COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Firefighters with the Columbus Fire Department responded to a hotel fire a little after noon on Thursday. When they arrived, they found one room on fire at the Columbus Inn and Suites on Highway 45. No one was in the room at the time. And investigators say they aren’t sure how the fire started. “When we…
NORTH, Miss. (WCBI) – Many families in Mississippi find themselves planning the final services during a pandemic and covid complications have led to more deaths. It is never easy to say goodbye to a family member, but the people who are there to comfort families during times of grief say since March, they have seen an increase in services. “The…
TUPELO, MISS. (WCBI) – The Mississippi State Department of Health is encouraging more African Americans to get vaccinated against Covid 19. So far, only 15 percent of covid 19 vaccines have gone to black people, although they account for 42 percent of deaths. Key members of the Black community in Northeast Mississippi are hoping to change that trend. Bishop Clarence…
Highlights from the Starkville Yellowjackets’ matchup with Greenwood. Categories: High School Sports, Local Sports, Sports
“Learn by doing. We’ve had a few games where we struggled down the stretch. Our guys will get better, we’ve got great kids and they will keep working at it.” More from #MississippiState HC Ben Howland & what Iverson Molinar told his teammates after tonight’s loss to Tennessee. Categories: College Sports, Local Sports, Sports
COLUMBUS, Miss (WCBI)- As the coronavirus vaccine is becoming more widely available; there are some things that still turn people’s heads; some believe taking it is the right thing to do while others think differently. There are many negative and positive outlooks on the vaccine and these folks weigh their opinion about getting the shot and if others should or…
In his “State of the State” address Tuesday afternoon, Reeves boasted Mississippi’s accomplishments throughout the pandemic.
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…
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
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…
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…
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…
Just last week, The Mississippi Department of Archives and History awarded almost $3 million to 18 different preservation projects across the state.
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
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…
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…
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,…
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.”…
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, 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. Categories: College Sports, Local Sports, Sports
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…
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…
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…