OKOLONA, Miss. (WCBI) – The city of Okolona is educating the public about the financial assistance that may be available to them. Okolona city officials want their people to know about a range of financial assistance created by the United States Department of Agriculture aimed at helping rural communities achieve quality housing through grants, loans, and loan guarantees under the…
WEST POINT, Miss. (WCBI) – A new contract for Navistar Development means more jobs in the Golden Triangle. This is just one of the manufacturers across Mississippi helping the state reach a record-low unemployment rate in March. “The Golden Triangle is booming. It’s not just here in West Point. It’s in Columbus, Starkville but it goes north of here, west…
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – The commissioner of higher education said Mississippi’s public universities are creating qualified workers to fill job openings. There are eight public universities in the state. Overall, the higher education system saw a decrease of 755 students from Fall 2021 to Fall 2022 numbers. That is only a slight decline, with more than 75,000 people enrolled for…
Heavy rain in short spurts can bring rapid flooding and danger to both those in rural and urban areas. Meteorologist Jackson Chastain dives into flash flooding in this week’s edition of Weather Whys! Categories: Featured, Featured Weather, Local News, Weather, Weather Whys
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI)- Prom season is here; for graduating high school seniors, it is a time to shine and sparkle. It is prom week and Porsha Fields stopped by M & K Ladies Wear to get last-minute alterations on her daughter’s dress. Fields said her daughter chose her dress carefully for the elegant event. It’s been busy at M and…
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI)- The Starkville chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority is planting for the future. The chapter held a tree-planting ceremony this morning in celebration of Earth Day, and they had some help. Participants in the group’s youth leadership institute did some digging, watering, and finally the planting of a flowering cherry tree in a homeowner’s yard. A.K.A members…
OXFORD, Miss. (WCBI)- Lafayette County sheriff’s office make an arrest after residents reported their vehicles had been broken into. On Thursday, April 20, 2023, deputies with the Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office received reports from two residences in the area of county road 369 regarding their vehicles being broken into. Deputies began gathering information and a suspect was identified after several…
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BLUE SPRINGS, Miss. (WCBI) – It was an opportunity to learn about ways to be better stewards of the planet, while also learning about the work that goes on at Toyota Mississippi. It was a lesson in pollination using a relay race as a teaching tool. “Growing Healthy Waves” brought a very lively bee and flower to the first-ever “Earth…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Events are going on throughout the area all weekend. One that is reeling in people’s attention in Columbus is Catfish in the Alley. What used to be one of the biggest African American hubs in the state is still being celebrated. Black dentists, chefs, and other entrepreneurs would come to Catfish Alley for good food and…
MISSISSIPPI STATE, Miss. (WCBI) – Revive, Recharge, Redirect. That’s the motto of this year’s State of Black Men Symposium on Mississippi State University’s campus. The conference, hosted by the “Men of Excellence” organization, allowed black men to engage with local professionals to discuss the importance of the black man’s role in the family and in the professional world. Other discussions…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Most five-year-olds are just learning to read a book. A class of kindergarten students in Columbus has written a book. And they drew inspiration from a special visitor to their class. Sheila Goodman’s class at Fairview Elementary recently released the book, “When I’m 102 Just Like You.” The inspiration for the book came after one of…
JACKSON, Miss. (WCBI) – It has been hotly debated. But, now, the Governor’s signature is on new laws that give the Capitol Police more jurisdiction in the capital city. Governor Tate Reeves signed four bills Friday that he said strengthen public safety in Jackson. With these new laws, there is extra money to hire and support 150 police officers on…
ITAWAMBA COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – The Mississippi Highway Patrol and the Itawamba County Sheriff’s Office are asking for your help to find a missing man. The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation has issued a Silver Alert for 19-year-old Hunter Ray Patterson of Mantachie. Patterson is 5 feet 10 inches tall and weighs 148 pounds. He has blonde hair and blue eyes….
MISSISSIPPI (WCBI) – Two federal grant programs are paving the way for major improvements at some area airports. In all, about $35 million is coming to Mississippi through the Federal Aviation Administration’s AIP, or Airport Improvement Program, and the AIG, or Airport Improvement Grant Program. Seven area airports will be impacted with some of them getting money from both programs….
ALABAMA (WCBI) – Alabama set a new record low unemployment rate, again. The rate for March is 2.3%. This means there are just over 53,000 people unemployed in the state. February’s numbers stood at 2.5%. Governor Kay Ivey said jobs have been added in manufacturing, business services, private education, and health services sectors in Alabama. Salaries have also increased over…
LORMAN, Miss. (WCBI) – Another change in leadership at one of Mississippi’s universities. The state Institutions of Higher Learning board said Dr. Felecia Nave is no longer the president at Alcorn State University. She had been in that role since 2019. No reason was given for her departure. Nave was the first female to lead Alcorn. Mississippi Today reported that…
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – You probably know about 4/20 and some locals thought what better way to celebrate than to open a dispensary. The Dispensary by REV held a ribbon cutting and welcomed people in to educate people about how medical cannabis works. General Manager of Rev of Tupelo Kelly Riley cut the ribbon to celebrate her store’s official opening…
GOLDEN TRIANGLE, Miss. (WCBI) – There’s a growing concern in the medical community: the misuse of the diabetic drug Ozempic, for rapid weight loss in people who are not diabetic. A pharmacist warns that using this medication without a medical need can lead to serious side effects and potential health risks for the users and true diabetics. Ozempic for weight…
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – His voice has been coming through the north Mississippi airwaves for more than four decades, but after next week, a longtime disc jockey will be signing off. For more than 40 years, he’s been a familiar voice on radio across North Mississippi. Stan Allen started his radio career at WCPC in Houston, Mississippi, after serving his…
MISSISSIPPI (WCBI) – More than $2 billion will be used to improve roads, bridges, airports, and other infrastructure in Mississippi. Governor Tate Reeves signed two pieces of legislation to get the money moving. $1.4 billion will go to the Mississippi Department of Transportation. No specific projects were in the bill, meaning MDOT has the flexibility to choose the improvements. Senate…
MISSISSIPPI (WLBT) – A former Mississippi wrestler is the latest person facing a federal indictment in the state welfare scandal. Ted DiBiase, Jr. is facing one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud, six counts of wire fraud, two counts of theft concerning programs receiving federal funds, and four counts of money laundering related to the misuse of millions of…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Some of the Patrolmen of Mississippi Highway Patrol Troop G made a pit stop in Columbus to help honor one of their own. The Columbus Exchange Club presented its Trooper of the Year Award to Staff Sergeant Derrick Beckom. A Eupora native, Beckom is in his 20th year with MHP and currently serves as Troop G’s…