AMORY, Miss. (WCBI) – The FEMA Disaster Recovery Center in Amory will be closed on Easter Sunday. It will be open Saturday and again on Monday. The regular hours of operation are 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday. Again, this weekend’s closing will only be for Easter Sunday. A tax…
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Some Lowndes County high schoolers are recognized for their work and their leadership. The Exchange Club of Columbus hosted its annual Youth and ACE Awards ceremony on Thursday. The organization recognized teens that have overcome adversities and challenges while pursuing good grades and leadership. Students from five schools in the county took part in the…
LOUISVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – When a tornado hits your hometown, it’s a memory that is forever engraved in your mind. Almost nine years ago the Town of Louisville lost a lot after a tornado ripped through the town, taking homes, businesses, and even family members. On this month nine years ago many people in Louisville faced a tragic moment in…
AMORY, Miss. (WCBI) – When disaster strikes, there is a critical need for volunteers to help in the recovery. And the American Red Cross is one organization that is always there to fill that need. But the organization has a need of its own: more volunteers. WCBI spoke with Red Cross Disaster Program Manager about the importance of volunteerism during…
PONTOTOC COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Although the damage is still evident, there has been a lot of progress in the four days since the tornado hit Pontotoc County. “We were rated at an EF2 tornado from county line to county line,” said Pontotoc County Emergency Management Director Allen Bain. Bain said preliminary assessments show about 115 structures, including homes, barns,…