COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – When renters have a home and spend years investing in the things to fill it, it can be heartbreaking to see all that go away in a fire or other disaster. Most homeowners have insurance to help rebuild after such a disaster, but many renters don’t realize that there are policies to help them as well….
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Columbus leaders are being asked to consider a new position, city marshal. Multiple sources tell WCBI that a letter was drafted by the city attorney on behalf of Mayor Keith Gaskin. The letter reportedly tells the city council it will consider a city marshal position during tomorrow night’s city council meeting. That discussion is expected to…
OXFORD, Miss. (WCBI)- A third suspect involved in a shooting incident is in police custody in Oxford. Dating back to December 16th, 2019, Oxford Police responded to the 1000 block of Chickasaw Drive for someone suffering from a gunshot wound. 24 hours after the incident, two suspects were arrested but the third suspect, Antwon Geter of Sherman Mississippi, fled the…
WEST POINT, Miss. (WCBI)- “Take what you need; Leave what you can,” that’s the message behind the blessing box located at the First United Methodist Church in West Point. Kicked off in December and designed by church members, the donation box is stocked with everyday needs from food, hygiene, diapers, cleaning supplies, and more. Director of Family Ministries, Stacy Hays,…
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – A social media message attributed to a member of a Mississippi State fraternity was investigated by the university. The post referred to fraternity members, who were posing with guns, shooting at an African American male. The social platform is called YikYak. It is an anonymous space where people within 5 miles of each other can…
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Lowndes County leaders are moving ahead on spending plans for the county’s share of American Rescue Plan Act money. Supervisors hear a progress report from the Horne Group today. The Board contracted with the firm to help the county determine what projects will qualify for ARPA funding and how best to get those projects done….
JACKSON, Miss. (WCBI) – Mississippi hospitals have faced all sorts of shortages during the COVID Pandemic, but this could be the worst. The state’s hospitals need more nurses. According to a report in the Clarion Ledger, there are nearly 3,000 registered nurse vacancies statewide. And that is straining hospital staff already stressed under the pressure of the continuing pandemic. Earlier…
TUPELO,Miss. (WCBI)- Tupelo Police are investigating an early morning shooting that left one person hurt. Around 4:30 Sunday morning, Tupelo Police were called to an apartment complex at the 1300 block of Mitchell Road. Officers found a man with gunshots wounds. He was taken to the North Mississippi Medical Center ER. He’s in critical condition. The shooting remains under investigation….
TUPELO, MISS. (WCBI) – A non profit that allows citizens to provide valuable information to law enforcement agencies to fight crime is having a big impact. Every week, Crime Stoppers of Northeast Mississippi asks the public to provide information on a felony crime. Since Crime Stoppers of Northeast Mississippi began in the early 1990s, it has received 1,018 , resulting in…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI)- Columbus police are looking for more officers to join their staff. On Saturday they held a career day for folks that want to help their city. Columbus police do all they can to protect and serve the city, but there’s strength in numbers when it comes to doing the job and right now those numbers aren’t sufficient….
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COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI)- Count Valentine’s Day as another victim of nationwide supply chain issues. Floral shops are feeling the pinch as their busiest season approaches. And that could mean trouble for the last-minute shoppers. If you haven’t put in an order for your Valentine, now is the time. Options for your sweetheart may be slim. “We have been receiving some…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – While the weather gets colder it is important that homeowners are staying safe while staying warm. It’s cold outside. And that has people looking for ways to stay warm inside. In that search for warmth, some people are forgetting about safety. This January alone, there have already been 2 deaths related to fires caused by space…
WEST POINT, Miss. (WCBI) – A house in West Point burns to the ground today, but this was no disaster. This was an opportunity for West Point firefighters to get real, hands-on practice at battling a blaze. The controlled burn was at an empty house on fifth street. Crews were able to put their equipment and strategies to the test….
ABERDEEN, MISS. (WCBI) – A Monroe County Veterans of Foreign Wars post is doing what it can to attract younger members. Members of VFW Post 4490 are on a mission, with two main objectives; to recruit new members and get more younger veterans on the membership rolls. “We’ve lost our Korean War vets, there’s only a few of them left, we’ve…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – “Q” and “U” – you always see them together. It’s like they were made for each other. Well, today at Heritage Academy, they made it official. Elementary students were cordially invited to the Wedding of Miss “Q” and Mister “U”. The wedding party and guests dressed their best as they celebrated the union of the two…
CLAY COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI)- Local churches in the Golden Triangle have joined together to continue the support for the residents in Mayfield, Kentucky. In December an E-F-4 tornado ripped through the town of Mayfield, taking dozens of lives and causing significant damage to the area. Those people still need help. So local churches in our area are donating supplies from…
OKTIBBEHA COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – A man is found guilty in Oktibbeha County for attempted murder. Jurors also found Jessie Carpenter guilty of the possession of a weapon by a convicted felon charge. Judge Lee Coleman sentenced Carpenter to 30 years in prison. Carpenter shot someone in December 2019 on Carver Drive, in Starkville. Prosecutors say the victim was shot…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – The warming shelter in Columbus will be open throughout the weekend. It will be open from 5 p.m. to 9 a.m. Friday through Sunday night. It will close on Monday. The shelter is located at Propst Park. Categories: Local News
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STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) -“I have seen so many people just hurting and I have seen so many outstanding light bills to the utilities the electricity just mind-blowing some of the bills I have seen come through here,” said Brown. Mind-Blowing. That could also describe the response of Oktibbeha County residents when J.L King center offered to help contribute to…
GRENADA, Miss. (WCBI) – Monday, University of Mississippi Medical Center announced that it is creating a new mental health support program to help employees manage the emotional exhaustion of the pandemic. “We have stressful jobs. All employees here, we’re taking care of patients,” says UMMC Grenada’s clinical operations director Cristy Seibel. “You add the pandemic to it? We had no…
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – A Tupelo elementary school wins a national honor for its educational programs and student achievement in the classroom. “It’s a team effort, it’s not a one-man show,” said Pierce Street Elementary Principal Amy Tate. She is quick to point to her staff as one reason the school was named one of one hundred National Distinguished Schools…
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI)- Mississippi’s Medical Marijuana Bill is one step closer to becoming law. On Wednesday, the legislature passed the bill, and it’s on its way to Governor Tate Reeves’ desk. Even if it does become law, that doesn’t mean that all potential patients will have equal access to clinical cannabis. Language in the bill could be used to…