COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI)-The Mississippi University for Women’s campus was filled with hundreds of students moving into their new homes for the next nine months. Director of Housing and Residence Life at the ‘W,’ Andrew Moneymaker, says he along with volunteers, were working to make sure move-in day is as smooth as possible. “I think it starts with just the community…
MONROE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – A Monroe County ministry is making a big difference outside of its four walls. Stand Firm Ministry was started three years ago, by Vincent Hayes. The Monroe County man spent sixteen years in and out of jail but said he got serious about his faith during his last time in jail. The ministry is known…
JACKSON, Miss. (WCBI) – Gov. Tate Reeves has appointed attorney Doug Crosby, of Kosciusko, to be chancellor for the 6th Chancery Court District, Place 1. Our statewide partner WTOK reports it fills a vacancy created by the resignation of Judge Joseph Kilgore. The 6th District includes Neshoba, Kemper, Winston, Attala, Carroll, and Choctaw counties. Crosby has been practicing law since…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Officers with the Columbus Police Department made an arrest after a fight took place at Columbus High School. On Friday, Aug. 16, around 4:30 p.m., Columbus PD responded to the school where a fight took place between 2 male students at the football field house. One of the students was picked up by his mother, but…
WEST POINT, Miss. (WCBI) – For many, cell phones are important for various aspects of day-to-day life, but they can also be distracting. In California, Governor Gavin Newsom is urging schools to restrict cell phone use for students. The idea has gained supporters across the country. Governor Newsom argues that reduced cell phone use at school improves concentration, academic performance,…
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Family, friends and classmates of a New Hope High School student are honoring her memory. Dozens gathered on the school’s band field this morning to release balloons in memory of Abria Harris. The group released hundreds of pink balloons in recognition of her favorite color. Harris was shot and killed in Columbus this past Saturday….
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) -It’s crunch time for city budgets. City governments are beginning to craft their spending plans for the upcoming fiscal year, and, as always they’re having to balance more than just the debits and credits. They also have to balance city needs with the tax burden on residents. In Columbus, the value of the city mill has gone…
STURGIS, Miss. (WCBI) – It’s that time of year again. If you’re in or near Oktibbeha County, you’ve probably seen more motorcycles than usual. The Little Sturgis Rally is kicking into gear. And while it’s good camaraderie for bikers and bike fans, it’s a financial shot in the arm for the small town. Sturgis has a population of about 200…
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COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – The paving is done but work continues on Highway 82 in Columbus. Crews are now installing a High Friction Surface Treatment. Today, workers had a lande of traffic blocked from 18th Avenue North to Military Road. The Mississippi Department of Transportation says the treatment is designed to help prevent skidding in wet weather. This is one…
ABERDEEN, MISS. (WCBI) – For more than ten years, Nicole Huff and her husband have operated a bakery in Columbus, but when medical cannabis became legal in Mississippi, she wanted to branch out and sell a product she claims has been a big help in her life. “Almost 20 years ago I was in a car accident and I ended…
STURGIS, Miss. (WCBI) – Bikers are already rolling into Sturgis. Sturgis, Mississippi that is. The Little Sturgis Motorcycle Rally kicks off Thursday and rolls through the weekend. There will be live music, food and merchandise vendors, bike shows, and more. Sturgis Mayor Leah Brown says they are expecting as many as seven thousand people. Little Sturgis provides a big economic…
LOUISVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – As school starts back, we see a lot of “stuff the bus” supply drives. In Louisville, first responders are putting their own spin on that tradition. This week, the Louisville Police and Fire Departments have parked a cruiser and a firetruck in front of the Police Department. They’re inviting area residents to help them fill the…
STARKVILLE/COLUMBUS Miss (WCBI) – Next week the experience of buying or selling a home is going to be different. The National Association of Realtors agreed to new commission rules as part of a lawsuit settlement. Buyers will need to sign contracts and agree on terms with their agents before moving forward with a purchase. “It was a lack of transparency…
Tourism leaders are hoping to “Catch You In Columbus.” Visit Columbus unveiled a new slogan.
It’s almost time to kick off football season at Mississippi State, and providing musical backup for the Bulldogs will be the Famous Maroon Band.
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Bond is denied for the man accused of killing his ex-girlfriend. Dietrix Cunningham, 20, is charged with murder. He remains in the Lowndes County jail after his Monday court appearance. Cunningham was arrested shortly after a 911 call this past Saturday evening. Coroner Greg Merchant says Abria Ke’Amber Harris, 18, died at the scene after being…
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Students and staff at New Hope High School are remembering a student killed over the weekend. This morning, students met at the school’s flag pole to honor the life of 18-year-old Abria Harris. She was shot Saturday afternoon. 20-year-old Dietrix Cunningham is charged with murder. Some students left flowers in her memory and led a…
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – It’s that time again; local governments are starting to talk money. The budget process for Fiscal Year 2025 has begun in earnest, and Monday in Lowndes County it was time for Supervisors to hear from department heads. Managers brought in their lists of priorities, needs, and wants. Supervisors will take those lists, work with the…
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss (WCBI) Trying to recover from the loss of a life, has been all too common for the Lowndes County School District. Just one Week ago, thirteen-year-old Connor Taylor who was a student at Caledonia Middle School, tragically lost his life in an ATV accident, and this past weekend, 18-year-old New Hope High senior Abria Harris was shot…