A Tupelo Youth Living With Cerebral Palsy Strives To Make A Difference In His Community.
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Tupelo youth living with cerebral palsy strives to make a difference

Family and friends came together to help him spread a message of hope and inspiration - one step at a time.
Allie Martin,

TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – Almost 250 people assembled at Tupelo’s Fair Park Saturday for the inaugural Just Jesus Inc 5K Run/Walk. The event was the vision of 11-year-old Caleb Rodgers, who wanted to raise money to purchase Bibles and Bible studies for people and organizations that need them. His father Rodney Rodgers says this event is in conjunction with their…

The Mississippi Department Of Education Releases Most Recent Absence Data Report.
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MDE sees improvement in most recent absence data report

It showed 23.9% of Mississippi public school students were chronically absent in 2022-23, a decrease from 28% in 2021-22.
Grace Brister,

MISSISSIPPI (WCBI) – The Mississippi Department of Education released the most recent school and district chronic absence data report. It showed 23.9% of Mississippi public school students were chronically absent in 2022-23, a decrease from 28% in 2021-22. Chronic absenteeism is defined as missing around 18 days of the school year for any reason. This includes excused and unexcused absences…

Starkville Now Has A New Basketball Team On The Court
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Starkville now has a new basketball team on the court

The Mississippi Silverbacks is Starkville, Mississippi's first semi-professional basketball team in the town's history.
MorrisAdmin,

STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – Starkville now has a new basketball team on the court. The Mississippi Silverbacks is the city’s first semi-professional basketball team. College towns often see some of the best athletes who dominate from the gridiron and sand dunes to the hardwood floors. Now, Starkville has its first semi-professional basketball team. The Mississippi Silverbacks belong to the American…

Lowndes County Sheriff's Department Steps Up To Lend A Helping Hand
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Lowndes County Sheriff’s department steps up to lend a helping hand

The department held a Bike Rally and Fish Fry at the Columbus Soccer Complex, providing food to the community for the greater good.
Joey Barnes,

LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Some duties call officers beyond the badge. The Lowndes County Sheriff’s Department is stepping up to lend a helping hand to a fellow correctional officer experiencing health challenges. The department held a Bike Rally and Fish Fry at the Columbus Soccer Complex, providing food to the community for the greater good. We, as correctional officers…