Mom To Mom: Fuzzy Jars
January 23, 2022
If you need a way to get your family to help more around the house, Mandy has a simple solution. Here’s this week’s Mom To Mom. Categories: Featured Tags: mom
A couple in Artesia creates mentorship program for students
The youth is the future and people want to see them excel
ARTESIA, Miss. (WCBI)- The youth is the future and people want to see them excel. A local couple created a mentoring program to navigate young adults on the path of achievement On Saturday, kids in Artesia enrolled in a monthly program to help develop a plan to accomplish their goals. High school students around the Golden Triangle met at the…
Starkville’s annual Frostbite Race brought out record numbers
The seventh annual Frostbite race kicked off Saturday morning in downtown Starkville
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI)- The seventh annual Frostbite race kicked off Saturday morning in downtown Starkville. Folks across the state of Mississippi set their eyes on the finish line; the mission was to complete half a marathon, 10K, or 5K race. Proceeds from the event went towards the Boys and Girls Club of Oktibbeha County. In recent years, about 500 participants…
Grant Me Hope: Aeron
January 22, 2022
This week’s Grant Me Hope is a loving and caring young boy by the name of Aeron. Here’s this week’s Grant Me Hope. Categories: Featured, MS News Tags: grantmehope
‘Badge Unbroken’ to tell story of first black deputy police chief in Tupelo
Investors are being sought for local movie
TUPELO, MISS. (WCBI) – A movie is in the works about the man who was the first black assistant police chief in Tupelo, before he was forced to resign. All along, Hall claimed he was treated unfairly and now, his story is being made into a movie. The trailer for the movie “Badge Unbroken” recreates some real life scenarios from Robert…
Residents of Chadwick place apartments speak out following shooting
Law enforcement agencies continue to investigate the motive behind the shooting.
OKTIBBEHA COUNTY,Miss. (WCBI)- A day after the incident, residents at the Chadwick Place Apartments are speaking out. A weapon, one victim in the hospital, and two suspects on the run…the aftermath of a shooting in their complex has residents of the Chadwick Place Apartments worried. Shots rang out just after 7 p.m. ” Seven people like called and texted me…
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Shooting near MSU campus sends 2 people to the hospital
Shooting at Chadwick Apartments near Lee Blvd.
OKTIBBEHA COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) -A shooting near Mississippi State University’s campus sent two people to the hospital Thursday night. A Maroon Alert went out shortly after 7:00 P.M. saying that a suspect was seen fleeing toward campus after gunshots were heard near Chadwick Apartments. Investigators from the Oktibbeha County Sheriff’s Department say two victims took themselves to OCH Regional Medical…
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How to avoid buying counterfeit N95 and KN95 masks
VERNON, Ala. (WCBI) – The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a warning January 14, that close to 60 percent of masks claiming to be either N95s or KN95s, are actually counterfeits. Durham Pharmacy in Vernon, Alabama says they regularly order KN95 masks by the thousands. “The KN95 is sort of a way we’re able to have protection during…
Hard working volunteer named TPSD’s ‘Parent of the Year’
Leigh Monroe was instrumental in building a sensory room at her son's school
TUPELO, MISS. (WCBI) – Volunteers are key when it comes to helping a school and its students reach the top. The parent of the year for the Tupelo Public School District is known for her countless hours of volunteer work. As president of the Thomas Street Elementary PTO, Leigh Monroe spends a lot of time at the school, doing whatever…
Mississippi jails and prisons face impact of Omicron variant
MDOC operating under tight restrictions to keep the spread of the virus low.
WINSTON COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI)- The spike in COVID-19 is felt everywhere, but the state’s jail and prison population can be particularly vulnerable to outbreaks…. because they have nowhere else to go. That has the Mississippi Department of Corrections operating under tight restrictions to keep the spread of the virus low. ” We’ve kept one or two positive cases up here…
Columbus Lowndes Humane Society Executive Director leaves after 14 years of service
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – You might think it’s a thankless job. Cleaning out kennels, worrying about money – and caring for thousands of animals. But the Executive Director of The Columbus Lowndes Humane Society remains thankful for her work and the people and pets she’s come to know over the years. After 14 years, Karen Johnwick still wants to put…
Mississippi one step closer to giving women equal pay protection
JACKSON, Miss. (WCBI) – Mississippi moves one step closer to giving women equal pay protection. The state House of Representatives passed House Bill 770 today, which is known as the Mississippi Equal Pay Act. This legislation ensures all people are paid the same money for doing the same job at the same company. Mississippi is the last state in the…
Mississippi State Board of Education re-introducing hybrid learning option
JACKSON, Miss. (WCBI) – High rates of COVID infection have the Mississippi State Board of Education re-introducing a learning option. The Board voted today to temporarily allow school districts to use hybrid scheduling to help minimize the spread of COVID-19. The option will be available until March 11th. Hybrid learning allows students to come to school part of the week…
Mississippi’s Secretary of State pitched his “Tackle the Tape” initiative
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Mississippi’s Secretary of State has a plan to reel in regulations. Michael Watson was in Columbus today to pitch his “Tackle the Tape” initiative. His office, with help from several partner agencies, will be reviewing the state’s regulatory code. Watson feels that the 100,000 plus regulations add up to too much red tape. This year he…
Investigators trying to determine what caused deadly house fire
AMORY, Miss. (WCBI) – Investigators are still trying to determine what sparked a deadly fire in Amory this morning. Firemen were called to Front Street South at about 3:30 AM. Monroe County Coroner Alan Gurley says 60-year-old Phillip McDonald died at the scene. Firefighters found McDonald inside the house. Gurley says McDonald died from smoke inhalation. The Amory Fire Department…
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Record-high fertilizer prices likely mean small crops for farmers across Mississippi in 2022
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – The Mississippi State Extension Service recently released a study on how farmers across the Magnolia State must adjust to fertilizer prices going up to almost triple the cost. “Mississippi is such an agricultural state,” says Jeff Hays, a long-time member of the farm supply business. “Anytime you see our production drop, it goes everywhere. From your…
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