LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Local governments continue to develop spending plans for American Rescue Plan Act money. At today’s meeting, Lowndes County Supervisors reviewed a number of areas where they plan to use the federal funds. Some are closer to being finalized than others. An incentive pay plan for county workers is just waiting on signatures and paperwork. Those…
JACKSON, Miss. (WCBI)- You may have noticed some changes if you live in Mississippi and receive SNAP benefits. Starting October 1st, USDA increased benefits for recipients of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program due to the annual SNAP cost of living adjustment and inflation. More people with higher levels of income may be eligible for the SNAP program because of the…
OKTIBBEHA COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Some Oktibbeha County employees have a new office space. The board of supervisors hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony this morning for the new public services building. Offices had been located in downtown Starkville for years. Elected leaders believe this is a positive step forward for the employees and the county. “We’re very excited about the new…
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – The Legislature may not be in session, but lawmakers are still at work preparing for next year. That was one of the messages from Lieutenant Governor Delbert Hosemann today. Hosemann was speaking to business and community leaders in Starkville. He touted the accomplishments of this year’s session but said there are some things he would like…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Columbus police are investigating a weekend shooting on the city’s south side. The gunfire happened in the area of 6th Street and 8th Avenue South, just after 6 p.m. on Sunday. Police cameras on 7th Street South were able to capture a vehicle driving by after the shooting. It appears people inside both vehicles were shooting…
OXFORD, Miss. (WCBI) – Three men are arrested after a hold-up at an Oxford apartment complex. Oxford police charged Trinity Brooks, Deandre Kidd, and Tycarious Collins with armed robbery. This past Thursday OPD got a call about a robbery at an Old Taylor Road complex. Officers arrived to find several men running towards a vehicle matching the description the caller…
SOUTH CAROLINA (WCBI) – Hurricane Ian travels to South Carolina. You are looking at a video at Ocean Isle Beach sent by our sister station WWAY. This is near the state line. Gusting winds and heavy rain is taking their toll on the coast. Of course, the beach area is empty as violent waves take place. There are reported floods…
TUPELO, MISS. (WCBI) – Future police officers spent their week learning different driving techniques they will use when they are on the streets. Police officers on patrol will spend 80 to 90% of their time during a shift in their vehicles. That’s why each class of cadets spends a full week on the driving course. “It helps avoid collision with…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – There’s no place like home. But, there may come a time when you need a place that feels like home, with a little extra help. Here’s a healthy living spotlight with Aurora Health and Rehabilitation. “At Aurora Health and Rehabilitation, our goal is to provide dignity in life for those we serve. We strive to make…
Ever wonder what causes plants to pop with color in the Fall? Meteorologist Jackson Chastain covers the transition to Fall in this week’s Weather Whys! Categories: Featured, Featured Weather, Local News, Weather
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – Leaders in business, government, and education gathered for a summit to help prepare students for careers in Northeast Mississippi. The “Imagine the Possibilities Summit” was held at the Orchard Church in Tupelo. The event is a chance for schools, businesses, and community members to see the resources available for high school students. The audience heard from…
CALEDONIA, Miss. (WCBI)- A family in Caledonia gives back to their community this weekend by providing students with new tools to express themselves. “She was very excited when she got that call I gotta tell you,” said Winters. A call that could change the future for some art students at Caledonia High School. A few months ago Caledonia Native and…
NOXUBEE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Home is where the heart is, and Noxubee County High school alumni are back in the place they love. Hundreds of graduates are participating in homecoming festivities this week. The Noxubee County High School Alumni Association was formed many years ago to keep graduates connected. Each year during the high school’s homecoming, the alumni association…
MONROE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Monroe County deputies make an arrest after a tussle at a safety checkpoint. Now, James Dean Hand is charged with resisting arrest and failure to comply with a lawful order by a police officer. Sheriff Kevin Crook says the checkpoint was at Clay Hill and Liberty Roads on Wednesday. When deputies ordered Hand out of…
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – A Louisville man is accused of attacking two innocent bystanders after an argument with his girlfriend. The incident happened on the Mississippi State campus. Now, 21-year-old Elijah Wilkes is charged with robbery, mayhem, malicious mischief, simple assault, and littering. MSU Police Chief Vance Rice says the argument with Wilkes and his girlfriend happened inside of a…
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – A 4-county crew is on the way to Florida to help get the lights back on for the millions affected by Hurricane Ian. The crew of 12 left 4-County around 7 o’clock this morning. They will be assisting a sister cooperative in restoring power to residents hit by Ian’s high winds and storm surge. Linemen…
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – There is a new fire station in the All-America City. Ribbon cutting ceremonies were held at Fire Station Number Two at the Corner of Clayton Avenue and Blair Street. The new fire station replaces the 64-year-old building on West Main that had structural issues. The $1 million fire station was funded through part of a $10…
TUPELO, MISS. (WCBI) – We have seen the devastation caused by Hurricane Ian as it came ashore in Florida. Now, as recovery and cleanup begin, local amateur radio operators are helping relay valuable information to victims, their family members, and emergency services. In a corner of the Tupelo Veteran’s Museum, members of the Tupelo Amateur Radio Club and the Wireless…
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI)- Residents of the Deerfield community in Oktibbeha County are outraged over water leaks and other problems impacting their neighborhood. The City of Starkville annexed Deerfield several years ago and that has created confusion over who to call when issues occur. The people I talked to in the Deerfield community are frustrated because of the water line issues…
MONROE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – The family of a man killed by Monroe County deputies has settled a federal lawsuit. Ricky Keeton was shot and killed during a raid at his home in October 2015. At the time, investigators told WCBI there was information that there were drugs inside the home. A lawsuit was soon filed by Keeton’s family. Attorney…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – A Lowndes County man is accused of setting an abandoned house on fire. Marty Atkins is now charged with arson. The blaze happened Wednesday night in the 5000 block of Jess Lyons Road. When deputies arrived, the home was engulfed in flames. Sheriff Eddie Hawkins says deputies found Atkins in the area and he admitted to…
JACKSON, Miss. (WCBI)- A new report suggests the Mississippi Department of Corrections has mishandled records and data for some offenders under state custody. PEER Mississippi reviews how government agencies perform and if state money is being spent correctly. The committee recently sampled 100 active inmates and found some key flaws in the MDOC database. This included missing documentation, missing photo…