Why some North East Mississippi school districts are requiring students wear masks and others are not

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – As the fall semester approaches, school districts across North East Mississippi are making their decisions on whether or not students will need to wear masks to prevent the spread of COVID-19. “My concern is that we have guidance from our public health department and I think it’s our responsibility to strongly consider and, in our case,…

NEMCC Unveils ‘Online Workforce College’

BOONEVILLE, MISS. (WCBI) -NEMCC went to the source when developing its workforce e-learning platform – the companies needing trained workers. “There is a skills gap, a lack of skilled workers in the workforce, this is creating a disadvantage for our industries because they can’t find the workers and then when it comes time for them to up their game a…

NEMCC chief of police assuming his new position after being asst. chief

BOONEVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – The new police chief for Northeast Mississippi Community College is no stranger to the college. Anthony Anderson is the new chief for the NEMCC Police Department. Chief Anderson served for three and a half years as assistant chief at the college, before assuming his new role on July first. Chief Anderson says he enjoys working on…

Quinell Shumpert has been sworn in as the new Aberdeen police chief

ABERDEEN, Miss. (WCBI) – Quinell Shumpert, the newest police chief of Aberdeen has officially sworn in Wedndesday. Voters waited weeks to find out who would fill the position after no candidate received the necessary majority on July 6th, forcing a runoff between Shumpert and Tony Tillman. During the special election, Shumpert collected 860 votes to Tillman’s 799 votes. Shumpert sent…

Testimonies continue today in the Capital Murder trial of Tommy Chisholm

OKTIBBEHA COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Testimony continues today in the capital murder trial of Tommy Chisholm. Chisholm is accused of killing Starkville optometrist Dr. Shauna Witt in January of 20-18. Today, jurors heard accounts from the first police officers to arrive on the scene after the shooting at Witt’s office in the Starkville Walmart. They also got to see security…

Man accused of shooting his girlfriend in Shuqualak has died

SHUQUALAK, Miss. (WCBI) – A man investigators say shot and killed his ex-girlfriend before turning the gun on himself has died. It happened last Thursday in Shuqualak. Investigators say 34-year-old Kendrick Brooks shot and killed 30-year-old Wendy Taylor in a house on Constantine Street, then shot himself. Noxubee County coroner R.L. Calhoun says Brooks died yesterday in the hospital. Categories:…

Take precautions to stay cool once again for your Wednesday

SUMMARY: A Heat Advisory is once again in effect for our Wednesday as the extreme heat and humidity will remain in place the rest of the workweek into the weekend. Take the proper precautions to stay cool & hydrated to help prevent heat stress or heat exhaustion issues! While a few stray storms are possible Wednesday, rain chances overall will…

Paramedic with Starkville Fire Department explains how to spot, treat and avoid heat exhaustion and heatstroke during sweltering summer

STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – With the heat index making it feel like 100 to 110 degrees Fahrenheit through the end of July, area first responders want to make sure everyone knows what to do in the event of a heat emergency. “The body can only try to fight against the heat for so long until it just basically gives out,”…

Monoclonal antibodies are available for people with COVID-19

WEST POINT, Miss. (WCBI)- Mississippi state health leaders are calling it the delta variant the  “4th Wave” of COVID-19. Case numbers are beginning to surge again for people with or without the vaccine, but if someone tests positive for the virus there is a treatment to help with the symptoms; monoclonal antibodies. “The antibody infusion is very safe it seems…

The Clark Family Singers’ Anniversary Gospel Celebration

Sheila Clark-Jefferson and Sonya Clark-Judon from The Clark Family Singers tell us about their upcoming Gospel Celebration! It will be held on August 1st at the Aberdeen Community Center starting at 3 PM. Admission is free. Face masks are required. Categories: lifestyle, Local News Tags: gospel music

ANIMAL HEALTH – Spaying and Neutering Rabbits

Dr. Ashley Janzen of the Emerson Animal Hospital in West Point emphasizes the importance of spaying and neutering your rabbits, which can greatly prolonged their lives because rabbits are particularly susceptible to reproductive cancer. Male rabbits also can be violently aggressive with each other if they are left unneutered. Categories: ANIMAL HEALTH Tags: ANIMAL, health

JTS Mortgage Minute – Cash Out Refinance

Cash out refinance is a type of mortgage refinance loan that allows you to use the equity built up in your home to withdraw money. This can be used for home renovations, consolidating high-interest debt, or investments. Categories: JTS Mortgage Minute Tags: jts, minute, mortgage

Heat Advisory is in effect for Tuesday

SUMMARY: A Heat Advisory is in effect for our Tuesday as another hot & humid summer day is in effect for us. Take the proper precautions to stay cool & hydrated to help prevent heat stress or heat exhaustion issues! The summer heat and humidity will be the main weather story going forward. Look for heat indices to be up…

Tupelo Police Plead For Public’s Help In Solving Triple Homicide

TUPELO, MISS. (WCBI) -This weekend will go down as the deadliest in Tupelo for homicides, in recent memory. Police are investigating a triple homicide that happened late Saturday night. The shooting happened at Meadowview and Maynard, while a street and house party was taking place.  Within a few seconds, it was all over, and three young adults were shot.  And…

Your Vaccination Questions Answered: Starkville doctor debunks COVID-19 vaccine misinformation

STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – As Mississippi’s COVID-19 cases continue to rise, the state’s vaccination rate remains low. “More people are getting it,” says Dr. Emily Landrum of the Family Clinic in Starkville. “I had a patient who was hospitalized about three weeks ago, who passed away over the weekend. Was not vaccinated. Was only in their 40s.” Today MSDH is…

Local teacher brings lessons learned from COVID into the classroom

STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – The first day of school is always exciting for students and teachers. For new teachers, this year is going to be a special one. “It was a very helpful experience coming into this new year,” Alexis White said. Alexis White is a brand new second-grade teacher at Henderson-Ward-Steward Elementary school in Starkville. After student teaching last…