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  Crawford women, Tiffany Ames, accused of food stamp fraud
  
  Crime Joey Barnes - November 20, 2020 0
  
  LOWNDES COUNTY, MISS. (WCBI) - A Crawford woman is accused of food stamp fraud. Tiffany Ames was arrested by the Mississippi Department of Human Services...
  
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  Rain chances return, Thanksgiving looking nice
  
  Weather Trevor Birchett - November 20, 2020 0
  
  We've enjoyed a nice, quiet, and sunny stretch of weather for the last week, but it looks like our string of luck is coming...
  
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  Louisville Police investigating body found in woods Thursday afternoon
  
  Crime Aundrea Self - November 20, 2020 0
  
  LOUISVILLE, MISS. (WCBI) Louisville police are questioning one person in connection to a body found Thursday afternoon. Two hunters found the body of 32-year-old Jarvis...
  
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  COVID-19 cases surge across the state of Mississippi on Friday
  
  Coronavirus Information Joey Barnes - November 20, 2020 0
  
  JACKSON, MISS. (WCBI) - COVID-19 cases surge across Mississippi, once again, today. The state department of health is reporting 1,638 new cases and 23 deaths. 926...
  
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  Staying mild this weekend; Rain & storm chances return next week
  
  Local News Vanessa Alonso - November 20, 2020 0
  
  SUMMARY: Sunny skies and mild temperatures will stick around going into our Friday and the weekend. A weak cold front may bring a few...
  
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  NEMCC To Offer More In Person Classes In 2021
  
  Local News Allie Martin - November 19, 2020 0
  
  BLUE SPRINGS, MISS. (WCBI) - A community college in our area is offering a 'Back To Normal" traditional schedule of in-person classes for the...
  
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  Alleged fight inside Columbus home ends in shooting that sent victim to hospital in critical condition
  
  Crime Stephen Pimpo - November 19, 2020 0
  
  COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) - A gunshot victim was flown to University of Mississippi Medical Center in critical condition Thursday after a shooting at a...
  
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  Empowerment Station Academy hosted Thanksgiving parade
  
  Local News Aundrea Self - November 19, 2020 0
  
  STARKVILLE, MISS. (WCBI) - There were banners and box floats galore at a special Thanksgiving parade in Starkville today. Preschoolers and teachers at Empowerment Station...
  
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  Gordo defeats West Limestone, advances in playoffs
  
  Local Sports Jon Sokoloff - November 19, 2020 0
  
  WATCH: Gordo defeats West Limestone 48-13 to advance in playoffs
  
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  EndZone Top 5 Plays: Week 11
  
  Local Sports Jon Sokoloff - November 16, 2020 0
  
  WATCH: EndZone Top 5 Plays of Week 11
  
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  Corral’s Record Breaking Night Leads Ole Miss Past South Carolina
  
  College Sports Courtney Robb - November 15, 2020 0
  
  Next up, Ole Miss heads to Texas A&M.
  
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  Amory Sweeps Saltillo in Saturday Hoops Meeting
  
  High School Sports Courtney Robb - November 14, 2020 0
  
  WATCH: Amory boys and girls top the Satlillo girls in a Saturday hoops meeting in Amory, Ms.
  
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  Louisville’s Hunter Signs with Jackson State
  
  High School Sports Courtney Robb - November 14, 2020 0
  
  Louisville guard Areyanna Hunter making the decision to take her talents to Jackson State University.
  
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  WCBI EndZone: Week 11
  
  College Sports Courtney Robb - November 14, 2020 0
  
  WATCH: Highlights and scores from week eleven of WCBI EndZone.
  
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  WATCH: Starkville, Mantachie, Houston Athletes Sign to the Next Level
  
  High School Sports Courtney Robb - November 11, 2020 0
  
  WATCH: Starkville, Mantachie and Houston saw baseball and softball players sign to continue their careers at Southern Miss and NEMCC.
  
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  WCBI’s Player of the Week: East Union RB Colton Plunk
  
  High School Sports Courtney Robb - November 11, 2020 0
  
  Plunk rushed for 131 yards and added 4 touchdowns in the Urchins 57-6 blowout win.
  
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  Rain chances return, Thanksgiving looking nice
  
  Weather Trevor Birchett - November 20, 2020 0
  
  We've enjoyed a nice, quiet, and sunny stretch of weather for the last week, but it looks like our string of luck is coming...
  
  Read more
  
  Staying mild this weekend; Rain & storm chances return next week
  
  Local News Vanessa Alonso - November 20, 2020 0
  
  SUMMARY: Sunny skies and mild temperatures will stick around going into our Friday and the weekend. A weak cold front may bring a few...
  
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  A few more nice days on tap
  
  Local News Keith Gibson - November 19, 2020 0
  
  Things will be a little bit more active next week.
  
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  Elevated fire danger for Thursday
  
  Local News Vanessa Alonso - November 19, 2020 0
  
  SUMMARY: We're staying sunny and quiet with our weather for a few more days. Warmer temperatures and an active weather pattern are making a...
  
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  Sunny end to the work week
  
  Local News Keith Gibson - November 18, 2020 0
  
  The next chance of rain will come late Sunday into Monday.
  
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  Warmer November temperatures are on the way
  
  Local News Vanessa Alonso - November 18, 2020 0
  
  SUMMARY: Dry and sunny weather continues for the rest of the workweek. The 70s make a comeback heading into the weekend. Rain chances return...
  
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  Sunny with moderating temperatures
  
  Local News Keith Gibson - November 17, 2020 0
  
  No rain is expected until late Sunday or Monday.
  
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  Another quiet day in weather for Tuesday
  
  Local News Vanessa Alonso - November 17, 2020 0
  
  SUMMARY: The sunshine and seasonable temperatures continue for the rest of the workweek. Our next chances of rain won't occur until late Sunday into...
  
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Louisville Police investigating body found in woods Thursday afternoon

Crime Aundrea Self - November 20, 2020 0

LOUISVILLE, MISS. (WCBI) Louisville police are questioning one person in connection to a body found Thursday afternoon. Two hunters found the body of 32-year-old Jarvis...

Alleged fight inside Columbus home ends in shooting that sent victim to hospital in critical condition

Crime Stephen Pimpo - November 19, 2020 0

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) - A gunshot victim was flown to University of Mississippi Medical Center in critical condition Thursday after a shooting at a...

Toyota Motor Manufacturing in Mississippi receives new president

Local News Allie Martin - November 19, 2020 0

TUPELO, MISS. (WCBI) - Toyota has named a new president at its Blue Springs plant. David Fernandes will become president of Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Mississippi...

Preserved DNA evidence helps solve 30-year-old Starkville Cold Case

Local News Cash Matlock - November 19, 2020 0

"At the time, in the early 90's I don't believe we had as sophisticated DNA testing as we have today, either," said Maxey.

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NEMCC To Offer More In Person Classes In 2021

Local News Allie Martin - November 19, 2020 0

BLUE SPRINGS, MISS. (WCBI) - A community college in our area is offering a 'Back To Normal" traditional schedule of in-person classes for the...

Empowerment Station Academy hosted Thanksgiving parade

Local News Aundrea Self - November 19, 2020 0

STARKVILLE, MISS. (WCBI) - There were banners and box floats galore at a special Thanksgiving parade in Starkville today. Preschoolers and teachers at Empowerment Station...

Many Christmas parades are being canceled due to COVID-19

Local News Cash Matlock - November 19, 2020 0

CHOCTAW/ WINSTON COUNTY, MISS. (WCBI) - Folks in Choctaw County announcing they will be canceling their Christmas Parade and opting for a silent online...

Catering services are in high demand for Thanksgiving this year

Local News Stephanie Poole - November 19, 2020 0

OKTIBBEHA COUNTY, Miss.(WCBI)- Thanksgiving is right around the corner. Families are deciding whether to prepare their own spreads or opting to order meals at a...

Oxford daycare shut down after death of eight-week-old

Local News Joey Barnes - November 19, 2020 0

OXFORD, MISS. (WCBI) - An Oxford daycare cannot provide care to infants after the death of an eight-week-old. The Mississippi State Department of Health served...

Jackson State University receives new president Thomas Hudson

Local News Cash Matlock - November 19, 2020 0

JACKSON, MISS. (WCBI) - Thomas Hudson is named President of Jackson State University. In a meeting earlier today, The Board of Trustees of State Institutions...

Runoff election for the District 3 Supervisor seat in Noxubee Co.

Local News Joey Barnes - November 19, 2020 0

NOXUBEE COUNTY, MISS. (WCBI) - Some Noxubee County voters go back to the polls next week. Ira Lee McCloud and La-Velle Patterson-Rice are facing each...

Families relying on technology this Thanksgiving as COVID cases continue to rise

Local News Bobby Martinez - November 19, 2020 0

STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) -- Thanksgiving will look a lot different this year at the dinner table because of COVID19. With cases continuing to increase here...

EndZone Game of the Week Preview:

Sports Jon Sokoloff - November 19, 2020 0

WATCH: Hear from Winona's Deriaun Townsend and Amory's Hunter Jones as we preview this week's EndZone Game of the Week.

MSU’s Robert Woodard selected by Sacramento Kings in NBA Draft

Sports Jon Sokoloff - November 19, 2020 0

WATCH: We caught up with former Mississippi State Bulldog Robert Woodard after he was selected by the Sacramento Kings in the NBA Draft.

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