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How to avoid buying counterfeit N95 and KN95 masks
VERNON, Ala. (WCBI) – The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a warning January 14, that close to 60 percent of masks claiming to be either N95s or KN95s, are actually counterfeits. Durham Pharmacy in Vernon, Alabama says they regularly order KN95 masks by the thousands. “The KN95 is sort of a way we’re able to have protection during…
Hard working volunteer named TPSD’s ‘Parent of the Year’
Leigh Monroe was instrumental in building a sensory room at her son's school
TUPELO, MISS. (WCBI) – Volunteers are key when it comes to helping a school and its students reach the top. The parent of the year for the Tupelo Public School District is known for her countless hours of volunteer work. As president of the Thomas Street Elementary PTO, Leigh Monroe spends a lot of time at the school, doing whatever…
Mississippi jails and prisons face impact of Omicron variant
MDOC operating under tight restrictions to keep the spread of the virus low.
WINSTON COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI)- The spike in COVID-19 is felt everywhere, but the state’s jail and prison population can be particularly vulnerable to outbreaks…. because they have nowhere else to go. That has the Mississippi Department of Corrections operating under tight restrictions to keep the spread of the virus low. ” We’ve kept one or two positive cases up here…
Columbus Lowndes Humane Society Executive Director leaves after 14 years of service
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – You might think it’s a thankless job. Cleaning out kennels, worrying about money – and caring for thousands of animals. But the Executive Director of The Columbus Lowndes Humane Society remains thankful for her work and the people and pets she’s come to know over the years. After 14 years, Karen Johnwick still wants to put…
Mississippi one step closer to giving women equal pay protection
JACKSON, Miss. (WCBI) – Mississippi moves one step closer to giving women equal pay protection. The state House of Representatives passed House Bill 770 today, which is known as the Mississippi Equal Pay Act. This legislation ensures all people are paid the same money for doing the same job at the same company. Mississippi is the last state in the…
Mississippi State Board of Education re-introducing hybrid learning option
JACKSON, Miss. (WCBI) – High rates of COVID infection have the Mississippi State Board of Education re-introducing a learning option. The Board voted today to temporarily allow school districts to use hybrid scheduling to help minimize the spread of COVID-19. The option will be available until March 11th. Hybrid learning allows students to come to school part of the week…
Mississippi’s Secretary of State pitched his “Tackle the Tape” initiative
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Mississippi’s Secretary of State has a plan to reel in regulations. Michael Watson was in Columbus today to pitch his “Tackle the Tape” initiative. His office, with help from several partner agencies, will be reviewing the state’s regulatory code. Watson feels that the 100,000 plus regulations add up to too much red tape. This year he…
Investigators trying to determine what caused deadly house fire
AMORY, Miss. (WCBI) – Investigators are still trying to determine what sparked a deadly fire in Amory this morning. Firemen were called to Front Street South at about 3:30 AM. Monroe County Coroner Alan Gurley says 60-year-old Phillip McDonald died at the scene. Firefighters found McDonald inside the house. Gurley says McDonald died from smoke inhalation. The Amory Fire Department…
Health Talk Shingles #2
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Record-high fertilizer prices likely mean small crops for farmers across Mississippi in 2022
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – The Mississippi State Extension Service recently released a study on how farmers across the Magnolia State must adjust to fertilizer prices going up to almost triple the cost. “Mississippi is such an agricultural state,” says Jeff Hays, a long-time member of the farm supply business. “Anytime you see our production drop, it goes everywhere. From your…
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Local community opens up shelter for freezing weather temperatures
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) -The weather may be in the upper 40’s today but for the next few days they will be in the lower 20’s. Overnight low temperatures are expected to go down into the 20’s, and daytime highs aren’t expected to climb out of the 30’s Thursday or Friday. A group in Columbus wants to make sure that people…
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Lee County Sheriff’s Department becomes a member of the “Green Team”
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – A Northeast Mississippi Sheriff’s Department is recognized for its efforts to keep county roads clean using teams of state inmates. During a recent month, state inmates picked up more than 14 tons of trash from rights of way in Lee County. “It’s a lot out there,” said Lee County Sheriff Jim Johnson. Lee County uses nonviolent…