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Two brothers injured in roofing construction accident Friday afternoon

The incident happened at Aldersgate United Methodist Church about two o'clock.

September 24, 2021

Joey Barnes,

STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – Two brothers were injured in a roofing construction accident Friday afternoon in Starkville. The incident happened at Aldersgate United Methodist Church about two o’clock. Starkville Fire Chief Charles Yarbrough says the men were part of a crew replacing a roof at the church. A lift they were using overturned. One of the men was thrown from…

Starkville Partnership brings back Art Walk to help local artists

After a 3 year wait, the Art Walk was brought back into downtown Starkville.

September 24, 2021

Joey Barnes,

STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – For the first time since 2018, Starkville held its Art Walk event. “Shop local. I mean that’s how Starkville thrives and that’s something we should all be proud of,” new local artist Danielle Atchley said. After a three-year wait, the Greater Starkville Development Partnership brought back the Art Walk. And for up-and-coming artists like Danielle Atchley,…

Mississippi ranks number one nationwide in obesity rates

A CDC study discovered that all 50 states have soared in obesity rates over the past two decades

September 24, 2021

Joey Barnes,

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI)- On a national scale, Mississippi ranks last in a lot of categories but the Magnolia State is number one in obesity rates. 2020 data from the CDC shows Mississippi with an obesity rate of 39.7% compared to Colorado’s 24.2% which ranks at the bottom of the list. The CDC’s study says that no state was over 25%…

SNAP benefits will be increasing beginning October 1

September 24, 2021

MorrisAdmin,

JACKSON, Miss. (PRESS RELEASE) – Mississippians receiving benefits from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) will see their benefits increase twenty-one percent (21%) over pre-pandemic benefit levels effective October 1, 2021. SNAP serves over 421,000 individuals in Mississippi each month, providing food assistance to financially eligible households. This increase in SNAP benefits is separate from the additional pandemic supplementary benefits…

MSU professor says Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning is ‘disregarding science’ by banning vaccine mandates

September 23, 2021

Joey Barnes,

STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – Friday, the Board of Trustees for Mississippi’s Institutions of Higher Learning voted to prohibit the state’s public universities from requiring their students and staff receive the COVID-19 vaccine, except in clinical settings. This comes exactly one week after the Mississippi State Faculty Senate voted in favor of a vaccine mandate at the school. “That a board…

Starkville-oktibbeha school district awarded GEER grant for new technology

September 23, 2021

Joey Barnes,

OKTIBBEHA COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI)- The Starkville-Oktibbeha School District is awarded $100,000 for new technology in the classroom. It’s part of Governor Tate Reeves Emergency Education Relief Grant. Part of that money put 25 cameras and microphones at two schools. The devices are expected to improve learning experiences for students. But, these resources will help in other areas too. Educators tell…

Brangenberg to retire as downtown Tupelo Main Street Director

September 23, 2021

Allie Martin,

TUPELO, MISS. (WCBI) – The longtime director for the Downtown Tupelo Main Street Association is stepping down after thirty years on the job. It may be her last full week on the job as director of Downtown Tupelo Main Street Association, but Debbie Brangenberg is busy. On this day, before lunch, she was going over DTMSA business with Lucia Randle,…

Recently released state test scores show a significant drop in student performance

Test results show a more than 12-percent drop in math scores from 2019 and a 6.7 percent drop in English-language arts scores.

September 23, 2021

MorrisAdmin,

MISSISSIPPI (WCBI) – Recently released state test scores show a significant drop in student performance – and the pandemic may be part of the problem. The Mississippi Department of Education today released results from the 2020-21 state tests. They show a more than 12% drop in math scores from 2019 and a 6.7% drop in ELA scores. MDE leaders say…

Wings Over Columbus is preparing for take-off in 2022

Lieutenant Colonel Rory Klepper briefed Columbus business and community leaders about the return of the popular airshow.

September 23, 2021

Eric Lampkin,

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – After being grounded in 2020, Wings Over Columbus is preparing for take-off in 2022. Lieutenant Colonel Rory Klepper briefed Columbus business and community leaders about the return of the popular airshow. The 20-22 edition of Wings Over Columbus will be on March 26th and 27th. Klepper says they are planning a return to a traditional in-person…

Governor Kay Ivey calls special session to address prison infrastructure and the justice system

Health care treatment, educational services, and prison re-sentencing are on the agenda for the next Special Session

September 23, 2021

Joey Barnes,

MONGOMERY, Ala. (WCBI)- Health care treatment, educational services, and prison re-sentencing are on the agenda for the upcoming special session called by Alabama Governor Kay Ivey. The main items on the agenda are a bond bill and sentencing standards. The Alabama governor released a statement saying, “I am pleased and extremely hopeful that we are finally positioned to address our…

Sweet potato farmers taking advantage of fall weather for harvesting

Demand is still good for the crop, which has long been the root of Calhoun County's farm economy.

September 23, 2021

Eric Lampkin,

CALHOUN COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Some folks think of this as Pumpkin Spice Season, but in Mississippi, it’s Sweet Potato Season. Sweet potato farmers across North Mississippi are taking advantage of the Fall-like weather to begin this year’s harvest. Demand is still good for the crop, which has long been the root of Calhoun County’s farm economy. But this year’s…

Long-time Louisville Police Officer fired after 2-month investigation into reports he was improperly giving people rides in his patrol car

September 22, 2021

Joey Barnes,

LOUISVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – Tuesday night, the Louisville Board of Aldermen voted to fire Officer Ty Hardin of the Louisville Police Department for multiple violations of city and police department rules. “The accusations are still under investigation and most likely, we’re going to pass this on to an outside agency,” says Louisville Police Chief Sean Holdiness. That’s where Chief Holdiness…

Lowndes County officials received $11.4 million to help make improvements to the county

Counties across the United States are receiving money from the Federal Government

September 22, 2021

Joey Barnes,

LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI)- Counties across the United States are receiving money from the Federal Government through the American Rescue Plan Act. For Lowndes County, the goal is to use the money wisely and make improvements where county leaders see fit. A pot of roughly $65 billion dollars was distributed in different chunks to each county in the United States….

Toyota Team Members Give Back To Community During Production Shutdown

September 22, 2021

Allie Martin,

BLUE SPRINGS, MISS. (WCBI) – Many of the team members at Toyota Mississippi have spent the past three weeks giving back to the community. During the production shutdown, team members were given three options; they could take paid time off, take days with no pay, or come to the plant where volunteer opportunities would be provided for them. On Wednesday afternoon, …

Toyota Mississippi To Resume Production After Three Week Shutdown

September 22, 2021

Allie Martin,

BLUE SPRINGS, MISS. (WCBI) – A three-week production shutdown at Toyota Mississippi will soon be coming to an end. On a regular workday, the track on the west side of the Blue Springs plant would be busy, as Corollas are test-driven. But for the past three weeks, there has been no activity on the track. Toyota announced a temporary production…

A suspect has been arrested in connection with the murder of an Okolona man

27-year-old D'Marcus Darden has been charged with the murder of 43-year-old Tavares Williams.

September 22, 2021

Allie Martin,

OKOLONA, Miss. (WCBI) – A suspect has been arrested in connection with the murder of an Okolona man earlier this week. 27-year-old D’Marcus Darden has been charged with the murder of 43-year-old Tavares Williams. Assistant Police Chief Sherry Hardin says the shooting happened Monday afternoon at the Okolona Terrace Apartments. Chief Hardin said Williams drove onto Fleming Street, where he…

Car theft ring investigation could span across two states

Choctaw Regional Medical Center employees called the sheriff's department about four suspicious vehicles that pulled into the hospital parking lot.

September 22, 2021

Joey Barnes,

ATTALLA/CHOCTAW COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – We are learning new details about a car theft ring investigation that could span across two states. Now, the FBI is also investigating the case. The second suspect arrested in the case is Johnny Carter. He’s charged with burglary and felony taking of a motor vehicle in Kosciusko. Carter is charged with burglary and receiving…

City Council to have a forensic audit done of Columbus’ finances

They interviewed representatives from a firm that is being considered to conduct a forensic audit of Columbus' books.

September 22, 2021

Eric Lampkin,

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – It was a key theme in Columbus Mayor Keith Gaskin’s campaign, getting a full understanding of the city’s finances. City leaders take one step closer to that today. They interviewed representatives from a firm that is being considered to conduct a forensic audit of Columbus’ books. Gaskin’s goal is to have 2 firms make their pitches…

Four people have been arrested after several burglaries in Pickens County

September 22, 2021

Joey Barnes,

PICKENS COUNTY, Ala. (WCBI) – Four people have been arrested after several burglaries in Pickens County. Marty Moore, Thomas Lawson, Angela Chappelle, and Jaime Pierce are all facing charges. Sheriff Todd Hall says deputies made the arrests at a Liberty Road home after a month-long investigation. Investigators found a large amount of drugs, drug paraphernalia, and some stolen items were…

Mississippi launches website to report suspected human trafficking to further engage the public in the fight against the sex trade

September 21, 2021

Joey Barnes,

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Thursday, the Mississippi Department of Public Safety and the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation launched their new website for people to report suspected cases of human trafficking. “This is modern-day slavery,” says Assistant Police Chief Doran Johnson of the Columbus Police Department. “This does happen and it’s happening closer than where we think it’s happening. It’s happening…

The identity of one of the men arrested in a car theft ring has been released

September 21, 2021

Joey Barnes,

CHOCTAW COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Teon Garrett of Huntsville, Alabama is charged with felony fleeing, aggravated assault on a law enforcement officer, possession of stolen property, and resisting arrest. Those are the charges in Choctaw County. In Oktibbeha County, Garrett is charged with felony fleeing and receiving stolen property. He also faces charges in Kosciusko. The investigation started after six…

Businesses are hiring and people are ready to get back into the workforce

September 21, 2021

Eric Lampkin,

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Businesses are looking to hire again, and people who have been out of the workforce for a while are looking to get back in. While that may sound like a recipe for success for local employers and job recruiters, some new trends are emerging. Many returning workers are being more selective about the jobs that they…

Financial support for a Lowndes County deputy’s sick child

When Adam Honsinger discovered that his 3-year-old son was diagnosed with Leukemia, the Lowndes County community quickly rallied together to offer financial support

September 21, 2021

Joey Barnes,

LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI)- After Lowndes County deputy Adam Honsinger and his wife discovered their 3-year-old son Sawyer was diagnosed with Leukemia, the community quickly stepped in to provide support. The Honsinger family has been staying in Memphis for Sawyer’s treatment for about two months. During that time Sheriff Eddie Hawkins and president of the Community Benefit Committee Rhonda Sanders…

Tow truck drivers removed two cars from a three-car collision just before noon

September 21, 2021

MorrisAdmin,

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Tow truck drivers removed two cars from a three-car collision just before noon. It happened about an hour earlier, around 11 a.m. The drivers of three vehicles crashed traveling eastbound on Highway 82 in Columbus. The accident happened between the exits for Military Road and 18th Avenue. All three drivers were taken to the hospital. “There…

Two brothers injured in roofing construction accident Friday afternoon

The incident happened at Aldersgate United Methodist Church about two o'clock.

Starkville Partnership brings back Art Walk to help local artists

After a 3 year wait, the Art Walk was brought back into downtown Starkville.

Mississippi ranks number one nationwide in obesity rates

A CDC study discovered that all 50 states have soared in obesity rates over the past two decades

SNAP benefits will be increasing beginning October 1

MSU professor says Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning is ‘disregarding science’ by banning vaccine mandates

Starkville-oktibbeha school district awarded GEER grant for new technology

Brangenberg to retire as downtown Tupelo Main Street Director

Recently released state test scores show a significant drop in student performance

Test results show a more than 12-percent drop in math scores from 2019 and a 6.7 percent drop in English-language arts scores.

Wings Over Columbus is preparing for take-off in 2022

Lieutenant Colonel Rory Klepper briefed Columbus business and community leaders about the return of the popular airshow.

Governor Kay Ivey calls special session to address prison infrastructure and the justice system

Health care treatment, educational services, and prison re-sentencing are on the agenda for the next Special Session

Sweet potato farmers taking advantage of fall weather for harvesting

Demand is still good for the crop, which has long been the root of Calhoun County's farm economy.

Long-time Louisville Police Officer fired after 2-month investigation into reports he was improperly giving people rides in his patrol car

Lowndes County officials received $11.4 million to help make improvements to the county

Counties across the United States are receiving money from the Federal Government

Toyota Team Members Give Back To Community During Production Shutdown

Toyota Mississippi To Resume Production After Three Week Shutdown

A suspect has been arrested in connection with the murder of an Okolona man

27-year-old D'Marcus Darden has been charged with the murder of 43-year-old Tavares Williams.

Car theft ring investigation could span across two states

Choctaw Regional Medical Center employees called the sheriff's department about four suspicious vehicles that pulled into the hospital parking lot.

City Council to have a forensic audit done of Columbus’ finances

They interviewed representatives from a firm that is being considered to conduct a forensic audit of Columbus' books.

Four people have been arrested after several burglaries in Pickens County

Mississippi launches website to report suspected human trafficking to further engage the public in the fight against the sex trade

The identity of one of the men arrested in a car theft ring has been released

Businesses are hiring and people are ready to get back into the workforce

Financial support for a Lowndes County deputy’s sick child

When Adam Honsinger discovered that his 3-year-old son was diagnosed with Leukemia, the Lowndes County community quickly rallied together to offer financial support

Tow truck drivers removed two cars from a three-car collision just before noon

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