STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – Class is officially out of session and kids are heading to the pool to begin their summer vacation. Starkville Parks and Recreation Department opened the swimming pool at Moncrief Park and the JL King Splash Pad to the public today. Employees greeted crowds who were ready to take a dive and cool off from the heat….
LOUISVILLE. Miss. (WCBI)- Hundreds filled the streets of Louisville Saturday afternoon for the 41st annual Red Hills Festival. Food trucks, vendors, and a car show were set up downtown. Citizens in the area said it’s a great way to meet neighbors in the community and celebrate your town. Festivities kicked off with a 5K run Saturday morning. The traditional event…
CLAY COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI)-New information surrounding the devastating mass shooting in Uvalde, Texas continues to come to light. As uncertainty in our communities deepens about what may come next, there’s also a concern about how people are coping. Emergency situations impact those on the front lines, officers. Mental health training is vital to ensure law enforcement can handle a traumatic…
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI)- A Caledonia pharmacy is cleaning up after thieves took prescription medications. Lowndes County sheriffs department needs the community’s help in identifying the people that took the medicine. Sheriff Eddie Hawkins said the break-in happened about 4:45 a.m. The burglars broke out the front glass door of Caledonia Pharmacy, and they were described as two black males…
TUPELO, MISS. (WCBI) – Dinosaurs have invaded Tupelo, but there’s no reason to panic, it’s all part of a show that is educational and fun. “One of my favorite things to see is when you walk into the exhibit and see the kid who walks in and sees his first dinosaur, his eyes light up, his jaw drops, that’s amazing.”,”…
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – Nusz Park is full and so are restaurants. The MSU softball team is in the super regionals and as the team works hard to win, fans are working up some appetites. Some fans couldn’t get seats at the game, so they’re grabbing tables at local restaurants. Chasen Brown, the proprietor of Georgia Blue, is trying to…
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – Knowing what resources are available in your community can be a big help. That’s why Prairie Opportunity hosts its “Action Day” each year. The event allows agencies in the community to set up booths to let folks know about the services they provide. Prairie Opportunity provides case management to low-income families, elderly, and disabled populations. Organizers…
CALHOUN COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Two men in Calhoun County are accused of firing 17 shots at a home and a vehicle. Tyrell Eacholes has been charged with shooting into a dwelling, felony possession of a firearm, and possession of meth. Jordan Horton has also been charged with shooting into a dwelling. Calhoun County Sheriff Greg Pollan says the shooting…
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ITAWAMBA COUNTY, MISS. (WCBI) – For Ernie Simmons, rising prices means he has to pass that on to his clients. “It has increased a lot, substantially,” Simmons said. Simmons is co-owner of “FIXNA2Z’ His company does repairs, remodeling, and renovations on homes. He has been in the contracting and construction business for more than thirty years but says in the last…
MAYHEW, Miss. (WCBI) – An especially stormy spring in 2022 is making things difficult for farmers across Mississippi. Melvin Ellis, owner and operator of Mayhew Tomato Farm, says his fields were just starting to get dry before the most recent round of rain in the Golden Triangle. “I would be planting peas now if the ground was dry enough,” he…
GOLDEN TRIANGLE, Miss. (WCBI)- Gas prices are surging and it’s not expected to slow down anytime soon. With Memorial Day weekend approaching some folks are looking to stay close to home rather than travel like normal. Memorial Day weekend is just around the corner and for many that means breaking out the campers, but this year, high gas prices mean…
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI)- Rainy days are leaving some roads in Lowndes County in need of repair. Driving down the street, you may notice pot holes, uneven concrete, and eroded asphalt. County leaders are trying to smooth the way for residents. “Maintenance is an ongoing thing, especially when you deal with weather, we are out there and we’re on it,”…
WEST POINT, Miss. (WCBI) – Investigating crimes can be difficult under the best of circumstances, but police often find themselves working through resistance from an unlikely source – crime victims. Whether it’s the so-called Code of the Street, Fear of retaliation, or desire for revenge, West Point Police Chief Avery Cook says they have had a number of cases where…
MISSISSIPPI (WCBI) – The national average for a gallon of gas is increasing but there’s a tiny bit of good news in Mississippi. Right now, the average price for a gallon of regular is $4.17 in the state. That’s down a penny from a week ago. According to AAA, the most expensive gas in the viewing area is in Lamar…
ABERDEEN, Miss. (WCBI) – As educators in Mississippi watched the horror of the elementary school shooting in Uvalde, Texas unfold Tuesday, some of them couldn’t help but think of the children under their protection. “I would do anything to protect the students here,” says Dr. Shanika McKinney, assistant principal and safety coordinator for Belle-Shivers Middle School in Aberdeen. “If that…
TUPELO, MISS. (WCBI) – A partnership between a business and the city of Tupelo allows people to get rid of those old computers, CD players and cameras that are taking up space. Exceed Technology and “Keep Tupelo Beautiful” joined forces to host an electronics recycling drive. Today and tomorrow, old computers, microwaves and other electronics can be brought to the…
TUPELO, MISS. (WCBI) – Business, government, and community leaders had a chance to get a view of the state of the region’s educational, economic, and business achievements. It was part of the annual “State of the Region” meeting, hosted by the CREATE Foundation’s Commission on the Future of Northeast Mississippi. Transportation Commissioner John Caldwell spoke about the need for improvements in…
EUPORA, Miss. (WCBI)- An area community is coming together after a deadly weekend shooting. Family members of the victim set up a small memorial to remember their loved one. Saturday night Eupora police responded to a shots fired call at a gas station; when officers arrived, they found 29- year- old Jordan Gaston dead on the floor. The accused shooter,…
TUPELO, MISS. (WCBI) – It is not every day you see life-size dinosaurs being carted into the Bancorpsouth Arena, but it’s happening. It is part of the setup for “Jurassic Quest.” The show hits Tupelo this weekend and features life-size dinosaurs, painted and animated. There is a Spinosaurus, T Rex, and a 50-foot-long Megalodon. There are also opportunities to ride…
MONROE COUNTY, MISS. (WCBI) – The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office will soon have a training center for part-time officers and jailers. “I used to walk out there on the concrete on that place and think about how this would be a good place to train law enforcement officers one day,” said Monroe County Sheriff Kevin Crook. Now, that vision of …
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Lowndes County deputies make an arrest in a shooting. Tyshon Morris is charged with shooting into a dwelling. Sheriff Eddie Hawkins says deputies were called to Shaws Mobile Home Park, on Highway 373, about gunfire. On the way to the scene, a deputy spotted Morris and pulled him over. One mobile home was damaged and…
ALABAMA (WCBI) – Alabama voters will head back to the polls in a little less than a month. A number of primaries ended without a candidate getting the necessary majority to win outright, forcing run-offs in some statewide races. One key race that many pundits thought would end in a run-off – didn’t. Incumbent Governor Kay Ivey faced a crowded…
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI)- Mississippi State is no stranger to great post-season runs and Starkville is getting accustomed to businesses booming during the playoffs. In preparation for its first Softball Super Regional, city businesses are stocking up shelves with Bulldog gear, and hotels are booked and busy. Business owners hope newcomers have a wonderful experience this weekend. “Starkville is always ready,”…