On the Beat (Gastroenterology) – 04/10/23
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State, federal agencies to host town meeting in Winona for storm victims
WINONA, Miss. (WCBI) – State and federal agencies will meet with storm victims in Winona this week 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 this Thursday, April 13. It will be held at the Zion District Association Building on…
Home Depot Foundation announces plans to up donation for storm victims
MISSISSIPPI (WCBI) – More help is coming for storm victims from a home improvement retailer. The Home Depot Foundation announced Monday morning that it’s increasing its commitment to $400,000 to support communities impacted by the recent tornadoes. Home Depot initially committed to donating $200,000 after the tornadoes hit the state at the end of March. So far, Home Depot has…
Road near Crawford will be closed Tuesday; No detours available
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – A road closing in Lowndes County just east of Crawford may affect your morning commute on Tuesday. Tarlton Road from Highway 45 to Nick Hairston Road will be closed to traffic from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Crews will be replacing a culvert along that stretch of roadway. There will be no detours available. For…
A faith based in house residential program just expanded
Joseph Johnson came to God's House of Hope six months ago, battling alcohol abuse
NETTLETON, Miss. (WCBI)- Easter is a holiday that symbolizes sacrifice and new life and one Northeast Mississippi ministry is proof that prayer, sacrifice and faith lead to victories. Joseph Johnson came to God’s House of Hope six months ago, battling alcohol abuse, but six months later, Johnson said the intense Bible study and worship, coupled with a daily routine that…
Booneville police respond to a shots fired call that leaves a man dead
A Friday night shooting in Booneville leaves one man dead
BOONEVILLE, Miss. (WCBI)-A Friday night shooting in Booneville leaves one man dead. Booneville police chief Michael Ramey said the call came in at 11:10 p.m. and officers responded to shots fired call on the southeast side of the city. When officers arrived they saw a male that suffered from a gunshot wound. He later died. Ramey said they do have…
Two women found dead in Monroe County have been identified
WCBI reported this on Friday, but now the names have been released
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 man looking to help those who have gone missing
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…
Techbyte (Spring Cleaning)-04/07/23
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Monroe County based ministry helps people find true hope
God's House of Hope operates on faith, prayer, compassion and hard work
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…
Community-based recovery group uses disaster experience to help others
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…
Volunteer help is still desired in Amory
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…
Preservation Society presents tour of Amzi Love Home during Pilgrimage
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…
MEMA, FEMA, American Red Cross plan town hall meetings for victims
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…
Monroe County organization shifts gears to help disaster recovery
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…
Authorities investigate death of two people after shooting in Monroe County
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…
Cadaretta Water Association announces boil water notice
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…
Man wanted in Noxubee County for shooting into car turns himself in
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…
Uncorked: Bin 612 Food
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Stromboli’s Italian Eatery in Starkville closes its doors
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…
Faith Haven provides safe haven for children in crisis
The nonprofit has lost some grants it relied on for day to day operations
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…
Preservation organization includes more cultures in annual Pilgrimage
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…
NMMC spreads word about organ donation for National Donate Life Month
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 woman arrested, accused of having sex with teenagers
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…