STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – Immigration is in the news a lot lately. We’ve seen round-ups and mass deportations, but many immigrants are still working through the process to achieve their dreams of citizenship. Isabel Vanegas, co-owner of The Taco Amigo, reached that goal last month. Isabel was just 15-years-old when she moved to America from Oaxaca, Mexico. 21 years later, she…
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Emergency response in the Caledonia and Steens area of Lowndes County will soon be back up to its former level. Work on the District One Volunteer Fire Station at Cal-Steens Road and Highway 12 is running on-time and on-budget. The new firehouse is expected to be operational by the end of this year. The original…
ABERDEEN, Miss. (WCBI) – Former Aberdeen Mayor Charles Scott wins an appeal with the Mississippi Court of Appeals. The Aberdeen Board of Aldermen voted to reduce Scott’s salary by $15,000 in 2023. Scott then appealed that decision to the Monroe County Circuit Court and then the state Court of Appeals. Justices said the board of aldermen’s decision was, quote, “arbitrary…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – The Jack Kaye Cretaceous Fossil Park in Columbus is looking to make some improvements. The city is seeking grant funding to get these projects started. One grant applied for is the Mississippi Department of Wildlife and Fisheries recreational trails grant. They plan to use this grant to pay for what they are calling the Cretaceous Walking…
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – The unofficial end of summer starts Monday. Labor Day was created to recognize and highlight the hard work of American workers. It comes full circle for Lowndes County Road Manager Tyrone Cunningham. He started his new position in January. However, his journey with the Road Department began 40 years ago when he was in high school….
JACKSON, Miss. (WCBI) – The Right to vote is one of America’s greatest civil liberties, and this month, Secretaries of State are reminding people to take the first step to exercising that right. September is National Voter Registration Month. Mississippi Secretary of State Michael Watson is joining other members of the National Association of Secretaries of State in encouraging voter…
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – When most people think of Labor Day, they may imagine a relaxing day off- barbecuing with the family. But Labor Day is not just a time for a little rest and relaxation. It’s meant to celebrate workers- and the accomplishments of the Labor Movement. Nearly two years ago, graduate students at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Labor Day gives many people a day off, but for some, it’s just another Monday at work. A Columbus organization is striving to work with a cause on Labor Day. The PAND group hosts a fish fry to raise money for homeless initiatives. Eating and shopping are common activities you can find families doing on Labor Day….
Keyton Blocher was first diagnosed in October 2022 with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma.
Today marks 20 years since Hurricane Katrina made landfall, it was one of the most devastating natural disasters in U.S. history. That powerful hurricane changed the lives of people from the Mississippi Gulf Coast to New Orleans.
With all the fun that comes with the season, the Columbus Municipal School District wants players and fans to be safe. That’s why it is sticking true to their safety policies ahead of kickoff.
Local, state and federal agencies are targeting crime in South Lee County.
Today on WCBI Sunrise, Kealy talks with Roz Merchant and Emily Holley about the upcoming comedy show at the Methodist church, starring Kerri Pamarolli.
On this week’s segment of Pets Without Partners, Joey is in the studio with West Point-Clay County Animal Shelter’s Neely and her special guest, Roland.
Columbus Fire Chief Duane Hughes said “nothing prepared anyone for the things that (they) experienced during Hurricane Katrina.”
Starting and growing a small business can be a challenge, with many obstacles, but a small business incubator is helping many business owners.
People are remembering the leader of The Salvation Army in Columbus.
A Columbus man will spend the next 19 years in prison for killing his cousin.
The fate of a Lowndes County man is in the hands of a jury.
An Oktibbeha County home caught fire yesterday afternoon on Oriole Drive.
Tupelo Police busted a suspected car burglar who may have made off with a gun.
A Tupelo man is in jail, accused of choking someone.
On today’s Midday, Kealy is in the studio with Wesley Stewart and Kaitlyn Zhang as they talk about the upcoming Festival of the Fae.
The Houston Police Department is reminding parents to be aware of what their children are doing, following an incident overnight.