MAFES celebrates Ice Cream Day
MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY, Miss. (WCBI) – It’s one of our favorite days around WCBI , July 15th is National Ice Cream Day. And at Mississippi State University, the MAFES Sales Store was celebrating by giving away about 1500 cups of the sweet treat. Most folks know the MAFES store for its Edam Cheese, but it also has a variety of…
Lowndes County and DHS working on building lease
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Lowndes County and a state agency are working together to clear up some confusion over property. For over a decade the Mississippi Department of Human Services in Lowndes County has been operating rent-free in a county-owned building. According to supervisors, after the building was destroyed by a tornado and rebuilt, DHS moved back in and not…
Observing Minority Mental Health Awareness Month
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI)- National minority mental health awareness month is observed each July to cast a light on the unique struggles racial and ethnic minority communities face with mental health issues. “This month is particularly designed to bring awareness and acknowledge issues concerning mental health and substance abuse disorders that lie within minority communities. Especially black, indigenous, and people…
Mississippi Coding Academies training up programmers and software developers in the Golden Triangle
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Friday, the Mississippi Coding Academies Golden Triangle campus celebrated the graduation of their 2021-2022 class of coders. The 11-month tuition-free program teaches students the programming skills to create a website, app or even a video game from scratch. “There are always going to be positions opening up for coders, programmers, developers,” says coding instructor Jessika Hayes. This…
Altex Tube spending over $100 million to build headquarters & manufacturing plant in Lowndes County
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Governor Tate Reeves and other local leaders gathered to toss the ceremonial shovels of dirt at the site of the new Altex Tube manufacturing plant Thursday morning. Between this move, Milwaukee Tool coming to Grenada and Columbia Industries on the way to Starkville, more and more companies are moving to Mississippi, investing millions of dollars in…
Governor Reeves on plans for supporting Mississippi women and children in wake of Roe v. Wade
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves fielded questions from local reporters Thursday on his plans for the state following the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. The governor praised Mississippi’s role in ending the Constitutional right to an abortion but now, Governor Reeves says he wants to focus on creating a “culture of life.” “When we…
A local newspaper celebrates 150 years staying in business
The Okolona Messenger has been delivering the news for 15 decades
OKOLONA, Miss. (WCBI)- Local newspapers are the lifeblood of their communities; the editors, reporters and printers are often one and the same. Many community papers have fallen victim to the times. Social media and a 24 hour news cycle have made it challenging to report the local news, but, one family has found a way to keep their business afloat,…
Father of missing Ole Miss student pleads for help from the public
OXFORD, Miss. (WCBI) – Investigators in Oxford continue to search for an Ole Miss student missing for almost a week. And his family is pleading for help from the public. Jimmie “Jay” Lee was last seen leaving Campus Walk Apartments around 6:00 last Friday morning. The case is being investigated by Oxford Police and the University Police Department. In an update…
Need for free meal deliveries to the homebound facing food insecurity grows in Golden Triangle
EUPORA, Miss. (WCBI) – The Mississippi Department of Human Services sent out a reminder Wednesday about the options available for elderly Mississippians dealing with food scarcity. The Area Agencies on Aging operate free meal delivery programs in all 82 Mississippi counties. “(I’ll drive as far as) 90 to 100 miles,” says Kristy Whitaker. “It’s in and out of different roads…
YMCA all inclusive day camp going strong in Columbus
Everyone is Differently and Wonderfully Made
Columbus, Miss. (WCBI) – For many kids, Summer means heading off to camp. And at the Columbus YMCA, want to make sure everyone is able to get in on the experience. “No person left behind; everyone is differently and wonderfully made” is this camp’s motto. “Camp With a Mission” is an inclusive four-day camp for those who are intellectual and…
Primary defendant in the Mississippi welfare fraud scandal blaming former governor
JACKSON, Miss. (WCBI) – For the first time, the primary defendant in the Mississippi welfare fraud scandal is publicly pointing the finger at former governor Phil Bryant. Nancy New’s attorneys filed a court brief on her behalf, saying Phil Bryant directed her to provide funds to Brett Favre. Following that direction, New had the Mississippi Community Education Center contract with…
Chickasaw Regional Correctional Facility is cancelling visitation
CHICKASAW COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – A rise in COVID cases is causing one jail to shut its doors to visitors. The Chickasaw Regional Correctional Facility is cancelling visitation until further notice. Sheriff James Meyers says there has been an increase in the number of COVID-19 cases and jail administrators are trying to keep the numbers low. Meyers tells WCBI there…
Midmorning With Aundrea – (07/14/22)
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New plant, Altex Tube, coming to the Steel Dynamics campus
GOLDEN TRIANGLE, Miss. (WCBI) – The steel industry is being reinforced in the Golden Triangle. A new plant coming to the Steel Dynamics campus is expanding the area’s footprint in the steel business. Altex Tube is breaking ground on its new manufacturing facility Thursday. Altex will make black and pre-galvanized steel tubing for various uses. The addition of Altex means…
Columbus police released new details about wanted kiosk theft
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Columbus police released new details about the man they believe stole money from a kiosk. Roger Moore of West Point is wanted by CPD. They believe he went into a store posing as a contractor that was there to fix the kiosk. Surveillance video shows a man walking into a Sprint Mart. The Pay Site kiosk…
West Point police make an arrest in a stabbing investigation
CLAY COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – West Point police make an arrest in a stabbing investigation. 41-year-old Wayco Campbell is charged with aggravated assault and resisting arrest. Police Chief Avery Cook says the incident happened at Ridgewood Apartments last week. The victim was treated and released from the hospital. Campbell was arrested Monday. He remains in the Clay County jail. Categories:…
Chickasaw County Jail’s joint work program helps inmates learn skills that could lead to future employment
HOUSTON, Miss. (WCBI) – While the nationwide labor shortage continues, it’s creating more opportunities for those with criminal records to find steady employment. One of the ways that Mississippi inmates can prepare themselves to re-enter the job market is through a joint county state work program. The program allows qualifying state inmates to be placed in county jails and work…
Three people arrested in Starkville after Facebook sale went bad
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) -Three people were arrested in Starkville after a Facebook Marketplace deal gone bad. Social Media buyers, where you complete your transaction, could make the difference between a good deal and a dangerous, even deadly, experience. A resident of Starkville was a victim of a targeted armed robbery in the Kroger parking lot this past Sunday. Now,…
Lowndes County Helping Hands host annual fan drive
Written by Victoria Bailey
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – For many people, as the temperature cranks up, in the magnolia state, we dial down our cooling units. For others, cooling off can be a challenge. “I’m very very blessed by God for people to help others,” said Carlos Smith. Columbus resident Carlos Smith is talking about the Lowndes County Helping Hands Annual Fan Drive….
Clay County deputies make two arrest after weekend shooting
CLAY COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Clay County deputies make two arrests after a weekend shooting at a county-line night spot. 23-year-old Cantron Davidson is charged with accessory after the face and 21-year-old Antavious Gates is charged with shooting into a nightclub. The shooting happened early Saturday morning at C’s Place in the Una community this past Saturday. Sheriff Eddie Scott…
Mississippi Highway Patrol helping Patrolmen with mental wellness
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Mississippi’s Highway Patrolmen are known for their physical fitness, but a new program at MHP is focusing on their mental wellness. Major John Poulos was in Columbus today talking about the 10-34 Project. The initiative is designed to give State Troopers the tools to deal with the emotional toll that comes with their work. It also…
Midmorning With Aundrea – (7/13/22)
Categories: Aundrea’s Extras, FEATURES-APP, MidMorning, Special Guests
Columbus police searching for man who drilled into money kiosk
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Columbus police are looking for a man who drilled into a money kiosk. Surveillance video shows a man walking into a Sprint Mart. He claims to be there repair a Pay Site kiosk, where you can make payments. Investigators tell WCBI the man drilled a hole in the kiosk, opened it, and stole money from inside….