2024 Winners Will Represent Miss Volunteer Mississippi Organization
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2024 winners will represent Miss Volunteer Mississippi organization

All three winners say they're ready to represent the Miss Volunteer Mississippi organization across the state.
Allie Martin,

TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – Lauryl Joyner is the new Miss Mississippi Volunteer. She was crowned last night during the finals at the Performing Arts Center at Tupelo High School. Winners in the other two categories were: Izzy Karns, Miss Mississippi Teen Volunteer, and Georgia Bell Beard, Miss Spirit of Mississippi. Each of the young ladies competed in a field of…

Nfl Star Hosts 2nd Annual "community Fun Day And Fireworks"
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NFL Star Jeffery Simmons hosts 2nd annual fun day in Macon

Anthony Jenkins,

MACON, Miss. (WCBI)- The community of Macon showed their support for an NFL Star. It was the 2nd annual “Community Fun Day and Fireworks” held at the Noxubee Titans Field. The “Community Fun Day and Fireworks” event was filled with unity from the Macon community. The turnout impressed the NFL star, Jeffery Simmons. As the host of the event, Simmons…

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Local family clinic Allegro is expanding its services

The clinic has been offering primary and pediatric care and is now expanding into Obstetrics and Gynecology. President Amy Bogue says this expansion felt like the right fit for the clinic.
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COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Allegro Family Clinic is expanding its medical plaza on Bluecutt Road in Columbus. The clinic has been offering primary and pediatric care and is now expanding into Obstetrics and Gynecology. President Amy Bogue says this expansion felt like the right fit for the clinic. “We offer primary care and pediatrics and we’ve had a dream to…

Contestants for Miss Mississippi Volunteer Pageant arrive in Tupelo
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Miss Mississippi Volunteer Pageant stresses volunteerism

All of the contestants at the Miss Mississippi Volunteer Pageant have been working hard in their communities, making a positive impact leading up to the pageant.
Allie Martin,

TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – All of the contestants at the Miss Mississippi Volunteer Pageant have been working hard in their communities, making a positive impact leading up to the pageant. The Miss Mississippi Volunteer crown is made up of five points, and each represents a core principle in the group’s mission. The first letter of each of the five principles…

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Road work in Tupelo may affect weekly route

Bryan Drive between South Thomas Street and Trout Street will be closed to through traffic from Monday, July 8 at 8 a.m. through Wednesday, July 10 at 5 p.m.
Grace Brister,

TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – For those of you who live or work in Tupelo, your route may be affected this week. Bryan Drive between South Thomas Street and Trout Street will be closed to through traffic from Monday, July 8 at 8 a.m. through Wednesday, July 10 at 5 p.m. Tupelo Public Works will replace a cross drain. For 24/7…

Fires And Flames
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House fire in Columbus causes major damage to interior of home

The house received major damage, only on the interior, in a bedroom and a bathroom.
Grace Brister,

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Columbus Fire and Rescue was on the scene of a house fire on the morning of Sunday, July 7 on Gaylane Drive. The house received major damage, only on the interior, in a bedroom and a bathroom. Columbus Fire and Rescue suspects the cause of the fire was due to an unattended candle. No injuries were…

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Updates released in Noxubee County shooting case

Noxubee County Coroner R.L. Calhoun has identified the victim as Breanna Alexus Franklin of Macon.
Grace Brister,

MACON, Miss. (WCBI)- Updates have been released on a story WCBI first released on Saturday, July 6. The Macon Police Department was investigating an early morning shooting that left a female dead. Noxubee County Coroner R.L. Calhoun has identified the victim as Breanna Alexus Franklin of Macon. Macon Police Chief Davine Beck says the incident happened shortly after 2 a.m….

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Homeless Coalition finds ways to help with heat safety

Anthony Jenkins,

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – As temperatures soar into the upper 90’s this week, folks in Columbus will have a place to cool off. The Golden Triangle Homeless Coalition is opening a cooling station. It opened this morning at 1501 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. That’s just off 14th Avenue North. The cooling station will open at 11 a.m. and close…

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Data shows recent rise on insurance rates nationwide

Anthony Jenkins,

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – It can be a tough market when it comes to insurance costs. Whether it is in the personalized or the commercialized market it has been a challenge for businesses and homeowners to afford the insurance. According to the Sun Herald, the average cost for homeowners insurance is nearly $4,000 in Mississippi which drastically more than the…

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Newly crowned Miss Volunteer America visits Tupelo

While the young ladies are competing for the title of Miss Mississippi Volunteer, the newly crowned Miss Volunteer America will be watching the contest and encouraging the contestants.
Allie Martin,

TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – While the young ladies are competing for the title of Miss Mississippi Volunteer, the newly crowned Miss Volunteer America will be watching the contest and encouraging the contestants. Berkley Bryant won the title of Miss Volunteer America 2025 at the recent national pageant held in Jackson Tennessee. Bryant won the title of Miss South Carolina Volunteer…

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Keep your pets cool during the heat this summer

Taking care of yourself during the heat is important, but so is taking care of your four-legged family members. Columbus Lowndes Humane Society Manager Trudy McDanell says there are signs to look out for that your pet is overheated.
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COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – In the past month, we have seen extreme heat with highs often in the 90s. Taking care of yourself during the heat is important, but so is taking care of your four-legged family members. Columbus Lowndes Humane Society Manager Trudy McDanell says there are signs to look out for that your pet is overheated. “The panting is…

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Hunt High school alumni keeps historical legacy alive

Khamari Haymer,

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) –  Keeping the legacy alive was the goal of Hunt High School’s historic reunion. “It should really be a history that is never forgotten,” said Doris McSwine, Historic Reunion Organizer. Several alumni from the school’s last graduating class gathered, connected, and shared some of their favorite memories of attending the School. Bobbie Taylor was one of many…

Local Phone Service Holds Event To Prevent Crime
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Local phone service holds event to prevent crime

Anthony Jenkins,

LOUISVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – Violence prevention was the message today for the city of Louisville. The community gathered for a violence block party held outside of the Louisville Coliseum. There was free food, vendors, and outdoor activities. Organizers said the celebration was to inspire, educate, and stop the violence in the community. The Louisville Cricket Wireless service was one of…

Winston County deputies search for missing man
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Body of missing man in Winston County found

The sheriff's office reports on July 6, Clovis Lee Parker Jr. of Noxapater has been found and his body has been recovered.
Grace Brister,

WINSTON COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – More updates are unveiled on a story WCBI News first reported Wednesday, July 3rd. Winston County deputies were searching for a missing man. The sheriff’s office reports on July 6, Clovis Lee Parker Jr. of Noxapater has been found and his body has been recovered. This discovery was in a patch of thick pine trees…

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Early morning shooting in Macon leaves one person dead

Macon Police Chief Davine Beck says it happened Saturday, July 6, shortly after 2 a.m. on Pearl Street.
Grace Brister,

MACON, Miss. (WCBI) – The Macon Police Department is investigating an early morning shooting that left a female dead. Macon Police Chief Davine Beck says it happened on July 6, shortly after 2 a.m., on Pearl Street. A vehicle drove up beside a car and fired one shot through the passenger side window. The victim died at the scene. Ciara…