Volunteers cook up barbecue, hope and healing for ice storm victims

Operation BBQ Relief feeds thousands during Oxford outreach

OXFORD, MISS. (WCBI) – For Stevenra Manning, getting a hot meal as her city cleans up in the aftermath of the ice storm is a blessing. It is even better when that meal is barbecue. “These people are really doing a hard job, and providing for our community, I am a mom of three and I really appreciate it,” Manning…

Learning lessons of the past to improve the future

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – A group in Columbus is working to make sure today’s generation doesn’t forget yesterday’s lessons and struggles. The Sim Scott Seniors held their annual Black History Awareness program this morning at Sim Scott Park. Organizers say this is an important time to reflect on the past in order to enhance what we’re doing in the present,…

Water Valleyians powering up and standing together

WATER VALLEY, Miss., (WCBI) — When Winter Storm Fern hit Water Valley, the community didn’t panic — and they didn’t point fingers. Instead, they came together. If there’s one word Brandon Presley uses to describe the people of Water Valley — it’s resilient. Presley, chairman of the Water Valley Electric Commission, says neighbors stepped up the moment the storm hit….

Golden Triangle schools win big at National Championships

LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Family, friends, faculty, and students packed the New Hope High School Campus on Monday — welcoming home a group of National Champions. The band, cheer and dance teams spent the weekend competing at the DII National School Spirit Championships in Orlando, Florida. “It was amazing, it was a wonderful experience, but getting to come with dance,…

A CPR training session was held in Columbus

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) An emergency can happen anytime and knowing what to do can be the difference between life and death. A local business is trying to make sure residents in the area know how to save a life. Evans Academic Academy held a first aid and CPR training session. This gave people a chance to learn several different techniques…

The Coldwater Police Department has a safety tip reminder for you

COLDWATER, Miss. (WCBI) The Coldwater Police Department has a safety tip reminder for you. A video was taken on Dougherty Street around 2:00 Friday Morning. The video shows a suspicious person walking very close to a house. The Coldwater Police Department said taking shortcuts alongside private homes is not safe. For 24/7 news and updates, follow us on Facebook and X. Categories: Local…

The Corinth School District will be closed on Monday

CORINTH, Miss. (WCBI) Due to the continued impact of the winter storm, the Corinth School District will also be closed on Monday, February 2nd The School District will have free meal pick-up for all children ages 18 and under on Monday at Corinth Elementary School (1910 Droke Rd.). Breakfast will be available from 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. and lunch…

PCSD closed on Monday

PONTOTOC, Miss. (WCBI) The Pontotoc County School District will be closed on Monday, Feb. 2nd, due to continued power/water outages for many people in the community. PCSD said they will continue to monitor this situation closely & update you daily. For 24/7 news and updates, follow us on Facebook and X. Categories: Local News Tags: local, monday, no school, pontotoc, Pontotoc County School…