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Vaccination concerns rise over covid-19 pfizer vaccine for children
COLUMBUS,Miss. (WCBI)- It’s been almost 1 year since the first doses of the COVID-19 vaccine were made available to adults. Now, the Pfizer vaccine can be administered to children as young as five. While families are heading to their local pediatrician, other folks are hesitant to give to their children the shot. The U.S Food and Drug Administration has authorized…
Early morning wreck left highway 82 covered in debris
OKTIBBEHA COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – An early morning car wreck leaves a section of Hwy 82 covered in debris. It appears the green pick-up truck was traveling west when the car flipped over. Several food items in the bed of the truck spilled out onto the highway during the incident. Traffic was closed off temporarily in the left lane while…
Burglary suspect arrested in Prentiss County
PRENTISS COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI)- A man was arrested for an alleged burglary in Prentiss County. On October 25th, a victim filed a report about a residence being burglarized and told the Prentiss County Sheriff’s Department Grant Stewart of Corinth is the suspect. On November 12th, the Alcorn County Sheriff’s Department arrested Stewart and took him to the Prentiss County County…
Macon police have made an arrest in a fatal hit and run
MACON, Miss. (WCBI) – Macon police have made an arrest in a fatal hit and run. James Melton Jernigan, 59, is charged with a felony count of Leaving the Scene of an Accident. Police believe he was driving an 18-wheeler when he hit Tommie James Shelton. The incident happened Thursday morning around 7:00pm. Shelton was found lying on the side…
TPD and NE Crime Stoppers searching for phony exterminator
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – The Tupelo Police Department and Crime Stoppers of Northeast Mississippi are asking for your help to find a phony exterminator accused of helping himself to someone’s debit cards. Tupelo Police were called to an apartment on West Main Street. The resident said that a man identifying himself as pesticide exterminator came to her apartment unannounced. She…
Lowndes County Sheriff’s Dept. to host Shop with a Cop event
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Shipping issues are forcing Lowndes County leaders to reroute their plans to spread holiday joy. The Lowndes County Sheriff’s Department and the benefit committee raised money to purchase bikes for their annual toy drive. Unfortunately, the bikes will not make it here in time for Christmas. So instead, the sheriff’s department will give kids the…
Prentiss County authorities searching for break-in suspect
PRENTISS COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – The Prentiss County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a break-in at a hunting cabin. And the thieves stole thousands of dollars worth of hunting supplies. Investigators say the break-in happened around the first of November at a cabin on County Road 5051 near Marietta. The owners discovered a lot of items missing including shotguns, ammunition, knives,…
Salvation Army looking for bell ringer volunteers in Starkville
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – It’s a familiar sound during the holiday season: Salvation Army bell ringers. And the organization needs more volunteers in Starkville. This year’s Christmas Red Kettle Campaign kicks off Friday, November 25th. There will be two kettles at Walmart Supercenter and one at Kroger. The Salvation Army needs bell ringers at those locations from 9:00am to 7:00pm…
MDE has released 2021 assessment for kindergarten readiness
JACKSON, Miss. (WCBI) – Less than two-thirds of Mississippi’s kindergarten students were ready for school this fall. The Mississippi Department of Education released its 2021 assessment for kindergarten readiness. They tested more than 33,000 children. And, among those only 31.8% scored 530 or higher. That number is the one used to determine if children can identify of the alphabet and…
Helen Karriem will be the Grand Marshall for the Columbus Christmas parade
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Business owner and community advocate Helen Karriem will be the Grand Marshall for the Columbus Christmas parade. Ms. Helen, as she is known around Columbus, owns Helen’s Kitchen. She serves a loyal clientele. And, she serves many people in the community who find themselves in need of a little extra help. Helen’s Kitchen provided meals for…
Pets Without Partners
11/12/2021
Jason Nickles joins us today on Midday to show us this week’s Pet Without a Partner. Categories: Local News, PETS WITHOUT PARTNERS Tags: Columbus Lowndes Humane Society, partners, Pet, without
Sunrise doughnut taste test
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Sunrise crew finally tries the Krispy Kreme Thanksgiving Donut Collection thanks to Isaac. Categories: WCBI Special Shows Tags: doughnuts, holidays, Thanksgiving
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Oxford businesses, restaurants preparing for even bigger turnout as College GameDay returns to Ole Miss
OXFORD, Miss. (WCBI) – College GameDay has arrived in Oxford, with ESPN crews out in force Thursday morning at The Grove, getting everything ready for Saturday’s kickoff between Ole Miss and Texas A&M. And when College GameDay comes to town, they bring a whole lot with them. And it’s not just the truckloads of equipment and set pieces. “It trains…
Gov. Reeves ending Mississippi’s State of Emergency
JACKSON, Miss. (WCBI) – Mississippi’s COVID-19 State of Emergency is nearing an end. Governor Tate Reeves, along with State Health Officer Thomas Dobbs and MEMA Director, Stephen McCraney, announce an 8-day extension to the Mississippi’s State of Emergency. But barring any major spikes in cases, it is now scheduled to end at 11:59 PM Saturday, November 20th. Governor Reeves says…
More women are joining the U.S military at a steady rate
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI)- The U.S. Military has made significant strides to build a more diverse force. One focal point is recruiting more women. Leadership and courage. These are a few of the traits needed to join the military. The call to serve continues across the country. Chief Master Sergeant Melissa Bridges has served in the Air Force since 2002. ”…
Mississippi State University participating recognizing MSU veterans and service members
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – Mississippi State University participated in their own ceremony recognizing MSU veterans and service members. Around 100 students, including the school’s ROTC program, joined President Mark Keenum and MSU’s Center for America’s veterans at the Foster Ballroom this afternoon. The event was led by President Keenum who made remarks to remember and honor those who have served….
West Point community came together to honor veterans and active military
WEST POINT, Miss. (WCBI) – The West Point community came together today to honor our nation’s veterans and active military. An honorary ceremony took place at City Hall this morning. Chaplain Terry Partin led the key address at today’s event. Partin tells WCBI the importance of holding events like this each year. “It is very important. If we forget those…
4-County Electric Power Association’s now has 2,000 Fastnet customers
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Rural internet continues to grow rapidly in the region. 4-County Electric Power Association’s Fastnet internet service now has 2,000 customers. The utility started connecting its first customers in December 2020. Six million dollars from the state and seven million from the electric cooperative laid the infrastructure needed for the new company to move forward. Service…
Second arrest made in Oktibbeha Co. armed robbery and shooting investigation
OKTIBBEHA COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – A second arrest is made in an Oktibbeha County armed robbery and shooting investigation. Marquez Williams turned himself in on Wednesday. Williams is charged with accessory after the fact to armed robbery and accessory after the fact to aggravated assault. The shooting happened on October 28th on County Lake Road. The victim had non-life-threatening injuries….
Kemper County head football coach charged with sexual battery
KEMPER COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Kemper County head football coach is charged with sexual battery. 33-year-old Ray Westerfield was arrested yesterday. Kemper County Sheriff James Moore tells our state-wide media partner WTOK that the alleged actions involve a student. Bond was set at 25 thousand dollars. Westerfield was hired in 2020.