Mbi Activates Missing And Endangered Notification For 6 Year Old
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MBI activates Missing and Endangered notification for 6-year-old

Caden Newman of Wesson, Mississippi, was last seen on Friday, February 10, at about 3:00 p.m. in the 4000 block of Martinsville.
Grace Brister,

WESSON, Miss. (WCBI) – The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation has activated the Missing and Endangered notification on behalf of the Copiah County Sheriff’s Office. 6-year-old Caden Newman of Wesson, Mississippi, was last seen on Friday, February 10, at about 3:00 p.m. in the 4000 block of Martinsville. He was last seen wearing a charcoal grey short-sleeve shirt, white-washed blue jeans,…

Man Wanted In Connection To A Shooting Has Been Captured
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Man wanted in connection to a shooting has been captured

Sheriff Shank Phelps is happy to announce that Roy Lee Fuller, Jr. is now in the custody of the Oktibbeha County Sheriff's Department.
Grace Brister,

OKTIBBEHA COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI)- Roy Lee Fuller Jr. who was wanted in connection to a shooting that took place on Feb. 6 on Sturgis-West Point Road has been captured. Sheriff Shank Phelps is happy to announce that Roy Lee Fuller, Jr. is now in the custody of the Oktibbeha County Sheriff’s Department. Fuller faces charges of Attempted Murder. Fuller was…

Mbi Seeks Assistance In Locating Coldwater Man
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MBI seeks assistance in locating Coldwater man

Graham is wanted by the Tate County Sheriff’s Department for Aggravated Assault.
Grace Brister,

COLDWATER, Miss. (WCBI) – The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is seeking the public’s assistance in locating Kenneth Ray Graham, and they are advising to be on the lookout. Graham is wanted by the Tate County Sheriff’s Department for Aggravated Assault. Graham was last seen on foot in a wooded area in the 2900 block of Highway 305 in Coldwater, Mississippi….

Assembly Church Works To Feed The Columbus Community
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Assembly Church works to feed the Columbus community

This is one of the biggest weekends of the year for buying and eating food. But while many families are planning a super spread, others worry about how to put food on the table every day.
Kaitlyn Yeatman,

COLUMBUS, MS. (WCBI) – This is one of the biggest weekends of the year for buying and eating food. But while many families are planning a super spread, others worry about how to put food on the table every day. One church in Columbus worked to meet that need. They pack bags with foods that so many people take for…

West Point Pd Needs Help Locating Person For Grand Larceny
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West Point PD needs help locating person for Grand Larceny

The offender is identified as Clinton Hunter Johnson of West Point.
Grace Brister,

WEST POINT, Miss. (WCBI) – West Point Police Department needs help in locating a wanted person for Grand Larceny. The offender is identified as Clinton Hunter Johnson of West Point. He is a white male, 6’4, and weighs 300 pounds. Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to contact 911, the West Point Police Department at 662-494-1244, Clay County…

Person Shot At Pear Orchard Apartments
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Person shot at Pear Orchard Apartments

His injuries are non-life-threatening
Grace Brister,

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – A 40-year-old male was shot in the buttocks and leg at Pear Orchard Apartments. According to Columbus Police Chief Joseph Daughtry, he was able to drive himself to the hospital. His injuries are non-life-threatening. For 24/7 news and updates, follow us on Facebook and X Categories: Crime, Local News

Early Morning Single Car Accident Leaves A Lowndes County Man Dead.
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Single-car accident leaves a Lowndes County man dead

According to Lowndes County Coroner Greg Merchant, 49-year-old Walter French was pronounced dead at the scene from injuries from the accident.
Grace Brister,

LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – An early morning single-car accident leaves a Lowndes County man dead. A person was traveling on Spivey Road just after 6:00 am Saturday when they happened to come up on the wreck. When Lowndes County deputies arrived on the scene, they found the victim who had been ejected from the SUV. According to Lowndes County…

Junior Auxiliary Of Tupelo Held Its 61st Annual Charity Ball
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Junior Auxiliary of Tupelo held its 61st annual Charity Ball

The presentation of Living Ads kicked off the 61st annual Charity Ball. Area businesses sponsor senior high girls, who walk across the stage, and through the audience, as their names and the businesses they represent are called.
Allie Martin,

TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – The presentation of Living Ads kicked off the 61st annual Charity Ball. Area businesses sponsor senior high girls, who walk across the stage, and through the audience, as their names and the businesses they represent are called. For the young ladies, being a Living Ad is a huge honor as they are finishing up their senior…

Contestants Getting Ready To Compete In Annual Rodeo
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Contestants get ready to compete in annual rodeo

Khamari Haymer,

STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – Cowboys and Cowgirls are getting ready to compete in one of the biggest events in the Golden Triangle. Each year the city of Starkville hosts an annual rodeo. One cowgirl contestant says it is something she looks forward to every year. “The relationship that we build with our athletes, they are our partners. Sometimes we actually…

City Of Noxapater Hosts Third Annual Mardi Gras Event
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City of Noxapater hosts third annual Mardi Gras event

Khamari Haymer,

NOXAPATER, Miss. (WCBI)- After COVID-19 closed everything down back in 2020, one town decided they needed to do something to make the community grow. The city of Noxapater created a Mardi Gras festival for the community. The Noxapater Community Chamber says this would not be possible without the help of sponsors and volunteers. “We had someone about three years ago…

Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office Investigates A Series Of Burglaries
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Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office investigates a series of burglaries

Detectives are seeking the public’s help in locating the suspect responsible for two different burglaries that occurred on Hwy 45 North in Columbus.
Grace Brister,

LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – The Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a series of burglaries. Detectives are seeking the public’s help in locating the suspect responsible for two different burglaries that occurred on Hwy 45 North in Columbus. On two separate occasions, surveillance video captured a Ford F-150 entering the property. The suspect used an unknown device to break…

Ocsd Investigates A Shooting Incident
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OCSD investigates a shooting incident

The shooting took place on Sturgis-West Point Road.
Grace Brister,

OKTIBBEHA COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – The Oktibbeha County Sheriff’s Department needs your help in investigating a shooting incident that happened on Tuesday, Feb. 6. The shooting took place on Sturgis-West Point Road. The department is searching for Roy Lee Fuller, Jr, also known as “Jr”, who is wanted for Attempted Murder in connection with this incident. If anyone has any…