Uncorked (Martini Cocktail)-09/01/22
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Columbus shooting suspect racking up charges in 2 cities
STARKVILLE & COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – The list of charges continue to grow for a suspect in a Wednesday afternoon shooting in Columbus. CAMERON JONES Around 5:00 P.M. Thursday Starkville Police reported that 17-year-old Cameron Jones had been arrested Jones is the third suspect involved in a Wednesday shooting incident in the 800 block of Hemlock Street in Columbus… Later…
North Mississippi Medical Center revamping support group for cancer patients to reach more people
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – North Mississippi Medical Center’s Cancer Care in Tupelo is working to revamp its support group for cancer patients. Known as the Cancer Journey, the group is open to current patients, their family members, caregivers and cancer survivors. “Some of the patients that attend this support group are facing end of life, and it helps to share…
Preparing families in Oktibbeha County for disasters
OKTIBBEHA COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – When disaster strikes, having a plan in place can help you and your family stay safe. During National Preparedness Month, an organization in Oktibbeha County is helping families prepare for any emergency. Have a plan. That’s the plea from the staff and volunteers at OSERVS in Oktibbeha County. The executive director of the organization…
A Tuesday night shooting leaves one Clay County man and another injured
A Clay County family is grieving and in shock, after three relatives were involved in a shooting
WEST POINT, Miss. (WCBI)- A Clay County family is grieving and in shock, after three relatives were involved in a shooting. One is dead, one is seriously injured, and police say the third family member was the shooter. It’s difficult enough when a family member is the victim of a violent crime, but the tragedy is compounded when the person…
Cold case solved with surprise confession from pastor
Monroe County sheriff says former drug addict, who is now a pastor, wanted to clear his conscience
MONROE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – A three-year-old missing person case may be wrapped up after a surprise confession. Monroe County Sheriff Kevin Crook has been in law enforcement for more than twenty years, and he’s seen a lot. But Tuesday, was a first. “James Eric Crisp walked into my office, of his own free will, and confessed to having killed…
Starkville police capture Columbus shooting suspect
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – Starkville Police have captured a Columbus Shooting suspect who has been hiding over the last 24 hours. Around 5 pm today, SPD reported that 16-year-old Cameron Jones had been arrested. Jones is the third suspect involved in a Wednesday shooting incident in the 800 block of Hemlock Street in Columbus. Investigators say Jones was one of…
State Senator Chuck Younger gives legislative update
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – It’s about 5 months until the start of Mississippi’s legislative session, but lawmakers are already busy planning. State Senator Chuck Younger gave an update on what lawmakers accomplished this year, and what could be on tap in January. The state’s roads and bridges have been a recurring issue. Younger says that lottery money has helped, but…
Mississippi Sheriff’s Association collecting water for Jackson residents
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Law enforcement across the state is taking their protect and serve motto up a notch. The Mississippi Sheriff’s Association is asking sheriffs in the state to collect water for Jackson residents. Now, many agencies like the Lowndes County Sheriff’s Department are making room to collect as many bottles as possible. Churches and organizations can also…
Aberdeen business landmark reopens with familiar name
Fountain Grill brings back memories for many diners
ABERDEEN, MISS. (WCBI) – Like many longtime Aberdeen residents, Ashley Provias ate many meals at the Fountain Grill. Now, she’s looking at the restaurant from behind the counter. “It’s a big part of what Aberdeen is and a big part of Aberdeen’s history, it’s an honor to be here and to serve the community,” Provias said. When it opened in…
Lowndes County Sheriff’s Department pausing vehicle lease plan
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – The Lowndes County Sheriff’s Department is having to tap the brakes on a plan to modernize its fleet. The law of supply and demand is stalling the law enforcement agency’s vehicle lease agreement. The Sheriff’s Office entered into a contract with Enterprise that would have replaced one-third of the cruiser fleet this year. But Enterprise…
Mississippi Economic Council discussing state’s future
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – The Mississippi Economic Council is talking about the state’s future and the need to keep workers here. The agency’s annual summer tour, Securing Mississippi’s Future, rolled into Columbus Wednesday. MEC gives findings from 51 focus-group style meetings that occurred throughout the state, along with other research. The report says a “lack of qualified workers” is the…
Price to keep inmates in Lowndes County Jail to increase
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – The cost of everything is going up, and that’s likely going to include the cost of keeping city inmates in the Lowndes County Jail. For over 20 years, the county has charged the city of Columbus $25 per day for each city inmate being housed in the County Jail. The national average is $65 per…
Prairie Arts Festival “back to normal” this year
WEST POINT, Miss. (WCBI)- If you’re able to keep a tradition alive for 44 years, you’re probably doing something right. It’s festival season and West Point is hosting the 44th annual Prairie Arts Festival. This Saturday, you can expect over 200 vendors featuring fine arts, handmade crafts, live music, and activities for kids. There will also be a car show…
Starkville residents clean up the town before first home football game
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – More than 580 volunteers were out sprucing up Starkville. It was all part of this year’s “Get Swept Up.” Volunteers go along in teams and work to pick up trash, and prune some of the bushes in some of the busiest areas of town. it’s the city’s 19th year participating in Get Swept Up and organizers…
How to lend a hand to Helping Hands of Columbus
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Helping Hands of Columbus visited the Rotary Club today to show how they’re lending a hand to the community. For over three decades, the organization has offered goods and services such as food pantries, rent/ mortgage assistance, help with medical fees, travel assistance, and more. Helpings Hands has had a busy summer. “In the last three…
Volunteers needed for hospice patients in New Albany
Volunteers do not need any specialized certification, just a willingness to help and listen
NEW ALBANY, MISS. (WCBI) – As the healthcare industry faces a staffing shortage, hospices are also adapting as volunteers are scarce. Crissy Anderson is pursuing a medical assistant’s degree and she wanted to do something to help others. So she signed up as a hospice volunteer through Shepherd Hospice. “This is an opportunity for me to go in and make…
Interim chief makes his case to be next full-time Columbus Police Chief
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Assistant Chief Doran Johnson took over as acting chief of the Columbus Police Department on August 15. Since then, the interim chief says there has been plenty to keep him busy since assuming the new role. But he says it’s one he was excited to take on. In fact, Chief Johnson says he would like to…
Midmorning With Aundrea – 08/31/22
Categories: Aundrea’s Extras, FEATURES-APP, MidMorning
West Point man facing child sex crime charges
WEST POINT, Miss. (WCBI) – A West Point man is facing child sex crime charges. 50-year-old Dewayne Harris is charged with two counts of enticement of a child for sexual purposes. West Point police tell WCBI the investigation started yesterday. The two victims are under the age of 17. No other details were released about the ongoing investigation. Categories: Crime,…
Man accused of being involved in deadly accident facing more charges
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – The man accused of being involved in a deadly Columbus accident is facing more charges. Tavaris Mosley is charged with four counts of aggravated DUI. His bond is set at $140,000. Mosley remains in the Lowndes County jail. Zabria Dodds and David Porter both died after the motorcycle they were on crashed early Sunday morning on…
Columbus city council holding proposed budget meeting
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Tuesday night Columbus city council’s proposed budget hearing will have a number of surprises and changes. Right now, the $24.4 million dollar budget recommendation includes reducing the size of the police force but raising salaries. Other highlights include raising the city worker minimum wage to $12.50 cents an hour and giving elected officials a pay raise….
Mississippi State University’s Music Department under one roof
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – Mississippi State University’s Music Department is now under one roof. A new, 37,000 square foot building off Hardy Road is just north of the former band and choral rehearsal hall. The new facility features classrooms, a choral rehearsal hall, sound-proof practice rooms, a recital hall, and even a recording studio, along with faculty and administration offices…
Starkville Oktibbeha School District’s new security policy requires clear bags, metal detectors for sporting events
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – Fans going to Starkville High School’s home-opener against West Point Friday night will have to follow some new rules to get into the football stadium. The Starkville Oktibbeha School District announced August 22 that there will be a new security policy for all sporting events going forward. “We talked a couple of weeks ago with our…