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…
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….
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
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
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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
Eric Crosswhite talks with Dr. Courtney Taylor. They talk all about Employer in the Foyer. Categories: Featured, Local News, Work Now Initiative
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)…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – As part of the Work Now initiative, Courtney Taylor, PhD from East Mississippi Community College shares opportunities available with their Employer in the Foyer program. Categories: Special Guests, Work Now Initiative Tags: Employers, jobs, Work Now
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – Despite protests from a small group of demonstrators Tuesday, Mississippi State will be among the schools requiring vaccines for faculty and staff after Monday’s vote by the Board of Trustees for the Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning. In fact, Sid Salter, Director of the Office of Public Affairs, says about 75 percent of MSU’s staff already…
LOUISVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – An on-duty Louisville police officer was arrested and charged with DUI-first over the weekend. Louisville Police Chief Sean Holdiness confirms Officer Casey Wallace was arrested in the Walmart parking lot in the early morning hours on Saturday. Wallace was arrested by a fellow officer. The Louisville Police Department has taken disciplinary action. But the Chief Holdiness…
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Some area business leaders get a lesson in law with their lunch. Lowndes County Prosecutor William Starks briefed community and business leaders on the role of his office today. Starks prosecutes a variety of misdemeanor cases brought in the county. One area causing great concern is the frequency of domestic violence cases. “We certainly try…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI)- Keeping the community safe is the goal of law enforcement and city leaders. In Columbus, part of that plan involved keeping a closer eye on city streets. In late August 2021, Columbus mayor Keith Gaskin and police chief Fred Shelton announced they would begin installing cameras around the city with an eye to keeping crime under control….
CALHOUN COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Hundreds of elementary students in Calhoun County schools are considering their career paths. The students were part of a unique career fair. It was an opportunity for Calhoun County third and fourth graders to meet with professionals from a variety of careers. “We have Weyerhauser, Mississippi State University with bioproducts, TVA, Natchez Trace, Baptist, Northwest is here…
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – A Mississippi attorney is handing out a few treats while trying to make Halloween a little less scary for kids and their parents. Representatives from Richard Schwartz and Associates teamed up today with McGruff the Crime Dog to talk Halloween safety with students at West Lowndes Elementary School. Richard Schwartz’s office travels to schools across…
AMORY, Miss. (WCBI) – One person is in the hospital after a weekend shooting in Amory. Police responded to 111th Street Sunday night just after 8:30 after getting reports of a shooting. The victim, whose name has not been released, is in the hospital in serious condition. Police have identified a suspect. The incident remains under investigation. Categories: Crime, Local…
Today Tara is joined by Rhonda Richardson and Steve McKay to talk about the Disco Stranglers Concert. Categories: Featured, Local News
Join Jeff Farnham on this weeks JTS Mortgage Minute. Categories: Featured, JTS Mortgage Minute, Local News