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)…
Employer in the Foyer
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
Why Mississippi State is mandating COVID vaccine for staff but Mississippi University for Women is not
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…
On-duty Louisville police officer was arrested and charged with DUI
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…
County Prosecutor William Starks brief community on his role of office
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…
City officials feel that surveillance cameras will dial down the numbers of crime
Keeping the community safe is the goal of law enforcement and city leaders
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 holds career fair for elementary students
Third and fourth graders visit with professionals from various careers
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…
Mississippi attorney handed out treats and advice for Halloween
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…
One person is in the hospital after a weekend shooting in Amory
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…
DISCO STRANGLERS CONCERT INTERVIEW 10/26/2021
Today Tara is joined by Rhonda Richardson and Steve McKay to talk about the Disco Stranglers Concert. Categories: Featured, Local News
JTS MORTGAGE MINUTE 10/26/2021
10/26/2021
Join Jeff Farnham on this weeks JTS Mortgage Minute. Categories: Featured, JTS Mortgage Minute, Local News
Animal Health 10/26/2021
10/26/2021
Join Dr. Emerson on this weeks Animal Health. Categories: ANIMAL HEALTH, Featured, Local News
In the kitchen with MoJams
Categories: Local News
Columbus man charged with killing the father of his daughter’s unborn child
Edit: Columbus Police originally told WCBI that it was the suspect’s stepdaughter who was pregnant with the victim’s child. This has since been corrected. COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Columbus Police say an argument between a man and the father of his daughter’s unborn child turned deadly Sunday evening. “Upon arrival, officers did see a black male lying in the carport…
Four men are in jail after a shooting in Oxford on a variety of drug and assault charges
OXFORD, Miss. (WCBI) – A reported shooting in Oxford lands 4 men in jail on a variety of drug and assault charges. Just after 11:30 Friday night, Oxford Police began getting reports of gunshots along Shadow Creek Drive in The Greens apartment complex. While responding to the area, police stopped a car from leaving the area. They began questioning the…
Premiere Athletix and Horseshoe Farms feed first responders
'Feed the Red, Feed the Blue' honors first responders for their work
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – It is National First Responder’s Week and a Tupelo gym is showing its appreciation to those who keep us safe. Premiere Fitness and Horseshoe Farms provided lunch for police, fire and sheriff’s departments, EMTs, and other first responders, as part of an event called “Feed the Red, Feed the Blue.” This is the second year the two…
Getting firefighters has been tough for fire departments world wide
Labor shortages have hit nearly every sector of the workforce
GOLDEN TRIANGLE, Miss. (WCBI)- Labor shortages have hit nearly every sector of the workforce. Fire stations around the world are having trouble getting firefighters to join their staff, but for those who can take the heat; training is closer to home. Columbus Fire and Rescue’s staff numbers have been down since the beginning of the pandemic and that’s forced changes…
A family has not received compensation after winning their court case
A decade ago, a tornado churned up timber on the Williams' land. And they said the man they hired to help actually made things worse.
WEBSTER COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Be careful who you do business with. That’s the warning from one family in Webster County. What seemed like a simple deal with a licensed forester turned into a financial and legal nightmare with the Williams family and their attorney today about why their case has proved so difficult. “This individual should not be in…
On The Beat 10/25/2021
Omni Health Clinic
Today on On the Beat Troy Thompson talks to Amanda Fondren from Omni Health Clinic. She is talking about a new procedure. Categories: Local News, On the Beat
Music Monday on Sunrise
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Sunrise crew reads responses to the Question of the Day and reflects on the first songs they knew by heart. Categories: WCBI Special Shows Tags: Music, music monday
Fatal Shooting
Categories: Local News Tags: crime, local
Theatre Returns
Categories: Local News Tags: entertainment, LOCAL NEWS, starkville community theatre, theatre
Diabetes Walk
Categories: Local News Tags: diabetes, LOCAL NEWS, walk for diabetes