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New Healthcare professionals ready to enter the workforce in Tupelo
1+ hour, 45+ min ago (157+ words) TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) " A new wave of healthcare professionals is ready to enter the workforce. Eighteen people graduated from the "Journey Medical Training Center" during ceremonies at the Elvis Presley Birthplace Event Center. Graduates received diplomas in either phebletomy, nurses…...
Monroe Co. Superintendent moves into private school ranks
2+ hour, 34+ min ago (102+ words) MONROE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) " The Superintendent of the Monroe County School District is moving into the private school ranks. Oak Hill Academy in West Point has announced that Dr. Chad O'Brian will be taking over as Principal and Athletic Director....
Amory officials offer superintendent position to new candidate after Brian Jones
3+ hour, 33+ min ago (90+ words) AMORY, Miss. (WCBI) " Amory School District officials have found a candidate to succeed retiring superintendent Brian Jones, and they didn't have to go far. The Board of Trustees has offered the Superintendent's position to Coty Cox. Cox currently serves as…...
Local student overcomes adversity in the classroom
22+ hour, 41+ min ago (456+ words) COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) "It takes grit and determination to overcome adversity. We are continuing our coverage on the students nominated for the annual Accepting the Challenge of Excellence Awards by the Exchange Club. Madison Montgomery, a senior at Mississippi School…...
West Point Crown Club hosts annual princess tea for West Point community
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (89+ words) WEST POINT, Miss. (WCB) " A park in West Point turned into the site for a petting zoo and princesses. The West Point Crown Club hosted their annual princess tea for the community. Little princes and princesses enjoyed meeting their favorite…...
Dr. David Shaw discusses opportunities/relationships abroad at Starkville Rotary
1+ day, 49+ min ago (161+ words) STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) " Mississippi State University has strong relationships with other universities around the world. The latest example of that is the MSU Rome Center, the university's first residential facility abroad. It's part of MSU's partnership with the Pontifical University....
City of Columbus hosts annual Spring Job Fair at Trotter Convention Center
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (116+ words) COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) " The city of Columbus is looking to help you get your foot in the door for your next job. Columbus is hosting its annual Spring Job Fair on Thursday from 9am until 12 pm. This will be held at…...
Here are the college majors that new grads regret the most, according to a recent survey
4+ day, 2+ hour ago (416+ words) (CBS NEWS) " According to CBS News, a'college degree is often seen as a way to get a leg up in the labor market, which has recently been'challenging'for early-career workers. But as new grads begin their job searches, many say they…...
Webster Co. Circuit Clerk announces beginning of District 2 School Board seat qualifying
4+ day, 5+ min ago (134+ words) WEBSTER COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) " There's been a shake-up in the Webster County School District. Webster County Circuit Clerk Wanda Robinson announced that qualifying has begun for the District 2 School Board seat. The seat held by Rana Mitchell was declared vacant…...
Columbus High School holds signing day for future Air Force Cadet
4+ day, 2+ hour ago (149+ words) COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) " It was signing day at Columbus High School, but this wasn't an athlete heading off to play college sports. Today's signee will be serving her country. Nijayhia Capron will be taking her game to the next level....