JACKSON, Miss. (WCBI) – The final incentives to bring a $2.5 billion aluminum mill that will encompass several facilities to Lowndes County are done. Lawmakers passed a plan today that will give money to Steel Dynamics and turn a dream into reality on prairie land. WCBI spent the day in Jackson with lawmakers and economic developers. You could not keep…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – There is a new candidate in town. Mayor Keith Gaskin and council members gathered at city hall to meet with one of the three candidates for the Columbus Chief of Police position. Over the last 25 years, the Columbus Chief Police position has seen several turnovers, and community leaders are hoping one of the last remaining…
HOUSTON, Miss. (WCBI) – Voters in Chickasaw County will notice a big change when they head to the polls next week. For the first time in years, votes will be marked on paper ballots. For two weeks, poll workers in Chickasaw County have been trained on the new machines, which will electronically scan and count each paper ballot. The election…
CHICKASAW COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – In Houston, judges are deciding which Christmas ornament will represent the town on the Christmas tree at the Governor’s mansion. The Houston Council of the Arts is looking over more than 200 ornaments submitted by people in the community, including art students at the high school. It is part of a statewide effort spearheaded by…
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – Intrigued customers spent the morning going in and out of the new stores that the Triangle Crossing has to offer. With this being just the start of the holiday season, people are excited to keep revenue in Starkville. Our reporter, Kealy Shields, stopped by and even shopped a little to find out more about the communities…
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – Shopping in Starkville just got bigger and at the perfect time for the holiday season. People in the community gathered for the official grand opening and ribbon cutting of the Triangle Crossing Center. The shopping center is now home to national stores like Ulta, Marshalls, and more. The center is expected to generate approximately $35 million…
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WEST POINT, Miss. (WCBI)- West Point police make the fifth arrest in an ongoing homicide investigation. 22-year-old Terrance Rowe is charged with murder in connection with September’s deadly shooting of 22-year-old Jerni White. The shooting happened at the Timberlane Apartments. Terrance Rowe Lamarquez Evans, Renaldo Carrothers, and Jaylon Heard all face murder charges. Jaquerius Crawford is charged with aggravated assault…
WEST POINT, Miss. (WCBI) – Mississippi leaders held a community outreach event in West point to discuss available resources and current issues in the area. The Mississippi Legislative Black Caucus Regional Forum met at the West Point Civic Center along with local agencies to help find solutions in their communities. The Black Caucus’ open forum allows community members to express…
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – Three families in the Tupelo area will soon realize the dream of home ownership. The families are getting homes built by volunteers with Habitat for Humanity in a unique triple build. Before this morning, Genie Alice Bruce had never used a nail gun. But an hour or two into her shift, she was going strong. “Had…
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STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – First responders spent much of the morning at the crash site, first helping the students and drivers. Then, they assisted the MHP with accident reconstruction. They all agree. You just can’t be too careful when school buses are on the road. WCBI talked to the officers who work accidents and get their advice on being cautious…
MISSISSIPPI (WCBI) – Flu season has arrived, and the virus is working its way through schools, workplaces, and public spaces in general. Local doctor’s offices and clinics are reporting high numbers of positive flu cases. West Point pediatrician Dr. Keith Watson said the best protection against the flu is the vaccine. But he said there are rare cases of flu…