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Diamonds and Dancing Gala raises money for seniors in need

Methodist Senior Service's Trinity Place in Columbus held 'The Diamonds and Dancing Gala' to raise money for its Sunday Fund.

November 17, 2024

Kaleb Green,

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – To age gracefully and enjoy one’s golden years is a privilege many hope for. Accommodating such a privilege, however, comes with financial costs that some may not have. Retirement funds can run out or simply not be enough to support the care that an individual needs. That’s why Methodist Senior Services Trinity Place in Columbus holds…

Tupelo Women’s Club hosts its annual ‘Holiday Tree Festival’

November 17, 2024

Allie Martin,

TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – An auction featuring custom Christmas trees will help meet the needs of charities in the Tupelo area throughout the year. The Tupelo Women’s Club hosted its annual “Holiday Tree Festival” at the Tupelo Cotton Mill. There was live music, a silent auction, and the main attraction, more than fifteen custom Christmas trees, designed by members of…

LCSO and Community Benefit Committee host turkey giveaway

November 17, 2024

Grace Brister,

LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Thanksgiving is just around the corner. That’s why the Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office is partnering with the Community Benefit Committee to sponsor a free turkey giveaway on Saturday, November 23. The goal is to provide a quality meal to those in need this Thanksgiving. This is the fifth year in a row they have been…

Second annual Hamilton Holiday Market brings joy to community

Maggi Jo'Ani Boutique hosted a holiday market to bring holiday cheer to the unincorporated community of Hamilton.

November 16, 2024

Kaleb Green,

HAMILTON, Miss. (WCBI) – Over a dozen vendors, food trucks, mini golf, and a place for kids to take pictures with Santa was available at the second annual Hamilton Holiday Market. The host of the event, Maggi Jo’Ani Boutique, Pottery, and Cup of JOE, has held a Christmas Open House for six years, but starting just last year, they expanded…

McKee Park hosts groundbreaking ceremony for new pavilion

The city of Starkville and the Starkville Rotary Club partnered up to break ground on a new pavilion in McKee Park.

November 16, 2024

Kaleb Green, Khamari Haymer,

STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – McKee Park is under construction. The Starkville Rotary Club and the city of Starkville are partnering to bring a pavilion to McKee Park. The pavilion will provide shade and a place for families to eat while at the park. President of the Starkville Rotary Club Kyle Jordan said recreation is important to communities. “There is one…

UPDATE: Fatal shooting investigated as ‘Stand Your Ground’ case

November 16, 2024

Grace Brister,

STEENS, Miss. (WCBI) – A deadly shooting investigation is underway in Lowndes County. The incident happened around 3:51 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 16. Deputies responded to 6751 Hwy 12 about a disturbance and were later told shots had been fired. 39-year-old Zackery Mixon of Steens died at the scene. Mixon, who was living in a camper on the property, got…

Man wanted in Clay County for alleged burglary has been arrested

November 16, 2024

Grace Brister,

CLAY COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – A man wanted by the Clay County Sheriff’s office has been arrested. Investigators with the Clay County Sheriff’s Office were looking for burglary suspect, 22-year-old Asa Jennings Lester. Lester was arrested and taken to the Choctaw County Jail on the morning of Saturday, Nov. 16. He was later taken to the Clay County Jail. He…

Mississippi's Junior Senator Says She's Staying Put

Senator staying put

November 15, 2024

Eric Lampkin,

WASHINGTON, D.C. (WCBI) – Mississippi’s junior Senator says she is staying put. Since Donald Trump’s presidential win last week, Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith’s name has come up repeatedly as a possible nominee for Secretary of Agriculture. Hyde-Smith has been a staunch supporter of Trump since coming to the Senate, and is a former Mississippi Commissioner of Agriculture. In a press release…

Students at Aliceville Elementary go home with a new pair of kicks

November 15, 2024

Grace Brister,

ALICEVILLE, Ala. (WCBI) – To most, it was just another Friday, but at Aliceville Elementary School, it was new shoe day. Kicks for Kids, drove more than 100 miles to help the students put their best foot forward. Director of Philanthropy Haley Brink says they look at which schools need extra support and try to give them an unforgettable experience…

Supervisor Brooks to run for Columbus mayor

November 15, 2024

Joey Barnes,

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Longtime Lowndes County Supervisor Leroy Brooks says he wants to be the next mayor of Columbus. Brooks made the official announcement on the steps of the Lowndes County Courthouse on Friday in front of supporters. After 41 years on the Board of Supervisors, Brooks says he does not need any on-the-job training. He touched on crime, economic…