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Little Magnolia in Starkville raises money for Angel Tree program

Little Magnolia gifts and apparel hosted pictures with Santa and Mrs. Clause for donations to the Salvation Army's Angel Tree program.
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STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – A familiar scene to parents who celebrate Christmas: Kids full of wonder telling Santa and Mrs. Claus what they want for Christmas this year, while parents happily take pictures. Little Magnolia gifts and apparel in Starkville hosted one such event to bring in the holiday cheer. Santa Claus shared what Christmas is about, and said that…

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Oxford man is charged with Burglary of a Dwelling

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OXFORD, Miss. (WCBI) – An Oxford man is charged with Burglary of a Dwelling. On November 14, a sergeant from the Oxford Police Department responded to a report of suspicious activity at a home on Chickasaw Road. The sergeant approached the backyard gate and heard a noise from a tampered window and later discovered a suspect. 32-year-old Quentin Maynor attempted…

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Oxford man charged with Exploitation of a Vulnerable Person

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OXFORD, Miss. (WCBI) – An Oxford man is facing multiple charges after the department took a walk-in report regarding money being taken from a vulnerable adult. Over the span of 10 months, around $10,000 was Cashapped out of the reporting parties account. 35-year-old Demarius Dontae Carothers was arrested and charged with Exploitation of a Vulnerable Person. Carothers was also found…

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Lowndes County Narcotics Unit deals setback to local drug dealers

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LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – The Lowndes County Narcotics Unit, also known as the STING Unit, has dealt local drug dealers another setback. Several are indicted this week in various counts related to drug trafficking and illegally possessing firearms. In February the STING Unit began an investigation into a group of people suspected of obtaining and distributing methamphetamine. Agents also…

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Columbus Fire and Rescue respond to early morning house fire

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COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Columbus Fire and Rescue responded to an early morning house fire. The fire took place at 1614 7th Avenue North. A person living in the home was injured and taken to Baptist Hospital for treatment to burns to his left hand. Columbus Fire Chief Duane Hughes says the fire is believed to have started around 4…

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Shooing suspect turns himself in, CPD searches for other suspect

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COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Kenzall Guyton turned himself in to the Columbus Police Department Sunday morning in connection with the shooting incident that occurred on November 22, which left Benjamin Lowe injured. He is charged with conspiracy to commit a crime-felony. Guyton’s surrender follows ongoing investigations into the case where Lowe sustained serious injuries. CPD continues to seek the public’s…

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LCSO and CBC give out over 2,000 turkeys to families in need

The Lowndes County Sheriff's Office partnered up with the Community Benefit Committee to host a Thanksgiving turkey giveaway.
Kaleb Green,

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Thanksgiving is a time for family and community to come together. A centerpiece of that celebration is, of course, Turkey. That’s why the Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office partnered up with the Community Benefit Committee to host their fifth annual turkey giveaway at the Bankfirst Yards Sportsplex for Lowndes County families in need. Lowndes County Sheriff, Eddie…

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Columbus Housing Authority Resident Council gives away clothes

Khamari Haymer,

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI)- Free clothes, shoes, and even jewelry for people of all ages, that’s what the Columbus Housing Authority offered for the community. “Instead of people focusing on having to buy clothes, having to buy jackets, pants, shirts, long sleeves, and things like that,” said Julia Chavez, Free Clothing Giveaway Organizer. “This is the time of the year when…

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Aberdeen man is arrested with multiple charges

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MONROE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – An Aberdeen man is arrested and charged with Felony Fleeing and Possession of Stolen Property. Monroe County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 21-year-old Jaqualon Markese Crawford Friday at his home without incident. Crawford had outstanding warrants in Monroe County stemming from an incident earlier this month where he fled from Deputies in a Stolen Camaro. The Camaro…

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Officials charge Columbus shooting suspect

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COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – A man wanted in connection with a Columbus shooting earlier this week is in custody. Martez Meeks turned himself in on Friday, Nov. 22. He will remain in the Lowndes County jail until bond is set. He is charged with 12 counts of Aggravated Assault Manifest Extreme Indifference to Life. You may recall one person was…
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Officials respond to fatal Saturday morning house fire

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CRAWFORD, Miss. (WCBI) – Officials responded to a fatal house fire in Crawford on Saturday morning. Lowndes County Fire Coordinator Neal Austin says the call came in around 8:30 a.m. on James Hairston Road. Units arrived and witnesses on the scene said someone was inside. 72-year-old Lloyd Hairston died as a result of the fire. Hairston lived in the home…

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CPD makes arrest in Friday afternoon shooting incident

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COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – We have updates on a Friday afternoon shooting in East Columbus. Around noon on Nov. 22, officers were called to Baptist Memorial Hospital for a gunshot victim. 25-year-old Benjamin Lowe had two gunshot wounds—one to the face and another to the arm. The Columbus Police Department arrested 18-year-old Jakorey Gibbs of Columbus. Gibbs is charged with…