Dry Duck Season Leaves Many Hunters Hopeful For Next Season
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Dry duck season leaves many hunters hopeful for next season

Duck migration in Mississippi and the Southeast was extremely low this season.
Grace Brister,

STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – Did you see any ducks this season? If so, consider yourself lucky. Duck migration in Mississippi and the Southeast was extremely low this season. James Callicutt with the Mississippi State Extension service specializes in waterfowl, and he says a variety of factors went into the dry duck season – but the weather was the most prominent….

Local Organization Provides Beds For Columbus Family
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Local organization provides beds for Columbus family

Khamari Haymer,

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Some people just need a little extra help throughout the year. The Dream Center Golden Triangle has been at the front of the fight to give that help locally. “This is a serve day, it’s one of our compassion initiatives,” said Cole Bryan, Dream Center Golden Triangle Executive Director. “We sort of live by a motto…

Starkville Fire Responds To Apartment Fire
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Starkville Fire responds to apartment fire

Sunday, Feb. 4 around 2:00 a.m. Starkville Fire Department was dispatched by Oktibbeha Emergency Operations Center to a working structure fire at 305 Everglade Avenue, Brookville Gardens Apartment Complex.
Grace Brister,

STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – Sunday, Feb. 4 around 2:00 a.m. Starkville Fire Department was dispatched by Oktibbeha Emergency Operations Center to a working structure fire at 305 Everglade Avenue, Brookville Gardens Apartment Complex. Engine companies made an attack and they were able to contain the fire in one apartment unit. One person was taken to the hospital as a precaution…

6 Year Old Accidentally Shot By 6 Year Old Cousin
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6-year-old accidentally shot by 6-year-old cousin

After further investigation, they found that the father of the victim laid his 9 mm handgun down on the counter and his 6-year-old nephew picked up the weapon and pulled the trigger.
Grace Brister,

LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – A 6-year-old boy was injured after he was accidentally shot by his 6-year-old cousin this morning. According to Lowndes County Sheriff Eddie Hawkins, the incident occurred around 11:00 a.m. at a house on Hairston Bend Road in Lowndes County. When deputies arrived at the scene and spoke to witnesses, they found that the victim had…

Body Found In A Creek On Fawn Grove Road
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Body found in a creek on Fawn Grove Road

According to Itawamba Sheriff Mitch Nabors, the body was a white male.
Grace Brister,

ITAWAMBA COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – On Saturday, Feb. 4, around 2:30 p.m., the Itawamba County Sheriff’s office responded to a call of a body found in a creek on Fawn Grove Road. According to Itawamba Sheriff Mitch Nabors, the body was a white male. Identification and cause of death have not yet been determined. An autopsy is pending. An investigation…

Columbus Police Investigate Downtown Shooting
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Columbus Police investigate shooting

At 12:57 a.m. on Feb 4, Johnny Coleman Jr., 17,  was shot in the right hand while he was sitting in a black Tahoe.
Grace Brister,

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – At 12:57 a.m. on Feb 4, Johnny Coleman Jr., 17,  was shot in the right hand while he was sitting in a black Tahoe. This occurred in the 1700 block of Bell Avenue. At this time Columbus PD is currently on the investigation. Anyone with further information, please contact the Columbus Police Department at  (662) 244-3500….

Msms Hosts 2024 Mississippi Regional Science Bowl Tournament
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MSMS hosts 2024 Mississippi Regional Science Bowl Tournament

The Winner was Ocean Springs Team 1 which included Max Madsen, Samuel Ellison, Benton Morisseau, Samuel Sempier, Beckett Darin, and Coach Natasja Denise Brown
Grace Brister,

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – The 2024 Mississippi Regional Science Bowl Tournament was held at the Mississippi School of Mathematics and Science on Feb 3. The Winner was Ocean Springs Team 1 which included Max Madsen, Samuel Ellison, Benton Morisseau, Samuel Sempier, Beckett Darin, and Coach Natasja Denise Brown. Ocean Springs will be attending the national finals in Washington D.C. at…

Eupora Celebrates Annual Mlk Celebration
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City of Eupora combines MLK day with Black history

Khamari Haymer,

EUPORA, Miss. (WCBI) – Once again, a local group in Webster County is highlighting the history of African Americans. Guests today listened to speakers share the hard work of civil rights activist Martin Luther King, Jr and promises for the future. Webster County Planning Committee Chairman James Townsend said this day is to remember those who fought for freedom. “We…

The Magical Kingdom Of Arendelle Is Brought To The Stage In Calhoun City
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Kingdom of Arendelle is brought to the stage in Calhoun City

CenterStage of Calhoun County is performing "Frozen Junior" for its annual production.
Allie Martin,

CALHOUN CITY, Miss. (WCBI) – Frozen Junior features all of the favorite songs from the animated film. And of course, all the characters, bringing Arendelle to life onstage at Calhoun County High School. CenterStage of Calhoun County has brought together about 75 people, on stage and behind the scenes, for Frozen Junior. The cast features second graders, through high school…

Sturgis And Central Fire Department’s Respond To A Structure Fire
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Sturgis and Central Fire Departments respond to a structure fire

According to Oktibbeha County Fire Coordinator Patrick Warner, one fatality was involved.
Grace Brister,

STURGIS, Miss. (WCBI) – At approximately 8:30 p.m. on Feb, 2, Sturgis and Central Fire Departments were dispatched to a structure fire. The crews were called to 7863 Sturgis West Point Road. Upon arrival, the structure was heavily involved in fire. Attack crews extinguished the fire after extensive damage. According to Oktibbeha County Fire Coordinator Patrick Warner, One fatality was…