Archives: 2017

Local News

VIDEO: Winston Medical Center Rebuild Is 80% Complete

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LOUISVILLE, Miss. (WCBI)- The process of rebuilding is just that… a process. Winston County is still recovering from a deadly 2014 tornado. But little by little, storm victims are making great strides. This April will mark 3 years since Louisville was hit with a deadly EF-4 tornado but today they can say that they’re 80 percent complete with their new hospital….
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Former Jack’s Worker Accused of Food Contaminating Surrenders

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COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI)-A fast food worker accused of contaminating food is now in custody. According to a spokesperson with the Columbus Police Department, Sky Juliett Samuel turned herself in Monday. Samuel faces felony charges of intentionally serving contaminated food. Police issued an arrest warrant for the 18-year-old on Friday. Samuel was working at a Jack’s Family Restaurant on January 7th,…
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VIDEO: Drag Racing Meets History

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TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI News) – The eighth and latest addition to the Fast and Furious series comes out in April, and it’s making its presence felt in the city of Tupelo for the month of January.   The Tupelo Auto Museum has been a part of the community for 13 years, adding to their large collection of antique cars as…
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VIDEO: Alpha Kappa Alpha Founder’s Weekend

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TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI)- Tupelo is rolling out the pink and green carpet for hundreds of members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority. Chapters based in North Mississippi are celebrating the organization’s Founders Day with two days of events. It kicked off Friday at the Tupelo Automobile Museum with a reception where the group donated backpacks filled with basic schools supplies to students…
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VIDEO: Girl Scout Cookie Season Kicks Off

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VAN VLEET, Miss. (WCBI)- It’s that time of the year again, when area girl scouts will come knocking on your door to buy cookies. Eighty girls from the Girl Scouts Heart of the South Council gathered at Camp Tik-a-Witha to get ready for a special season, the celebration of the 100th anniversary of Girl Scout Cookies. A century ago girls starting taking…
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Two Arrests Made Following Sunday Morning Crime Spree

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COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI)- A 16 year old and 35 year old are in custody of the Columbus Police Department following an armed robbery early Sunday morning. The incident took place at  approximately 3:41 a.m. on Lyford Drive in Columbus. An elderly woman called 911 and reported that two black males entered her home through a kitchen window and allegedly displayed a knife…
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VIDEO: West Point Brethern Brunch

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WEST POINT, Miss.(WCBI)—West Point Strong Hill Missionary Baptist Church along with the Men of Praise host their first Brethern Brunch Saturday morning. Men in the community came out to learn the responsibility of the male figure in the; church, household and community. Chief of Police, Tim Brinkley delivered the message that, today more than ever, presence and action is required…
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The Benefits Of Robotics Programs

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NEW HOPE, Miss.(WCBI)—For some students, it’s hard to imagine having fun with science and math but others have found a way. Technology is a crucial part of advancement today but schools often struggle getting students interested in this area. Parent Chris Bray says programs like robotics definitely help. ” I think this is a great opportunity for students who may…