Columbus Schools Superintendent Shows Where Potential Bond Money Will Be Spent
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Columbus schools may see needed upgrades with bond issue

Schools in the Columbus School District could be in line for some upgrades if Columbus voters approve a 36 million-dollar bond issue.
Kaitlyn Yeatman,

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Schools in the Columbus School District could be in line for some upgrades if Columbus voters approve a 36 million-dollar bond issue. The Columbus School District has a long list of needs for its campuses, and those needs go beyond the regular budget. That’s why the school board and Superintendent Dr. Stanley Ellis are appealing to…

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MSMS Alum teaches students CPR after reviving Damar Hamlin

Curry performed CPR and restored Hamlin's heartbeat on the field before Hamlin was taken to the University of Cincinnati Medical Center.
Grace Brister,

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – It is Alumni Week at the Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science. For one alum, it was a chance to come back to where he got his start so he could share his journey with a new generation of students. Since graduating from MSMS, Woods Curry has gone on to college and medical school. Curry is…

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Update: McIntosh captured – Saltillo shooting investigation and manhunt

Lee County investigators release more information about a shooting and manhunt
Joey Barnes,

Update: Lee County Sheriff Jim Johnson confirms to WCBI that McIntosh is in custody. We will have more information tonight on WCBI News. LEE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – A manhunt is underway near Saltillo where an Arkansas man is accused of shooting someone and then fleeing into the woods. The bizarre incident happened this morning on Ridge Farm Road. Lee…
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Columbus shooting investigation

Columbus police are investigating a Thursday night shooting
Joey Barnes,

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Columbus police are investigating a shooting. The gunfire happened on Beech Street, in east Columbus, on Thursday night. Several shots were fired. No one was injured. However, a house was struck with one of the bullets. No arrest has been made. If you have any information call Golden Triangle Crime Stoppers at 1-800-530-7151 or use the…

Columbus Fire And Rescue Takes Next Steps Towards International Accreditation
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Columbus Fire and Rescue takes next steps in renewing international accreditation

Eric Lampkin,

  COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Columbus Fire and Rescue is one step closer to re-accreditation. A peer team has been embedded with the department for the past week, getting a top-down look at procedures, observing response to scenes, and looking into the department’s relationship with other emergency agencies, city departments, and utilities. The team also put together a list of…

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Columbus leaders receive redistricting update

Columbus leaders received a redistricting update on Thursday.
Joey Barnes,

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Columbus city leaders get an update on redrawing ward lines. Every ten years state law requires redistricting to occur. The council received a preliminary recommendation today at its work session. Consultant Chris Watson told the council it would be difficult to include any possible annexed areas in the 2025 municipal elections, due to timing and possible…
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EMCC receives $1.5 million workforce grant

EMCC receives workforce grant
Joey Barnes,

LOWNDES COUNTY, Mississippi (WCBI) – East Mississippi Community College is awarded a $1.5 million grant. The school is one of 16 colleges in the country to receive a U.S. Department of Labor grant. This is a Strengthening Community Colleges Training Grant. It helps prepare students for good jobs and connects them to people who are hiring. EMCC is the only…

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Luxapalila Creek continues to cause issues after excessive rain

Debris in the creeks, especially the Luxapalila, has caused years of clogging, which leads to flooding, and more debris piling up, causing a vicious cycle.
Grace Brister,

MILLPORT, Ala. (WCBI) – The saying “the creek will rise” is a cliche the town of Millport knows all too well. The town sits between three creeks. Debris in the creeks, especially the Luxapalila, has caused years of clogging, which leads to flooding, and more debris piling up, causing a vicious cycle. “It’s a serious problem, it’s getting worse every…

Tournaments Score Big Revenue In Columbus
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Tournaments Score Big for Revenue in Columbus

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COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Columbus could be scoring on and off the field this weekend. An annual soccer tournament is bringing over 50 teams together to the Friendly City from 3 different states and it’s boosting the city’s economy. “We’re gonna have teams coming from as far as Memphis and Huntsville and the Jackson Metro area”. Jason Spears is the…