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.
ICC Partners With Illinois Company For Industrial Maintenance Training
TUPELO, MISS. (WCBI) – A partnership between Itawamba Community College and an Illinois based company is expected to be a big boost to Mississippi’s skilled technical workforce. As ICC President Doctor Jay Allen was signing a Memorandum of Understanding with Advanced Technology Services, a class on precision measuring was taking place at the opposite end of the Belden Center. Under…
Fleitas Enters Tupelo Mayor’s Race In The Democrat Primary
TUPELO, MISS. (WCBI) – An attorney is running for mayor of Tupelo in the Democrat primary. Victor Fleitas is the first Democrat to announce his candidacy for mayor of the all America City. Fleitas specializes in felony criminal defense, civil rights and employment law. He says he began thinking about running for mayor when Jason Shelton announced he would not…
‘Wear It Well’ Provides Clothes, Food And Other Items To People For MLK Day Of Service
TUPELO, MISS. (WCBI) – A Tupelo based nonprofit is helping others on this day of service honoring Martin Luther King Junior. For its third annual MLK Day of Service, the nonprofit known as “Wear it Well” provided food, clothes, and toiletries, to anyone in need. Douglas Turner knows what it is like to be homeless. Two years ago, Turner, who…
New information regarding scheduling the COVID-19 vaccine
JACKSON, Miss. (WCBI) – Governor Tate Reeves says the state of Mississippi passed a major milestone over the weekend. As of today, more than 100,000 Mississippians have been vaccinated. Almost 10,000 Mississippians have received both doses of vaccine. However, right now there are more people who are interested in being vaccinated than there are available doses. Reeves says The Federal…
Giving back at the King Center
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI)- A day of donating and making a change was spread through Oktibbeha County. Starkville Strong and Black Girls Rock of Mississippi partnered to bring a day of service to the community. From 9 a.m. Until 1 p.m. Food, groceries, and hygiene items were given to anyone who walked by and drove up to the J.L King Center….
Volunteers clean up church honoring MLK
STARKVILLE, Miss (WCBI)- Martin Luther King Day Events continued with a local church doing their part to commemorate Dr. King. First Baptist Church of Longview had their graveyard cleaned and ditches cleared from 8-10 a.m. Volunteers of the Longview Disciple 4-H Club got their hands dirty to help the local church, show unity, and demonstrate tactics Dr. King put in…
Macon residents honor Dr. King with service and social distance
MACON, Miss. (WCBI) – Service – socially distanced. That’s how people in Macon are honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. A motorcade began at the parking lot of the New Home Building Store. Cars and drivers ended at the Noxubee County Civic Center. Everyone contributed canned goods and non-perishable items as part of the NAACP sponsored Day of Service. “We…
Police Academy Cadets And Reporter Learn First Hand About OC Spray
TUPELO, MISS. (WCBI) – It was a day cadets at the North Mississippi Law Enforcement Training Center will always remember. Twenty cadets went through the “OC spray course,” along with WCBI’s Allie Martin. As week one wrapped up for Class B 66, cadets spent several hours in the classroom, learning about OC Spray, also known as pepper spray. OC spray…
Houston Salvation Army closes due COVID-19 and financial issues
HOUSTON, Miss. (WCBI) – After nearly 20 years of helping area residents with food, clothing, and other social services, the Salvation Army Center in Houston has closed its doors. “When we lose something like that, it’s a major impact in terms of what do we do to try and help and assist where we can,” said Houston Mayor Stacey Parker….
NEMCC Nursing Students Get Hands On Experience With COVID-19 Vaccine
BOONEVILLE, MISS. (WCBI) – Senior citizens across the state are getting their Covid 19 vaccinations. Appointments have filled up quickly, and at one hospital, future nurses are helping meet the demand. Seventy-nine-year-old Truman Duncan arrived early for his appointment at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Booneville for his Covid 19 vaccine. Giving Duncan the vaccine, Olivia Bullock, a first-year student in…
NBA star Kevin Durant impressed with former MSU forward Reggie Perry
Hear what NBA star Kevin Durant had to say about former Mississippi State forward Reggie Perry’s performance against the New York Knicks. Perry finished with 11 points and 5 rebounds in 22 minutes. LINK: Categories: College Sports, Local News, Sports
OCH Regional Medical Center among clinics adjusting to Gov. Reeves changing vaccination plan
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – Some healthcare workers and administrators were taken by surprise Tuesday when Governor Tate Reeves announced a change to the Mississippi State Department of Health’s vaccination schedule. “Our understanding since the fall was that we would not open up shots to the 65 and older population until mid-February,” said OCH Regional Medical Center Interim Chief Nursing Officer…
Community Recovery of Lowndes County completes first home
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI)- The EF-3 tornado of 2019 displaced several Columbus families for months. Debris lined the streets, and most people were uncertain where they would lay their heads next. Fortunately, community organizations worked tirelessly to get families back in their homes. And now, one home is finished. “It’s a whole different mood. It’s a whole different emotion. I was…
Mississippi Fire Chiefs Conference comes to Starkville as first responders adapt to how COVID-19 is changing fire service
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – Close to 100 different leaders from fire departments across the state of Mississippi came to Starkville Monday for the annual Mississippi Fire Chiefs Conference. The three-day event featured vendors displaying the latest in equipment for first responders and guest speakers that included Mississippi State Women’s Basketball Coach Nikki McCray and Atlanta Fire Chief Randal Slaughter. It…