COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Crimes being played out on social media are becoming more common. It happened in Louisville, Kentucky, Memphis, and even here in Columbus. People are being killed with a virtual audience watching. Mass shootings and frightening moments are all captured on a cell phone now. Mental health expert Veronica Harrison said many people pulling the trigger want…
PONTOTOC COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – When most people hear Small Business Administration, they naturally think of business loans. But the SBA is also there in the aftermath of disasters providing loans for homeowners and renters to rebuild or replace belongings. And you don’t have to be a small business owner to qualify. Tornado victims applying for assistance from FEMA may…
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – Starkville police made another arrest in a recent shooting. 18-year-old Marcus Bell Jr. was charged with aggravated assault. In a news release, SPD said Bell was arrested after being treated for a gunshot wound. The shooting happened at the Sprint Mart on Highway 182 and Old Mayhew Road. Investigators believed an argument led to the gunfire….
MISSISSIPPI (WCBI) – An update for those left unemployed after the March 24 tornado. Folks in Monroe and Montgomery Counties could be eligible for Unemployment Insurance Assistance if their job was impacted by the twister. You must visit a FEMA Disaster Recovery Center to apply. In Monroe County, that’s located at the Justice Court Building on Highway 25 in Amory….
LOUISVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – A few months ago, the town of Louisville and surrounding areas prayed for their youth after much crime had broke out in the community. Men of different ages made a decision to go to a different school every week and pray for their kids to drop their weapons and love one another. After weeks of this…
AMORY, Miss. (WCBI) – As the recovery process continues in places like Amory and Winona, sometimes it’s the return of everyday things that can have a surprising impact. This week Amory students headed back to school. The March 24 tornado that hit the town did significant damage to Amory High School’s athletic facilities. Those were so badly damaged that the…
NOXUBEE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – There’s new information in a child sex crimes case in Noxubee County. Lashundra King A Noxubee County grand jury indicted Lashundra King. She was charged with statutory rape and accessory after the fact. No court date has been set. Her co-defendant, Jataquist Morris, was indicted on statutory rape, grand larceny, fondling, and attempted sexual battery…
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AMORY, Miss. (WCBI) – It has been more than two weeks since a deadly tornado hit Monroe County, but the work from a Pontotoc County-based ministry continues. Don Dabney may be more than 30 feet up in a bucket cutting limbs, but there’s no place he would rather be. “God has called me here,” Dabney said. Dabney is the Rapid…
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – The future is bright here in the Magnolia State. Mississippi State University was showing off its advanced research and academic discoveries with a showcase that included more than a dozen interactive displays. As research week on campus just kicked off, WCBI was at the event to explore the different inventions and the minds behind these creations….
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Students and staff at West Lowndes Elementary School are sending support and supplies to tornado victims miles away from home. The school recently launched its “Helping Hands for Rolling Fork” donation drive. They’re collecting non-perishable food items, cleaning supplies, toiletries, diapers, and other personal needs. Rolling Fork was struck by a tornado in late March,…
JACKSON, Miss. (WCBI) – The University of Mississippi Medical Center is now a state burn center. The Mississippi State Department of Health made the designation. Health leaders must review an application for the status and visit the hospital to see if it meets the standards of care. UMMC is the state’s only Level One trauma center and will have a…
MISSISSIPPI (WCBI) – It’s been two and a half weeks since Mississippi was first battered by tornadoes. Now, the real recovery is beginning. Twisters brought devastation to the state on March 24, including in Winona and Amory. Just a week later Tupelo and Pontotoc were hit. Federal assistance is available to most who were impacted. The Mississippi Emergency Management is…
ITAWAMBA COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – A new Mississippi highway is open for travel. State Route 76, also referred to as “Corridor V”, is located in Itawamba County. The nine-mile four-lane highway connects State Route 25 to State Route 23. The placement of the new travel landmark is designed to create accessible travel ways for goods and the supply chain that…
ABERDEEN, Miss. (WCBI) – Some Aberdeen students will take a break from class with a new playground. A ribbon cutting was held Tuesday morning at Aberdeen Elementary and Belle-Shivers Middle for the areas. The schools held fundraisers for the remodel. Educators wanted a place where students had new equipment, including sensory equipment, and shade. They believe this new space will…
TISHOMINGO COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Tishomingo County deputies are asking for help to find a missing woman. 36-year-old Summer Monroe of Tishomingo has not been seen since March 28. At that time, she was walking east down Highway 30. Monroe is about 5 feet 9 inches tall and weighs about 120 pounds. She has several tattoos, including one on her…
MISSISSIPPI (WCBI) – Disabled veterans in Mississippi will soon have cheaper license plates. Veterans must have a 100% permanent service-connected disability or at least 70% nonpermanent service-connected disability. The Veterans’ Administration or U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs sets those percentages. For those who qualify, you can purchase two vehicle license plates for $1 each. Governor Tate Reeves signed the bill…
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – A Tupelo woman was accused of ramming her vehicle into someone else’s car. 30-year-old Andria Pounds was charged with simple assault-domestic violence and felony malicious mischief. Tupelo police said they were called to Bryan Drive this past Friday about a possible hit-and-run crash. The other vehicle was damaged. TPD did not report any injuries. Bond for…
MISSISSIPPI (WCBI) – The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency and American Red Cross are teaming up to help storm victims find a place to live. Under the agreement, the Red Cross will place eligible survivors into a hotel room and provide meals for up to six months based on need. This is only for those impacted by the March 24 tornadoes…
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – It’s National County Government Month and Lowndes County is celebrating county workers and educating the public on some of those jobs. At some point in your life, you are going to need to work with someone in county government. Whether it’s getting a deed for your home, buying a tag for your car, or getting…
OKTIBBEHA COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – It’s been months since District Attorney Scott Colom’s nomination to the federal bench and now his confirmation hangs in the balance. On Tuesday, April 4, U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith blocked Colom’s confirmation hearing by stating she would not return her “blue slip” in support of his nomination for the seat as a federal judge in…
HAMILTON, Miss. (WCBI) – Hamilton is a small community dealing with a ton of emotion and grief. Last Friday, WCBI reported on the two lives lost during a shooting incident. We talked with two Monroe County professionals who are all too familiar with tragedy and death. The scene Friday night in Hamilton after two women were found dead from gunshot…