DUI simulator drives home dangers of drunk driving

New Hope High School students get a look at driving under the influence

LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – The Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office is driving home the dangers of Driving Under the Influence. Deputies and Student Resource officers took a lesson in impaired driving to students at New Hope High School. Using special goggles and a golf cart, the DUI Simulation allows students to experience the effects of being drunk or high and…

Military family continues mission of service

LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Many companies like to refer to their employees as family, but for a trio of team members at Lowndes County’s Airbus plant, it’s the truth. The father and his two sons not only share a common workplace; they also have a shared dedication to service to their community and to their country. Keith White joined…

First Female African American U S Army Reserve Major General says veterans should be honored throughout the year

Major General Marcia Anderson gave the keynote speech during Tupelo's Veterans Day ceremony

TUPELO, MISS. (WCBI) – The first African American female to achieve the rank of Major General in the U S Army Reserve says Americans should take time everyday to honor those who have sacrificed for the nation.. Major General Marcia Anderson spent thirty seven years in the military and was the guest speaker at the Tupelo Veteran’s Day ceremony. Major…

Sim Scott Seniors thank city partners

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Thanksgiving came early for some Columbus City officials. On Tuesday, November 11, Sim Scott Seniors said “thank you” to their city partners, including the Columbus Police Department and Hunt Intermediate School. The group of seniors meets regularly at the community center on Tuesdays from 10 am to 12 noon, but since they won’t be meeting the Tuesday,…