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  US recommends ‘pause’ for J&J vaccine over clot reports
  
  Coronavirus Information Associated Press - April 13, 2021 0
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) - The U.S. is recommending a 'pause' in using the single-dose Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine to investigate reports of potentially dangerous...
  
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  One more warm day for Tuesday before rain & cooler temperatures move in
  
  Local News Vanessa Alonso - April 13, 2021 0
  
  https://youtu.be/e1kjl_xutHk SUMMARY: One more warm above average day is expected for Tuesday with highs in the 80s. Another cold front Wednesday will bring us the...
  
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  Starkville police investigate late night shots fired call
  
  Local News Cash Matlock - April 12, 2021 0
  
  Starkville Police are investigating a possible shooting in the city that happened just before 9:30 p.m. Monday night. No one was injured.
  
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  Lawsuit filed against a former Noxubee county Sheriff and deputies has been settled
  
  Crime Joey Barnes - April 12, 2021 0
  
  NOXUBEE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) - A lawsuit filed against a former Noxubee County Sheriff and two deputies, accusing them of sexual acts with an...
  
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  Weir man is charged with child abuse among other charges
  
  Crime Joey Barnes - April 12, 2021 0
  
  STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) - A Weir man is accused of pushing a child down the stairs and hitting the kid. Willie Meaders is charged with...
  
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  A Lowndes County driver is injured after car crash
  
  Local News Joey Barnes - April 12, 2021 0
  
  LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) - A scary crash leaves a Lowndes County driver injured. The accident happened on Tabernacle Road at about 1 PM. Witnesses tell...
  
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  Lt. Governor speaks on revived plan for a teacher pay raise
  
  Local News Joey Barnes - April 12, 2021 0
  
  LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) - Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann takes a tour through north Mississippi. The first-term Republican spoke to Columbus and Lowndes County leaders,...
  
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  How Starkville plans to spend projected $5-7 million in COVID-19 Relief funds
  
  Local News Stephen Pimpo - April 12, 2021 0
  
  STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) - Millions of dollars worth of COVID-19 relief money is coming to the Golden Triangle courtesy of the federal government. Starkville Mayor...
  
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  Carter addresses how pandemic impacts pro journey
  
  Local Sports Chris Bolton - April 12, 2021 0
  
  Carter plans on using his newfound mindset to go further in his career in hopes of ultimately making that NBA dream a reality.
  
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  Ole Miss HC Mike Bianco Ejected, Rebels Drop Series Decider Against Arkansas
  
  College Sports Courtney Robb - April 11, 2021 0
  
  The Rebels fell 18-14 against the Razorbacks.
  
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  HIGHLIGHTS: Hamilton Stuns West Lowndes, Oak Hill Tops Carroll Aca.
  
  High School Sports Courtney Robb - April 9, 2021 0
  
  WATCH: Highlights from Hamilton baseball's big win over West Lowndes and Oak Hill's victory against Carroll Academy.
  
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  HS Softball: Houston defeats Choctaw County 10-3
  
  High School Sports Jon Sokoloff - April 8, 2021 0
  
  HIGHLIGHTS (HS Softball): Houston defeats Choctaw County 10-3 https://youtu.be/ldbOMbywSC0
  
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  HS Baseball: Starkville Academy rallies past Heritage Academy 13-10
  
  High School Sports Jon Sokoloff - April 8, 2021 0
  
  HIGHLIGHTS (HS Baseball): Starkville Academy rallies past Heritage Academy 13-10. https://youtu.be/MkfIfn1IlMU
  
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  Skinner’s journey leads him to Mississippi State
  
  College Sports Jon Sokoloff - April 8, 2021 0
  
  WATCH: https://youtu.be/TsZUnwOlfTI Before he was hitting bombs into the 20th row at Alex Box Stadium in Baton Rouge or diving acrobatically into home plate at Dudy...
  
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  PREVIEW: Starkville Academy Set for Game Three Against Heritage
  
  High School Sports Courtney Robb - April 7, 2021 0
  
  Starkville Academy baseball welcomes Heritage Academy on Thursday, April 8th.
  
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  Louisville’s Cooper wins 4A Mr. Football Award
  
  High School Sports Jon Sokoloff - April 6, 2021 0
  
  https://youtu.be/MDhFBU27LQ4 Congrats to Mississippi State commit and Louisville Ty Cooper on winning the 2020 4A Mr. Football Award. "I wish all my teammates could get...
  
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  One more warm day for Tuesday before rain & cooler temperatures move in
  
  Local News Vanessa Alonso - April 13, 2021 0
  
  https://youtu.be/e1kjl_xutHk SUMMARY: One more warm above average day is expected for Tuesday with highs in the 80s. Another cold front Wednesday will bring us the...
  
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  Below average conditions coming back
  
  Local News Keith Gibson - April 12, 2021 0
  
  Cooler air is coming back soon.
  
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  Quiet Monday but some rain chances will return this week
  
  Local News Vanessa Alonso - April 12, 2021 0
  
  https://youtu.be/jYrpqUnz6_Q SUMMARY: We'll have a quiet & warm start to our new workweek on Monday. Another cold front late Tuesday into Wednesday will bring us...
  
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  Nice Monday, spot showers possible the rest of the week
  
  Weather Trevor Birchett - April 11, 2021 0
  
  After a lovely weekend weather-wise, our focus is shifting back to chances for rain this week. Fortunately, we aren't expecting any severe weather, but...
  
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  Pleasant Sunday and Monday, Unsettled Weather Pattern through Friday
  
  Weather Haley Fitzpatrick - April 10, 2021 0
  
  https://youtu.be/3sEmxSgPdSw SUMMARY: Sunshine returns for tomorrow and Monday with temperatures climbing in the lower 80s by Monday afternoon. Another cold front makes its entrance in our...
  
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  Rain and clouds exit, weekend looking nice!
  
  Weather Trevor Birchett - April 10, 2021 0
  
  After last night's storms, it would appear we don't have any severe weather to deal with for the next several days. The weekend will...
  
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  Severe storms Friday evening & night
  
  Local News Keith Gibson - April 9, 2021 0
  
  Numerous strong to severe storms with hail, wind, flooding, and perhaps an isolated tornado or two are possible through Friday night.
  
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  Stay weather aware late Friday into Saturday morning
  
  Local News Vanessa Alonso - April 9, 2021 0
  
  https://youtu.be/glt2wzZqL3Y SUMMARY: Another round of strong to severe storms and heavy rain is likely from Friday evening through early about sunrise Saturday. We are under...
  
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US recommends ‘pause’ for J&J vaccine over clot reports

Coronavirus Information Associated Press - April 13, 2021 0

WASHINGTON (AP) - The U.S. is recommending a 'pause' in using the single-dose Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine to investigate reports of potentially dangerous...

One more warm day for Tuesday before rain & cooler temperatures move in

Local News Vanessa Alonso - April 13, 2021 0

https://youtu.be/e1kjl_xutHk SUMMARY: One more warm above average day is expected for Tuesday with highs in the 80s. Another cold front Wednesday will bring us the...

Starkville police investigate late night shots fired call

Local News Cash Matlock - April 12, 2021 0

Starkville Police are investigating a possible shooting in the city that happened just before 9:30 p.m. Monday night. No one was injured.

How Starkville plans to spend projected $5-7 million in COVID-19 Relief funds

Local News Stephen Pimpo - April 12, 2021 0

STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) - Millions of dollars worth of COVID-19 relief money is coming to the Golden Triangle courtesy of the federal government. Starkville Mayor...

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Starkville shows appreciation to teachers and staff

Local News Desmone Mathews - April 12, 2021 0

STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI)- School districts across the country annually spend a week during the school year celebrating teachers and staff. The Starkville and Oktibbeha...

Man charged with aggravated assault and traffic offenses in Lowndes Co.

Crime Joey Barnes - April 12, 2021 0

LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) - New details are emerging about an officer-involved shooting in Lowndes County. 64-year-old Donnie Hall is charged with aggravated assault and...

Tupelo Based BancorpSouth Buys Cadence Bank In Stock Deal

Local News Allie Martin - April 12, 2021 0

TUPELO, MISS. (WCBI) - A Tupelo-based bank has bought a Texas-based bank with a big presence in Northeast Mississippi. https://youtu.be/_LepOrFyDBY BancorpSouth CEO Dan Rollins has known...

Two Oxford men arrested for using a minor to sell sex

Local News Cash Matlock - April 12, 2021 0

Once on scene, officers made contact with a juvenile female, as well as 18-year-old Bailey Clayton Prince of Oxford, and 18-year-old Dorian Howell.

Columbus Mayor Robert Smith remains in mayoral race

Local News Joey Barnes - April 12, 2021 0

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) - Columbus Mayor Robert Smith will stay in the municipal election and try to keep his seat. Multiple sources are telling WCBI...

Man arrested after being found in the New Hope School field house

Local News Cash Matlock - April 12, 2021 0

LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) - A man is facing burglary charges after being found in the New Hope School field house. A Lowndes County Sheriff's...

MSU asks for feedback from students for “Semester Recap” event

Local News Cash Matlock - April 12, 2021 0

College students across the state have had to adjust to things like online classes, virtual meetings, and social distancing on campus.

Ole Miss HC Mike Bianco Ejected, Rebels Drop Series Decider Against Arkansas

College Sports Courtney Robb - April 11, 2021 0

The Rebels fell 18-14 against the Razorbacks.

Zachary’s hosts fundraiser benefit

Local News Stephanie Poole - April 11, 2021 0

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI)- Helping a friend was the goal of a fundraiser at Zachary's in Columbus on Sunday, April, 11. The restaurant partnered with other...

Nice Monday, spot showers possible the rest of the week

Weather Trevor Birchett - April 11, 2021 0

After a lovely weekend weather-wise, our focus is shifting back to chances for rain this week. Fortunately, we aren't expecting any severe weather, but...

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