PONTOTOC, Miss. (WCBI) – A Pontotoc police officer loses his battle with COVID-19. Sergeant Jeff Turner died Monday, December 27th. The Pontotoc Police Department posted a message to its Facebook page on December 23rd asking for prayers. Visitation will be Thursday from five to eight at Longview Baptist Church. The funeral will be Friday at the church beginning at 2…
JACKSON, Miss. (WCBI) – Too much marijuana. That’s why Governor Tate Reeves says he will not sign the current bill. Mississippi voters approved medical marijuana in November of 2019. But the state supreme court found a problem with the way the initiative was put on the ballot. Since then lawmakers have been working on a bill that would allow medical…
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – A supply shortage is forcing North Mississippi Medical Center to limit access to a COVID-19 treatment option. Monoclonal antibodies, the infusion therapy for treating COVID-19, is in short supply. That has NMMC adjusting its policy about who can receive the treatment. Hospital leaders announce today that their criteria will focus on getting antibody treatment to those…
GOLDEN TRIANGLE, Miss. (WCBI)- New Year’s Eve is the next holiday on the calendar and many people have already been busy making plans, but transportation issues have made getting some party supplies more difficult in 2021. Many people like to bring in the new year with fireworks or with a celebratory toast or two, but delays could put a damper…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – The shortage of COVID-19 tests has hit the Golden Triangle. The CVS Pharmacy in Starkville told WCBI that they just sold out of the at-home tests Monday, while the Walgreens in Columbus went out of stock Sunday. “Our pharmacies are running out of those rapid at-home tests quicker,” says Amy Bogue, President of Allegro Family Clinics…
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – For thousands of air travelers the trip home has become “The Nightmare After Christmas”. Nationwide, close to 4,000 flights have been canceled. Many of those were due to staff shortages, with crews calling in sick due to COVID-19. Weather was also a factor in some of the delays. But Matt Dowell, Deputy Director at Golden…
HWY 50 near Love’s Truck Stop, Columbus COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – An early evening accident brought traffic to a halt on Highway 50 near Highway 82. Initial reports were that a person had been struck by a vehicle, but Columbus Police Chief Fred Shelton told WCBI that a man was riding in the back of a truck holding down a…
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI)- On April 22, 2021 in Tate County, Buddy, (a two-year-old lab mix) whole world turned upside down when a devastating incident left the canine severely burned. The Tunica Humane Society came in to help. “I actually saw pictures of Buddy and realized the extent of his injury and I was so thankful that they did reach out…
Tags: momtomom
Categories: Featured
WEST POINT, Miss. (WCBI)- For some families, gifts are already piled under the tree; just waiting on Santa to deliver the rest. After unwrapping those presents on Christmas day; law enforcement encourage folks to be aware of how they throw out their packages and boxes. “Be aware of your surroundings when you’re out and about and if you get large…
Categories: Health Talk Tags: //sponsored//, health, talk
WEST POINT, Miss. (WCBI) – We may be two days away from Christmas, but folks in West Point are getting a head start delivering gifts. The West Point Police Department and Amazing Grace Adult Day Care partnered to hold a toy giveaway this afternoon. Families were able to come by and let their children pick out their favorite toys. Organizers…
NOXUBEE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI ) – The Noxubee County Board Of Supervisors has named a new county prosecutor. The board appointed local attorney Tina Holcombe Ferrell. She will fill the vacancy left by Rod Hickman who was elected to the state senate. Ferrell will start in her new role in January. The election for a permanent replacement will be held…
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – The holiday season brings a rise in crime particularly with property crimes like package theft and burglaries. In an attempt to embrace technology, the Starkville Police Department is asking business owners and homeowners who have video cameras to register their camera locations with SPD as a part of the Starkville Police Department Community Connect Program powered…
MISSISSIPPI (WCBI) – Getting a driver’s license in Mississippi is easier than ever. Getting behind the wheel solo can be as simple as getting a form signed by a parent or guardian. Alright, let’s think back. Do you remember when you were getting your license and you had to have a certain number of hours behind the wheel with a…
GOLDEN TRIANGLE, Miss. (WCBI) – As Mississippians get their holiday travel plans underway, state health officials want them to remember that the pandemic hasn’t gone anywhere. Because while holiday cheer is nice, it doesn’t stop COVID-19. For many in Mississippi and all over the United States, the most wonderful time of the year is a time for family and friends…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – A local bank is paying tribute to a man known for keeping the community clean. This morning Bankfirst honored Stan Glover. Glover is known around the Columbus downtown area for picking up garbage off the streets and commercial properties. Bankfirst employees presented Glover with a plaque and special letter of commendation to recognize his special deeds….
Categories: Health Talk Tags: //sponsored//, health, talk
Categories: Health Talk Tags: //sponsored//, health, talk
OKTIBBEHA COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Songs of the season. Members of the Oktibbeha County branch of the NAACP spread Christmas cheer today with caroling and gifts. The group stopped by the Oktibbeha County Sheriff’s department to sing a few tunes and present gifts to the inmates. Before going to the sheriff’s department, they visited residents and workers at Starkville Manor…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Columbus city leaders have one more event to mark the city’s Bicentennial. Inspired by the Leigh Mall time capsule opened earlier this year, Mayor Keith Gaskin announces that the city will be burying another one to give future residents a look at Columbus in 2021. Gaskin is inviting residents to bring personal items to put in…
AMORY, MISS. (WCBI) – A Northeast Mississippi based furniture manufacturer is celebrating a big year in 2021. It has been a banner year for Behold Home and on this day, three days before Christmas, CEO Lyle Harris was serving lunch to employees at the company’s newest plant in Amory. The Amory plant opened earlier this month with one production line,…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Thanks to a Columbus Air Force Base tradition, dozens of elderly residents are enjoying baskets full of fresh fruit and goodies. The honor guard delivered the goods this morning. The fruit baskets are part of the “Happy Christmas Fund.” It was created by Happy Irby who was a longtime employee of the Columbus Club at the…