TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – In November of 2020, 31-year-old Whitnei Betts was walking out of work early because she wasn’t feeling well. Suddenly, she lost all feeling in her legs. “I was almost to the car and I couldn’t feel my legs at all,” she remembers. “And I kind of just dropped down to the ground. I really didn’t know…
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss (WCBI)- A $200,000 grant at East Mississippi Community College is expected to benefit local industries. The school will use the money for training to improve the skills of workers already employed at manufacturing companies. An apprenticeship program at East Mississippi Community College will allow businesses to get their employees in-class training to improve or speed up their…
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – The tax rate will stay the same, and county employees will get a raise. Those are a couple of highlights from the fiscal year 2022 budget for Lowndes County. The Board of Supervisors passed the budget at a special meeting today. Supervisors did not raise the millage rate on county residents. But they did find…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Columbus Police are seeing an uptick in the number of car burglaries. In just the past couple of days, officers have responded to several burglaries in neighborhoods across the city. Columbus Police Chief Fred Shelton says there are simple things people can do, like hiding valuables, or better yet, taking them inside, park in well-lit areas…
AMORY, Miss. (WCBI)- The Amory School Board appointed a former Mississippi administrator to fill the role of interim superintendent. Andy Cantrell will step into the position from October 1st to December 31st. Cantrell will take over for Ken Byars who is stepping down on September 30th to pursue educational consulting in the private sector, according to the Associated Press. Cantrell…
GOLDEN TRIANGLE, Miss. (WCBI) – The Golden Triangle welcomes Main Street Directors from 3 states this week. Starkville is hosting this year’s Destination Downtown. It is the South’s premier downtown revitalization conference. Over 300 directors and members from Mississippi Main Street Association, Main Street Arkansas, and Louisiana Main Street are expected to attend the conference at The Mill. Today, participants…
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Lowndes County leaders agree to house some juvenile inmates from Starkville. The board of supervisors finalized the agreement with the Starkville Board of Alderman, Wednesday, September 15th. Starkville will pay 125 dollars a day to reserve two beds at the Lowndes County Juvenile Detention Center. Mayor Lynn Spruill and some alderman started looking for more…
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – Tuesday, the Oktibbeha County branch of the NAACP held a free COVID-19 vaccination clinic in Starkville. The clinic took place from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Sandhill Apartment complex where medical professionals from Point City Drugs Pharmacy had about 200 doses of the Pfizer, Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccine on hand to administer….
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – On September 7th, the Starkville Board of Alderman voted to approve an interlocal agreement with the Lowndes County Juvenile Detention Center to reserve two beds to house any youth offenders from Starkville. The hope is that the partnership can be part of the solution to the area’s problems with violent crime involving young people. “Violence and…
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI)- In a week that saw more than 12,000 new Covid-19 diagnoses, last week, the city of Starkville agreed to new policies for their employees. Masks have been required for some time in city buildings, now the Board of Aldermen voted to require unvaccinated workers to use their sick leave if they test positive for Covid 19 and…
NETTLETON, MISS. (WCBI) – It has taken more than two years, but a wall in Nettleton will soon feature an artistic history of the Monroe County town. To most folks, the mural on the brick wall of the Dorothy J Lowe Memorial Library looks finished, but to the artist, there are still a few details to work on. Tony Bullard began the mural, showcasing…
EUPORA, Miss. (WCBI) – First District U.S. Representative Trent Kelly meets with constituents in Webster County today. The Congressman held a meet and greet with community leaders in Eupora to talk about what is going on in Washington as well as to find out what constituents back home are concerned with. We asked him about COVID vaccinations and a proposal…
OKTIBBEHA COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – An area economic development and civic improvement agency hit a major milestone. The Golden Triangle Planning and Development District is celebrating 50 years in service. GTPDD covers a 7 county area, handling a variety of services from billing for smaller utility companies to grant-writing help for local governments, and loans for small businesses. But the…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI)- Areas along the Tennessee Tombigbee Waterway experienced some unusual summer flooding in 2021. After barges broke loose in early June, water began to make its way to several campsites and even people’s homes. Even though the waters have receded, the damage remains. The operations manager of the Tenn-Tom Waterway, Justin Murphree, said one thing that made this…
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI)- From paycheck to paycheck it’s important to keep track of our money. This is how you take care of priorities, meet financial goals, and prepare for emergencies. “Literally write down every little thing you spend money on,” says Senior Vice President and Market Executive of Regions Ashley Mclellan. Whether that’s going to buy pens, going to the…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Doctors and medical professionals are recommending pregnant women to get vaccinated. Women and expecting mothers have been asking the same question across the country – should they get vaccinated? As COVID cases continue to rise in Mississippi, the decision is becoming more crucial. Now that the FDA has approved the Pfizer vaccine, OB-GYNs are recommending expecting…
MACON, Miss. (WCBI) – After a year off due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, Noxubee County’s Premier Fall event, The Dancing Rabbit Festival is back. And this year the fun is multiplying. There will be Arts and Crafts – Festival Food – Activities for the kids, including inflatables and a chance to get up-close with heavy machinery at Big Trucks Little…
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – The City of Starkville may soon be outsourcing some of its recreation activities. Last week, Starkville Aldermen voted to begin negotiations with Sports Facility Management to take over the management of all the city’s parks. Sports Facility Management is already managing Starkville’s new Cornerstone Park and coordinating with Starkville Parks and Recreation. City leaders think the…
SUMMARY: Tropical Storm Nicholas formed Sunday in the Gulf and could increase rain chances for the Southeast later in the week. Temperatures look to stay generally below average through the next seven days. MONDAY: Expect a mix of sun and clouds through the day, with more clouds moving in late in the day. Scattered showers and possibly a few thunderstorms are possible…
WEST POINT, Miss. (WCBI)- The West Point Wellness Center remembers 911. Members of the West Point fire department and community members walked up Hamblin Stadium, which covers 2,071 steps. It’s the height of the World Trade Center. Folks of all ages paid their respects to those who lost their lives. Tags: 9/11, Clay County, memorial service, West Point
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI)- The Lowndes County Master Gardeners have their Butterfly Bonanza. Folks were able to see all kinds of butterflies at the Riverwalk Butterfly Garden. Visitors got information about what type of plants attract butterflies to gardens, lifecycles, and why butterflies are vital in the environment. President Nancy Reeves says it’s good to see people take an interest….
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI)- Suicide prevention day is recognized each year on September 10. Organizations in Columbus raised awareness of suicide by hosting a suicide awareness walk. Suicide prevention is a big topic that can often be overlooked, but agencies like Contact Help Line raise awareness and save lives. “Mental illness is a huge problem but we want to minimize that…
SUMMARY: It’s been a sunny, but hazy weekend across the region as smoke from the wildfires out west have been carried here by the upper level winds. Other than that, it will be fairly warm & quiet for us. Another sunny and pleasant day ahead for your Sunday. Rain chances return to the forecast early next week as tropical moisture…
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – The Starkville Fire Department climbed Davis Wade Stadium to honor the firemen who climbed 110 floors to save others. “Don’t ever forget,” Sergeant Michael Edwards said. Just 20 years ago, on September 11, 2001, 343 firemen gave the ultimate sacrifice. In honor of them, Firefighters like Anna Beth Robertson walked up 110 flights of stairs to…