LEE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – The longest-serving volunteer fire chief in Mississippi is retiring, and he has a challenge for those who want to make their communities better. Chief Ron Witte may have retired in March, but most days he is still at the Mooreville-Eggville Volunteer Fire Department, checking the equipment. And answering calls. “Right now I’m mostly making runs…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – An elderly Columbus woman was shoved to the ground as a thief took off with her money. Family members of the victim told WCBI the incident happened on April 20 at Trinity Place Retirement Community. The 93-year-old victim was outside her apartment when she was approached and asked if she needed help putting water in a…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Children at the Columbus-Lowndes Public Library got a surprise visit from the Columbus Police Department. Officer Johanna Owusu read a book about the duties of being a police officer. The bookworms were also able to ask questions and sing along to fun songs. Owusu said it is important for the department to build positive relationships with…
OKTIBBEHA COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – This has been the site of serious accidents, and even fatalities in Oktibbeha County. Now, a temporary directional median will go here at the intersection of Highway 25 and Longview Road. Here’s what it means for frequent travelers. Drivers will no longer be allowed to cross two lanes of oncoming traffic to make a left-hand…
OXFORD, Miss. (WCBI) – The lawsuit filed against Morgan Wallen after he canceled his Sunday night performance at Ole Miss has been withdrawn. But another lawsuit is expected according to Attorney Casey Lott. Fans were notified by a message on a video board that the country singer lost his voice and was unable to perform. Full refunds were being offered….
GOLDEN TRIANGLE, Miss. (WCBI) – A longtime business and community leader in the Golden Triangle has died. Former 4-County Chief Executive Officer, Joe Cade, passed away Monday. Cade began his career in the electric co-operative business at 4-County in 1983. He then moved on to utilities in Alabama and Georgia, before returning to the Golden Triangle. Cade was CEO at…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Columbus police are investigating an east Columbus shootout. The shooting happened Monday evening at about 6:45 near the intersection of McCrary Road and Forrest Boulevard. Columbus police said a man was walking on McCrary when a car passed him. That vehicle stopped and three people got out and started shooting at the victim. The victim shot…
CLAY COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Bond was set for the man charged in a deadly Clay County shooting. Myquinton Barr was charged with murder. He was given a $950,000 bond in Clay County Justice Court Tuesday morning. Barr was accused of killing 40-year-old Charles Knox on Dixie Road this past Sunday. Sheriff Eddie Scott said there was an argument before…
WEST POINT, Miss. (WCBI) – Navistar Defense in West Point has increased its employment significantly over the last few years. This comes after a grant from the Mississippi Development Authority. The manufacturing company committed to creating 500 jobs in Mississippi as well as updating their facilities by $8 million. They have reached that goal within the last 12 months. “These…
OKOLONA, Miss. (WCBI) – The city of Okolona is educating the public about the financial assistance that may be available to them. Okolona city officials want their people to know about a range of financial assistance created by the United States Department of Agriculture aimed at helping rural communities achieve quality housing through grants, loans, and loan guarantees under the…
WEST POINT, Miss. (WCBI) – A new contract for Navistar Development means more jobs in the Golden Triangle. This is just one of the manufacturers across Mississippi helping the state reach a record-low unemployment rate in March. “The Golden Triangle is booming. It’s not just here in West Point. It’s in Columbus, Starkville but it goes north of here, west…
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – The commissioner of higher education said Mississippi’s public universities are creating qualified workers to fill job openings. There are eight public universities in the state. Overall, the higher education system saw a decrease of 755 students from Fall 2021 to Fall 2022 numbers. That is only a slight decline, with more than 75,000 people enrolled for…
Heavy rain in short spurts can bring rapid flooding and danger to both those in rural and urban areas. Meteorologist Jackson Chastain dives into flash flooding in this week’s edition of Weather Whys! Categories: Featured, Featured Weather, Local News, Weather, Weather Whys
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI)- Prom season is here; for graduating high school seniors, it is a time to shine and sparkle. It is prom week and Porsha Fields stopped by M & K Ladies Wear to get last-minute alterations on her daughter’s dress. Fields said her daughter chose her dress carefully for the elegant event. It’s been busy at M and…
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI)- The Starkville chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority is planting for the future. The chapter held a tree-planting ceremony this morning in celebration of Earth Day, and they had some help. Participants in the group’s youth leadership institute did some digging, watering, and finally the planting of a flowering cherry tree in a homeowner’s yard. A.K.A members…
OXFORD, Miss. (WCBI)- Lafayette County sheriff’s office make an arrest after residents reported their vehicles had been broken into. On Thursday, April 20, 2023, deputies with the Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office received reports from two residences in the area of county road 369 regarding their vehicles being broken into. Deputies began gathering information and a suspect was identified after several…
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BLUE SPRINGS, Miss. (WCBI) – It was an opportunity to learn about ways to be better stewards of the planet, while also learning about the work that goes on at Toyota Mississippi. It was a lesson in pollination using a relay race as a teaching tool. “Growing Healthy Waves” brought a very lively bee and flower to the first-ever “Earth…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Events are going on throughout the area all weekend. One that is reeling in people’s attention in Columbus is Catfish in the Alley. What used to be one of the biggest African American hubs in the state is still being celebrated. Black dentists, chefs, and other entrepreneurs would come to Catfish Alley for good food and…
MISSISSIPPI STATE, Miss. (WCBI) – Revive, Recharge, Redirect. That’s the motto of this year’s State of Black Men Symposium on Mississippi State University’s campus. The conference, hosted by the “Men of Excellence” organization, allowed black men to engage with local professionals to discuss the importance of the black man’s role in the family and in the professional world. Other discussions…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Most five-year-olds are just learning to read a book. A class of kindergarten students in Columbus has written a book. And they drew inspiration from a special visitor to their class. Sheila Goodman’s class at Fairview Elementary recently released the book, “When I’m 102 Just Like You.” The inspiration for the book came after one of…
JACKSON, Miss. (WCBI) – It has been hotly debated. But, now, the Governor’s signature is on new laws that give the Capitol Police more jurisdiction in the capital city. Governor Tate Reeves signed four bills Friday that he said strengthen public safety in Jackson. With these new laws, there is extra money to hire and support 150 police officers on…
ITAWAMBA COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – The Mississippi Highway Patrol and the Itawamba County Sheriff’s Office are asking for your help to find a missing man. The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation has issued a Silver Alert for 19-year-old Hunter Ray Patterson of Mantachie. Patterson is 5 feet 10 inches tall and weighs 148 pounds. He has blonde hair and blue eyes….