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Single-vehicle crash claims life of Belden juvenile

The 10-year-old, who was a passenger in the 2023 Nissan Versa, was critically injured when the car left the roadway and struck an embankment.
Grace Brister,

MARION COUNTY, Ala. (WCBI) – A single-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 6:55 a.m. on Sunday, June 16, has claimed the life of a Belden juvenile. The 10-year-old, who was a passenger in the 2023 Nissan Versa, was critically injured when the car left the roadway and struck an embankment. The child was transported to an area hospital and pronounced…

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Road work continues in Tupelo

Work will continue on Endville Road on Monday, June 17, and Tuesday, June 18, as crews finish up with paving.
Grace Brister,

TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – Road work continues in Tupelo. Work will continue on Endville Road on Monday, June 17, and Tuesday, June 18, as crews finish up with paving. Endville Road from Walsh Road to Countrywood Road will be closed to through traffic from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday and Tuesday. This will allow crews to finish paving the…
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Road work in Starkville could affect travel this week

The City Street Department will repair portions of the concrete roadway on East Lee Boulevard starting on Monday, June 17th, at 7:00 a.m.
Grace Brister,

STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – For citizens of Starkville, daily routes could be affected this week. The City Street Department will repair portions of the concrete roadway on East Lee Boulevard starting on Monday, June 17th, at 7:00 a.m. There are multiple areas in need of repair. Since the roadway is concrete, the repair time will take longer than normal. The…

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Town of Shuqualak lifts boil water notice

The all-clear came from the Mississippi Department of Health.
Grace Brister,

SHUQUALAK, Miss. (WCBI) – The boil water notice for the town of Shuqualak has been has been lifted. A contractor hit a water main that impacted “Old College Street Water” customers and customers along old Highway 145. The town has had a boil water notice since Tuesday, June 11. The all-clear came from the Mississippi Department of Health. For 24/7…

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MCSO part-time academy graduates ready to protect and serve

The eighteen-week course tested cadets, pushing them to their limits and beyond
Allie Martin,

MONROE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) –  For the final month, cadets in Class Four spent time in the classroom learning about street drugs and gangs. We also qualified on the driving course. We experienced OC spray, also known as pepper spray, firsthand. It is hard to describe how it feels. “OC spray is terrible, no good way to define it, it…

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Annual Juneteenth Parade makes its way Downtown Columbus

Anthony Jenkins,

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – With Juneteenth just around the corner, the holiday was celebrated in Downtown Columbus. It was the 3rd annual Juneteenth Parade. The community was able to bring their vehicles to participate in the parade. The parade went from the River Walk Soccer Complex to the Columbus Police Department. Leroy Brooks, the coordinator of the parade, said he…

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Starkville’s Unity Park hosts Juneteenth community event

Community members from across Starkville gathered to celebrate Juneteenth, the holiday celebrating the end of slavery in the United States.
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STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – Community members from across Starkville gathered to celebrate Juneteenth, the holiday celebrating the end of slavery in the United States. The event took place in Unity Park, which was built in tribute to those who fought for civil rights. District 3 Supervisor Marvell Howard says the event serves to honor the past and look to the…

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Fraternity group teaches children life skills

Khamari Haymer,

STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI)- Life skills are important for everyone to have. This is why the Life Skills Academy organizer Eddie Myles said an event like this, was much needed for young men. “What they learn here, they learn what to avoid. Like with the CPR, if they are learning it now, they might be able to save someone,” said Myles….

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Multiple arrests are made in a Pickens County homicide case

Investigators obtained Capital Murder warrants for five individuals, including 2 juveniles.
Grace Brister,

PICKENS COUNTY, Ala. (WCBI) – Multiple arrests have been made in a Pickens County homicide case. In the early morning hours of Saturday, May 25, deputies with the Pickens County Sheriff’s Office were notified by the Greene County Sheriff’s Office about a possible homicide that occurred in Pickens County. The Pickens County Sheriff’s Office responded and investigators were able to…

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OCSD is asking for help locating a shooting suspect

They are looking for 43-year-old Jermaine Mckinney from Beasley Road in Pheba.
Grace Brister,

OKTIBBEHA COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – The Oktibbeha County Sheriff’s Department is asking for help locating a shooting suspect. They are looking for 43-year-old Jermaine Mckinney from Beasley Road in Pheba. Mckinney is an African-American man, 5 feet 8 inches tall and about 180 pounds. He is wanted in connection with an incident on 16th Section Road on Friday morning. He…