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Businesses host benefit for a family who lost their home to a fire

BBQ Drippins and the Fish Shack hosted a benefit today for Tommy and Alecia Prude. They lost their home to a fire in June.
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COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Two local businesses raised money for a family who lost their home in a fire on Sunday, July 14. BBQ Drippins and the Fish Shack hosted a benefit today for Tommy and Alecia Prude. They lost their home to a fire in June. All of the two businesses’ sales went to benefit the family. Alecia Prude…

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High-school students learn basics of civics at MSU

Mississippi State's John C. Stennis Institute has begun its first Junior Civics Leadership Academy.
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STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – Mississippi State’s John C. Stennis Institute has begun its first Junior Civics Leadership Academy. The conference allows high school students from across the state to learn about government from professors and elected officials. They also get to be a part of community impact projects. Executive Director of the Stennis Institute Dallas Breen said they want the…

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Tupelo Elvis Fan Club rocks out at membership drive meeting

Legends of the Blues entertained the crowd at the Tupelo Elvis Fan Club meeting. There was free food, and opportunities for people to see what the Tupelo Elvis Fan Club is all about.
Allie Martin,

TUPELO, MISS. (WCBI) – It was a night of food, music, and fun as the Tupelo Elvis Fan Club held its annual membership drive. Legends of the Blues entertained the crowd at the Tupelo Elvis Fan Club meeting. There was free food and opportunities for people to see what the Tupelo Elvis Fan Club is all about. The Tupelo Elvis…

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GTBOA Poker Run benefits child with Leukemia

This year's beneficiary of the Golden Triangle Boat Owners Association Poker Run is Delta Davis, a Leukemia patient. All the proceeds go to help Delta's family.
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LOWNDES CO, Miss. (WCBI) – The Golden Triangle Boat Owners Association hosted their Fifth Annual Poker Run today. This year’s beneficiary of the Golden Triangle Boat Owners Association Poker Run is Delta Davis, a Leukemia patient. All the proceeds go to help Delta’s family. “Delta was diagnosed with b-cell Leukemia, acute lymphoblastic Leukemia, the day after Christmas. We made our…

New Business Helps Children With Free School Supplies
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New business helps children with free school supplies

Anthony Jenkins,

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – With schools around the area beginning in the next couple of weeks, a newly owned business decided to give essential school supplies to students. The newly opened Lab Boutique held a school supply drive for children of all ages. The drive happened inside the store where students and their parents could come and get a bag…

The Start Of Trader Day Makes Its Way To Lowndes County
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The start of Trader Day makes its way to Lowndes County

Anthony Jenkins,

LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Local farmers had the opportunity to sell and trade their goods in Lowndes County. It was marked as the inaugural Trader Day at the Co-op Lowndes County farm supply. There were over 20 vendors. There was fresh produce, plants, and farm animals. Leah Huerkamp said her farming business benefited from Trader Day. “It was great…

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Crawford Festival features walk-a-thon and health fair

Khamari Haymer,

CRAWFORD, Miss. (WCBI) – Residents in Crawford gathered early this morning for the annual Crawford Day festival walkathon and health fair. Some health fair topics were handling stress, anxiety disorders, and health examinations. Crawford Mayor Willie Parson said these events were beneficial to attendees. “Some people that did not know they had high blood pressure, they found out today, said…

Mhp Reports Semi Truck Hanging Off Bridge In Tremont
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MHP reports semi-truck hanging off bridge in Tremont

The incident happened on Interstate 22 in the Westbound lane in Tremont near Exit 113.
Grace Brister,

ITAWAMBA COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – The Mississippi Highway Patrol reports a semi-truck crash in the early morning hours of Saturday, July 13 in Itawamba County. The incident happened on Interstate 22 in the Westbound lane in Tremont near Exit 113. The back side of the truck was hanging off the bridge. All lanes were blocked around 6:53 Saturday morning. Around…

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Argument in Columbus turns into an Aggravated Assault case

Michael Tate and Jaquon Norwood were in an argument that turned physical.
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COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – An argument between two people in Columbus turns into an Aggravated Assault case. Columbus Police Department says on July 11th, officers to the 500 block of 9th Avenue South for a disturbance. Michael Tate and Jaquon Norwood were in an argument that turned physical. Norwood allegedly grabbed a knife and cut Tate on his right hand….

Mississippi Politicians React To Assassination Attempt
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Mississippi politicians react to assassination attempt

All seem to be in agreeance and sorrowful for the situation.
Grace Brister,

MISSISSIPPI (WCBI) – Mississippi Politicians react to the assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump. Governor Tate Reeves posted on X, “Pray for President Donald Trump! Pray for the Trump family! Pray for the attendees at the rally! And please…Pray for America! God’s protection and grace, along with the vigilance of patriots, is the only shield against evil.” State senators…