West Point police are looking for whoever vandalized two of the city’s monuments
Recently, two monuments in West Point have been covered in spray paint by vandals
WEST POINT, Miss. (WCBI)- West Point police are looking for a person or people that spray painted letters on a couple of the city’s monuments. One big problem police are facing though is there’s no way to detect who did it because there aren’t any cameras in the downtown area. Recently, two monuments in West Point have been covered in…
Law enforcement is now using social media as a job resource
NOXUBEE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) -Social Media is one of the biggest tools to stay in contact with friends. It’s also a quick way to find information. Law enforcement is noticing this trend and many have now joined the online community. “Now social media plays a big part in law enforcement this day and time,” said Triplett. in Mississippi, thousands of…
Mid-Morning with Aundrea: Super Crispy Fried Chicken Wings
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Kristian Wiggins shows us how to make super crispy fried chicken wings. Super Crispy Fried Chicken Wings That Stay Crispy (2 Wing Sauces) INGREDIENTS US Metric 4-5 Lbs of Chicken Wings, drumettes and flats separated Fry oil 2 Cups of AP Flour 2 Cups Potato Starch, Rice Flour, Cornstarch or Tapioca starch 1 Tablespoon Baking powder 1/2 cup vodka 1…
Pontotoc gets grant to restore historic wall painting that residents see as local landmark
PONTOTOC, Miss. (WCBI) – The Pontotoc County Chamber of Commerce has received a grant of over $3K that will go towards restoring the mural the community considers a local landmark. “It’s always been here and it’s been a symbol of Pontotoc for people through the years,” says long-time Pontotoc resident Toby Winston. The brick building at the corner of South…
Car chase through Columbus due to possible domestic situation
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – An incident that stretched across two counties ends on a busy north Columbus street. Here is viewer video right after the traffic stop on Military Road this afternoon. Columbus Police Chief Fred Shelton says his officers were told to be on the lookout for two vehicles chasing each other. There were also reports of a gun…
Starkville paid parking on pause due to ordinance
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – The brakes have been put on paid parking in Starkville after an ordinance has been found. Mayor Lynn Spruill says the city is suspending the enforcement of paid parking for a couple of weeks. This gives city leaders time to host public meetings and then amend and clarify the overlooked ordinance. That city rule states on…
Mississippi’s State Superintendent of Education is retiring
MISSISSIPPI (WCBI) – Mississippi’s State Superintendent of Education is retiring. Dr. Carey Wright will end her 50-year career in public education on June 30th. She was appointed to her role by the Mississippi State Board of Education in 2013. Under Wright’s leadership, Mississippi’s Quality Counts grade went from 50th in the nation to 35th with a C minus. Graduation…
Ole Miss band receiving a new practice facility
OXFORD, Miss. (WCBI) – The tune is changing to get the Ole Miss band a new practice field. Thursday the IHL considered a $3.5 million request from the school. Plans were started in November 2017 to get the Pride of the South marching band a new place to practice. However, that was put on hold. There have been complaints for…
New path connecting MSU and Starkville has increased in price
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – A multi-use path connecting Mississippi State and Starkville is rolling along, with a price tag increase. The university requested from the Institutions of Higher Learning to use $250,000 of its funds to cover increased costs. While the project is listed as in the design phase, the budget increases are mainly due to construction costs and architectural…
West Point police need help finding man accused of stealing
WEST POINT, Miss. (WCBI) – West Point police need help finding a man accused of stealing more than five thousand dollars worth of items at Love’s Truck Stop. These are images captured from surveillance videos of the man. Investigators believe he hit the store two different times, once on April second and the other on April 12th. He was seen…
Civic group presents First Responder awards
Top officers named for police, fire and sheriff's department
AMORY, MISS. (WCBI) – First responders put their lives on the line every day and a civic group in one city is recognizing top cops, deputies, and firefighters. Smokin Bros was probably the safest place in Monroe County as police, sheriff’s deputies, and firefighters packed into the restaurant, for a special meeting of the Rotary Club of Amory. “We’re so…
Mississippi Highway Patrol announced its trooper of the year
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – The Mississippi Highway Patrol announced its trooper of the year. Greenwood Springs native Trooper Matt Minga received this year’s honors. Minga was born in Zamora but grew up in Greenwood Springs. He attended the Smithville school district from 1st grade all the way to his high school graduation. Minga joined the Splunge fire Department in 2004…
The J. L. King Center partners with Regions Bank to give financial knowledge
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI)- Budgeting your bank account, buying a home, or preparing to retire take an investment in time and skill. Now, the J-L King Center in Starkville and Regions Bank are teaming up to do some training in an online finance seminar. Finances are a stressful but necessary part of life. This online seminar is all about planning for…
Mid-Morning with Aundrea: MUW Filet Recipe
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Zyanne Turner is a culinary student at MUW. Ingredients: 1 tbsp kosher salt 1 tbsp fresh cracked black pepper 2 tbsp oil 1 tbsp of butter (optional) 1 filet Make sure your steak is room temperature which will allow for even cooking throughout. Get a pan and warm it up on the stove on medium to…
How Mississippi insurance companies can adapt to the rise in severe weather
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – The National Weather Service has confirmed that 15 tornadoes touched down in Mississippi on April 13, leaving plenty of damage in their wake. As the state continues to weather through a stormy spring, Mississippi Insurance Commissioner Mike Chaney says to expect insurance rates to go up to about six percent. “We understand the pressure with rates,”…
First recipient of Dylan Pickle Memorial Scholarship graduates police academy
Funds are provided through Miss M 17 Pageant
MONROE COUNTY, MISS. (WCBI) – The memory and the legacy of a Monroe County Sheriff’s deputy killed in the line of duty while manning a safety checkpoint lives on through a scholarship program that sends cadets through the police academy. Every time Deputy Kasi Gwin gets into her patrol unit she is filling a lifelong dream. Deputy Gwin is with…
CMSD Superintendent voices concerns on medical marijuana
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – The deadline for cities or counties to opt out of the Medical marijuana law is less than two weeks away. In order to opt-out, community leaders must actually vote no. A “no” vote would keep medical marijuana out of the town or the county. This week Columbus Mayor Keith Gaskin asked the city’s top educator for…
Man is dead after accident in southern Lowndes County
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – A man is dead after an accident Wednesday morning in southern Lowndes County. The crash happened on Tarlton Road at about 5 AM. Lowndes County Coroner Greg Merchant says 25-year-old Frederick Carter of Columbus was flown to a Tupelo hospital. He died shortly after arriving. Merchant tells WCBI this was a one car crash. The…
Columbus police searching for gunman after drive-by shooting
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Columbus police are searching for a gunman after a drive-by shooting. The gunfire happened just before one Wednesday afternoon in the area of Ash and Railroad Streets. Columbus Police Chief Fred Shelton says someone in a maroon car fired several shots at a group of people. No one was injured in the shooting but a house…
North Mississippi man charged with rape and sexual battery
LAFAYETTE, Miss. (WCBI) – A north Mississippi man is accused of taking two victims and then raping them. 42-year-old Anthony Sisk of Como is charged with rape and sexual battery. Investigators believe the two victims were kidnapped in another county and brought to Lafayette County. More charges are possible in the ongoing investigation. Bond has not been set for Sisk….
Two teens killed in Lowndes County accident identified
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – The two teenagers killed in a Lowndes County accident are identified. 19-year-old Donavan Normandin of Columbus was driving the Ford Mustang when it crashed. His passenger was 17-year-old Samantha Ward of Millport, Alabama. They both died at the scene of the Highway 45 collision on Tuesday night. Lowndes County Coroner Greg Merchant says the car…
In The Kitchen (Taste) 04/18/22
Categories: Cooking, Featured, FEATURES-APP, In the Kitchen Tags: kitchen, Special Guest
Powerlifters rally to help girl at state championship who faced disqualification over hair beads
BRUCE, Miss. (WCBI) – On April 1st, a Bruce High School powerlifter was in danger of being disqualified from the state championship because of her hair. “I was a little angry,” says junior Diamond Campbell. “I (felt) shame a little bit, I kind of felt humiliated, like I was being picked on in a way.” They are not the emotions…