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Vardaman’s Sweet Potato Festival brings communities together

Vardaman held its 50th annual Sweet Potato Festival. The festival is the biggest event in Vardaman yearly, bringing in thousands of people from across the state and the country.

November 4, 2023

Kaitlyn Yeatman,

VARDAMAN, Miss. (WCBI) – Vardaman’s sweet potato festival is a local favorite event, drawing in thousands of visitors annually. To many, the event is more than just a time to celebrate their local industry it allows the community time to come together. Vardaman held its 50th annual Sweet Potato Festival. The festival is the biggest event in Vardaman yearly, bringing in…

Tupelo Police make an arrest for Felony Taking a Motor Vehicle

The Tupelo Police Department responded to 1321 Ida Street for a report of a stolen Dodge Charger on Nov. 1.

November 4, 2023

Grace Brister,

TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – The Tupelo Police Department responded to 1321 Ida Street for a report of a stolen Dodge Charger on Nov. 1. Officers observed a vehicle matching the description at a North Gloster gas station and confirmed it was the stolen vehicle reported earlier in the day and detained the driver. Robert Hulett, 29, of Tupelo was charged…

West Point Rotary Club celebrates 100 years with dental outreach event

November 3, 2023

Grace Brister,

Team Smile was born and now operates in more than 30 states. They offer screenings, cleanings, or whatever the dental need is, and fix it right then and there.

Macon police release surveillance footage of Wednesday shooting

November 3, 2023

Joey Barnes,

Macon police have released surveillance footage of a shooting during the middle of the day. The video showed the shooting that happened on Wednesday near the corner of Washington and Green Street.

Tailgate the Town: Mississippi State gears up for homecoming gameday

November 3, 2023

Joey Barnes,

Starkville hosted its annual Tailgate the Town in preparation for Mississippi State’s Homecoming game on Saturday evening.

Inmate caught: Lowndes County deputies catch up with escapee

November 3, 2023

Khamari Haymer,

A Lowndes County inmate on the run since a Tuesday night escape is back behind bars. Deputies and U.S. Marshals caught up with Terry Brooks early Friday morning.

Carbon monoxide leak closes Rankin Elementary School gym

November 3, 2023

Aundrea Self,

What was being described as a “contained” carbon monoxide leak caused the gymnasium at Rankin Elementary School to be evacuated.

Overall fall enrollment is up at public universities in Mississippi

November 3, 2023

Joey Barnes,

This year’s numbers show a 1.8% increase from fall 2022. Four of the eight universities in the IHL system saw a decline, including Mississippi University for Women.

Uncorked: Chardy Rev

November 2, 2023

MorrisAdmin,

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Dixie Butler honored by arts community and the city

November 2, 2023

Eric Lampkin,

This year’s edition of the Columbus Art ‘n Antiques Show and Sale started off with a tribute to one of the founders of the event.

EMCC at Lion Hills hosts ‘Chopped’ for culinary students in GT area

November 2, 2023

Grace Brister,

East Mississippi Community College at Lion Hills hosted its version of the TV show Chopped for culinary students in the Golden Triangle.

Superior Catfish hosts ribbon cutting for $20 million facility expansion

The addition will allow two more processing lines

November 2, 2023

Kealy Shields,

The catfish industry is expanding in Noxubee County. Superior Catfish held a ribbon cutting to celebrate a $20 million expansion to its existing facility.

Construction is bringing new life for the Old River Bridge

November 2, 2023

Joey Barnes,

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – After a couple of years of litigation, the city of Columbus received a $4 million settlement to repair damage to the Riverwalk Bridge, also known as the Old River Bridge. Now, the equipment to make the repairs is moving into place and work can begin. Columbus Mayor Keith Gaskin posted a picture of this crane on…

Macon shooting leaves multiple gunshot holes in cars, residences

November 2, 2023

Kealy Shields,

A shooting in Macon left multiple gunshot holes in cars and residences. The incident happened Wednesday, November 1 around 4 p.m. near the corner of Washington and Green streets.

Carroll County roadblock leads to drug, firearm possession arrest

November 2, 2023

Eric Lampkin,

There were no treats for a Greenwood man at a Halloween roadblock in Carroll County. A highway patrolman noted a suspicious-looking VIN plate on a vehicle at a safety checkpoint on Highway 7 near Avalon.

DOJ invests in local policing: City of Winona, Aberdeen schools benefit

November 2, 2023

Joey Barnes,

The Department of Justice is awarding federal money to improve policing all the way down to the local level.

Eggville area car break-ins: Lee County deputies call for public assistance

November 2, 2023

Eric Lampkin,

The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is looking for some busy car burglars in the northern part of the county, and they need your help.

CEO of Columbus CVB, Nancy Carpenter, announces plan to retire

November 2, 2023

Joey Barnes,

The Columbus Convention and Visitors Bureau Board will soon be looking for a new CEO. Nancy Carpenter told WCBI she was leaving that role at the end of March 2024.

Military construction bill advances, paving way for T-7 training aircraft

November 2, 2023

Eric Lampkin,

A military construction bill passed by the U.S. Senate could mean more than $50 million coming to construction projects at Columbus Air Force Base.

MSDH ‘Transportation to Health’: Free Ubers to, from county health depts.

November 2, 2023

Aundrea Self,

Patients being treated at county health departments across the state can now get a free ride to their appointments.

Month-long vacant police chief position finally filled in Calhoun City

November 2, 2023

Khamari Haymer,

Since the former police chief, Ralph Horton, resigned unexpectedly in late September, Calhoun City has been without a full-time chief. That has now changed.

Lowndes County Sheriff Warns Public About Escaped Inmate

Lowndes County Sheriff says inmate’s escape was no coincidence

November 1, 2023

MorrisAdmin,

Terry Lashaun Brooks and Phillip Shane House decided to try their luck on the outside with the help of Steven Douglas Jennings.

Campaign conversation: Tate Reeves talks his journey to Governor

Campaign conversations: Tate Reeves talks his journey to Governor

The Republican says creating jobs that will keep young people in the state is a top priority

November 1, 2023

Allie Martin,

Governor Tate Reeves began his political career 20 years ago when he was elected state treasurer. He was the youngest state treasurer in the country and the first Republican to hold that office in Mississippi.

MUW students, faculty fly kites to celebrate Day of the Dead

MUW has been celebrating the Day of the Dead since 2015.

November 1, 2023

Grace Brister,

A long-standing Day of the Dead tradition is to make Guatemalan kites to honor those who have passed on.

Vardaman’s Sweet Potato Festival brings communities together

Vardaman held its 50th annual Sweet Potato Festival. The festival is the biggest event in Vardaman yearly, bringing in thousands of people from across the state and the country.

Tupelo Police make an arrest for Felony Taking a Motor Vehicle

The Tupelo Police Department responded to 1321 Ida Street for a report of a stolen Dodge Charger on Nov. 1.

West Point Rotary Club celebrates 100 years with dental outreach event

Macon police release surveillance footage of Wednesday shooting

Tailgate the Town: Mississippi State gears up for homecoming gameday

Inmate caught: Lowndes County deputies catch up with escapee

Carbon monoxide leak closes Rankin Elementary School gym

Overall fall enrollment is up at public universities in Mississippi

Uncorked: Chardy Rev

Dixie Butler honored by arts community and the city

EMCC at Lion Hills hosts ‘Chopped’ for culinary students in GT area

Superior Catfish hosts ribbon cutting for $20 million facility expansion

The addition will allow two more processing lines

Construction is bringing new life for the Old River Bridge

Macon shooting leaves multiple gunshot holes in cars, residences

Carroll County roadblock leads to drug, firearm possession arrest

DOJ invests in local policing: City of Winona, Aberdeen schools benefit

Eggville area car break-ins: Lee County deputies call for public assistance

CEO of Columbus CVB, Nancy Carpenter, announces plan to retire

Military construction bill advances, paving way for T-7 training aircraft

MSDH ‘Transportation to Health’: Free Ubers to, from county health depts.

Month-long vacant police chief position finally filled in Calhoun City

Lowndes County Sheriff says inmate’s escape was no coincidence

Campaign conversations: Tate Reeves talks his journey to Governor

The Republican says creating jobs that will keep young people in the state is a top priority

MUW students, faculty fly kites to celebrate Day of the Dead

MUW has been celebrating the Day of the Dead since 2015.

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