Archives: 2017

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VIDEO: The Search For A Missing Webster County Man Comes To An End

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WEBSTER COUNTY, Miss.(WCBI)—The search is finally over for a man, many say is a pillar in Webster County. Mr. Walter Kelly Land was found 20 miles away from his home today. A County Supervisor discovered his truck just over an embankment.   Land’s neighbor, Billy Smith, has been right along side law enforcement working for his neighbors safe return. The…
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VIDEO: Columbus Residents And City Leaders React To Police Report

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COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI)- Six months ago Columbus leaders hired a consultant to evaluate the police department. During Tuesday’s city council meeting, Dr. K.B. Turner presented his findings. He believes the department needs new leadership starting with the chief of police. “Just the unsolved cases and murders, we don’t need that,” said Donna Maloney, who’s in favor Turner’s findings. “So, to get…
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VIDEO: Slow Down on Highway 12

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STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – Highway 12 and Russell Street in Starkville are going to be seeing more police officers for the next few months. Reports of speeding when workers are present during a major construction project have raised concerns for the safety of workers. Now, SPD is stepping in. It’s surprising that people would even consider speeding, with the amount of…
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VIDEO: Businesses React to Highway 12 Construction

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STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – A number of businesses complained about the medians being placed along Highway 12. They were afraid customers would avoid the area during construction and once the work was complete. But some stores have been surprised by the plans. “The barriers are not continuous, so there are places you can still turn left. Some businesses you can’t turn…

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VIDEO: County Board Members are Excited for the new Industrial Park Site

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OKITBBEHA COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – With the property for the new Oktibbeha County industrial park, aldermen and supervisors look forward to working on bringing manufacturers to the area. Two $7 million bonds were approved to purchase the property. Greater Starkville Developmental Partnership President, Scott Maynard, says that there is already interest in the area, and they are ready for the future…
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Crash on Natchez Trace Parkway Claims Tupelo Man’s Life

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CHICKASAW CO., Miss. (WCBI) – A Tupelo man has died after a single-vehicle crash near Okolona, around mile post 237. It happened August 1, just after 7:30 AM. Steve Hickman, 56, was traveling northbound on the Natchez Trace Parkway when his 2003 Ford Explorer left the road and struck a tree. U.S. Park Rangers, Chickasaw County Sheriff’s deputies, and the…
Crime, Local News, Top Story

Video: Bond Denied for Noxubee CO Murder Suspect

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NOXUBEE CO, Miss. (WCBI)– Marcus Gardner made his first appearance in Noxubee County Justice Court, Wednesday afternoon. The 22-year-old faces one count of murder, and one count of aggravated assault, after allegedly shooting and killing Chelsea Pace, 21. Noxubee County investigators, were called to the scene early Tuesday morning. They discovered Pace, along with her 4-year-old son, who was also…
2017, 60 in 60 2018, High School Sports, Local Sports

#HSFT17: Stop No. 44 – Eupora Eagles

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CLASS 2A | REGION 2 HEAD COACH: Stephen Edwards Aug 18 Water Valley Home Aug 25 Newton Home Sept 1 French Camp Home Sept 8 W. Tallahatchie Away Sept 15 Choctaw County Away Sept 22 Charleston Home Sept 29 East Webster* Home Oct 6 Winona* Away Oct 13 Leflore County* Home Oct 20 OPEN Oct 27 Calhoun City* Away *District…
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VIDEO: The Benefits Of S.N.A.P.

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LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss.(WCBI)—Working to keep the lights on or to keep a roof over head, are difficult tasks with a steady income. For millions of Americans, however, the daily fight is against hunger. Our country offers programs to help those people in need. Jrame Wells recently applied for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program after she had a significant change in…