COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – In the season of giving, Vitalant and generous donors helped kick off a blood drive today. Vitalant opened its mobile unit doors in front of WCBI studios. The blood drive began at noon and wrapped up at 5 p.m. Folks giving blood said this is the perfect opportunity to support their community. “Well, people always need…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Baptist Memorial Hospital Golden Triangle is getting national recognition for taking care of its patients. The hospital has been recognized as a top performer in the Bernard A. Birnbaum Quality Leadership Ranking administered by Vizient. Vizient is a national service that compares the quality of patient care in 650 hospitals across the country. Baptist was ranked…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – The mayor and city council in Columbus held a work session this morning. A couple of things on the agenda that were discussed were a noise ordinance and firework safety for the holidays, an issue with Sparklight customers, updates on garbage concerns, and the highly anticipated amphitheater. “We have had discussions about going ahead and having…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – It’s a window wonderland at Baptist Golden Triangle. All of the departments have decorated windows in the hospital’s annual window decorating contest, and you can help choose the winner. Photos of all the windows are posted on the hospital’s Facebook page. Organizers want you to pick your three favorite windows and hit “like” on each one….
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – There’s a saying in the world of politics: All politics is local. Today, Lowndes County Supervisors met with State lawmakers to see about taking some of those local issues before the Legislature. The 2023 Legislative Session starts in a few weeks, and supervisors have some matters that will need what is known as Local and…
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LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – The man wanted in a Tuesday night shooting is in custody. Bobby Childs, Jr. turned himself into the Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office Wednesday evening. Bobby Childs, Jr. Deputies believe Childs pulled the trigger in a shooting that happened Tuesday night on Jess Lyons Road. Sheriff Eddie Hawkins says when deputies arrived they found 55-year-old Julius…
CHOCTAW COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Thanks to grant funding from 4-county and partnerships from Ole Miss and Mississippi State University, students will hopefully be able to start this robotic program and learn to use these skills to compete in the workforce. A robotics program at Choctaw County High School is getting a jump start from a local power provider. The…
MONROE COUNTY (WCBI) – Sunday night, The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call and later determined that the family was hoarding dogs. Everyone needs a furry friend but sometimes too many friends can be a little toxic and even a place that is meant to hold dogs know when to let go. On Sunday, the Monroe County deputies…
ITAWAMBA COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Family and friends of Leesa Gray said they have waited a long time for justice. Lisa Darracott vividly remembers her first day of Kindergarten, when she met Leesa Gray. “I remember clinging to my mom, not wanting her to leave and she kind of drug me over to this other girl and said, ‘look, there’s…
CLAY COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Today at the Clay County Courthouse elected law enforcement celebrated Billy Pickens’ retirement. Pickens was a part of the Golden Triangle Crime Stoppers Board for over 30 years. Sheriff Eddie Scott said Pickens held a lot of responsibility while on the job and helped build up the organization to what it is today. Scott said…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – In this season of giving, you can give someone the gift of life through a blood donation. WCBI will host a blood drive with “Vitalant” Thursday and Friday from noon to 5 p.m. Vitalant will be parked in front of the WCBI studios on 5th Street in downtown Columbus on both days. When you donate, you’ll…
SUNFLOWER COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – A north Mississippi man is set to become the second Death Row inmate executed in 10 years. Thomas Edwin “Eddie” Loden is scheduled to receive a lethal injection at Parchman this evening. Loden pleaded guilty to Capital Murder, Rape, and four counts of Sexual Battery in the death of 16-year-old Leesa Marie Gray. Loden kidnapped…
GRENADA, Miss. (WCBI) – Grenada Police and the family of a missing man are asking for the public’s help in finding him. Corey Riley was last seen Sunday, December 4 at a home on Van Dorn Street in Grenada. According to his sister, Riley left the home at 2 p.m. to go to the store and hasn’t been seen since….
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – We are learning new information about the deadly shooting in Lowndes County and the man wanted for murder. The victim has been identified as 55-year-old Julius Wilson. Sheriff Eddie Hawkins said deputies are looking for 21-year-old Bobby Childs Jr. Investigators believe he could be driving a grey or gold Ford Crown Victoria. The Mississippi license…
LEE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Lee County high school students are getting hands-on training and experience for their future, all under one roof. The district’s “Career and Technical Center” opened one year ago, and the center is helping students envision their future career paths. Students in this Health Science class are learning how to check someone’s pulse and they’re doing…
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – Mike Leach was known nationwide and left many with fond memories while he was here. For three years, the City of Starkville and surrounding areas got to see what a true character he could be. On a gloomy day friends, family and fans woke up to the devastating news of Mississippi State University Head Football Coach…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Across Highway 82 in Columbus, there is an outpouring of support here for the Leach family and the MSU family. Coach Mike Leach made his impact on people in the friendly city and to many, he really was a friend. “Coach Leach has left a legacy that will be hard to beat. He was a man…
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – We spoke with people in Lee County to get their thoughts and feelings about the memory of Mike Leach. “I feel like they need to dedicate this game to him, because since he passed unexpectedly. It would be a good way to honor him and also give them a reason to go harder,” said Jayven Traylor…
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STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – WCBI Anchor Scott Martin and News Director Joey Barnes delivered the special report on the death of Mississippi State University’s head football coach, Mike Leach. Leach died Monday, December 12 at the age of 61. For 24/7 news and updates, follow us on Facebook and Twitter Categories: Featured, Local News
GOLDEN TRIANGLE (WCBI ) – Mississippi State football players are now dealing with two losses – first the death of teammate Sam Westmoreland, and now head coach Mike Leach. Many are going to need help coping with the pain of those losses. Grief is something that everyone experiences in their life, but most of us aren’t truly ready to handle…
OKTIBBEHA COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Two women are accused of helping a man hide from the law after a shooting and armed robbery. Krystal Murphy and Jada Weeks are both charged with two counts of accessory after the fact of aggravated assault and armed robbery. Prosecutors alleged the women helped Ian Bradford avoid arrest in October and November of 2021….