JACKSON, Miss. (WCBI) – Mississippi’s COVID numbers may not be record-breaking on Wednesday, but they do remain high. The State Department of Health is reporting 8,460 new cases today, and 48 deaths. 39 of those deaths were between Friday and Tuesday; the other 9 were from late last year and identified after death certificates were issued. Even though there tend…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – The Columbus City Council is looking for a louder voice in Jackson. The Council has voted to explore the possibility of hiring a lobbyist to bring the needs of the city to the attention of state lawmakers. Mayor Keith Gaskin says he likes the idea of having someone in Jackson who is focused on getting results…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Mississippi Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson says he is taking steps to prepare for his potential role overseeing medical marijuana in the state. “I’ve been in contact with regulators and commissioners around all 50 states where there is a medical marijuana program,” he says. Thursday, the Mississippi Senate approved a bill allowing someone with…
GOLDEN TRIANGLE, Miss. (WCBI) – Children go to bed hungry. In some families, there’s just not enough to go around. And, it happens in our own neighborhoods. The need for assistance is almost overwhelming. Food pantries empty almost as soon as volunteers fill them. “Can you imagine being 7 years old and going to bed hungry can you imagine a…
TUPELO, MISS. (WCBI) – A Lee County Youth Court program whose goal is to keep kids out of foster care is selected as a pilot program for the state. “I don’t want to be an adoption agency, we want to reunite families, that is the whole goal of this court,” said Lee County Youth Court Judge Stacy Bevill. When Bevill…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI)- Shortages are not limited to just your grocery store. Blood shortages have become an issue as of late and people that collect donations want communities to give if they’re able to. Mississippi Blood Service came to Columbus; the team travels all over the magnolia state and encourages people to donate if they’re willing and able to because…
ALICEVILLE, Ala. (WCBI) – An Aliceville, Alabama man turns himself in this morning to Columbus Police for a shooting incident back in November. Columbus Police say Michael Anthony Jordan is charged with two counts of Aggravated Assault in connection to a shooting incident on November 27th in the Bluecutt and Post Office area. On the night of the incident, a…
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – The changing landscape of the COVID Pandemic has private and public employers pivoting on sick leave policies. The Omicron variant, while more contagious, is causing less severe illness. That prompted the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to update its quarantine and masking guidance. Lowndes County is following suit. Vaccinated County employees who contracted COVID…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Members of the Mississippi State Softball team spent their Martin Luther King Jr. Day by partnering with the United Way of Lowndes and Noxubee to pack donations for local teachers. It’s part of United Way’s “Tools for School” campaign. “MLK Day, a day of service that, instead of treating it as a day off, it’s a…
EUPORA, Miss. (WCBI)- January 17 is a day set aside to remember the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr; observances were held in many towns and cities across the area. Above all Dr. Martin Luther King Jr wanted to see a change, and the folks in Eupora carried on his work to bring about that change. “I…
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – Serving others is one facet of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy. Monday, Starkville residents rolled up their sleeves to make their community a better place. “I think Martin Luther King just valued his life on giving back to the better man,” said MSU student Cameron Mayers. “Everything he did was for us to be together…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – The American Red Cross calls it a national blood crisis. Last week the organization reported its -quote “worst blood shortage in over a decade.” To help fill an urgent need, WCBI is partnering with Mississippi Blood Services for a blood drive. The organization will be parked in front of the WCBI building in downtown Columbus tomorrow…
MISSISSIPPI (WCBI) – Several health department locations are offering free COVID-19 testing five days a week. The Mississippi State Department of Health is offering testing at its sites in Lafayette, Lee, Lowndes, Neshoba, and Noxubee Counties. Clay has testing every day except for Thursday. Days and times vary at other health department locations in the area. In addition, every home…
BALDWYN, MISS. (WCBI) – It is a homecoming more than seven decades in the making. The remains of a soldier from Baldwyn, killed in the Korean War, are finally back home. The family of Private First Class Jimmy Rowland never gave up hope that one day, they would be able to give their loved one the honor he deserves. “When I…
LEE COUNTY,Miss. (WCBI)- The Lee County coroner’s office investigating a death by house fire. Coroner Carolyn Green says the incident happened Saturday night on County Road 201 Blue Springs near the Lee and Union County line. 89-year-old Evelyn Hutcheson died of smoke inhalation. The cause of the fire remains under investigation. Categories: Featured, Local News Tags: carolyn green, house fire,…
WINSTON COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI)- Folks in Winston County caught a glimpse of snow Sunday morning. White flurries falling to the ground isn’t something you see each winter in the Magnolia State; so for residents in Noxapater, they made it a day to remember. As dozens headed to to the Dollar General; the store clerks said customers had one thing on…
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – The Starkville Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. is planting a lasting symbol of its service to the community. The group celebrated the national organization’s 114th Founders’ Day Saturday by planting a Live Oak at J.L. King Park. During the ceremony, sorority members also placed a special dedication marker that will remain at the site….
BALDWYN,Miss. (WCBI)- An American hero is laid to rest, more than seven decades after making the ultimate sacrifice for his nation. Private First Class Jimmy Rowland was killed in July of 1950 during the Korean War, but his remains weren’t positively identified until last year. After more than seventy years, Private First Class Jimmy Rowland is getting a funeral, with…
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI)- Mississippi Highway Patrol is recruiting more force to its team. Troop G in Starkville held a meet and greet with potential officers Saturday morning. “To answer any questions that they may have before deciding to you know potentially come over and change career paths and potentially become a part of the MHP department,” said sergeant Derrick Beckom….
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COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Columbus Municipal School District administrators are praising the passage of the Mississippi House of Representatives bill that would increase teacher pay. House Bill 530 would create the “Strategically Accelerating the Recruitment and Retention of Teachers (START) Act” designed to raise teacher salaries statewide. Columbus Municipal School District Superintendent Dr. Cherie Labat calls it a much-needed step…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI)- Lowndes County officials and residents are taking a step in trying to keep the community safer. Lowndes County Sheriff’s Department received a grant through 4- County Electric Power Association to get more breathalyzer tests for deputies. The two entities got deputies trained with the breathalyzers over at Zachary’s; for people to know how much alcohol is too much…
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – Mississippi State University held a testing site on campus for their students and employees. MSU’s classes start back on January 18th and they are trying to avoid the spread of COVID-19. The testing site is available on January 13 and 14th outside of the Newell-Grissom building on MSU’s campus. Medical officials on campus say they are…
MONROE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Cason Water and the Monroe County Sheriff’s office are searching for the suspect involved in stealing equipment. The Clay Hill facility was broken into last night. The theft got away with a catalytic converter, and all tools and equipment were taken from there shop. Cason Water wants customers to know that the water was not…