Health Talk With Baptist: Blood Donation #3
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A Center in Starkville helps community with utility bills
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) -“I have seen so many people just hurting and I have seen so many outstanding light bills to the utilities the electricity just mind-blowing some of the bills I have seen come through here,” said Brown. Mind-Blowing. That could also describe the response of Oktibbeha County residents when J.L King center offered to help contribute to…
University of Mississippi Medical Center creates mental health program for employees burned out by COVID-19
GRENADA, Miss. (WCBI) – Monday, University of Mississippi Medical Center announced that it is creating a new mental health support program to help employees manage the emotional exhaustion of the pandemic. “We have stressful jobs. All employees here, we’re taking care of patients,” says UMMC Grenada’s clinical operations director Cristy Seibel. “You add the pandemic to it? We had no…
Tupelo elementary school gets coveted national honor
Pierce Street Elementary named to list of "National Distinguished Schools"
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – A Tupelo elementary school wins a national honor for its educational programs and student achievement in the classroom. “It’s a team effort, it’s not a one-man show,” said Pierce Street Elementary Principal Amy Tate. She is quick to point to her staff as one reason the school was named one of one hundred National Distinguished Schools…
Ms medical marijuana bill is one step closer to becoming law
On Wednesday, the legislature passed the bill, and it's on its way to Governor Tate Reeves' desk.
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI)- Mississippi’s Medical Marijuana Bill is one step closer to becoming law. On Wednesday, the legislature passed the bill, and it’s on its way to Governor Tate Reeves’ desk. Even if it does become law, that doesn’t mean that all potential patients will have equal access to clinical cannabis. Language in the bill could be used to…
Clay County deputy wounded in the line of duty honored Thursday
CLAY COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – A Clay County deputy wounded in the line of duty is honored on Thursday. Kyle Eaves was shot this past November during a standoff on Highway 46, in the Cedar Bluff community. A bullet grazed his head as Eaves and other deputies were rescuing a woman through a bathroom window. Today, Sheriff Eddie Scott and…
HEALTH TALK – BLOOD DONATION #1 012522
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HEALTH TALK – BLOOD DONATION #2 012622
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EMCC’s Communiversity offers the workforce development programs Gov. Reeves says can revitalize the job market
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – During his State of the State address Tuesday, Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves emphasized the need to continue investing in workforce development programs. Programs like those at East Mississippi Community College’s Communiversity, which offer workforce training in areas like certified nursing, computer-aided design, maintenance, and more. “I believe that if we make this investment, Mississippi will develop…
Nettleton’s new mayor wants to replace city’s antiquated water lines
Mayor Baulch outlines goals as he takes office
NETTLETON, MISS. (WCBI) – Nettleton’s new mayor says one of his main goals is to upgrade the city’s antiquated water system. That is just one of the priorities for Mayor Phillip Baluch, who took office one week ago after a judge called for a special election over voting irregularities in last year’s race. Even before he was sworn in, Nettleton Mayor…
Second person arrested in connection to Columbus car wash shooting
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – We now know the name of the second person arrested in connection with an east Columbus shooting. 21-year-old Jasmine Spires is charged with three counts of accessory after the fact of aggravated assault. The Flora woman’s bond has not been set. She remains in the Lowndes County jail. Three people were shot at a carwash on…
What Leigh Mall’s development project means for Lowndes County citizens
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI)- Leigh Mall in Columbus is said to be one of the most important pieces of property in Columbus and Lowndes County. Now, the city and county are offering financial encouragement to the mall’s owner, the Hull Group, to give it a much-needed makeover. The Golden Triangle Development Link, a consultation firm contracted with the county, is working…
GTR wrecker service employee shot at while doing job
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – A shooting broke out Tuesday night after a wrecker service attempted to take a car from the owner. “We were not trying to take anything away from anyone at that point we were just leaving and usually if you feel like you’re leaving you’re safe,” said Atlas Towing owner Frank Stumpf. That was not the case…
Former Starkville police officer sentenced after being indicted in 2018
OKTIBBEHA COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – A former Starkville police officer is sentenced after being found guilty of shooting a robbery suspect. Gary Wheeler was indicted for aggravated assault in 2018. The charge was reduced to a misdemeanor simple assault charge in circuit court. Judge Lee Coleman sentenced Wheeler to no pay five hundred dollars. Wheeler will serve no jail time….
Man facing six child sex crime charges in Oktibbeha County
OKTIBBEHA COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – A man is facing six child sex crime charges in Oktibbeha County. Demarkis Mosley was indicted on six counts of sexual battery. Prosecutors allege the incidents started in the summer of 2018 with a then 12-year-old girl. Investigators believe more sex crimes happened in 2019 and 2020 with the reported victim. A trial date has…
Need for substitute teachers magnified during Lamar County School District’s omicron outbreak
VERNON, Ala. (WCBI) – Lamar County School District students were back on campus Monday after an omicron outbreak amongst teachers and staff forced them to move to virtual learning for six days. COVID-19-related staffing issues in classrooms across the country are shining a light on the shortage of qualified substitute teachers. Judy Rogers says she’s pretty much taught it all…
MSU invites over 100 employers to give students a promising future
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – Seniors at Mississippi State University are on a three-month countdown to graduation – and hopefully, a career. That’s why this week, Mississippi State University is hosting more than 100 businesses on campus. This may be the day that changes everything. Students and businesses are connecting for first-hand experience and maybe even a job after they graduate….
Chickasaw Development Foundation holds membership drive blitz
CDF will encourage members to join focus groups tackling important topics for the area
HOUSTON, MISS. (WCBI) – An economic and community development organization in Northeast Mississippi is looking to expand its membership and tackle some pressing community issues. Chickasaw Development Foundation board members were working the phones Tuesday morning as part of a membership drive blitz. David Smith says the CDF has been a big boost to the region throughout the years. “My dad…
Presley seeks cease and desist order from FCC for business offering ‘free tablets and service’
Public Service Commissioner Presley says Oklahoma based company violating FCC guidelines
AMORY, MISS. (WCBI) – The Northern District Public Service Commissioner is asking the FCC to issue a cease and desist order against an Oklahoma based company that is giving free tablets and so called free internet service. Public Service Commissioner Brandon Presley is asking the FCC to take action against Surge Phone. On Monday, Presley says he was in Amory, and…
Tax service officials encourage people to file correctly to avoid penalties
People are ready to file their returns, hoping for a refund
GOLDEN TRIANGLE, Miss. (WCBI)- Tax season is here and people are likely gathering all the information they need to file their return. It can be a tedious process. It’s the busiest time of the year for Brenda Martin at M&M Tax Services in Columbus. Her clients are ready to file their returns, hoping for a refund. Martin said there are…
Mississippi senators moved forward on spending ARPA funds
JACKSON, Miss. (WCBI) – Mississippi senators are moving forward on spending some of the state’s $1.8 billion in pandemic relief funds. State senators voted to give over $100 million dollars to the state Department of Mental Health. Under the proposal, 10 million will go to Child Protection Services and a little over 3 million to MEMA. The national guard would…
Clay County health care workers and church team up to host vaccine clinic
CLAY COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Clay County residents get a shot in the arm today. Access Family Health and Northside Christian Church team up for a COVID Vaccination Clinic. Access is administering all 3 vaccines – Pfizer, Moderna, and Johnson and Johnson. Folks were there to get their first shots, shots, and even boosters. “I experienced COVID-19 last year in…
Concern grows among area business owners after triple shooting in East Columbus
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Two people remain in the hospital after a triple shooting Sunday night in the parking lot of a Columbus car wash. Columbus Police have identified the suspect as Braylin “B-5” Edinburgh, but area businesses owners say the triple shooting is just the latest incident in the area that has them worried. One even said they’d consider…
Artesia man charged for child molestation
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – A months-long investigation leads to an Artesia man being arrested on child molestation charges. A young girl’s quick thinking and courage to speak out helped Lowndes County Sheriff’s investigators make an arrest in a molestation case. Deputies arrested 42-year-old Tom Leshun Walker of Artesia Friday, January 21st. Walker is charged with 1 count of fondling…