Columbus Lowndes Humane Society Celebrates St. Patrick's Day
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Columbus-Lowndes Humane Society celebrates St. Patrick’s day

March 17 is known as St. Patrick's Day. Some celebrate with food, music, and drinking, but the Columbus Lowndes Humane Society celebrates with a party to help raise money for their animals.
Grace Brister,

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – March 17 is known as St. Patrick’s Day. Some celebrate with food, music, and drinking, but the Columbus Lowndes Humane Society celebrates with a party to help raise money for their animals. They partnered with Zachary’s in Columbus to put on the event and 5th Street was flooded with people, pets, and a whole lot of…

Okolona Fire Department Responds To Fire At Jake's Restaurant
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Okolona Fire Department responds to fire at Jake’s Restaurant

At this time, the cause of the fire is unknown and Chief Evans says the case is under investigation.
Grace Brister,

OKOLONA, Miss. (WCBI) – The Okolona Fire Department responded to a fire at Jake’s Restaurant this afternoon. Okolona Fire Chief Marquan Evans says the fire started around 2 p.m. At this time, the cause of the fire is unknown and Chief Evans says the case is under investigation. Jake’s Restaurant is currently shut down as a result of the fire….

Remembering Cw4 Derek Abbott: Funeral Services Held In Fulton
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Remembering CW4 Derek Abbott: funeral services held in Fulton

It was a solemn ceremony honoring the life of a fallen hero. Fulton native Derek Joshua Abbott was recognized today for his role as Chief Warrant Officer 4 in the Mississippi Army National Guard.
Kaitlyn Yeatman,

FULTON, MISS. (WCBI) – It was a solemn ceremony honoring the life of a fallen hero. Fulton native Derek Joshua Abbott was recognized today for his role as Chief Warrant Officer 4 in the Mississippi Army National Guard. Family, friends, and brothers in arms filled the Davis Event Center at Itawamba Community College. Abbott was in D Company of the…

Noxubee First Responders Showed Community Emergency Simulation
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Noxubee first responders showed community emergency simulation

Noxubee County had its annual training day for the community to come out and watch realistic emergency situations.
Kaitlyn Yeatman,

NOXUBEE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Noxubee County had its annual training day for the community to come out and watch realistic emergency situations. In emergencies, they dealt with real-life responses from the Noxubee First Responders. There were different scenarios shown at the event like fire demo training, vehicle extrication, and medical scenarios. There were also courses known as CEUs which…

City Of Bruce Hosts Inaugural "national Ag Day" Event
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City of Bruce hosts inaugural “National Ag Day” event

The event taught children about tractors, crops, and the history of farming. Several tractors were lined up and local farmers were ready to teach others about agriculture.
Khamari Haymer,

BRUCE, Miss. (WCBI) – In the classroom, students are taught math, science, and English, but they do not learn much about agriculture. This is why the city of Bruce held a “National Ag Day” event. The event taught children about tractors, crops, and the history of farming. Several tractors were lined up and local farmers were ready to teach others…

Local Dog Show Brings Dogs From Across The State To Starkville
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Local dog show brings dogs from across the state to Starkville

People and dogs alike came from across the Golden Triangle and other parts of Mississippi for the GTR Kennel Club Dog Show.
Kaitlyn Yeatman,

STARKVILLE, MISS. (WCBI) – People and dogs alike came from across the Golden Triangle and other parts of Mississippi for the GTR Kennel Club Dog Show. Ashley Neal works at a veterinary clinic in Hattiesburg. She has been competing with her chihuahuas for 3 years. She says that the shows are about more than just showing off your furry friend….

Prentiss County Man Was Arrested On Multiple Charges
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Prentiss County man was arrested on multiple charges

On March 12, 2024, Prentiss County Deputy Jimmy Jarman and Investigator Jason Chism were conducting a safety checkpoint with Baldwyn K9 Officer Buck Franks on Industrial Park Drive in Baldwyn.
Grace Brister,

PRENTISS COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – A Prentiss County man was arrested and charged with possession of a controlled substance and possession of a controlled substance with intent to distribute. On March 12, 2024, Prentiss County Deputy Jimmy Jarman and Investigator Jason Chism were conducting a safety checkpoint with Baldwyn K9 Officer Buck Franks on Industrial Park Drive in Baldwyn. Bobby…

Grenada County Murder Suspect Is Now In Custody
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Grenada County Murder suspect is now in custody

On Friday, March 15 around 11:15 pm Grenada County Deputies were dispatched to a residence on Grant Road, for a female possibly being shot and not breathing.
Grace Brister,

GRENADA COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – A Grenada County Murder suspect is now in custody. On Friday, March 15 around 11:15 pm Grenada County Deputies were dispatched to a residence on Grant Road, for a female possibly being shot and not breathing. It was discovered that the victim, Talicia Latham, appeared to be deceased from multiple gunshot wounds. Murder suspect Stanley…

Carroll County Shooting Leaves A 20 Year Old Dead
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Carroll County shooting leaves a 20-year-old dead

On Thursday, March 14, around 10:22 p.m., Carroll County Deputies were dispatched to a club formerly known as Katie’s Place in the Coila area
Grace Brister,

CARROLL COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – A 20-year-old is dead after a parking lot shooting in Carroll County. On Thursday, March 14, around 10:22 p.m., Carroll County Deputies were dispatched to a club formerly known as Katie’s Place in the Coila area. Deputies arrived and found Jaheim Montreal Walker unresponsive. They initiated CPR until Medstat arrived, but Walker died at the…