CMSD Superintendent explains why new school bond is needed

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) Nearly every campus in the Columbus Municipal School District is in need of some changes to help improve student learning and student safety. The district’s superintendent, Dr. Stanley Ellis said it’s going to take the help of the city’s voters to make those improvements a reality. “The school bond is a 36-million-dollar bond that is set aside…

Track star tells state senators it’s time for change at the MHSAA

Andrew Brown addressed the Senate Body and District 6 Senator Chad McMahan calls for a hearing into the MHSAA

JACKSON, MISS. (WCBI) – Andrew Brown is known for his skills on the track. Tuesday morning a proclamation was given to the Tupelo High Schooler by District Six Senator Chad McMahan, highlighting Brown’s athletic accomplishments.  The teen then gave a speech on the Senate floor. He says student-athletes should never be punished for having opportunities to represent the state on a national…

Get your ballots ready; Hall of Fame coming to Lowndes County

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Jerry Rice, Clarence Weatherspoon, Henry Armstrong, Red Barber. All of these men have 2 things in common: they made a national impact in their various sports, and they all once called Lowndes County home. Lowndes County has a sports legacy as rich as the Prairie soil. Now, a group of county leaders and county residents is…