Starkville Church Of Christ Hosts Annual Clothing Drive
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Starkville Church of Christ hosts annual clothing drive

The Starkville Church of Christ partnered with Starkville Strong to give free clothes to people in need.
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STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – The Starkville Church of Christ held its annual clothing drive. The Starkville Church of Christ partnered with Starkville Strong to give free clothes to people in need. Clothes were donated by members of the church. They also had free food for everyone. The church had some help from the students who are a part of the…

Good Food, Music, And Shopping Offered At The Catfish In The Alley
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Good food, music, and shopping offered at the Catfish in the Alley

This year's Catfish in the Alley event kicked off Friday with a musician and food. But the main event took place Saturday (4/6) in downtown Columbus.
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COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Good food, good music, and good shopping- all offered at the Catfish in the Alley event. This year’s Catfish in the Alley event kicked off Friday (4/5) with a musician and food. But the main event took place Saturday (4/6) in downtown Columbus. Most of the event takes place in the historical “Catfish Alley” or 4th…

First Ever Opioid Summit In Mississippi Provides Insight For Many
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First-ever opioid summit in Mississippi provides insight for many

On Friday, April 5, more than 170 addiction medicine, social services, and law enforcement professionals attended.
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OXFORD, Miss. (WCBI) – The first-ever opioid summit in Mississippi provided insight for many. On Friday, April 5, more than 170 addiction medicine, social services, and law enforcement professionals attended. The event was hosted by the Baptist Memorial Health Care Center of Excellence in Addiction Medicine and MississippiCare. Specific tracks were designed for prevention and recovery specialists, law enforcement, and…

West Point Community Members Hosts Violence Prevention Event
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West Point community members host violence prevention event

The guest speaker for the event was Pastor Lawrence Levy. Pastor Levy hopes to continue to spread his message as he speaks to communities around the world.
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WEST POINT, Miss. (WCBI) – On Saturday, April 6, community leaders held a violence prevention event in West Point called “The Funeral is Cancelled.” The event was at the Mossy Oak store parking lot. Food was given out to everyone and there were even food trucks from different companies. Fun activities were available like jumpers for the kids. The guest…

Crash In Lamar County Claims The Life Of A Winfield Man
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Crash in Lamar County claims the life of a Winfield man

29-year-old James D. Nuckols was fatally injured when the motorcycle he was driving left the road and struck a sign.
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LAMAR COUNTY, Ala. (WCBI) – A single-vehicle crash in Lamar County claimed the life of a Winfield man. The crash occurred at approximately 11:30 p.m. on Friday, April 5. 29-year-old James D. Nuckols was fatally injured when the motorcycle he was driving left the road and struck a sign. Nuckols was pronounced deceased at the scene. The crash occurred on…

Ycsd Makes Three Arrests Related To Copper Theft Ring
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YCSD makes three arrests related to Copper Ring Theft

Kyle Dean, Andrew Jackson, and April Crow were arrested in connection with the case.
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YALOBUSHA COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – The Yalobusha County Sheriff’s Department announces three arrests related to a Copper Ring Theft. Kyle Dean, Andrew Jackson, and April Crow were arrested in connection with the case. Sheriff Jerimaine Gooch says that the thieves were cutting phone cables from utility poles, and then selling the copper. This resulted in thousands of dollars in damages…

Children Experience Being A Veterinarian At Msu Open House
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Children experience being a veterinarian at MSU open house

The MSU College of Veterinary Medicine held their open house this Saturday allowing school groups and families to tour their facilities.
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STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – The MSU College of Veterinary Medicine held their open house this Saturday allowing school groups and families to tour their facilities. The open house allows them to meet animals, and learn about different aspects of veterinary medicine. Marketing and Events Director Claire Wilson says the college hopes to inspire younger children to become vets. “We’re really…