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A Tupelo-based organization is helping international student academically

El Centro has been tutoring students since 2006.

September 26, 2021

Joey Barnes,

TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – Each year, more families are moving to Mississippi. A Tupelo-based organization called El Centro is helping students in language transition. Since 2006, Leticia Gassaway, a Chairwoman for the non-profit organization El Centro, has been helping international students academically. She said it’s important that people help young students in language transition. “Our main purpose is has been…

Dry tomorrow, some rain possible mid week

September 26, 2021

Isaac Williams,

SUMMARY: Dry air looks to hang around for one more day, before humidity is on the increase as we head into the middle of the week. Highs will be increasing into the upper 80s through the end of the work week. It was originally looking like rain would stay to our west, but now it’s looking more likely we see…

The Bluprint foundation provides free lunch for law enforcement officers

September 25, 2021

Joey Barnes,

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI)- A Columbus organization provides free lunch to law enforcement officers in our area. The Bluprint Foundation put on a fish fry to honor the men and women who fight to keep the community safe and thank them for their many contributions. To show their appreciation members gave officers fish, drinks, and dessert. Founder Marcus Stokes says change…

The Flywheel Festival in Houston brought the community together

For 50 years, folks young and old celebrated in the community

September 25, 2021

Joey Barnes,

HOUSTON, Miss. (WCBI)- Rides, booths, and tractors were all a part of the Flywheel Festival in Houston. For 50 years, folks young and old celebrated in the community. Since the pandemic canceled festivities last year, they’re ready to be back in the full swing of things. “I enjoy talking to the people and normally I enjoy the antique cars, but…

Calm and dry week ahead

September 25, 2021

Isaac Williams,

SUMMARY: Finally, after a very wet summer and a very wet last couple weeks, a beautiful and calm week of weather is in store. Skies will be sunny to partly cloudy each day, with highs slowly warming into the mid to upper 80s later on the week. No rain chances the next 7 days, and humidity should be fairly low…

From the classroom to the workforce,skilled laborers are vital in area businesses

September 24, 2021

Joey Barnes,

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI)- From the classroom to the workforce, skilled laborers are essential for area businesses. Benefits, opportunities, and quality of life are what it takes when it comes to retaining workers. Laborers need to have those options. But it’s also vital for businesses to have qualified workers. ” Everyone needs workers right now. Restaurants need workers and hospitals need…

Two brothers injured in roofing construction accident Friday afternoon

The incident happened at Aldersgate United Methodist Church about two o'clock.

September 24, 2021

Joey Barnes,

STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – Two brothers were injured in a roofing construction accident Friday afternoon in Starkville. The incident happened at Aldersgate United Methodist Church about two o’clock. Starkville Fire Chief Charles Yarbrough says the men were part of a crew replacing a roof at the church. A lift they were using overturned. One of the men was thrown from…

Starkville Partnership brings back Art Walk to help local artists

After a 3 year wait, the Art Walk was brought back into downtown Starkville.

September 24, 2021

Joey Barnes,

STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – For the first time since 2018, Starkville held its Art Walk event. “Shop local. I mean that’s how Starkville thrives and that’s something we should all be proud of,” new local artist Danielle Atchley said. After a three-year wait, the Greater Starkville Development Partnership brought back the Art Walk. And for up-and-coming artists like Danielle Atchley,…

Mississippi ranks number one nationwide in obesity rates

A CDC study discovered that all 50 states have soared in obesity rates over the past two decades

September 24, 2021

Joey Barnes,

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI)- On a national scale, Mississippi ranks last in a lot of categories but the Magnolia State is number one in obesity rates. 2020 data from the CDC shows Mississippi with an obesity rate of 39.7% compared to Colorado’s 24.2% which ranks at the bottom of the list. The CDC’s study says that no state was over 25%…

SNAP benefits will be increasing beginning October 1

September 24, 2021

Ansley Perkins,

JACKSON, Miss. (PRESS RELEASE) – Mississippians receiving benefits from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) will see their benefits increase twenty-one percent (21%) over pre-pandemic benefit levels effective October 1, 2021. SNAP serves over 421,000 individuals in Mississippi each month, providing food assistance to financially eligible households. This increase in SNAP benefits is separate from the additional pandemic supplementary benefits…

MSU professor says Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning is ‘disregarding science’ by banning vaccine mandates

September 23, 2021

Joey Barnes,

STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – Friday, the Board of Trustees for Mississippi’s Institutions of Higher Learning voted to prohibit the state’s public universities from requiring their students and staff receive the COVID-19 vaccine, except in clinical settings. This comes exactly one week after the Mississippi State Faculty Senate voted in favor of a vaccine mandate at the school. “That a board…

Starkville-oktibbeha school district awarded GEER grant for new technology

September 23, 2021

Joey Barnes,

OKTIBBEHA COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI)- The Starkville-Oktibbeha School District is awarded $100,000 for new technology in the classroom. It’s part of Governor Tate Reeves Emergency Education Relief Grant. Part of that money put 25 cameras and microphones at two schools. The devices are expected to improve learning experiences for students. But, these resources will help in other areas too. Educators tell…

Brangenberg to retire as downtown Tupelo Main Street Director

September 23, 2021

Allie Martin,

TUPELO, MISS. (WCBI) – The longtime director for the Downtown Tupelo Main Street Association is stepping down after thirty years on the job. It may be her last full week on the job as director of Downtown Tupelo Main Street Association, but Debbie Brangenberg is busy. On this day, before lunch, she was going over DTMSA business with Lucia Randle,…

Recently released state test scores show a significant drop in student performance

Test results show a more than 12-percent drop in math scores from 2019 and a 6.7 percent drop in English-language arts scores.

September 23, 2021

Aundrea Self,

MISSISSIPPI (WCBI) – Recently released state test scores show a significant drop in student performance – and the pandemic may be part of the problem. The Mississippi Department of Education today released results from the 2020-21 state tests. They show a more than 12% drop in math scores from 2019 and a 6.7% drop in ELA scores. MDE leaders say…

Wings Over Columbus is preparing for take-off in 2022

Lieutenant Colonel Rory Klepper briefed Columbus business and community leaders about the return of the popular airshow.

September 23, 2021

Eric Lampkin,

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – After being grounded in 2020, Wings Over Columbus is preparing for take-off in 2022. Lieutenant Colonel Rory Klepper briefed Columbus business and community leaders about the return of the popular airshow. The 20-22 edition of Wings Over Columbus will be on March 26th and 27th. Klepper says they are planning a return to a traditional in-person…

Governor Kay Ivey calls special session to address prison infrastructure and the justice system

Health care treatment, educational services, and prison re-sentencing are on the agenda for the next Special Session

September 23, 2021

Joey Barnes,

MONGOMERY, Ala. (WCBI)- Health care treatment, educational services, and prison re-sentencing are on the agenda for the upcoming special session called by Alabama Governor Kay Ivey. The main items on the agenda are a bond bill and sentencing standards. The Alabama governor released a statement saying, “I am pleased and extremely hopeful that we are finally positioned to address our…

Sweet potato farmers taking advantage of fall weather for harvesting

Demand is still good for the crop, which has long been the root of Calhoun County's farm economy.

September 23, 2021

Eric Lampkin,

CALHOUN COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Some folks think of this as Pumpkin Spice Season, but in Mississippi, it’s Sweet Potato Season. Sweet potato farmers across North Mississippi are taking advantage of the Fall-like weather to begin this year’s harvest. Demand is still good for the crop, which has long been the root of Calhoun County’s farm economy. But this year’s…

Long-time Louisville Police Officer fired after 2-month investigation into reports he was improperly giving people rides in his patrol car

September 22, 2021

Joey Barnes,

LOUISVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – Tuesday night, the Louisville Board of Aldermen voted to fire Officer Ty Hardin of the Louisville Police Department for multiple violations of city and police department rules. “The accusations are still under investigation and most likely, we’re going to pass this on to an outside agency,” says Louisville Police Chief Sean Holdiness. That’s where Chief Holdiness…

Lowndes County officials received $11.4 million to help make improvements to the county

Counties across the United States are receiving money from the Federal Government

September 22, 2021

Joey Barnes,

LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI)- Counties across the United States are receiving money from the Federal Government through the American Rescue Plan Act. For Lowndes County, the goal is to use the money wisely and make improvements where county leaders see fit. A pot of roughly $65 billion dollars was distributed in different chunks to each county in the United States….

Toyota Team Members Give Back To Community During Production Shutdown

September 22, 2021

Allie Martin,

BLUE SPRINGS, MISS. (WCBI) – Many of the team members at Toyota Mississippi have spent the past three weeks giving back to the community. During the production shutdown, team members were given three options; they could take paid time off, take days with no pay, or come to the plant where volunteer opportunities would be provided for them. On Wednesday afternoon, …

Toyota Mississippi To Resume Production After Three Week Shutdown

September 22, 2021

Allie Martin,

BLUE SPRINGS, MISS. (WCBI) – A three-week production shutdown at Toyota Mississippi will soon be coming to an end. On a regular workday, the track on the west side of the Blue Springs plant would be busy, as Corollas are test-driven. But for the past three weeks, there has been no activity on the track. Toyota announced a temporary production…

A suspect has been arrested in connection with the murder of an Okolona man

27-year-old D'Marcus Darden has been charged with the murder of 43-year-old Tavares Williams.

September 22, 2021

Allie Martin,

OKOLONA, Miss. (WCBI) – A suspect has been arrested in connection with the murder of an Okolona man earlier this week. 27-year-old D’Marcus Darden has been charged with the murder of 43-year-old Tavares Williams. Assistant Police Chief Sherry Hardin says the shooting happened Monday afternoon at the Okolona Terrace Apartments. Chief Hardin said Williams drove onto Fleming Street, where he…

Car theft ring investigation could span across two states

Choctaw Regional Medical Center employees called the sheriff's department about four suspicious vehicles that pulled into the hospital parking lot.

September 22, 2021

Joey Barnes,

ATTALLA/CHOCTAW COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – We are learning new details about a car theft ring investigation that could span across two states. Now, the FBI is also investigating the case. The second suspect arrested in the case is Johnny Carter. He’s charged with burglary and felony taking of a motor vehicle in Kosciusko. Carter is charged with burglary and receiving…

City Council to have a forensic audit done of Columbus’ finances

They interviewed representatives from a firm that is being considered to conduct a forensic audit of Columbus' books.

September 22, 2021

Eric Lampkin,

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – It was a key theme in Columbus Mayor Keith Gaskin’s campaign, getting a full understanding of the city’s finances. City leaders take one step closer to that today. They interviewed representatives from a firm that is being considered to conduct a forensic audit of Columbus’ books. Gaskin’s goal is to have 2 firms make their pitches…

A Tupelo-based organization is helping international student academically

El Centro has been tutoring students since 2006.

Dry tomorrow, some rain possible mid week

The Bluprint foundation provides free lunch for law enforcement officers

The Flywheel Festival in Houston brought the community together

For 50 years, folks young and old celebrated in the community

Calm and dry week ahead

From the classroom to the workforce,skilled laborers are vital in area businesses

Two brothers injured in roofing construction accident Friday afternoon

The incident happened at Aldersgate United Methodist Church about two o'clock.

Starkville Partnership brings back Art Walk to help local artists

After a 3 year wait, the Art Walk was brought back into downtown Starkville.

Mississippi ranks number one nationwide in obesity rates

A CDC study discovered that all 50 states have soared in obesity rates over the past two decades

SNAP benefits will be increasing beginning October 1

MSU professor says Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning is ‘disregarding science’ by banning vaccine mandates

Starkville-oktibbeha school district awarded GEER grant for new technology

Brangenberg to retire as downtown Tupelo Main Street Director

Recently released state test scores show a significant drop in student performance

Test results show a more than 12-percent drop in math scores from 2019 and a 6.7 percent drop in English-language arts scores.

Wings Over Columbus is preparing for take-off in 2022

Lieutenant Colonel Rory Klepper briefed Columbus business and community leaders about the return of the popular airshow.

Governor Kay Ivey calls special session to address prison infrastructure and the justice system

Health care treatment, educational services, and prison re-sentencing are on the agenda for the next Special Session

Sweet potato farmers taking advantage of fall weather for harvesting

Demand is still good for the crop, which has long been the root of Calhoun County's farm economy.

Long-time Louisville Police Officer fired after 2-month investigation into reports he was improperly giving people rides in his patrol car

Lowndes County officials received $11.4 million to help make improvements to the county

Counties across the United States are receiving money from the Federal Government

Toyota Team Members Give Back To Community During Production Shutdown

Toyota Mississippi To Resume Production After Three Week Shutdown

A suspect has been arrested in connection with the murder of an Okolona man

27-year-old D'Marcus Darden has been charged with the murder of 43-year-old Tavares Williams.

Car theft ring investigation could span across two states

Choctaw Regional Medical Center employees called the sheriff's department about four suspicious vehicles that pulled into the hospital parking lot.

City Council to have a forensic audit done of Columbus’ finances

They interviewed representatives from a firm that is being considered to conduct a forensic audit of Columbus' books.

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