Cadets In Part Time Academy Get Full Time Training
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Cadets in part time academy get full time training

Over the last few weeks, eleven cadets in the Monroe County Part Time Academy have learned different methods to enter a building, clearing rooms, and looking for a threat
Allie Martin,

MONROE COUNTY, MISS. (WCBI) – Over the last few weeks, eleven cadets in the Monroe County Part Time Academy have learned different methods to enter a building, clearing rooms, and looking for a threat Cadets were able to sit in on a SWAT School, where we saw many of those techniques demonstrated. The class acted as decoys, role-playing in various…

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Starkville Sportsplex hosts first ever home and garden show

There are several small businesses in the WCBI viewing area that most people do not know about. Business owners are hoping the home and garden show would help gain some foot traffic in their doors.
Khamari Haymer,

STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – Several tables and vendors were lined up ready to teach shoppers about what they had to offer. Audrey Prisk is a Sales Associate at Twigs. She said this event was a great way to educate the community more about small businesses in the Golden Triangle. “It is important to stay interested in the town’s local businesses,”…

Cpd Responds To Robbery At Family Dollar And Dollar Tree
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CPD responds to robbery at Family Dollar and Dollar Tree

Columbus PD responded on the scene.
Grace Brister,

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – On Friday, April 12, an incident took place at the Family Dollar and Dollar Tree on Tuscaloosa Road in Columbus. The Columbus Police Department and the Lowndes County Sheriff’s Department received a call of a reported armed robbery. Columbus PD responded on the scene. Bryan Moore with the Columbus Police department tells WCBI that a Black…

Munson And Brothers Host Their Two Day Porchfest
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Munson and Brothers host its two day PorchFest

Anthony Jenkins,

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Saturday, April 13, marks the end of the two-day PorchFest in Columbus. Munson and Brothers hosted a music and arts festival for everyone. It included vendors from local businesses throughout Columbus. There was food and drinks and artists performing from around the state. Not only that, there was a lineup full of comedy and music. One…

Soccer Tournament Brings Large Numbers Of People To Columbus
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Soccer tournament brings large numbers of people to Columbus

Fifty-two teams from across 3 states have come to the friendly city for the tournament.
Kaitlyn Yeatman,

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Hundreds of families arrive in Columbus this weekend for the Columbus Orthopedic Riverwalk Spring Soccer Invitational. Fifty-two teams from across 3 states have come to the friendly city for the tournament. Director of Golden Triangle Elite Jason Spears said they are hoping to instill a love of soccer into kids in the area. “The biggest thing…

Business Incubator At Msu Celebrates Expansion
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Business incubator at Mississippi State University celebrates expansion

Eric Lampkin,

MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY, Miss. (WCBI) – A center at Mississippi State University that helps students get a leg-up on the business world is celebrating a major expansion. The Center for Entrepreneurship and Outreach held the grand opening for its E-Center expansion Friday on the MSU Campus. The facility gives students the tools, support, and access to mentorship to develop their…

Columbus Schools Superintendent Shows Where Potential Bond Money Will Be Spent
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Columbus schools may see needed upgrades with bond issue

Schools in the Columbus School District could be in line for some upgrades if Columbus voters approve a 36 million-dollar bond issue.
Kaitlyn Yeatman,

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Schools in the Columbus School District could be in line for some upgrades if Columbus voters approve a 36 million-dollar bond issue. The Columbus School District has a long list of needs for its campuses, and those needs go beyond the regular budget. That’s why the school board and Superintendent Dr. Stanley Ellis are appealing to…

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MSMS Alum teaches students CPR after reviving Damar Hamlin

Curry performed CPR and restored Hamlin's heartbeat on the field before Hamlin was taken to the University of Cincinnati Medical Center.
Grace Brister,

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – It is Alumni Week at the Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science. For one alum, it was a chance to come back to where he got his start so he could share his journey with a new generation of students. Since graduating from MSMS, Woods Curry has gone on to college and medical school. Curry is…

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Update: McIntosh captured – Saltillo shooting investigation and manhunt

Lee County investigators release more information about a shooting and manhunt
Joey Barnes,

Update: Lee County Sheriff Jim Johnson confirms to WCBI that McIntosh is in custody. We will have more information tonight on WCBI News. LEE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – A manhunt is underway near Saltillo where an Arkansas man is accused of shooting someone and then fleeing into the woods. The bizarre incident happened this morning on Ridge Farm Road. Lee…
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Columbus shooting investigation

Columbus police are investigating a Thursday night shooting
Joey Barnes,

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Columbus police are investigating a shooting. The gunfire happened on Beech Street, in east Columbus, on Thursday night. Several shots were fired. No one was injured. However, a house was struck with one of the bullets. No arrest has been made. If you have any information call Golden Triangle Crime Stoppers at 1-800-530-7151 or use the…

Columbus Fire And Rescue Takes Next Steps Towards International Accreditation
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Columbus Fire and Rescue takes next steps in renewing international accreditation

Eric Lampkin,

  COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Columbus Fire and Rescue is one step closer to re-accreditation. A peer team has been embedded with the department for the past week, getting a top-down look at procedures, observing response to scenes, and looking into the department’s relationship with other emergency agencies, city departments, and utilities. The team also put together a list of…

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Columbus leaders receive redistricting update

Columbus leaders received a redistricting update on Thursday.
Joey Barnes,

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Columbus city leaders get an update on redrawing ward lines. Every ten years state law requires redistricting to occur. The council received a preliminary recommendation today at its work session. Consultant Chris Watson told the council it would be difficult to include any possible annexed areas in the 2025 municipal elections, due to timing and possible…
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EMCC receives $1.5 million workforce grant

EMCC receives workforce grant
Joey Barnes,

LOWNDES COUNTY, Mississippi (WCBI) – East Mississippi Community College is awarded a $1.5 million grant. The school is one of 16 colleges in the country to receive a U.S. Department of Labor grant. This is a Strengthening Community Colleges Training Grant. It helps prepare students for good jobs and connects them to people who are hiring. EMCC is the only…

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Luxapalila Creek continues to cause issues after excessive rain

Debris in the creeks, especially the Luxapalila, has caused years of clogging, which leads to flooding, and more debris piling up, causing a vicious cycle.
Grace Brister,

MILLPORT, Ala. (WCBI) – The saying “the creek will rise” is a cliche the town of Millport knows all too well. The town sits between three creeks. Debris in the creeks, especially the Luxapalila, has caused years of clogging, which leads to flooding, and more debris piling up, causing a vicious cycle. “It’s a serious problem, it’s getting worse every…

Tournaments Score Big Revenue In Columbus
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Tournaments Score Big for Revenue in Columbus

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COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Columbus could be scoring on and off the field this weekend. An annual soccer tournament is bringing over 50 teams together to the Friendly City from 3 different states and it’s boosting the city’s economy. “We’re gonna have teams coming from as far as Memphis and Huntsville and the Jackson Metro area”. Jason Spears is the…