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SOCSD Superintendent Dr. Eddie Peasant is retiring
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – After 30 years in public school education, Starkville Oktibbeha School District Superintendent Dr. Eddie Peasant is retiring. Doctor Peasant has informed the Board of Trustees that he will retire on June 30th. Under Peasant’s leadership, the school district has completed the construction of Partnership Middle School on the campus of Mississippi State University. The district has…
MSDH reporting 8,460 new COVID-19 cases and 48 deaths
JACKSON, Miss. (WCBI) – Mississippi’s COVID numbers may not be record-breaking on Wednesday, but they do remain high. The State Department of Health is reporting 8,460 new cases today, and 48 deaths. 39 of those deaths were between Friday and Tuesday; the other 9 were from late last year and identified after death certificates were issued. Even though there tend…
Columbus City Council searching to hire a lobbyist
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – The Columbus City Council is looking for a louder voice in Jackson. The Council has voted to explore the possibility of hiring a lobbyist to bring the needs of the city to the attention of state lawmakers. Mayor Keith Gaskin says he likes the idea of having someone in Jackson who is focused on getting results…
Mississippi Agriculture and Commerce Commissioner wants to involve pharmacy board in overseeing medical marijuana
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Mississippi Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson says he is taking steps to prepare for his potential role overseeing medical marijuana in the state. “I’ve been in contact with regulators and commissioners around all 50 states where there is a medical marijuana program,” he says. Thursday, the Mississippi Senate approved a bill allowing someone with…
Local community members work together to collect food donations
GOLDEN TRIANGLE, Miss. (WCBI) – Children go to bed hungry. In some families, there’s just not enough to go around. And, it happens in our own neighborhoods. The need for assistance is almost overwhelming. Food pantries empty almost as soon as volunteers fill them. “Can you imagine being 7 years old and going to bed hungry can you imagine a…
Lee County Youth Court program could expand statewide
Program seeks to keep kids out of foster care and keep families intact
TUPELO, MISS. (WCBI) – A Lee County Youth Court program whose goal is to keep kids out of foster care is selected as a pilot program for the state. “I don’t want to be an adoption agency, we want to reunite families, that is the whole goal of this court,” said Lee County Youth Court Judge Stacy Bevill. When Bevill…
Mississippi blood service officials have seen more donors despite a blood shortage
Mississippi Blood Service came to Columbus; the team travels all over the magnolia state
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI)- Shortages are not limited to just your grocery store. Blood shortages have become an issue as of late and people that collect donations want communities to give if they’re able to. Mississippi Blood Service came to Columbus; the team travels all over the magnolia state and encourages people to donate if they’re willing and able to because…
Aliceville man charged by for shooting accident in November
ALICEVILLE, Ala. (WCBI) – An Aliceville, Alabama man turns himself in this morning to Columbus Police for a shooting incident back in November. Columbus Police say Michael Anthony Jordan is charged with two counts of Aggravated Assault in connection to a shooting incident on November 27th in the Bluecutt and Post Office area. On the night of the incident, a…
Lowndes County employees to receive sick leave if diagnosed with COVID-19
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – The changing landscape of the COVID Pandemic has private and public employers pivoting on sick leave policies. The Omicron variant, while more contagious, is causing less severe illness. That prompted the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to update its quarantine and masking guidance. Lowndes County is following suit. Vaccinated County employees who contracted COVID…
Mississippi State Softball team helps United Way pack donation boxes for local teachers on MLK Day
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Members of the Mississippi State Softball team spent their Martin Luther King Jr. Day by partnering with the United Way of Lowndes and Noxubee to pack donations for local teachers. It’s part of United Way’s “Tools for School” campaign. “MLK Day, a day of service that, instead of treating it as a day off, it’s a…
Martin Luther King Jr. celebrations spark change in local cities
January 17 is a day set aside to remember the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr
EUPORA, Miss. (WCBI)- January 17 is a day set aside to remember the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr; observances were held in many towns and cities across the area. Above all Dr. Martin Luther King Jr wanted to see a change, and the folks in Eupora carried on his work to bring about that change. “I…
Starkville community members work to keep MLK Jr’s dream alive
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – Serving others is one facet of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy. Monday, Starkville residents rolled up their sleeves to make their community a better place. “I think Martin Luther King just valued his life on giving back to the better man,” said MSU student Cameron Mayers. “Everything he did was for us to be together…
WCBI partnering with Mississippi Blood Service for blood drive
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – The American Red Cross calls it a national blood crisis. Last week the organization reported its -quote “worst blood shortage in over a decade.” To help fill an urgent need, WCBI is partnering with Mississippi Blood Services for a blood drive. The organization will be parked in front of the WCBI building in downtown Columbus tomorrow…
Several health departments offering COVID-19 testing five days a week
MISSISSIPPI (WCBI) – Several health department locations are offering free COVID-19 testing five days a week. The Mississippi State Department of Health is offering testing at its sites in Lafayette, Lee, Lowndes, Neshoba, and Noxubee Counties. Clay has testing every day except for Thursday. Days and times vary at other health department locations in the area. In addition, every home…
A homecoming seven decades in the making
Remains of Pfc. Jimmy Rowland, killed during the Korean War, are finally brought back to his hometown for burial
BALDWYN, MISS. (WCBI) – It is a homecoming more than seven decades in the making. The remains of a soldier from Baldwyn, killed in the Korean War, are finally back home. The family of Private First Class Jimmy Rowland never gave up hope that one day, they would be able to give their loved one the honor he deserves. “When I…
An 89-year-old-woman dies in Lee county house fire
LEE COUNTY,Miss. (WCBI)- The Lee County coroner’s office investigating a death by house fire. Coroner Carolyn Green says the incident happened Saturday night on County Road 201 Blue Springs near the Lee and Union County line. 89-year-old Evelyn Hutcheson died of smoke inhalation. The cause of the fire remains under investigation. Categories: Featured, Local News Tags: carolyn green, house fire,…
Families in Winston County caught a glimpse of snow
Folks in Winston County got about three inches of snow and people were out enjoying it while they could
WINSTON COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI)- Folks in Winston County caught a glimpse of snow Sunday morning. White flurries falling to the ground isn’t something you see each winter in the Magnolia State; so for residents in Noxapater, they made it a day to remember. As dozens headed to to the Dollar General; the store clerks said customers had one thing on…
Starkville AKA chapter dedicates tree and marker
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – The Starkville Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. is planting a lasting symbol of its service to the community. The group celebrated the national organization’s 114th Founders’ Day Saturday by planting a Live Oak at J.L. King Park. During the ceremony, sorority members also placed a special dedication marker that will remain at the site….
An American hero is laid to rest after more than seven decades
BALDWYN,Miss. (WCBI)- An American hero is laid to rest, more than seven decades after making the ultimate sacrifice for his nation. Private First Class Jimmy Rowland was killed in July of 1950 during the Korean War, but his remains weren’t positively identified until last year. After more than seventy years, Private First Class Jimmy Rowland is getting a funeral, with…
Mississippi Highway Patrol Troop G is recruiting more force to the team
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI)- Mississippi Highway Patrol is recruiting more force to its team. Troop G in Starkville held a meet and greet with potential officers Saturday morning. “To answer any questions that they may have before deciding to you know potentially come over and change career paths and potentially become a part of the MHP department,” said sergeant Derrick Beckom….
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Columbus Municipal School District: House bill for teacher pay is major step for the future of Mississippi education
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Columbus Municipal School District administrators are praising the passage of the Mississippi House of Representatives bill that would increase teacher pay. House Bill 530 would create the “Strategically Accelerating the Recruitment and Retention of Teachers (START) Act” designed to raise teacher salaries statewide. Columbus Municipal School District Superintendent Dr. Cherie Labat calls it a much-needed step…
Deputies test breathalyzing at local bar happy hour
The two entities got deputies trained with the breathalyzers over at Zachary's
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI)- Lowndes County officials and residents are taking a step in trying to keep the community safer. Lowndes County Sheriff’s Department received a grant through 4- County Electric Power Association to get more breathalyzer tests for deputies. The two entities got deputies trained with the breathalyzers over at Zachary’s; for people to know how much alcohol is too much…