LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – The GTR Homeless Coalition and Columbus Community Outreach are relocating the warming shelter from the Salvation Army to First Baptist Church in Columbus. Board members say there weren’t enough electrical outlets to operate space heaters, making it challenging to keep folks in a comfortable area. In the new location, 16 beds are available for those…
TUPELO, MISS. (WCBI) – The only fundraiser for the Junior Auxiliary of Tupelo will take place in a virtual format this year. The annual Charity Ball raises money for JA’s programs that help children and families throughout the community. J A members spent part of their day at the Bancorpsouth Arena, making gift baskets for sponsors of this year’s virtual…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI)- More and more people are able to get a COVID-19 vaccine. Hospitals and retailers are providing them, but the bulk of the work is being done by the National Guard. The job is simple; get as many people vaccinated as possible. “Our mission is to provide vaccines for the local community,” said Captain Vernon West. This battle…
PRENTISS COUNTY, MISS. (WCBI) – A Booneville man is arrested and charged with the murder of a woman who was reported missing last week. Forty two year old Tiffany Copeland was last seen February 2nd at a Booneville apartment complex. A missing person’s report was filed three days later. Her phone was pinged to the Blackland area of Prentiss County….
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Dozens of people receive enough goods to stock up their pantry. The United Way of Lowndes and Noxubee Counties and the Helping Hands sported today’s event. Canned goods and sweet potatoes were given to those in need. The sweet potatoes were delivered this morning. Organizers say food giveaways are not just important, they are necessary. …
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OXFORD, Miss. (WCBI) – State investigators have taken over a deadly officer-involved shooting case in Oxford. Oxford police say the shooting happened Monday night. In a social media post, OPD said an officer attempted to stop a vehicle and the driver fled. The driver was Clay Tatum, 38, of Lafayette County. There was a pursuit and when the vehicle stopped,…
TUPELO, MISS. (WCBI) – The new leader for the region’s largest entertainment complex is on the job. Doug Johnson has been the executive director of the Bancorpsouth Arena and conference center for about a month now. He’s looking forward to helping the entertainment complex reach new heights. “The prior directors here have done a phenomenal job putting the Bancorpsouth Arena…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Over the last several weeks, the Community Benefit Committee has raised over $5,000 to help long-time Columbus resident Ms. Mildred, who is homeless, get the medication and housing she needs. But Lt. Rhonda Sanders with the Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office says there are more Ms. Mildreds out there who need help. “Something traumatic happens, and then…
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI)- Most college students sign up for basic classes such as College Algebra and English Comp. At East Mississippi Community College, students of all ages come to class to take advantage of specific skilled instruction. The communiversity and community colleges are branching out into short and long-term programs to meet different needs and interests. “At EMCC we…
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – The Mississippi State Department of Health issued a reminder on Wednesday that people still should keep taking proper safety precautions even after getting the COVID-19 vaccine. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that about 7.5 percent of Mississippians have received at least one dose of the vaccine while 0.9 percent have gotten two. “I…
ABERDEEN, MISS. (WCBI) – A Monroe County town is letting the good times roll. Aberdeen is hosting its Mardi Gras celebration this weekend. Merchants are excited and proceeds from festivities benefit two great causes. Kim Taylor has been busy decorating her coffee shop and cafe for Mardi Gras. “It gives us something to look forward to, ” Taylor said. Taylor…
ABERDEEN, Miss. (WCBI) – Ward 2 Alderwoman and acting mayor of Aberdeen Lady Garth spoke out Thursday on the accusations of misappropriation of public funds against herself and her fellow colleagues. Garth is a life-long Aberdeen resident and says the small town can be a toxic environment. She says the long-standing racial divide in the city is a contributing factor…
OKTIBBEHA COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI)- The demand for technology is growing every day. These days, we need more than a pen and paper to get work done. Starkville and Oktibbeha County are still considering building a new library. “Currently, with everything going on in the pandemic, it’s made things very difficult to have masses of people in a space, and a…
ABERDEEN, Miss (WCBI)- This school year is anything but traditional; so it stands to reason, celebrations of black history would be outside the box. One local school came up with a way to teach and reach their students. Around the state, Black History month won’t be celebrated the same, but the meaning is still alive and relevant. Aberdeen administrators are…
JACKSON, Miss. (WCBI) – More than a quarter of a million Mississippians have now been vaccinated. Governor Tate Reeves says more vaccinations are expected since this week will begin the first round of “second doses.” Right now, almost 20,000-second dose appointments have been made. Reeves says there may be a slight delay at drive-through sites because of the extra appointments….
GOLDEN TRIANGLE, Miss (WCBI)- Milk, meats, and vegetables are items that people typically don’t go without. However, the ongoing pandemic has left many relying on special events like food drives. Now more than ever, families and individuals have found themselves lacking daily nutrition. With fewer work hours people are having a hard time putting food on the table, but seeing…
TUPELO, MISS. (WCBI) – Voters in Tupelo are deciding whether to renew a program that sets aside money for street construction and repairs. The Major Thoroughfare program began thirty years ago and every five years, Tupelo residents decide whether they will renew the special tax levy that funds the program. Rhawinder Kaur has owned “Sam’s corner” convenience store for more…
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – A long-awaited sewer project will soon be underway in Starkville. Mayor Lynn Spruill says the project is for residents along Babylon Road on the west side of Starkville. That part of the city was annexed in 1998. The sewer project was supposed to begin within 5 years of the annexation, but that didn’t happen. Now, Starkville…
ABERDEEN, Miss. (WCBI) – This weekend former Aberdeen Mayor Maurice Howard posted a video on Facebook saying he would resign one day, real soon, but he told WCBI it was only a rumor. Howard had to resign on Monday after pleading guilty to a felony. Now, the Monroe County town is looking for a new leader despite this tarnish, some…
SUMMARY: High pressure will allow the sunshine and some warmer winter temperatures to return to the region for our Tuesday and Wednesday. More rain though is likely late Thursday into Friday and maybe Saturday as our next cold front pushes through. We will continue to monitor the potential for a big blast of Arctic air by Sunday and next Monday….
ABERDEEN, MISS. (WCBI) – After months of denying it, today former Aberdeen mayor Maurice Howard admits to taking money from the city. Howard was indicted on 5 separate embezzlement charges in October of 2019. Back then, he told WCBI News that “the mayor has not, nor have I ever been a thief,” calling the charges false, “an embezzle-lie.” But a…