Animal Health – 03/23/23
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Today Dr. Jansen, along with her dog Tait, discuss the importance of pet insurance. Categories: ANIMAL HEALTH
Junior girl at Saltillo High wins state championship in wrestling
SALTILLO, Miss. (WCBI) – This may be the first year Saltillo High School offered the sport of wrestling to students, but one junior is making a name for herself. For Keleigh Kincade, there’s no place she would rather be than on the mat practicing her favorite sport. Kincade is part of the co-ed wrestling team. This is the first year…
Student-led organizations at MUW gather donations for women, children
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – The Mississippi University for Women’s mission goes beyond educating women but also extending a helping hand to women in the community. The I.D.E.A.L Women and Family Relations student-led organizations are gathering donations for women and children that are in unique circumstances. Today’s donation day leads to the “A Walk in Her Shoes” march on Thursday. Students,…
Local corporal for SPD reminds public to be cautious of motorcyclists
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – It’s warming up and people on motorcycles are starting to rev their engines. Spring is here and it’s time to start doing some spring-like activities like riding motorcycles. If you are the car that is sharing the road with someone on the bike, make sure that you are paying attention to yourself and others on the…
Columbus mayor takes action to curb litter problem with new campaign
Columbus Mayor Keith Gaskin is teaming up with Mother Goose and others to combat the city's litter problem.
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Columbus Mayor Keith Gaskin is teaming up with Mother Goose and others to combat the city’s litter problem. The mayor and the Pick It Up Possum Town Committee will launch the Don’t Be A Litter Critter, Pick It Up Possum Town campaign next week. Gaskin said mostly the elderly pick up litter around their neighborhoods. Mother…
Columbus creates take-home vehicle policy for city employees
Only police and firefighters are allowed to take city vehicles home under federal law
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – City vehicles will have to stay parked after shifts end. The City of Columbus created a government take-home vehicle policy. Only police and firefighters are allowed to take city vehicles home under federal law. Federal law said the IRS could tax on-call city employees for responding to emergencies in city vehicles after hours. If any other…
Board temporarily suspends Winona Police Chief, Animal Control Officer
WINONA, Miss. (WCBI) – Tuesday night, the Board of Aldermen voted to suspend Winona Police Chief Roshaun Daniels and new Animal Control Officer Vidal Anderson. That’s because Anderson shot and killed several dogs that were in the city dog pound. Mayor Aron Dees wrote on social media that Anderson was ordered to shoot the dogs by Chief Daniels. The holding…
Aberdeen School District to host job fair looking for teachers
ABERDEEN, Miss. (WCBI) – You may have heard there is a statewide teacher shortage. The Aberdeen School District is doing its part to remedy that. The school district is hosting a job fair Thursday from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m. at the Central Office – 1100 West Commerce Street. The district is hiring for school-level teaching positions as well as…
Preservation Society of Columbus Interview – 03/22/23
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Rosalyn with Ralph Null and Cathy Howell, from the Preservation Society of Columbus. Categories: Sunrise & Midday Guests
On the Beat (Baptist Medical Group Columbus Children’s Clinic) – 03/22/23
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Join host Isaac Williams as he talks to Dr. Andrea Morris with the Baptist Medical Group Columbus Children’s Clinic about mental health in adolescents. Categories: On the Beat
Man last seen in Shuqualak still missing one month later
NOXUBEE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – It’s been four weeks since anyone has seen 30-year-old Kenneth Reed. Now, the reward for information about Reed has increased to $7,500. Kenneth Reed was last seen one month ago in Shuqualak. His vehicle was found on Paulette and Mahorner Road. If you have information on Reed’s whereabouts, call the Noxubee County Sheriff’s Department at (662)…
Columbus overview committee member seeks to meet again
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – A member of the Columbus overview committee wants to get the band back together. The committee was put in place in 2015 after the death of Ricky Ball. The last meeting the committee had was in 2019 and leadership has changed quite a bit since then. City leaders said in Tuesday night’s council meeting there were…
Inmate medical care: the ones who provide care behind bars
GOLDEN TRIANGLE, Miss. (WCBI) – Inmates can be in jail for a long period of time, and at some point, they are likely to need medical care. Medical care often falls to Infirmary nurses. WCBI went to the Lowndes County Jail to find out what nurses see in a day and why they choose to give care to people behind…
Louisville native has special request to celebrate 95 years of life
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – It’s tough to think of a gift you want at 95 years old. Unless you’re Jean Woodruff. All she wanted is an opportunity to help and heal. Over nine decades of life and Woodruff’s goal is to help the most vulnerable: sick children. A conversation started with a friend, which led to a Facebook post, and…
Tupelo prepares to update plans for city growth, development
Steering committee will be selected and then start working on updated plan through 2040
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – The All America City is looking to update its long-range plan to meet the community’s vision and goals. The first step for the Comprehensive Plan 2040 is the formation of a steering committee, made up of professionals who live or work in Tupelo. Once everyone has agreed to serve, the work will begin. “We want this…
Local fire chief explains importance of HVAC maintenance
Dust buildup and trapped debris in air ducts can lead to fire risk
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Cleaning out your air ducts probably doesn’t come to mind when thinking about spring cleaning. Fire Chief Duane Hughes said you need to do more than change out your monthly air filter to prevent a risk of fire. Dust and debris tend to collect in air ducts, which isn’t normally a cause for concern. But when heat…
LINK CEO delivers progress update on Aluminum Dynamics
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – With the state’s largest economic development plan signed off on and breaking ground, the Golden Triangle Development Link is looking ahead to the next challenge. LINK CEO Joe Max Higgins delivered an update on progress at Aluminum Dynamics and what could be happening in the future. Higgins laid out a proposed timeline for the construction…
Prentiss County deputies arrest man on child molestation charges
PRENTISS COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Prentiss County investigators arrested a Baldwyn man on child molestation charges. Last week, a Prentiss County Deputy took a report of inappropriate contact with a child. Sheriff’s Office investigators took over the case and interviewed the victim. The child’s parent filed charges based on the allegations and on evidence collected, and a warrant was issued…
Community donates money going toward equipment at WCSO
WINSTON COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – The Winston County Sheriff’s Office recently received $25,000 from businesses in the community to go toward important equipment. A few months ago the sheriff’s office added two new drones to their crew, these drones are able to fly in bad weather and fly higher than their first drone. The Winston County Sheriff’s Office said they…
Member of citizen oversight board seeks to reconstruct group
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – It has been more than seven years since a citizen oversight board for the Columbus Police Department was formed. But a change in administration, police chiefs, and the pandemic may have put a pause on regular meetings. Former Mayor Robert Smith and the City Council in December of 2015 voted to form a permanent committee. At…
Fire engulfs front of vehicle parked outside Autozone in Starkville
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – Just after 11:30 a.m., fire crews were called to Auto-zone on Highway 12 for an SUV that caught fire. Flames engulfed the front of the SUV for five minutes before fire crews were able to put it out. A fire investigator told WCBI that it appeared that the fire started under the hood but is still…
Former Tupelo youth pastor faces more child sex crime charges
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – A former Tupelo youth pastor is facing more child sex crime charges. 27-year-old Alexander Blackwelder is now facing two counts of sexual battery by the Lee County Sheriff’s Office. In a press release, Sheriff Jim Johnson said Tupelo police turned over information to deputies from their investigation into Blackwell which led to the charges. TPD charged…