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Educating Sunrise Crew on Movies
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – A conversation on Halloween costumes leads to a movie discussion and Eric’s disappointment in his co-anchors. Categories: WCBI Special Shows Tags: costumes, movies
Veterans Day Ceremony and Parade
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Mattie Quick and Rita Felton give details on a wreath laying ceremony and veterans parade in Columbus. Categories: Special Guests Tags: parade, veterans
Northeast Mississippi law enforcement officers undergo Crisis Intervention training to respond to mental health incidents
ABERDEEN, Miss. (WCBI) – From September to October, Lifecore Health Group partnered with local law enforcement to offer their first-ever Crisis Intervention Team training program in Northeast Mississippi. “It’s about talking to someone. It’s about treating them as a human being, not looking at people only as suspects or criminals,” Monroe County Sheriff’s Deputy Marshal Eubanks. Deputy Eubanks was one…
Junior Auxiliary of Tupelo honors school administrators, counselors and nurses
'School Aid' lunch allows JA to showcase its services for students
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – It was an opportunity to thank local school administrators for their hard work during a luncheon organized by the Junior Auxiliary of Tupelo. The JA’s: “School Aid” committee organized the lunch for administrators, nurses and counselors in Tupelo and Lee county schools. During the lunch, administrators heard about the many services JA offers for students, such as…
‘Dancing with the King’ helps teach young people about ballroom dance and Elvis
The event raises money to get ballroom dance lessons into local schools
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – Celebrities from across the region are lacing up their dance shoes and making last minute preparations for an event that helps teach youngsters about ballroom dancing and the king of rock and roll. WCBI’s Allie Martin is part of this year’s “Dancing with the King’ and gives us a sneak peek of his routine, and tells…
NT Spark offers broadband services in Webster County
WEBSTER COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI)- Imagine getting on your computer and not having an internet connection. We’ve all been there. But, for some folks in Webster County, it’s been an ongoing issue. Now, smaller communities can look forward to broadband services coming to their area. A simple internet hook-up is vital in smaller communities. Having a faster network can impact how…
Healthcare providers hired to help with COVID-19 have ending contracts
MISSISSIPPI (WCBI) – A nursing shortage in Mississippi could come to the forefront again next month. Over 11,000 contract healthcare providers were hired to help with the COVID-19 surge this summer. Their contracts all expire on Sunday. This will leave many hospitals scrambling to find more nurses or simply rehiring the contracted workers. In other news, the Mississippi State Department…
Halloween story time at Fire Station Park
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI)- Little ghosts, goblins, princesses, and other cute characters got an early start on Halloween fun. The Starkville Public Library hosted “Storytime and Trunk-or-Treat” Wednesday afternoon at Fire Station Park. Children listened in on a spooky story then visited booths set up throughout the park to get some sweet treats. More than 30 children participated in the event….
Science Fiction Book Signing
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Author Alec Hawkins shares about a book signing featuring science fiction writers from the South and many from our area. Categories: Special Guests Tags: books, science fiction
Sunrise Crew Admits Halloween Candy Temptations
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Eric, Tara and Isaac discuss why they can’t buy Halloween candy too soon before Halloween. Categories: WCBI Special Shows Tags: candy, halloween
Breast cancer survivors in Lowndes County tell about their battles
October is breast cancer awareness month and chances are you know someone who has battled the disease
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI)- October is breast cancer awareness month and chances are you know someone who has battled the disease. In downtown Columbus, businesses showed their support for breast cancer by having balloons or ribbons set up in or around their stores. Two breast cancer survivors are thankful to be able to see local businesses raise awareness and even…
UMMC Grenada rolls out mobile vaccine clinics to bring COVID-19 shots to most rural parts of Mississippi
GRENADA, Miss. (WCBI) – Saturday, University of Mississippi Medical Center Grenada officially debuted its Mobile Vaccine Clinic, an effort to reach some of the state’s most rural areas. “These counties are definitely out there,” says UMMC nurse Kris Ballard. “They’re further away from any of your larger metropolitan areas in Mississippi…These are truly rural areas.” And while many people have…
New hotel first property to open as part of fifty million dollar development
'Home2Suites' is part of the 'Landmark' development
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – The first guests are checking in this Wednesday at ‘Home 2 Suites” by Hilton. Christy Cook is director of sales and says there has been a lot of interest in the city’s newest hotel, before opening day. “I have had a ton of response, everyone, obviously wants to come see it,” Cook said. The 89 room…
Forge Expo held at EMCC to teach students about construction careers
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Hundreds of junior high school students are learning about careers in construction. About 1,000 8th grade students from Clay, Lowndes, and Oktibbeha counties attended the “Forge Expo” at the Communiversity today. The event included hands-on demonstrations in the use of tools and technology used in the industries like construction, manufacturing, and industrial maintenance. Organizers wanted…
Columbus city councilmen take trip for ideas for Propst Park improvements
VICKSBURG, Miss. (WCBI) – Some Columbus city councilmen take a road trip to get some ideas to improve Propst Park. The group visited Vicksburg to see that city’s parks and recreation department. Ward 2 Councilman Joseph Mickens, Ward 4 Councilman Pierre Beard, and Ward 5 Councilmen Stephen Jones went on the trip. Kevin Stafford from the city’s engineering group also…
North Mississippi law enforcement are learning the tips and trade of the FBI
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – North Mississippi law enforcement are learning the tips and trade of the FBI. The Evidence Response Team is hosting a five-day workshop this week at Mississippi State. Investigators are learning how the FBI collects evidence, takes pictures, and search vehicles. There are also classes about collecting DNA and finding bloodstains. Detectives believe these courses will help…
Richard Rula has building in his name at Mississippi State University
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – This year’s Homecoming at Mississippi State is extra special for one alumnus. Richard Rula of Ridgeland joined MSU President Mark Keenum and other dignitaries to cut the ribbon on the University’s newest academic building – the Richard A. Rula Engineering and Science Complex. The 70,000 square-foot building will be home to the Rula School of Civil…
Scot Rowdy Ames, Jr. Foundation Interview
Today we are joined by Audra Ames, she is the widow of fallen pilot Instructor from Columbus Air Force Base. Tara and Audra talk about the Scot Rowdy Ames, Jr. Foundation. Categories: Featured, Local News, Special Guests
WORK NOW INITIATIVE: Employer in the Foyer 10/27/2021
Eric Crosswhite talks with Dr. Courtney Taylor. They talk all about Employer in the Foyer. Categories: Featured, Local News, Work Now Initiative
Scot Rowdy Ames, Jr. Foundation
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Audra Ames, widow of Lieutenant Scot Ames, talks about the foundation she’s created in her husband’s honor. Lt. Ames was an instructor pilot at Columbus Air Force Base who tragically lost his life in a flying training mishap in February. The Scot “Rowdy” Ames Jr. Foundation is a tax exempt organization as described in Section 501(c)(3)…