COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – The American Red Cross calls it a national blood crisis. Last week the organization reported its -quote “worst blood shortage in over a decade.” To help fill an urgent need, WCBI is partnering with Mississippi Blood Services for a blood drive. The organization will be parked in front of the WCBI building in downtown Columbus tomorrow…
MISSISSIPPI (WCBI) – Several health department locations are offering free COVID-19 testing five days a week. The Mississippi State Department of Health is offering testing at its sites in Lafayette, Lee, Lowndes, Neshoba, and Noxubee Counties. Clay has testing every day except for Thursday. Days and times vary at other health department locations in the area. In addition, every home…
BALDWYN, MISS. (WCBI) – It is a homecoming more than seven decades in the making. The remains of a soldier from Baldwyn, killed in the Korean War, are finally back home. The family of Private First Class Jimmy Rowland never gave up hope that one day, they would be able to give their loved one the honor he deserves. “When I…
LEE COUNTY,Miss. (WCBI)- The Lee County coroner’s office investigating a death by house fire. Coroner Carolyn Green says the incident happened Saturday night on County Road 201 Blue Springs near the Lee and Union County line. 89-year-old Evelyn Hutcheson died of smoke inhalation. The cause of the fire remains under investigation. Categories: Featured, Local News Tags: carolyn green, house fire,…
WINSTON COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI)- Folks in Winston County caught a glimpse of snow Sunday morning. White flurries falling to the ground isn’t something you see each winter in the Magnolia State; so for residents in Noxapater, they made it a day to remember. As dozens headed to to the Dollar General; the store clerks said customers had one thing on…
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – The Starkville Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. is planting a lasting symbol of its service to the community. The group celebrated the national organization’s 114th Founders’ Day Saturday by planting a Live Oak at J.L. King Park. During the ceremony, sorority members also placed a special dedication marker that will remain at the site….
BALDWYN,Miss. (WCBI)- An American hero is laid to rest, more than seven decades after making the ultimate sacrifice for his nation. Private First Class Jimmy Rowland was killed in July of 1950 during the Korean War, but his remains weren’t positively identified until last year. After more than seventy years, Private First Class Jimmy Rowland is getting a funeral, with…
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI)- Mississippi Highway Patrol is recruiting more force to its team. Troop G in Starkville held a meet and greet with potential officers Saturday morning. “To answer any questions that they may have before deciding to you know potentially come over and change career paths and potentially become a part of the MHP department,” said sergeant Derrick Beckom….
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COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Columbus Municipal School District administrators are praising the passage of the Mississippi House of Representatives bill that would increase teacher pay. House Bill 530 would create the “Strategically Accelerating the Recruitment and Retention of Teachers (START) Act” designed to raise teacher salaries statewide. Columbus Municipal School District Superintendent Dr. Cherie Labat calls it a much-needed step…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI)- Lowndes County officials and residents are taking a step in trying to keep the community safer. Lowndes County Sheriff’s Department received a grant through 4- County Electric Power Association to get more breathalyzer tests for deputies. The two entities got deputies trained with the breathalyzers over at Zachary’s; for people to know how much alcohol is too much…
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – Mississippi State University held a testing site on campus for their students and employees. MSU’s classes start back on January 18th and they are trying to avoid the spread of COVID-19. The testing site is available on January 13 and 14th outside of the Newell-Grissom building on MSU’s campus. Medical officials on campus say they are…
MONROE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Cason Water and the Monroe County Sheriff’s office are searching for the suspect involved in stealing equipment. The Clay Hill facility was broken into last night. The theft got away with a catalytic converter, and all tools and equipment were taken from there shop. Cason Water wants customers to know that the water was not…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Almost three decades after being the first school in Mississippi with a bachelor of science degree program in culinary, Mississippi University of Women expands its kitchen. The W will relocate its culinary department from Shattuck Hall to a new 40,000 square foot facility. The department will have multiple kitchens and state-of-the-art equipment. The new site will…
NOXUBEE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Noxubee County will not have a Martin Luther King Jr. ceremony this year. As the number of COVID-19 cases climbed, the Noxubee County branch of the NAACP decided to cancel the annual memorial service. The parade was also canceled this year. The group says these decisions were made to help keep the community safe and…
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – A robbery suspect in Tupelo won’t be going anywhere any time soon. A Tupelo Municipal Court Judge has denied bond for 18-year-old Cajmion Johnson. Johnson is accused of robbing Nabor Beauty Supply on South Gloster Street in Tupelo Wednesday night. Working on a tip from an area resident Police located Johnson at the Town House Motel…
EUPORA, Miss. (WCBI) – Firefighters are still investigating a morning house fire in Eupora. The blaze happened about 8 AM in the 1,300 block of Adams Avenue. Firemen saw smoke coming from the roof when they arrived. They say the unique brick structure of the house home held in heat, making it hard to extinguish. The owner was not home…
SUMMARY: After a mild and dry Friday, rain will begin to move by Saturday afternoon. A powerful area of low pressure will move through the south Saturday night and Sunday, drawing in cold air and changing the rain to snow for many locations during the day Sunday. Accumulating snow looks likely for much of the area! Any snow will melt…
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COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – While tables are full at restaurants like Harvey’s in Columbus, it’s a different story in the kitchen. “We’ve definitely felt staffing shortages,” Eat With Us Group Sales and Marketing Director Jordan Tarter says. “We’ve had to shut down a couple of stores every once in a while just so we could give our team a break,…
TUPELO, MISS. (WCBI) – An Olympic gold medalist, a former Navy Seal commander, and a best selling author shared the stage during a leadership conference in Tupelo. It didn’t take long before former Navy Seal Commander Rorke Denver had some audience participation in his presentation. Denver was one of three speakers at this year’s “IGNITE” conference, organized by Tupelo’s Community…
SHANNON, Miss. (WCBI) – A school resource officer was struck by a car while directing traffic at Shannon Primary School. It happened shortly before three this afternoon on Highway 45 in front of the school. We are told the officer was struck by a car as he was directing traffic as students were being dismissed for the day. Officers from…
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI)- It’s still unknown of the long-term effects of the Omicron surge towards healthcare are. But the short-term prognosis is bleak. COVID-19 cases are once again slamming rural medical facilities, leaving many with stretched resources for treating severely ill patients. People are becoming infected at staggering rates. And the availability of critical care is narrowing. Health professionals…