The Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science, The W, and Columbus, a successful combination for more than 30 years

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – For more than 35 years some of the best and brightest high school juniors and seniors have called Columbus home for those last 2 years of school. Since 1987, The Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science has been based on the Mississippi University for Women campus. The current administrations of both schools would like to keep…

Pressing Charges in Domestic Violence Cases

GOLDEN TRIANGLE REGION, Miss. (WCBI) – Statistics show a woman is beaten or assaulted every 9 seconds. Yet 80 to 90 percent of victims of domestic violence recant or ask to drop charges against the perpetrators. Local law professionals explain why this happens so often and the legal process after police get involved. “I think in that 80 percent, the…

Youth Court Judge says there is a dire need for foster homes

Some foster kids are sent hours away, due to lack of foster homes in Northeast Mississippi

TUPELO, MISS. (WCBI) – Lee County Youth Court Judge Staci Bevill is in her second term, and there is one issue that continues to get worse. “We are in a crisis state that we need foster homes,” said Judge Staci Bevill. Judge Bevill says a majority of the cases where children need to be placed in foster care involve drug…

City of Sulligent works to expand its sewer system

For years, the city of Sulligent has worked to extend its sewer system as some of the septic systems in the area were failing. It's a pressing issue, especially for residents on the west side of town who are dealing with aging systems and soil issues in the area.

SULLIGENT, Ala. (WCBI) – Time, resources, and effort. That’s how one West Alabama town is working to improve its sewer system for residents. The city of Sulligent met earlier this week to discuss the Clean Water State Revolving Fund. Citizens at the meeting have been dealing with issues with their wastewater and agreed this was a need for the area…

Groundbreaking ceremonies mark start of construction for Chickasaw Heritage Center

The 60 million dollar project will tell the history of the Chickasaws in their own words and from their perspective

TUPELO, MISS. (WCBI) – After decades of planning and fundraising, it was time to break ground for the Chickasaw Heritage Center. The 162 acre campus will feature an exhibit hall, theater, art gallery, administrative offices and playground.  There will also be a Chickasaw Village and other attractions, all with one main purpose. “It means we will be able to tell…

Columbus Hyundai explains how you can ride cooler

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI)- June to August are the roughest times of the year for your vehicle. The extreme heat puts a lot of stress on the engine, and all other rubber pieces that are connected to it. That is why Making sure all fluid levels are good, and the air conditioner is working properly, has always been a summer routine…

New Laws for Mississippians on the Horizon

Columbus, Miss. (WCBI) – New Mississippi legislation will go into effect on July 1st. Here’s what you need to know. One of the most popular bills passed was House Bill 349. The law will ban trucks and SUVs with a lifted front fender more than 4 inches higher than the back fender, popularly known as squatted vehicles. Law enforcement and…

Man arrested in Pickens County for illegal drugs during traffic stop

On Wednesday, June 19 deputies with the Pickens County Sheriff’s Office along with the Gordo Police Department deployed a K9 during a stop which indicated the presence of illegal narcotics.

PICKENS COUNTY, Ala. (WCBI) – A man is arrested in Pickens County during a traffic stop on Highway 82. On Wednesday, June 19 deputies with the Pickens County Sheriff’s Office along with the Gordo Police Department deployed a K9 during a stop which indicated the presence of illegal narcotics. While searching the vehicle deputies found approximately 60 pills that tested…