STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – For years Mississippi leaders have been complaining about the state’s best and brightest moving away for better opportunities. State Auditor Shad White decided to do something about that “brain drain”. White’s office is establishing the “Stay in the ‘Sip Fellowship” to attract that talent to the Auditor’s office. The fellowship pays for tuition, books, and fees…
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – A new Lowndes County road manager announcement will wait. The board of supervisors tabled the decision until its next meeting. Three people who already work for the county did apply for the job. The position must also be advertised to the public. Ronnie Burns will retire in May. He has been with the road department…
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – An Arkansas man will spend the rest of his life in prison for killing a Lowndes County man. Donta Kirby was sentenced to life in prison as a habitual offender. Judge Lee Howard also sentenced Kirby to 20 years in prison for possession of a weapon by a convicted felon charge. A Lowndes County jury…
As Spring approaches and dynamic weather becomes more common, meteorologist Jackson Chastain discusses some of the different types of fronts. Categories: Featured, Featured Weather, Local News, Weather
TUPELO,Miss. (WCBI)- A Tupelo family makes it out just in time after their home catches on fire early this morning. Tupelo firefighters were on scene for five hours before they were able to extinguish the blaze. No injuries are reported at this time. Firefighters are still investigating the cause of the blaze. Categories: Featured, Local News Tags: fire investigation, house…
TUPELO,Miss. (WCBI)- The Tupelo hotel and restaurant had a boost in revenue. The Bancorp South Arena is the sight of two competitions. Victory Athletics hosted a cheer leading competition featuring participants from all over Mississippi as well as Alabama, Tennessee and even Louisiana. Nearly 500 gymnasts are involved in a meet. The owner says with parents and other spectators there…
COLUMBUS,Miss. (WCBI) – Clean-up is underway at Jalisco Mexican Grill after a car crashes into the building. Columbus Police Chief Fred Shelton says the driver allegedly lost control of their vehicle and drove into the restaurant just before 10 p.m. on Saturday night. “That’s just something we don’t think of really,” said Jennifer Morales. It’s like waking up from a…
ITAWAMBA COUNTY, MISS. (WCBI) – A historic auditorium in Itawamba County has been renamed in honor of a couple who have devoted countless hours to the arts and young people. Earlier this month, Vicky Blake was busy helping the IAHS Indian Players with final dress rehearsals for their production of “High School Musical 2.” The musical was held in the…
ABERDEEN, Miss, (WCBI)- An Aberdeen woman is dead following a two-car collision. Aberdeen Police say 58-year-old Denise Miller was driving a 2019 KIA Forte. Miller was heading west on Old Highway 8 when she collided with a 2006 Nissan Armada that was traveling north on US-45. The accident happened around 1 p.m. on Friday. Miller died at the scene due…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI)- It’s a day many people in Columbus won’t forget; the moment an EF-3 tornado made landfall in the friendly city, destruction left residents without a home. The Community Recovery of Lowndes County has assisted dozens of homeowners with repairs over the years. Repairs have been completed in areas like Shady Street, Waterworks Road, and Tuscaloosa Road, but…
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STARKVILLE,Miss. (WCBI)- Starkville Police spent much of the day trying to clean up after a social media post. A group photograph, posted across social platforms by the department, showed a uniformed officer making a gesture that some people view as a signal of white supremacy. And she finds city officials are urging folks to think before they post. ” Certain…
GOLDEN TRIANGLE (WCBI) – Mississippi’s premiere film festival is celebrating its 25th anniversary. The Magnolia Film Festival includes works in several different genres. “This is the first and longest film festival in the state of Mississippi and this is just a huge thing for us to be celebrating our 25th,” said Misun. 25 years of lights and cameras in action….
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI)- There is an old saying; “the youth are the hope of our future”. The Mississippi Community College Board knows that and is doing its part to start those young people down a successful path. It was awards day for Phi Beta Lambda students on Friday; that was the pay-off for three days of hard work and intense competition….
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – An Arkansas man is found guilty in a Lowndes County murder trial. The jury returned the verdict Friday afternoon. Donta Kirby was found guilty of first-degree murder and two counts of possession of a weapon by a convicted felon charge. He was arrested in July 2020 after running from a state trooper in Webster County….
CALEDONIA, Miss. (WCBI) – Students at Caledonia Elementary School get a break from the classroom today to take on some athletic challenges. The Junior Auxiliary of Columbus brings its “Challenge of Champions” to the Caledonia Campus. The event pairs special education students with mainstream teammates to tackle a series of fun activities including relay races, bean bag tosses, and hula…
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Lowndes County deputies are investigating an accidental shooting involving two children. Sheriff Eddie Hawkins says the shooting happened on Charlie Smith Road Road last night. Investigators believe an eight-year-old shot a ten-year-old child, accidentally, with a .22 caliber rifle. Deputies were called by the hospital after the wounded child arrived by a private vehicle. He…
OKTIBBEHA COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Students and staff at West Elementary School in Oktibbeha County are honoring local leaders. The school hosted its Black History Month program Friday morning. Students sang, recited poetry, and performed skits to help tell the story of African American accomplishments. They also honored local leaders who have made an impact in the community. Our Aundrea…
LOUISVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – Eiland Middle School celebrates Black History Month with a living wax museum presentation. Students created potrayed wax figures of African Americans who made an important impact in our country. Portrayals included Barack Obama, Jackie Robinson, Harriet Tubman, Rosa Parks, Kobe Bryant, and Kamala Harris and many others. Those in attendance were given a guided by students…
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – Fifth graders at Overstreet Elementary School graduated from the DARE program today. A ceremony was held to recognize students for avoiding peer pressure while living drug-free and productive lives. The Starkville Police Department partners with the school for a series of classroom sessions led by police officers. Police Chief Mark Ballard and Mayor Lynn Spruill were…
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – Masks will now be optional on most of the Mississippi State campus. The university made the announcement Friday afternoon based on the school’s COVID-19 task force recommendation. The new policy will go into effect on Monday. There are two exceptions to the rule. You must still wear a mask inside the Longest Student Health Center and…