Columbus Lowndes Chamber of Commerce celebrates educators

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Educators are Essential – that was the message today from the Columbus Lowndes Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber welcomed back teachers and school staff with a pep rally before they get down to the serious business of the 2022 – 2023 school year. Teachers were treated with discounts at local businesses, door prizes, and entertainment. The…

Local barbershop and nonprofit team up to give free haircuts

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – A local barbershop and a nonprofit are teaming up to give kids a new look and a new outlook. Marcus Stokes runs the Bluprint foundation. He and barbers at Spotlight barber shop in Columbus invited boys ages 5 to 17 to get a free a haircut today. This is the second year Stokes has offered free…

Two people die in crash involving four-wheeler and motorcycle crash

MONROE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Two people are dead after a collision between a four-wheeler and a motorcycle in Monroe County. The crash happened Tuesday night just before 7:30. Monroe County Coroner Alan Gurley says it happened at the intersection of Old Wren Road and Wren Cemetery Road. The driver of the motorcycle, James Strawhorn, 22 and the driver of the…

School districts are finding ways to work around teacher shortages

Students are returning to class this week, but in some districts may not have a teacher when they get there

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI)- Students are returning to class this week, but in some districts may not have a teacher when they get there. Like many others, the Columbus Municipal School District is facing a teacher and staff shortage. The district recently published a flyer showing 26 vacancies, including teachers, bus drivers, and cafeteria staff. Superintendent Dr. Cherie Labat said they’re…

Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation gives individual farmers a voice

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Giving individual farmers a bigger voice when it comes to policies that affect them, that’s part of the mission of the Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation. Mike McCormick, president of the organization, was in Columbus today briefing business and community leaders on some of the issues facing Mississippi farmers. McCormick touched on several issues, including protecting property…

The Trojans Alumni Unveil their new and improved wall

LOUISVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – The wall signifies 1,300 students that were a part of Louisville colored School years ago and want to remind people of the life they lived before it became Eiland Middle School. Hundreds of people surrounded the wall on Saturday to see the wall colored in blue and even to find their own names and the names…

Winston County Sherriff Office is still looking for answers to homicide case

WINSTON CO., Miss. (WCBI) – A Sunday night shooting left one person dead in Winston County.. The investigation is still in its early stages, but an arrest has been made.. Around 9:30 Sunday night, several shots were fired at 168 Hill Crest Circle in Louisville. When first responders got to the home, they found Lee Samuel Harris, of Canton, Mississippi…

Caledonia’s Recreation Department receives money from Lowndes County

CALEDONIA, Miss. (WCBI) – Caledonia’s Recreation Department gets a boost from Lowndes County. Lowndes County Supervisors have earmarked $50,000 to go to Caledonia for recent improvements made at the park. The money comes from the County’s share of the 2% restaurant tax. The $50,000 is reimbursement for improvements, including playground upgrades and air conditioning at the park’s concession stand. 20%…

Caledonia High School seniors decorate parking spots

CALEDONIA, Miss. (WCBI) – Some seniors were cheering up their parking lot. Caledonia High School’s upcoming senior class were able to go and paint their designated parking spots on Monday. Each spot is painted by the senior that occupies it during the school year with things that represent who they are or things they like. Students begin classes this Friday….

Nearly a hundred new jobs could be coming to Lowndes County

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Nearly a hundred new jobs could be coming to Lowndes County. At Monday’s meeting, Supervisors approved a memorandum of understanding with the Golden Triangle Development Link for an incentive package. The LINK will use the incentives to help bring a manufacturing facility and 90 new jobs to Lowndes County. The deal includes tax breaks, 300 thousand…