On the Beat (Auto Accidents) – 03/13/23
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Today Troy Thompson is talking with Will Cooper, with Crowell Gillis and Cooper about how they can help you in an auto accident. Categories: On the Beat
Educators work on grant to help families with childcare in Mississippi
MISSISSIPPI (WCBI) – While most students across north Mississippi are taking a break from classes this week, educators at the state level are working on a grant to help families with early childcare and education. It’s called the Mississippi Childcare Transformation Project. And the goal is to strengthen families by providing care to communities that most need it. Almost half…
Springing forward reminds us to check our smoke detectors
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Springing forward reminds us that you may lose one hour of sleep or even gain more sunlight, yet it is also a friendly reminder for people to check those smoke detectors. “A piece of furniture that people tend to forget about every year and it is the most important piece in your house is the difference…
Zachary’s St. Pawty’s Day fundraiser continues for 5th year
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – It’s an event even your furry friend could attend. Zachary’s hosted their 5th annual St. Patty’s Day event Sunday and is hoping to break their fundraising record. It’s a day full of good music, food, drinks, and even pets. Every year, Zachary’s shows their support for the Columbus-Lowndes Humane Society by hosting the St. Pawty’s day…
Former NFL player, Joe Horn, visits Tupelo to help kids learn life lessons
A former NFL football player with deep northeast Mississippi roots returned to the area
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – A former NFL football player with deep northeast Mississippi roots returned to the area this weekend to help mentor young people to learn to Love Your Neighbor. Joe Horn spent 12 years in the NFL, playing for the Kansas City Chiefs, New Orleans Saints, and Atlanta Falcons. On Saturday, he came to the Northside Boys and…
Steps some people take to stay safe over Spring Break
GOLDEN TRIANGLE, Miss. (WCBI) – Many schools are closed this week for spring break. That means more people will be traveling or out and about during regular school hours. WCBI talked with people about their spring break plans and how they plan to stay safe. Thomas Tucker is a college student at MUW. He is looking forward to taking some…
Hundreds stand in line at Mossy Oak to get limited edition turkey vest
WEST POINT, Miss. (WCBI) – Turkey hunters from all over came to the Mossy Oak Outlet in West Point hunting for one thing. Mossy Oak announced last month they would be releasing a limited edition, numbered 1944 turkey vest in honor of founder Toxey Haas’ father, Mr. Fox. Hundreds of people camped out and stood in line to get their…
MSU linebacker donates NIL check to Tupelo Police Athletic League
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – A well-known college athlete gave back to an organization that made a big impact in his life growing up. The donation was made possible because of a new rule allowing college athletes to monetize their name, image, and likeness, or NIL. For MSU Linebacker Jett Johnson, there was never any doubt about what he would do…
Security cameras are helping law enforcement solve cases
More and more, businesses and homeowners are installing security cameras.
GOLDEN TRIANGLE, Miss. (WCBI) – A man suspected of stealing from a shop near Air Base Road in Bartahatchie didn’t get very far. Thanks to cameras at the store, the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office identified the suspect who turned himself in. More and more, businesses and homeowners are installing security cameras. Shawn Stone owns Alarm Pro in Columbus. He said…
Local authorities warn giving false information can lead to criminal charges
WEST POINT, Miss. (WCBI) – Nobody wants to get in trouble with law enforcement, and in some cases, people will go as far as claiming to be someone else in an attempt to protect themselves. Running into law enforcement isn’t scary but people who are looking to hide the truth will do anything to get out of a situation. But…
4-County celebrates 10,000th customer receiving broadband services
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Bryan Clark/CEO and GM of 4-County Electric Power Association and 4-County Fast Net 4-County Fast Net has come a long way in providing broadband services to rural customers and today they’re celebrating a milestone. Fast Net received its 10,000th customer. The company’s goal was to provide internet service to the most rural areas in our…
Mississippi man receives 2-year prison sentence for making threats to CDC
MISSISSIPPI (WCBI) – A Mississippi man will spend two years in prison for making threats to national health officials. Robert Wiser Bates of Ridgeland was accused of placing phone calls to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta in July 2021 and leaving threatening voicemails for the agency’s director, Rochelle Walensky, according to a news release from U.S….
Local businesswoman recognized as Community Leader of the Year
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – A well-known businesswoman was recognized as a top community leader. Lisa Hawkins, owner of “Room to Room Furniture” in Tupelo was named the Community Leader of the Year during a ceremony at the ICC Belden Campus. Itawamba Community College started the “I See A Leader” award as a way to recognize those who are making a…
Mississippi House Bill incentivizes businesses to donate to food banks
MISSISSIPPI (WCBI) – A bill moving through the state legislature would offer an incentive to businesses to donate to food banks across the state. House Bill 1723 would create a dollar-for-dollar tax credit for businesses that contribute to one of the state’s four food banks. Extra Table, Mississippi Food Network, MidSouth Food Bank, and Feeding the Gulf Coast all provide…
MSDH requires all pregnant patients to receive syphilis testing
MISSISSIPPI (WCBI) – Mississippi has one of the highest infection rates of the sexually transmitted disease, Syphilis, and now the Mississippi State Department of Health is ramping up its testing requirements. Effective immediately, physicians providing care to women who are pregnant are required to perform syphilis testing for their patients. The required testing includes patients in the first trimester, third…
Firefighters put training in action at Louisville-Winston County Airport
WINSTON COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Firefighters will tell you that no two days on the job are ever the same. That’s why they train and drill so much. That training paid off for the Louisville Fire Department and a pilot at the Louisville-Winston County Airport. Friday morning a jet at the airport took a turn a little too sharply and…
Pets Without Partners – 03/10/23
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Joey welcomes Brandy from the Columbus Humane Society and she has brought our special guest Sarah. Sarah laid on the cool floors of the studio today to show us just how relaxed she can be. Brandy and Joey talk about the St. Patty’s Day Pawty coming up at Zachary’s. Categories: PETS WITHOUT PARTNERS Tags: ANIMAL, Columbus Humane Society, Dog, Pets…
Lee County deputies search for two suspects after shooting near Shannon
LEE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Lee County deputies are searching for two gunmen after a shooting near Shannon. Investigators were called to North Mississippi Medical Center Thursday night at about 9:30 after the victim was driven to the hospital. Deputies were able to get enough information to find the scene of the shooting near Road 115. Evidence was collected inside…
Get Fit Friday – 03/10/23
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On Get Fit Friday, Beth and Whitney tell us about why core exercises are important. They also show us how we can do a couple to stay in shape. Beth gives us a reminder that you can’t just use exercises that target the “problem area”. She also tells us more of where the our core is when doing core training….
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Governor’s Job Fair Network of Mississippi lands in Louisville
LOUISVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – The Governor’s Job Fair Network of Mississippi helps get people job opportunities and sometimes even better opportunities in their field of work. Choctaw and Winston counties partnered to help host the event in the Louisville dome Thursday morning. More than 20 job opportunities were available. Potential workers came by, applied for jobs, and got to talk…
Samaritan’s Market provides bargain prices while helping those in need
Fulton nonprofit thrift store was started by a local family who wanted to give back to the community
FULTON, Miss. (WCBI) – A thrift store in Itawamba County is making a difference for those down on their luck. It was nearly three years ago when the Salvation Army Thrift Store in Fulton shut its doors. Diamond King owned the building that housed the store. “We had a lot of residents and workers here insist we keep the store…