Artesia Day Festival helps boost local businesses and vendors

ARTESIA, Miss. (WCBI) – Hundreds of people look forward to the Artesia Day Festival every year. Quality and affordable food, live music, and games is what the festival is all about. “I come faithfully every year dealing with the vendors and stuff. I like to see different cultures, and different booths,” said Elroy Graham, Artesia Day Festival Attendee. “I also…

Beauty with a Purpose pageant for special needs kids and adults

Beauty with a Purpose was created by Mariana Pearson. She says she was inspired by her lifelong friend Braelyn and a little girl she babysits.

AMORY, Miss. (WCBI) – Beauty with a Purpose is a pageant with a unique twist. The pageant is for children and adults with special needs. Today participants got to walk the stage at The Barn at Harmony Farms in Amory. Beauty with a Purpose was created by Mariana Pearson. She says she was inspired by her lifelong friend Braelyn and…

More men choosing cosmetic procedures to build confidence

Men have a wide range of options for cosmetic procedures, including invasive and non invasive treatments.

TUPELO, MISS. (WCBI) – In recent years, Doctor Mark Craig has seen more men coming into his office at Accent Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. “We can’t stop the aging process, but we can slow it down,” Dr. Craig said. And the male patients span all age groups. ‘We will see a younger group, I think people just trying to take…

Starkville PD continues to receive citizen reports of scam calls

Starkville PD asks you never provide any personal information over the phone, to any organization, if you're unable to verify their legitimacy.

STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – The Starkville Police Department says they are continuing to receive citizen reports of scam calls. Callers typically identify themselves as law enforcement officials and threaten to arrest the victim if money is not sent. The latest threats have been related to summons, subpoenas, and warrants with a choice to pay over the phone or turn themselves…