Gov. Reeves calls for elimination of income tax in Mississippi
In his “State of the State” address Tuesday afternoon, Reeves boasted Mississippi’s accomplishments throughout the pandemic.
ICC And MHP Join Forces As Part Of Recruitment Initiative
TUPELO, MISS. (WCBI) – Itawamba Community College students interested in a criminal justice degree will soon have an opportunity to take part in a recruitment program with the Mississippi Highway Patrol. ICC and MHP have partnered to allow students in the Criminal Justice program, to meet with an MHP recruiter and apply for the agency’s Preferred Candidate Program. To graduate…
TCPS HC Shaune Holiday: The man behind the Eagles’ emergence
Chris Bolton takes a look at how TCPS head football coach Shaune Holiday helped build the Eagles’ program into relevancy: Categories: High School Sports, Local Sports, Sports
2021 Tax questions that people have and haven’t asked
NORTH, Miss (WCBI)- It’s tax season again, and this year many people have a new challenge when it comes to filing a return. From unemployment to stimulus checks to working from home, local accountants want to make sure their clients are on the right track. It’s that time of year again as people plan to file their 2020 taxes, but…
Family asks for public’s help in search for Winston County mother of four missing since December
WINSTON COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Empty and without anything left to give. That’s how Jennie Sullivan says she feels as the search for her daughter drags on. “There are days when you feel there’s no hope left,” she said. “And then there’s days that you thought, ‘Well, maybe she is still alive and just can’t get to us.’” It’s almost…
Locals Say Weekend Assault On Police Officer Is Part Of Disturbing Rise In Crime
VERONA, MISS. (WCBI) – Verona Police continue to investigate the assault this weekend of a police officer as he answered a call at a convenience store. The incident is causing locals to ask what can be done to stop a rise in crime in the area. Vickie Beard is a regular customer at the Papa V’s in Verona. She says…
Grant program helps restore historic properties across Mississippi
Just last week, The Mississippi Department of Archives and History awarded almost $3 million to 18 different preservation projects across the state.
Howland calls MSU’s blockouts against Ole Miss ‘despicable’
Mississippi State head coach Ben Howland says his team has responded well to its loss to Ole Miss. Here’s his full take on the performance: Categories: College Sports, Local Sports, Sports
Brand new sawmill opening in Winona will bring 150 jobs to Montgomery County
WINONA, Miss. (WCBI) – By January 2022, a brand new, state-of-the-art sawmill is set to open up in the small town of Winona, bringing 150 jobs to Montgomery County. Winona sits in the Wood Basket of North Mississippi, which is how it was able to attract Biewer Lumber to the area, thanks to help from the Mississippi Development Authority. “I…
MS educators planning to help students who fell behind during pandemic
WINSTON AND MONROE COUNTIES, Miss. (WCBI)- Learning in the classroom is vital for student achievement. Since the pandemic started, it’s challenging for some students to keep up with assignments and other tasks. On Thursday, the Mississippi Department of Education announced A-F accountability grades and assessments are suspended for schools and districts statewide for the 2020-2021 school year. Administrators are developing…
Judge To Rule On Contested Ward 1 Race In Aberdeen
ABERDEEN, MISS. (WCBI) – A special judge and a local election commission will decide whether a special election is needed in a contested alderman’s race in Aberdeen. In June, a runoff for the Ward 1 Alderman seat pitted Nicholas Holliday against Robert Devaull, both Democrats. Holliday was declared the winner and took office in July. However, Devaull contested the results,…
The Mega Millions Jackpot reaches one billion dollars
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – The Mega Millions jackpot reaches one billion dollars. The cash value is more than 739 Million dollars. If won, it would be the 2nd-largest jackpot in Mega Millions history and the 3rd-largest in U.S. lottery history. “I really wasn’t thinking. I just was trying my luck,” said Brodrick Glenn. “Make sure my kids are straight forever.”…
Students and staff remember beloved Band Director
WEST POINT, Miss. (WCBI) – Students and staff at West Point High School are remembering a beloved teacher. The school held a balloon release this afternoon in memory of the band director, Rickey Brown. He died last week. He is described as a mentor and friend to all of his students. Brown had served as band director at West Point…
Golden Triangle Regional Airport starts program to keep travelers healthy and safe
GOLDEN TRIANGLE, Miss. (WCBI) – Business owners want business travelers to feel safe in the Golden Triangle during a pandemic. 80 percent of the people that get off a plane at the Golden Triangle Regional Airport are business travelers. During the COVID-19 pandemic, that number has nosedived. Now, the airport, Delta Air Lines, car rental businesses, restaurants, and hotels have…
MSU AD John Cohen gives thoughts on Mike Leach’s first year
MSU AD John Cohen gives thoughts on Mike Leach’s first year. Categories: College Sports, Local Sports, Sports
MS coroners experience autopsy backlog,delaying criminal investigations
GOLDEN TRIANGLE, Miss. (WCBI)- For an investigation to be completed, state medical examiners must perform an autopsy. This report can distinguish the cause of death. However, some coroners say they’ve waited months, even years for the answers to their questions. While the chart continues to pile up, local coroners face the obstacle to keep investigations ongoing. Nearly 3 million people…
Major Break In Case Of Missing Monroe County Man, Murdered In December
MONROE COUNTY, MISS. (WCBI) – It is a major break for investigators looking for a missing Monroe County man, believed to have been murdered last month. After weeks of tracking down leads, and talking to numerous people, in the search for 39-year-old Jack Cowan, investigators ended up at the Cedar Grove Cemetery in Hamilton. “Thankfully the body had not been…
Dr. Dobbs believes we could be back to normal as early as summer
JACKSON, Miss. (WCBI) – At a briefing today, Dr. Thomas Dobbs and Dr. Paul Beyers say they are working as hard as they can to get as many people vaccinated as possible. But the state’s top health officers say things are “cautiously improving.” The state of Mississippi now has 19 drive-through sites. Dr. Dobbs said he hopes the vaccine means…
Shuler, Stewart provide thoughts following Rebels’ 64-46 win over MSU
Ole Miss guard Devontae Shuler and Mississippi State guard DJ Stewart provide their thoughts following the Rebels’ 64-46 win over the Bulldogs. LINK: https://youtu.be/5JQCL6AFboc Categories: College Sports, Local Sports, Sports
Home Depot Associates Give Back To Area Schools
TUPELO, MISS. (WCBI) – Ten schools across Northeast Mississippi will receive thousands of dollars in cleaning and sanitation supplies, thanks to Home Depot. Associates at the Tupelo Home Depot store have come in on their day off, volunteering to make a difference for schools throughout the region. Yreyrey Perez spent her morning helping pack sixty-five-gallon buckets full of cleaning and…
1-19 HS hoops recap
1-19 HS hoops recap: Noxubee County/New Hope and West Point/Starkville. LINK: https://youtu.be/sM4cHIg-Kek
Area non-profit encourages younger people to run for office in Columbus
During Tuesday’s Rotary meeting, Sorrell shared her opinion that current city leaders are no longer fit for office.
Bullys closet and pantry is happily awaiting donations
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI)- It’s happened to many of us. That moment when life hits you; for some college students, a financial bump in the road may leave them without the essentials for daily life, and with no place to go for help. At Mississippi State, organizers are helping students that face that challenge. 2 words happen more than you might…
City of Aberdeen honors those who go above and beyond the call of duty
Tuesday, the Aberdeen Board of Alderman acknowledged people at their board meeting who go above and beyond their duties.