Starkville Derby Helps Fundraise For Local Humane Society
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Starkville Derby helps fundraise for local humane society

The world's largest wiener dog race has become a popular event. The event is more than just a race, however. It also raises money for the Oktibbeha County Humane Society.
Kaitlyn Yeatman,

STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – The world’s largest wiener dog race has become a popular event. The Starkville Derby is now in year two and seeing bigger crowds than ever. Founder Alden Thornhill said the event was born from the need for a spring event in Starkville. “Starkville moved its spring festival to fall and we didn’t have any good spring…

Parents And Children Enjoy The Market Street Festival
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Parents and children enjoy the Market Street Festival

There was tons of fun for the kids in downtown Columbus.
Anthony Jenkins,

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – There was tons of fun for the kids in downtown Columbus. There were many vendors and activities for the adults at the Market Street Festival. There were also wonderful activities for the kids at the festival. There were different activities like axe throwing, pony riding, jumpers, and much more. For some parents, it was their first…

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WCBI hosts first ever raffle drawdown at Market Street Festival

Khamari Haymer,

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI)-This year, WCBI participated in the market street festival by having a drawdown. People were able to enter their name into a box, for a chance to win prizes. The first, second, and third-place winners of the drawdown all received prizes. First-place winner Angela Johnson says she is thrilled about winning the contest. “At first I was not…

Late Lowndes County Volunteer Firefighter Is Honored In Maryland
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Late Lowndes County volunteer firefighter is honored in Maryland

The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation is hosting its 43rd annual Memorial Weekend, honoring fallen firefighters from across the country.
Kaitlyn Yeatman,

EMMITSBURG, MD. (WCBI)- A Lowndes County volunteer firefighter is being honored in Maryland. The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation is hosting its 43rd annual Memorial Weekend, honoring fallen firefighters from across the country. Lowndes County volunteer fire department’s Wayne Doyle passed away in 2022. He served with the volunteer fire department for almost 40 years. The weekend consists of a Candlelight…

road bridge closed construction work
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Highway improvement projects continue across Mississippi

The Mississippi Department of Transportation announced several projects all over the state, including some in Attala, Calhoun, Grenada, and Carroll counties.
Grace Brister,

MISSISSIPPI (WCBI) – Highway improvement projects continue across Mississippi. The Mississippi Department of Transportation announced several projects all over the state, including some in Attala, Calhoun, Grenada, and Carroll counties. In Attala County, a project is underway to replace a bridge on State Route 35 just north of Kosciusko. That is expected to be completed in summer 2024. Work is…

Amory Police Department Identify Suspect In Theft Case
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Amory Police Department identifies suspect in theft case

On April 29th, the Amory Police Department was trying to identify a man involved in a theft from a home.
Grace Brister,

AMORY, Miss. (WCBI) – On April 29th, the Amory Police Department was trying to identify a man involved in a theft from a home. The robbery took place in the area of Highway 278 E and 7th St Street South. As of May 3, investigators with the Amory Police Department identified the suspect involved in this case. An arrest was…