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Starkville Strong hosts Homeless Experience to educate community

They have created a Homeless Experience inviting the community to participate in a homeless simulation .Executive Director Brandi Herrington says they want to educate the community.
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STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – Homelessness is a large issue nationwide and Starkville Strong is working to help the homeless population. They have created a Homeless Experience inviting the community to participate in a homeless simulation. Executive Director Brandi Herrington says they want to educate the community. “Doing events like this is important to educate and bring awareness to what homelessness…
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Road closures in Tupelo may affect routes this week

Walsh Road from Endville Road to Timberlane Road will be closed to through traffic during the hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – Road closures in Tupelo may affect your route this week. Walsh Road from Endville Road to Timberlane Road will be closed to through traffic from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. This closure will last from Monday, June 24 through Friday, June 28 for roadway construction. Be on the lookout for detour routes. For 24/7 news and…

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Part of Old West Point Road will be closed Monday for repairs

The road will be closed on Monday, June 24th from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. The closure will be between Trotter Lane and Hunter Creek Lane on Old West Point Road near the Garrard Road intersection.
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STARKVILLE, Miss (WCBI) – Part of Old West Point Road in Starkville is closing for repairs. The Starkville City Street Department is fixing a storm drain pipe on Old West Point Road. The road will be closed on Monday, June 24th from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. The closure will be between Trotter Lane and Hunter Creek Lane on Old…

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Lowndes County home ruled a total loss after Saturday night fire

The cause of the fire appears to be electrical.
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LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – On Saturday, June 22, a Lowndes County home was engulfed in flames. Lowndes County Fire Coordinator Neal Austin says the home on Shane Circle was engulfed upon arrival around 9:30 p.m. The fire was considered a total loss. The cause of the fire appears to be electrical. There were no reported injuries. Firefighters put the…

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Louisville woman faces charges after deadly crash

The Gluckstadt Police Department says a vehicle was going the wrong way on I-55 near the Gluckstadt exit when it hit another vehicle head-on.
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MADISON COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – A Louisville woman is facing charges after a deadly crash in Madison County. Our statewide partner, WLBT reports four people, including a baby, were involved in a two-vehicle crash on Saturday, June 22. The Gluckstadt Police Department says a vehicle was going the wrong way on I-55 near the Gluckstadt exit when it hit another…

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Clay County man dead after Sunday morning stabbing

Coroner Alvin Carter says 48-year-old Barry Crump died at the scene.
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CLAY COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – A Clay County man is dead after an early morning stabbing. Coroner Alvin Carter says 48-year-old Barry Crump died at the scene. The incident happened on Barton Ferry Road at about 1 a.m. on Sunday. Clay County Sheriff Eddie Scott says there was a domestic altercation, and the victim had an apparent stab wound. The…

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Children visit with law enforcement at ‘Kids-N-Cops’ event

The event was organized by the Saltillo Police Department and featured police cars from neighboring towns, along with the Lee County Sheriff's Office.
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SALTILLO, Miss. (WCBI) – Children had a chance to sit in a police car, try on firefighters’ turnout gear, and visit with police officers. It was all part of the annual “Kids N Cops” program at Saltillo City Park. The event was organized by the Saltillo Police Department and featured police cars from neighboring towns, along with the Lee County…

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2nd annual Sand Road Market Festival is underway in Steens

Anthony Jenkins,

STEENS, Miss. (WCBI) – The 2nd annual Sand Road Market Festival took place in Steens. There was food, drinks, live music, and vendors displayed at the festival. There were games for kids and adults. Event Coordinator, Christopher Love, said the help from vendors played a big role in setting up the festival. “They’ll inbox me or talk to me like…

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NAACP Organization looks to plan strategies against gun violence

Anthony Jenkins,

OKOLONA, Miss. (WCBI) – The community is working to prevent violence. The Aberdeen and Monroe County NAACP held a gun violence prevention workshop session in Okolona. This was the second session for the “Stop the Violence” workshop. There were activities to implement plans to express ways to prevent violence around the area. The NAACP president for Aberdeen and Monroe County,…

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EAEOCS hosts Juneteenth Celebration in Starkville

The Education Association of East Oktibbeha County Schools hosted a Juneteenth Celebration in the Oktibbeha Safe Room.
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STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – The Education Association of East Oktibbeha County Schools hosted a Juneteenth Celebration in the Oktibbeha Safe Room. The event featured entertainment and speakers representing different schools within the district. They spoke on the Road to Freedom in Education in Oktibbeha County Jacqueline Ellis is the President of EAEOCS. She says she hopes the event teaches everyone…

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Maben hosts “All Roads Lead to Maben” Juneteenth Celebration

The Maben Mayoral Health Council and the Controller 4-H Club worked together to put on the festival. The celebration, All Roads Lead to Maben, took place in W.O. Shivers Park in Maben.
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MABEN, Miss. (WCBI) – Although Juneteenth was on Wednesday, Maben hosted their Juneteenth Celebration today. The Maben Mayoral Health Council and the Controller 4-H Club worked together to put on the festival. The celebration, All Roads Lead to Maben, took place in W.O. Shivers Park in Maben. There was an ATV ride, jumpers, vendors, and featured entertainment from around the…

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CPD is searching for a man wanted for two counts of sexual battery

On June 21, a Felony Warrant was signed for the arrest of Leperis Deonta Moore.
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COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Columbus PD is searching for a man wanted for two counts of sexual battery. On June 21, a Felony Warrant was signed for the arrest of Leperis Deonta Moore. If you have any information on the whereabouts of Moore, contact Crime Stoppers or the Columbus Police Department. This is an ongoing investigation, and additional charges may…
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CPD searches for person of interest in shooting incident

Columbus Police Department Investigation Division has identified David Hall as the person of interest.
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COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – About a month ago, the Columbus Police Department responded to the 600 block of 17th Street South for shots fired. The incident was on May 26th at approximately 5:45 pm. Officers arrived on the scene and saw 2 males suffering from gunshot wounds. The victims were Randy Pratt and Tyeuavis Roby. Both Victims were transported to…

A Man Has Been Arrested In Oktibbeha County Following A Pursuit Friday.
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A chase through Oktibbeha County ends with a man in jail

Erick Lamar Robertson, 47, is charged with two counts of Aggravated Assault on a Law Enforcement Officer, Failure to Stop when Officers Signals Felony, and Possession of a Schedule 2 Controlled Substance.
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OKTIBBEHA COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – A chase through Oktibbeha County ends with a man in jail. Erick Lamar Robertson, 47, is charged with two counts of Aggravated Assault on a Law Enforcement Officer, Failure to Stop when Officers Signals Felony, and Possession of a Schedule 2 Controlled Substance. Oktibbeha County Deputies say the pursuit began after a traffic stop which…

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Starkville PD search for stolen Chevrolet Silverado

The truck has tinted windows, a solid red stripe on the sides, black caps on the wheels, and a bear trapper sticker on the rear windshield.
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STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – A vehicle was stolen from the Lowes parking lot in Starkville on Saturday, June 22, around 8 a.m. It is a 2010 black Chevrolet Silverado. The truck has tinted windows, a solid red stripe on the sides, black caps on the wheels, and a bear trapper sticker on the rear windshield. Starkville PD is working to…

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Severe heat can have severe risks: How to be safe outside

Anthony Jenkins,

GOLDEN TRIANGLE, Miss. (WCBI) – It is now officially Summer, but we have already been dealing with high temperatures, and this weekend is setting up to be another scorcher. So, if you have outdoor plans, you should also take precautions. Temperatures this weekend are expected to be in the high 90’s. Factor in the humidity, and it will likely feel…

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Officers rescue seven from rapidly rising creek

A trip to a popular swimming spot in Monroe County nearly turned tragic for seven people who wound up caught in a flash flood.
Allie Martin,

MONROE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – A trip to a popular swimming spot in Monroe County nearly turned tragic for seven people who wound up caught in a flash flood. But quick action by officers from the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office and the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks saved the day. May 18th promised to be a fun day at…