Caledonia students spread holiday cheer with Christmas carols

Super Cavs sing songs of the season

LOWNDES COUNTY, MISS. (WCBI) – Students from Caledonia Elementary took time off from their schoolwork to spread some holiday cheer. The Christmas carolers went to area businesses to sing songs of the season, like Jingle Bells. This is the second year that students in the Super Cavs program have participated in the event. The school said it wouldn’t be possible…

Mississippi National Guard’s “Boss Lift” Showcases Military Life, Highlights Recruitment Challenges

The Mississippi National Guard recently hosted a “Boss Lift” event, giving civilians a rare, hands-on look at the life of service members while addressing a growing concern: the need for more recruits. The day began at Flowood’s 172nd Airlift Wing, where participants boarded a helicopter for a flight to Camp Shelby, a sprawling 134,000-acre training facility with a legacy dating…

Monroe County CPS gives Christmas gifts to kids in need

The Monroe County CPS held its Winter Wonderland Christmas Party and gave presents to the kids the organization serves.

SHANNON, Miss. (WCBI) – Christmas for most people is a time for family to come together and exchange gifts. But that is a luxury that some do not have. In the state of Mississippi, there are about 4,000 children in foster care according to the Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services. This makes events like the Winter Wonderland Christmas Party…