Milam Elementary Students Celebrate Its Recent "a" Rating
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Milam Elementary students celebrate its recent “A” rating

The PTO, with help from local businesses, organized a day of fun for students and teachers to mark the big achievement.
Allie Martin,

TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – There was music, food, games, and a lot of fun for Milam Elementary students as the Tupelo school celebrated its recent “A” rating. The PTO, with help from local businesses, organized a day of fun for students and teachers to mark the big achievement. Students and teachers say everyone worked hard and they’re not stopping now….

Winter Weather Home Prep Tips For A Chilly South
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Winter Weather Home Prep Tips for a Chilly South

Expert lists a few tips people should keep in mind when making their to-do list for winter weather preparations.
MorrisAdmin,

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – With temperatures dropping, an expert tells WCBI this is the perfect time to prepare before it’s too late. Keyton Blocher is the sales manager at Military Hardware in Columbus. He says now is the time to prepare for cold weather. “We’ve already had our first cold snap of the year and so, they’re gonna start coming…

Month Long Investigation Lands A Man In The Lowndes County Jail
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Month-long investigation lands a man in the Lowndes County Jail

The investigation began in June when a report was filed with Child Protective Services stating that a child under the age of 13 had been sexually assaulted by a close family friend.
Eric Lampkin,

LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – A months-long investigation lands a man in the Lowndes County Jail charged with Statutory Rape. Kyle Anthony Smith was arrested on Thursday. The investigation began in June when a report was filed with Child Protective Services stating that a child under the age of 13 had been sexually assaulted by a close family friend. The…

Clay County Detention Center Inmates Were Served A Thanksgiving Dinner
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Clay County Detention Center inmates were served a Thanksgiving dinner

Pearlie Mae Westbrooks began the tradition, hoping to bring them the joy of the holiday season.
Kaitlyn Yeatman,

WEST POINT, Miss. (WCBI)- Clay County Detention Center inmates were served a homemade Thanksgiving dinner Saturday afternoon. Pearlie Mae Westbrooks began the tradition, hoping to bring them the joy of the holiday season. Her daughter Terrilyn Murray said she was committed to serving them. “My mother has been having this dinner for like thirty-plus years and she was dedicated to…

Talented Young Vocalists Took The Stage For "singing With The King"
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Talented young vocalists took the stage for “Singing with the King”

The eight finalists were chosen from a field of entries for the annual competition. For the finals, each contestant picked a song of his or her choice, and they also had to sing a song Elvis covered.
Allie Martin,

TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – Eight talented young vocalists took the stage for “Singing with the King.” The contest is sponsored by the Tupelo Elvis Fan Club and awards scholarships to winners. The eight finalists were chosen from a field of entries for the annual competition. For the finals, each contestant picked a song of his or her choice, and they…