With A Rise In Drownings, Sfd Puts An Emphasis On Cpr
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With a rise in drownings, SFD puts an emphasis on CPR

With the immediate performance of CPR, the chance of survival from a life-threatening situation can almost triple.
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STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – With the summer here and pools reopening, it is important to remember to stay safe around the water. The CDC reports there are rising numbers of drowning deaths in the U.S. CPR, which is cardiopulmonary resuscitation can be an emergency life-saving procedure. The CDC reports nearly 5,000 people have died due to drowning in the U.S….

'the Funeral Is Cancelled' Event Makes A Stop In Aberdeen
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‘The Funeral is Cancelled’ event makes a stop in Aberdeen

The event was created by Pastor Lawrence Levy III in the hopes of sparking change in communities after recent gun violence incidents.
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ABERDEEN, Miss. (WCBI) – The Aberdeen community was brought together in the fight against gun violence. “The Funeral is Cancelled” event recently made a stop in West Point. Delores Badie was inspired to help bring the event to her town after seeing the impact it had in West Point. “It may not be as severe here in Aberdeen but one…

Alabama’s New Hands Free Law Begins June 15
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Alabama’s New Hands-Free Law begins June 15

Starting this Summer, if you're driving through Alabama with your phone in your hand, you could be ticketed. The law applies to any portable wireless device that is used to initiate or receive communication, information, or data.
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ALABAMA (WCBI) – Starting this Summer, if you’re driving through Alabama with your phone in your hand, you could be ticketed. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency will begin enforcing Alabama’s New Hands-Free Law on Saturday, June 15. The law applies to any portable wireless device that is used to initiate or receive communication, information, or data. The first conviction fine…

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Lafayette County deputies arrest a man for assaulting a female

Twenty-seven-year-old Dakota Bowen of Oxford was all smiles when he was booked into custody for the assault.
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LAFAYETTE CO., Miss. (WCBI) – Lafayette County deputies arrest a man for assaulting a female. Twenty-seven-year-old Dakota Bowen of Oxford was all smiles when he was booked into custody for the assault. Deputies say they were called to the Tula community for a domestic incident. When they arrived it was determined that Bowen was the aggressor. He was also in…

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MCSO part time academy cadets do the Murph workout

That workout is named after Navy Lieutenant Michael Murphy, the first service member to receive the Medal of Honor for service in Afghanistan.
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AMORY, MISS. (WCBI) – Members of the part-time academy at the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office observed Memorial Day by doing a workout that honors a medal of honor recipient. Cadets, along with deputies from the sheriff’s office met at 15 29 Gym in Amory for the Murph workout. That workout is named after Navy Lieutenant Michael Murphy, the first service…

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Local celebrities take part in wait night for St. Jude

Diners at Tupelo's Harvey's restaurant got a special treat Tuesday, as local celebrities became waiters, for the kids at St Jude.
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TUPELO, MISS. (WCBI) – Diners at Tupelo’s Harvey’s restaurant got a special treat Tuesday, as local celebrities became waiters, for the kids at St Jude. The annual St Jude Celebrity Wait Night brought out big crowds. Diners were waited on by celebrities such as Will Kollmeyer, Andrew and Taylor Brown, the high school track standouts, and Jett Johnson. All tips…

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Man wanted in Corinth for unarmed carjacking

If anyone has any information please call Crime Stoppers of North East Mississippi at 800-773-TIPS.
Grace Brister,

CORINTH, Miss. (WCBI) – Crime Stoppers of Northeast Mississippi and the Corinth Police Department need your help locating 41-year-old Steven James McDaniel. McDaniel has a warrant for unarmed carjacking. If anyone has any information please call Crime Stoppers of North East Mississippi at 800-773-TIPS. You can also download the P3 Tips App and leave an anonymous tip. Crime Stoppers will…

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Columbus Lowndes Library begins its Summer Library Program

Throughout June and July, the library will be hosting a variety of events to get the community reading. From children to adults, there are events for every age in the Summer Library Program in hopes of fostering a love of reading in the community.
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COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Summer is here and the Columbus Lowndes Public Library reading program has begun. Throughout June and July, the library will be hosting a variety of events to get the community reading. From children to adults, there are events for every age in the Summer Library Program in hopes of fostering a love of reading in the…

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Longtime Lee County 911 dispatcher retires

Joe Banik worked the night shift and says he enjoyed helping deputies
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TUPELO, MISS. (WCBI) – A longtime 911 dispatcher in Lee County is retiring. Joe Banik worked the night shift and dispatched calls to officers during his fifteen years of service. Banik says he has enjoyed helping deputies and officers as they answer calls. Dispatchers play a key role in helping officers do their jobs, and Banik says it takes a…

Jeep Crashes Into A Columbus House Early Saturday Morning
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Jeep crashes into a Columbus house early Saturday morning

The incident took place on 19th Street North.
Grace Brister,

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – A Jeep crashed into a Columbus house early Saturday morning on June 1. The incident took place on 19th Street North. A Columbus PD spokesperson says an officer tried to pull the vehicle over for a traffic violation. The vehicle did not stop. CPD later got a call about a Jeep that had crashed into a…

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Arrests made in Fox Street shooting

On May 31, Louisville PD investigators, Deputies of the Winston County Sheriff’s Department, and the Choctaw County Sheriff’s Office arrested 16-year-old Teriyon Jadaine McNeal.
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LOUISVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – Arrests have been made in a shooting that happened on Fox Street on May 24th. On May 31, Louisville PD investigators, Deputies of the Winston County Sheriff’s Department, and the Choctaw County Sheriff’s Office arrested 16-year-old Teriyon Jadaine McNeal. He is arrested for alleged Aggravated Assault. McNeal is being charged as an adult. Police Chief Sean…

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Columbus man wanted for shooting two people is now in jail

Malachi Clay is charged with aggravated assault.
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COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – A Columbus man wanted for shooting two people is now in jail. Malachi Clay is charged with aggravated assault. A CPD spokesman says Clay was arrested in Lee County and brought to the Lowndes County jail. Clay and 24-year-old Dustin Wells are accused of shooting two men on 15th Street South last month. Wells was charged…

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Virginia tops Mississippi State 5-4 on walk-off

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Charlottesville, VA (WCBI)- Virginia topped Mississippi State 5-4 and Bobby Whalen was the hero for the Cavaliers as his fielder’s choice walk-off  punched their ticket to the winner’s bracket. Virginia third baseman Eric Becker carried the Cavaliers with four RBIs. Virginia struck first in the second when Becker hit an RBI triple to give them a 2-0 lead. Mississippi State…