Hamlin’s incident brings attention to medical resources for local teams

Hamlin's situation is raising questions about how medical personnel should handle situations on the local level

NORTH MISSISSIPPI (WCBI)- Buffalo Bills Safety Damar Hamlin is still in critical condition after going into cardiac arrest during Monday night’s game against the Cincinnati Bengals. The latest report is that Hamlin is now off of his breathing tube and is able to communicate with his family and teammates. Hamlin’s situation is raising questions about how medical personnel should handle…

Friends remember the life, legacy of George Bryan

GOLDEN TRIANGLE, Miss. (WCBI) – Longtime businessman and Clay County entrepreneur George Bryan has died at the age of 78. He was part of a family legacy of business and community service. George Bryan will be remembered by many people as the president of Bryan Foods and CEO of Sara Lee Foods. But those who knew him said he was…

New chief talks about his vision for Columbus Police Department

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Columbus Police Chief Joseph Daughtry is making changes and staying busy during his second week on the job. He already investigated three shootings. Daughtry is also restructuring the ranks within the department by creating a Deputy Chief position. WCBI’s Winston Reed sat down with the chief to find out more about his overall vision. That Deputy…

Family in Pontotoc unknowingly eats THC infused candy

PONTOTOC, Miss. (WCBI) – It was a frightening Christmas break for one Northeast Mississippi family and now, they have a warning for other parents. Three children and their Dad unknowingly ingested candy, with THC, the substance that’s primarily responsible for the effects of marijuana on a person’s mental state. The Christmas tree at the home of Ethan and Kate Easterling…

More money: City of Eupora sees financial increase from sales tax

The City of Eupora is looking at increased sales tax money to help them build their community

EUPORA, Miss. (WCBI)- A small town with big dreams. The City of Eupora is looking at increased sales tax money to help them build their community. Eupora, for the first time, saw over $500,000 come in from sales tax last year. Mayor Blake McMullan said he was happy to see that, but he believed this is only the beginning. There’s…

Organization’s loading docks have become a donation dumping ground

Columbus Salvation Army

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) -Many charitable organizations depend on and even survive on the generosity of others. Unfortunately, one non-profit organization’s loading docks have become a donation dumping ground. There’s a time and a place for everything. And The Salvation Army sees that people want to give, just not at the right time. This is what workers at the Columbus Salvation…

City of Columbus comes together working on homelessness

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Homelessness is a problem everywhere, even here in North Mississippi. In Columbus, shelter options for people experiencing homelessness are extremely limited. The Golden Triangle Homeless Coalition has been working for years towards a more permanent solution. That is why they are asking for ideas and help from others in the community. The Golden Triangle Regional Homeless…