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LCSO wants people aware of a scam circling the area

Sheriff Jim Johnson says they have received several reports of someone making phone calls stating they are with the Lee County Sheriff's Department.
Grace Brister,

LEE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – The Lee County Sheriff’s Office wants people to be aware of a scam circling the area. Sheriff Jim Johnson says they have received several reports of someone making phone calls stating they are with the Lee County Sheriff’s Department. The caller usually has some basic personal information and they state that they have a warrant…

Wppd Needs Help Locating Atv Purchased With Fraudulent Means
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WPPD needs help locating ATV purchased with fraudulent means

If anyone knows of the whereabouts of this ATV, contact the West Point Police Department at (662)494-1244.
Grace Brister,

WEST POINT, Miss. (WCBI) – The West Point Police Department needs the communities help in locating an ATV that was purchased through fraudulent means. On May 3, officers responded to Adventure ATV. After speaking to the owner, they learned a black 2024 Can-Am model 6LRA was purchased fraudulently. If anyone knows of the whereabouts of this ATV, contact the West…

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28th annual Market Street Festival underway in Columbus

Khamari Haymer,

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Several tents and tables were lined with vendors ready to tell shoppers about what they had to offer. “I have been coming to arts and crafts shows for several years, and I have probably been coming to this for about 15-18 years,” said Joann Blair, Owner of Jab’s Pottery. “I have had my things in stores…

Starkville Derby Helps Fundraise For Local Humane Society
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Starkville Derby helps fundraise for local humane society

The world's largest wiener dog race has become a popular event. The event is more than just a race, however. It also raises money for the Oktibbeha County Humane Society.
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STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – The world’s largest wiener dog race has become a popular event. The Starkville Derby is now in year two and seeing bigger crowds than ever. Founder Alden Thornhill said the event was born from the need for a spring event in Starkville. “Starkville moved its spring festival to fall and we didn’t have any good spring…

Parents And Children Enjoy The Market Street Festival
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Parents and children enjoy the Market Street Festival

There was tons of fun for the kids in downtown Columbus.
Anthony Jenkins,

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – There was tons of fun for the kids in downtown Columbus. There were many vendors and activities for the adults at the Market Street Festival. There were also wonderful activities for the kids at the festival. There were different activities like axe throwing, pony riding, jumpers, and much more. For some parents, it was their first…

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WCBI hosts first ever raffle drawdown at Market Street Festival

Khamari Haymer,

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI)-This year, WCBI participated in the market street festival by having a drawdown. People were able to enter their name into a box, for a chance to win prizes. The first, second, and third-place winners of the drawdown all received prizes. First-place winner Angela Johnson says she is thrilled about winning the contest. “At first I was not…

Late Lowndes County Volunteer Firefighter Is Honored In Maryland
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Late Lowndes County volunteer firefighter is honored in Maryland

The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation is hosting its 43rd annual Memorial Weekend, honoring fallen firefighters from across the country.
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EMMITSBURG, MD. (WCBI)- A Lowndes County volunteer firefighter is being honored in Maryland. The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation is hosting its 43rd annual Memorial Weekend, honoring fallen firefighters from across the country. Lowndes County volunteer fire department’s Wayne Doyle passed away in 2022. He served with the volunteer fire department for almost 40 years. The weekend consists of a Candlelight…

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Highway improvement projects continue across Mississippi

The Mississippi Department of Transportation announced several projects all over the state, including some in Attala, Calhoun, Grenada, and Carroll counties.
Grace Brister,

MISSISSIPPI (WCBI) – Highway improvement projects continue across Mississippi. The Mississippi Department of Transportation announced several projects all over the state, including some in Attala, Calhoun, Grenada, and Carroll counties. In Attala County, a project is underway to replace a bridge on State Route 35 just north of Kosciusko. That is expected to be completed in summer 2024. Work is…

Amory Police Department Identify Suspect In Theft Case
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Amory Police Department identifies suspect in theft case

On April 29th, the Amory Police Department was trying to identify a man involved in a theft from a home.
Grace Brister,

AMORY, Miss. (WCBI) – On April 29th, the Amory Police Department was trying to identify a man involved in a theft from a home. The robbery took place in the area of Highway 278 E and 7th St Street South. As of May 3, investigators with the Amory Police Department identified the suspect involved in this case. An arrest was…