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Updates on worker who died in industrial accident

Lee County Coroner Carolyn Green tells WCBI that 63-year-old Charles McBrayer of Guntown died as the result of severe chest trauma.
Grace Brister,

TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – We now know the identity of the worker who died as a result of an industrial accident in Tupelo Friday. Lee County Coroner Carolyn Green tells WCBI that 63-year-old Charles McBrayer of Guntown died as the result of severe chest trauma. McBrayer was injured in an accident at TAG Trucking on McCullough Boulevard Friday morning. He…

Mckenzie Robinson
Crime, Local News

Starkville teenager charged with murder

16-year-old McKenzie Robinson is charged with murder and two counts of aggravated assault.
Grace Brister,

STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – A Starkville teenager is charged with murder and is accused of hitting people with a vehicle. 16-year-old McKenzie Robinson is charged with murder and two counts of aggravated assault. Starkville police say there was an argument involving multiple people at Brookville Garden apartments, just after 10 Friday night. Investigators believe Robinson struck several people with the…

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Local News, State News

Absentee ballot applications will be available starting Sept. 23

Mississippians may use the Secretary of State's Y'all Vote website, which includes a Step-by-Step Guide to Absentee Voting, or contact their county circuit clerk to verify eligibility.
Grace Brister,

MISSISSIPPI (WCBI) – Absentee ballot applications are now available in Circuit Clerk’s Offices for the Nov. 5 General Election. Absentee ballots will be available starting Sept. 23. Mississippians may use the Secretary of State’s Y’all Vote website, which includes a Step-by-Step Guide to Absentee Voting, or contact their county circuit clerk to verify eligibility. If eligible, ballots will be provided…

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Featured, Local News

First responders honored in Lowndes County

Charity Johnson,

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – They’re the ones who answer the call day in and day out. On Friday, first responders in Lowndes County got a community-wide “thank you.” “Salute to Lowndes County’s Finest” is an annual event that raises money for area first responders. Salute to Lowndes Finest Recovery and Relief Fund provides help for first responders when they’re in…

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Featured, Local News

Area Sheriff and Judge weigh in on bond setting process

Law enforcement and judges have guidelines to follow as criminal defendants make their way through the legal system
Allie Martin,

MONROE COUNTY, MISS. (WCBI)—Whenever a suspect is arrested on a felony charge, the next stop, after jail, is an initial appearance in Justice Court. It is not a hearing about the facts of the case, and the Justice Court Judge’s role is limited. “Anyone charged with a felony, they get a bond set, the bond is set by the Justice…

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Featured, Local News

Local company to expand in Columbus, creating new jobs

Jonathan and Amaris Robinson are proud owners of the third generation family-owned business.
Grace Brister,

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – In the 1920s, Tolbert Burford got his start in the electric motor repair business in Memphis. He later moved to Columbus and saw a need for the business. In 1959, Burford Electric Service was born. Jonathan and Amaris Robinson are proud owners of the third generation family-owned business. “We like to say we keep the light…