Citizens gather in Lamar County to remember the lives lost on 9/11

Participants climb the equivalent of 110 stories, to pay tribute to the firefighters and symbolically complete their heroic journey.

MILLPORT, Ala. (WCBI) – Citizens and First Responders of Lamar County gathered Sunday morning to remember the lives lost on September 11th, 2001. One of the organizers, Mary Homan says it was the 5th annual 9/11 Memorial stair climb. Participants climb the equivalent of 110 stories, to pay tribute to the firefighters and symbolically complete their heroic journey. Homan says…

14th annual OCHS Dog Paddle raises $11,000

Over 100 dogs attended the annual fundraiser for the OCHS second chance fund, providing ill and injured dogs with care.

STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – The last day open for the Moncrief Park Pool was a bittersweet arrival. While swimmers had to say goodbye to the Summer fun, they were able to do so in a fun and impactful way. Michele Anderson, the Oktibbeha County Humane Society Executive Director, said the event was a roaring, or some may say, a “barking”…

Aberdeen PD investigates Saturday morning shooting

The incident happened on Scales Steet around 6:30 a.m. on Sept. 7.

ABERDEEN, Miss. (WCBI) – One person is shot in Aberdeen Saturday morning. The incident happened on Scales Steet around 6:30 a.m. on Sept. 7. Aberdeen Police say the male victim who was shot in the leg is recovering and doing fine. There are two suspects, one male and one female. This is an ongoing investigation. For 24/7 news and updates,…

En Masse brings together local artists and community members

A multi-disciplinary exhibition was a place where artists, and locals, can gather to showcase, observe, and get involved in creating art.

STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – En Masse is a community collaborative art event supported and organized by the MSU Department of Art and Galleries, Del Rendon Foundation, Starkville Area Arts Council, and tons more local artists. The multidisciplinary all-day exhibition was where artists and locals could gather to showcase, observe, and get involved in creating art. En Masse Gallery Director and…