ABERDEEN, Miss. (WCBI) – Prom can be considered one of the popular events for the youth to come together. But in Aberdeen, prom was used to unite the adults together in the community. Aberdeen Park and Recreation hosted the third annual “Pushing 50 and above ages Prom” held at the Aberdeen Community Center. Aberdeen Park and Recreation held its 3rd…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – The Kids Market at Station 82 in Columbus is a venue where any young entrepreneur may come to set up their own stands for free. Savannah Lewis and Garrex Maher shared what the event was all about, and what the little businesses had to offer. “We are doing this kids-only vendor event on the fourth Saturday…
REFORM, Ala. (WCBI) – The Brian Barrett Memorial Foundation hosted its 3rd annual Golf Tournament at the Knolls Country Club in Reform on Saturday, Aug. 25. This Foundation was started by his wife, Danika, and two daughters, Bella and Anna Grace. The mission is to honor the late Brian Barrett and keep his legacy alive by giving back to the…
PHILADELPHIA, Miss. (WCBI) – The Philadelphia Police Department has arrested in a shooting that took place on Beacon St. where around 15 vehicles were struck with bullets this week, three of which left individuals injured. Philadelphia PD says in the early morning hours of Saturday, August 24, officers were in the area of Alford Avenue, where the shots appeared to…
CORINTH, Miss. (WCBI) – In the afternoon hours of Sunday, Aug. 25, the Corinth Police Department responded to an active shooter incident at 601 North Parkway. Corinth PD later reported the shooter left the area on foot. The suspect is identified as Antonious Bean. After speaking with witnesses, CPD determined this was an isolated incident. One person was grazed by…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – A life insurance company chose to give back to the community. Globe Life Liberty National held an inaugural back-to-school bash for the youth. There was free food, drinks, and plenty of games for the children. Also at the bash, Globe Life Liberty National helped recruit adults interested in working for the company. Agency Director, Justin Kidd…
HOUSTON, Miss. (WCBI) – Residents in Chickasaw County, are making sure the legacy of a former officer is not forgotten, while also honoring those who currently serve. “A few years ago, we started this first responder’s meal, for all of our first responders in Chickasaw County. Any public servants. We did this in honor of Jeremy Voyles, who was a…
BALDWYN, Miss. (WCBI) – On Thursday, August 22, the Baldwyn Police Department received a call to 882 South 2nd Street for a stolen vehicle. When officials arrived on the scene, Larry Dubose said he works for Carlock Toyota and needed work done on a 2022 Maroon Highlander. They saw on the camera that around midnight, a male figure drove the…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Friendly City Books hosted the inaugural Possumtown Book Fest at the Columbus Arts Council. Rachel Derise, the manager of Friendly City Books, described the wide array of things to do at the event. “So we have author panelists in the upstairs theater going all day,” Derise said. “So a panel every hour here on the ground…
PICKENS COUNTY, Ala. (WCBI) – A Brightspeed Internet outage could affect residents in Aliceville and Gordo. Pickens County E-911 says the outage may not allow some residents to call into 911. For your emergency and non-emergency needs, dial 205-579-1506. Pickens County E-911 will update once there is a change. The estimated time of repair is Aug. 25 at 1:56 p.m….
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – The Columbus Municipal School District wants citizens to be aware of an individual falsely presenting themselves as a parent of one of their athletes. The individual is soliciting money for a fundraiser. The district says to be aware that there are currently no fundraisers for the athletic department at this time. If you receive any such…
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – Establishing a relationship with local law enforcement and first responders is good for any town, especially a college town. The Mississippi State University Police Department hosted a meet and greet for students to meet first responders in the area. The meet and greet took place outside of the MSU Police Department from 10 a.m. to noon…
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – The return of students to Mississippi State University means the return of nightlife to The Cotton District. And when the sun goes down, the streets will fill with students, locals, and visitors. That’s why The Starkville Police Department is implementing its Safety Station and Rideshare Pickup and Dropoff system. Starkville Police Chief Mark Ballard says areas…
Artificial Intelligence and ChatGPT are used in schools in various ways. Dr. Jason Palagi implements AI as a biology teacher at the Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science.
Sadie Davis is a seven-year-old girl from New Hope, and her life has always been anything but ordinary.
Ashley Waddell is now charged with DUI-Child Endangerment. That’s on top of her charges of resisting arrest, refusal to take a test, no insurance, and leaving the scene of an accident.
Aurora Flight Sciences plans to fill 63 new jobs by the end of 2025. Lowndes County supervisors approved a tax incentive for the company’s expansion.
Renovations continue as students return to campus. MUW has been renovating several buildings on campus over the summer.
Classes start August 21 for Mississippi State, and faculty and staff are trying to ensure all first-time students are prepared for the school year. The campus hosted a resource fair for students who are new to campus.
Back in July, Tupelo police responded to a reported burglary at Big Lenny’s Storage on North Industrial Road.
Lowndes County deputies responded to two school bus crashes Tuesday afternoon involving two different Lowndes County school buses.
Jerome Abrams is in the Lowndes County jail charged with Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon.
The Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science students kicked off their year-long research project, “Tales from the Crypt,” at the Columbus-Lowndes Public Library.
In a world where artificial intelligence is constantly changing, they have to adapt to it at the high school and college levels.