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…
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, 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…
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, 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…
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…
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…
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…
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….
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
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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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…
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, 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…
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…
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,…
OXFORD, Miss. (WCBI) – An Oxford man is under arrest and accused of molesting a child. The investigation began on February 3 when a report was filed with the Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office accusing 44-year-old Robert Royer of molesting a child. A forensic interview was conducted with the victim a few days later, and a warrant was issued for Royer’s…
MISSISSIPPI (WCBI) – North Mississippi will see hundreds of millions of dollars in infrastructure improvements if state lawmakers approve the recommendations. Governor Tate Reeves has proposed more than $1.3 billion in infrastructure projects across the state. The money comes from transportation capacity project funding and would be used for construction-ready projects, once the funding is approved. Included in the proposals…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – UPDATE: Tralasha Jones was found safe on February, 17, CPD reported. Help from state investigators could find a missing Columbus girl. Tralasha Jones 15-year-old Tralasha Jones was last seen walking on 6th Avenue North in Columbus, Friday, February 10. She did not show up for class at Columbus Middle School. Columbus police have asked the Mississippi…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – There is an update on a story we’ve been following about a Columbus police officer that allegedly did not report a shooting. The city has responded to our ethics complaint. Multiple sources told us the part-time officer in question is Louis Alexander, just as the Commercial Dispatch reported Thursday. In fact, WCBI emailed Columbus Police Chief…
BROOKSVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – A simple seat belt violation turned into a high-speed chase in Brooksville, and now the driver faces a bundle of charges. Brooksville Police said Vilanta Brewer was stopped for a seat belt violation. Allegedly when Brewer was asked to step out of the vehicle, he slammed the door and drove off. The turn of events led…
MISSISSIPPI STATE, Miss. (WCBI) – In advance of expected severe weather, Mississippi State University is taking extra steps to keep students safe. With both the Starkville and Meridian campuses under an advanced severe weather advisory, the University switched to remote operations for the remainder of today. At the main campus, administration officials have opened three buildings as areas of refuge…
Join Isaac Williams as he talks with Dr. Sierra about all the ways they can help you at Monroe Regional Hospital. Categories: On the Beat