Live Guest (Golden Triangle Theatre Company) – 02/20/23
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Today Scott Martin talk to the Golden Triangle Theatre Company as they tell us about their upcoming production of Annie. Categories: Featured
On the Beat – 02/20/23
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Join host Rachel Hurt as she talk Kenny Frye about all the homes coming up! Categories: On the Beat
Black Prairie Blues Museum uses grant to tune up the blues
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – The Black Prairie Blues Museum doesn’t just live in the past. Even though it celebrates the influence the area has had on the Blues, the museum is also invested in keeping the music moving into the future. And a grant from the 4-County Foundation is helping them carry that mission on. Black Prairie Blues Museum Board…
Local alumnae sorority chapter hosts Arts and Letters Taste of Soul event
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – The Mississippi Golden Triangle Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority hosted their Arts and Letters Taste of Soul Event in Starkville and even invited a special guest to their annual event. “Basically what we do is bring in different tastes of Soul Food. We are just going to give you a little taste it won’t…
Officers search for two men connected to deadly Tunica County shooting
TUNICA COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – A Lowndes County man was killed in a Tunica County shooting over the weekend. Now, north Mississippi law enforcement is searching for Korea McKay and Jefferey Pickett. Both men are from Tunica County. Investigators said Davao Thomas of Crawford was shot multiple times this past Saturday afternoon at Kirby Estates. Witnesses identified McKay to deputies….
Area doctors encourage preventative screenings for heart disease
Three simple tests can help determine if heart disease is present, or likely to occur
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – Heart disease is considered the greatest health threat to Americans and is the leading cause of death worldwide, according to the American Heart Association. That’s one reason the month of February is designated as “American Heart Month” and as part of an effort to raise awareness about the early detection of heart disease, local doctors are…
Columbus clinic for children with special needs has grand opening
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – A clinic for children with special needs prepared for its grand opening in Columbus. The Essle Center for Perceptual Development is a one-of-a-kind clinic that helps parents and children learn together. Many families are forced to travel many miles from home, even out-of-state to get therapy or individualized treatment for their special needs child. Now pediatrician…
High school students attend career expo at Louisville Coliseum
Career technology education has been a growing field in the last couple of years
LOUISVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – Career technology education has been a growing field in the last couple of years. C.T.E. programs have used the month of February to help promote jobs to students and adults. Students at Louisville High School roamed the floors of the Louisville Coliseum for the first Career Expo. The expo allowed students from 10-12th grade to see…
Monroe County students explore future paths at college, career fair
MONROE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Juniors and seniors in Monroe County schools had a chance to explore career paths during a college and career fair. The school district put together a college and career showcase for all Monroe County schools. It was held at the National Guard Armory in Amory. Businesses, industries, and nonprofits, along with the military and police…
Threat training: how colleges prepare for the worst case scenario
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Just six weeks into the year and there have been more than 70 mass shootings. Just recently, three students were killed and five others were injured during a mass shooting on the Michigan State Campus. It is something that no family member, friend, or school ever wants to go through. Campus law enforcement and emergency management…
Louisville police chief, male leaders plan day of prayer with fathers, sons
LOUISVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – Louisville police provided an update on the shooting that happened on Sunday that injured five people and killed one person. Five people were arrested in the shooting. Chief Sean Holdiness said after his last conversation with the state medical examiner’s office, they expect an autopsy to be back by the beginning of next week. Holdiness said…
3 area school districts receive grant to purchase new bus
MISSISSIPPI (WCBI) – Three school districts in the area will get some financial help from a state agency to purchase a new school bus. The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality selected 13 districts for its Mississippi Diesel School Bus Replacement Program. In our area, the Columbus, Chickasaw County, and Itawamba County districts were selected. They will each receive a rebate…
CMSD school board approves modified calendar for 2023-2024
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – After much consideration and surveying from the public, a modified calendar has been approved for the Columbus Municipal School District next year. The new schedule was approved unanimously by the district’s board of trustees. The school year will begin July 27 and will run through May 30. The modified calendar includes two week-long breaks in the…
High school seniors in Lowndes County attend college, career fair
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – As their last year of high school winds down, some Lowndes County seniors are working on their post-graduation plans. The Lowndes County Career and Technical Center hosted a college and career fair to help them with those plans. High school seniors from around the district had a chance to meet with recruiters from several colleges…
Guntown man dies after early morning wreck in Lee County
LEE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – An early morning wreck in Lee County left a Guntown man dead. Around 7 a.m., a truck ran off the road on Highway 348, hit a car at County Road 833 in Guntown, and went down an embankment. The driver of the truck, Spencer Tracy Fondren of Guntown was ejected and died at the scene….
Pets Without Partners – 02/17/23
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Joey Barnes talks with the Columbus Humane Society about getting these two little pups a forever home as well as mention of the Zachary’s St. Patty’s Day Pawty. Categories: PETS WITHOUT PARTNERS
TPD announces death of longtime Tupelo police officer, USAF veteran
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – Tupelo police are mourning the loss of Captain Brett Moyer. Moyer passed away Friday morning. He was hired by TPD in 1999 after serving in the United States Air Force. The agency said his dedication to his family and police family was on display every day. Police and city leaders also asked for prayers for Moyer’s…
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New leader of statewide ministry seeks to bring unity across racial lines
The incoming president of Mission Mississippi cast his vision for the ministry during a visit to Tupelo
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – The new leader of a ministry known for its work bridging racial and denominational lines said the church needs to lead the way when it comes to racial reconciliation. “This group, this audience, Jesus is praying for us and saying that they may be perfectly one,” said Pastor Brian Crawford. During a lunchtime meeting at Tupelo’s…
Area law enforcement notice uptick in missing person reports
Several of the reports involved people under the age of 22
WEST POINT, Miss. (WCBI) – There have been multiple missing people reports throughout the Golden Triangle within the last week, and one local police department said it’s becoming an unfortunate trend. Several of the reports involved people under the age of 22. Leaders in the West Point Police department follow a standard process when families or loved ones come in…
Columbus, Lowndes County discuss plans to ban Zaza
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – In Columbus and Lowndes County, there has been a growing concern about the over-the-counter drug Tianeptine, also known as Zaza. People gathered at Columbus City Hall to discuss the possibility of banning the substance. Tianeptine is not only causing overdoses in the area but has some parents on high alert. Since there are no restrictions on…
Students are choosing shorter, more skill based career routes
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Some students from across the state are choosing to further their knowledge at Community Colleges. February is Career and Technical Education month and is set aside to highlight the opportunities that are available across the country. Here in Lowndes County, almost 50 technical skills programs are taught at EMCC’S Communiversity. With all the different pathways…
Man reported missing in Columbus has been found dead
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – A man reported missing in Columbus has been found. As we first reported last night, 20-year-old Jaylen Harrison had not been seen since leaving his Gardenia Drive home early Tuesday afternoon. This morning Columbus Police found his body in a North Columbus park. No foul play is suspected in his death. For 24/7 news and updates,…