On The Beat (Children’s Health Center; Flu, RSV, Cold) – 11/28/22
On The Beat (Children's Health Center; Flu, RSV, Cold) - 11/28/22
Categories: On the Beat
Several county runoff elections scheduled for November 29
MISSISSIPPI (WCBI) – Voters will head to the polls in several runoff elections Tuesday. Several Circuit Court judge races are still to be decided. There are races in Oktibbeha, Lowndes, Noxubee, Clay, and Montgomery Counties. A county judge race is also on the ballot in Oktibbeha County in tomorrow’s runoff. Polls open at 7 a.m. and close at 7 p.m….
Mississippi Highway Patrol reports increase of holiday crashes this year
MISSISSIPPI (WCBI) – The Mississippi Highway Patrol responded to more crashes this year than last year during their Thanksgiving holiday travel enforcement period. Tragically, six car accidents were deadly. None of the accidents happened within our viewing area. During the period from Wednesday to Sunday night, there were 172 arrests for impaired driving. That is also up from last year’s…
Weather Whys – Temperature Inversions
Wonder why places like Los Angeles sometimes get really hazy? Meteorologist Jackson Chastain covers temperature inversions in this week’s edition of Weather Whys. Categories: Featured, Featured Weather, Local News, Weather, Weather Whys
Volunteers prepare Thanksgiving meals for jails, shut ins and others
The outreach is a 35 year tradition involving different churches
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – Inmates in area jails, along with jail staff, enjoyed a traditional Thanksgiving meal, thanks to a Tupelo-based ministry. 9-year-old Will Bryant spent part of his Thanksgiving morning in the kitchen at Harrisburg Baptist Church. “Working very hard opening cans using a big can opener,” said Bryant. Bryant was one of the hundreds of volunteers at the…
Tupelo’s Salvation Army feeds thousand for Thanksgiving
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI)- Thousands of people across the region did not miss a traditional Thanksgiving meal thanks to the Tupelo Salvation Army and an army of volunteers. More than 3,000 traditional Thanksgiving lunches were served by volunteers during the Salvation Army’s annual outreach. The community center was open for those wanting to dine in. People could also drive up and…
A Tupelo-based church feeds inmates and jail staff for Thanksgiving
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI)- Inmates in area jails, along with jail staff enjoyed a traditional Thanksgiving meal, thanks to a Tupelo-based ministry. Nine-year-old Will Bryant spent part of his Thanksgiving morning in the kitchen at Harrisburg Baptist Church, “working very hard opening cans using a big can opener.” “Was it hard work?” asked Allie Martin. “Not that hard, I went to…
West Point business starts a new Thanksgiving tradition
WEST POINT, Miss. (WCBI) – Thanksgiving was a little sweeter in West Point. Local business Ice Cream Island opened its doors Thursday to offer free food and fellowship. Owner Donesia Shelton says this is their way to give back to the people who support their business and to help those in the community. “Thanksgiving is a time to reflect on…
Macon woman wins 2019 Toyota Highlander in United Way raffle
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Kimberly Cotton of Macon has another reason to be thankful during this holiday. She’s the winner of an SUV. Cotton’s name was drawn last week in the United Way of Lowndes and Noxubee Counties raffle. The prize: a 2019 Toyota Highlander. Cotton went by the United Way office today to finish up the final paperwork…
Starkville church hosts Thanksgiving service, turkey giveaway
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – A Starkville church is giving thanks by giving to others. Peter’s Rock Church hosted its annual Community Thanksgiving Day Service and Turkey Giveaway this morning. More than 200 people gathered in the sanctuary for music and words of inspiration. After the service, church members distributed free turkeys to everyone who attended. They say it’s their way…
Volunteers help the Salvation Army prepare Thanksgiving lunch
More than three thousand will be fed on Thanksgiving Day
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – At one table, members of the Hopkins family were cutting pieces of cherry pie, at another Tupelo High School students were putting individual desserts into boxes, and at another, Leigh Ann Lesley, of Romie’s was helping organize the room, while also preparing sweet treats for the Thanksgiving lunch. Lesley, and her friend, Kashauna Pittman, a teacher…
CPD Captain Rick Jones says to watch your purse while shopping
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Thanksgiving is tomorrow which means holiday shopping is upon us. And while you or your loved one is out and about, the Columbus Police Department has a message for women to be vigilant and aware of their surroundings so that they will not be the next victim of crime. “When they are shopping and leave their…
Winona residents lend helping hands to feed community for Thanksgiving
WINONA, Miss. (WCBI) – In Montgomery County, some residents get into the Thanksgiving spirit by feeding their neighbors. It all happened at the Front Street Bar and Lounge where they were serving up a holiday meal with a side dish of love. “Cooking is therapeutic to me,” said Kynyardda Seals, Winona resident and event coordinator. Seals said she found her…
Law enforcement steps up road, highway patrols for Thanksgiving
MISSISSIPPI (WCBI) – If you think you’ve been seeing more law enforcement on the road, you’re right. The Thanksgiving Holiday Enforcement Period started at 6 o’clock this morning. The Highway Patrol, local police departments, and Sheriff’s offices are stepping up patrols on the roads and highways. It’s not just Thanksgiving travelers, there are a couple of big-time college football games…
United Furniture driver faces grand larceny charges for taking furniture
MONROE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – A truck driver for United Furniture is facing charges for allegedly taking furniture from his freight. Monroe County deputies responded to a call around 7 o’clock Tuesday night about items being removed from a United Furniture truck. Deputies responded to the scene and found 37-year-old Audrey Garth, the driver of the truck. He was arrested…
Man drives stolen car from Webster County to Texas before arrested
WEBSTER COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – A man stole a car in Webster County and drove to Texas. That’s where Webster County Sheriff David Gore said they found him. Kenneth Flemings was charged with the larceny taking of a motor vehicle. It happened in the Clarkson community last week. Webster County investigators worked with the police in Dalhart, Texas to recover…
Mississippi Highway Patrol searches for missing woman by helicopter
UNION COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Here at home, The Mississippi Highway Patrol is using a helicopter to look for a missing woman. Her name is Jo Ann Decker. Crews started to search for her last night. Decker was previously reported missing this month and was later found. Decker has dementia. Anyone with information is asked to call MHP or the…
BRIAN MICHAELS CATERING INTERVIEW – 11-23-22
BRIAN MICHAELS CATERING INTERVIEW - 11-23-22
Categories: Sunrise & Midday Guests
Employers are now looking for their new employees after plant closes
NORTH MISSISSIPPI (WCBI)- After Hundreds of employees with United furniture lost their job overnight, many are now wondering where to go and what to do next. Jobs in the area are now reaching out to those who are looking for their next employer and some businesses are even hiring on the spot. Community Development Foundation Maury Giachelli Director of Existing…