Msu Extension Service Will Host Blueberry Workshop
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MSU Extension Service will host blueberry workshop

Mississippi blueberry producers have two opportunities during February to learn more about the production of the state’s largest fruit crop.
Grace Brister,

RAYMOND, Miss. (WCBI) – Mississippi blueberry producers have two opportunities during February to learn more about the production of the state’s largest fruit crop. The Mississippi State University Extension Service is hosting an in-person workshop and a virtual workshop. The in-person workshop will be held Feb. 8 from 9 a.m. to noon at the MSU Extension Service office in Forrest…

Grocery Stores Stay Stocked Up For Severe Weather
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Grocery stores stay stocked up for severe weather

"Single-digit temperatures and even below zero," WCBI's Chief Meteorologist Isaac Williams said. This is what sends people to the grocery store.
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COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) -“Single-digit temperatures and even below zero,” WCBI’s Chief Meteorologist Isaac Williams said. This is what sends people to the grocery store. Assistant Manager of Sunflower Greg Smart said they saw this influx in business during the icy weather. “This past week has been busy with all the weather concerns and stuff like that,” Smart said. He said…

Area Schools Will Remain Closed Due To Road Conditions
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Area schools will remain closed due to road conditions

The weather may be getting better, but a few schools will remain closed on Monday, January 22 due to road conditions.
Grace Brister,

MISSISSIPPI (WCBI) – The weather may be getting better, but a few schools will remain closed on Monday, January 22 due to road conditions. Here is a list of schools in our viewing area that have decided to close for Monday: Alcorn County, Baldwyn City, Booneville Schools, Calhoun County, Chickasaw County, East Union Attendance Center, Itawamba County, Lee County, Lafayette…

Sulligent Boil Water Notice Extended Until Wednesday, January 24
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Sulligent boil water notice extended until Wednesday, January 24

The City Manager for the West Alabama town says excessive use over the last couple of days is the reason for the alert.
Grace Brister,

SULLIGENT, Ala. (WCBI) – The town of Sulligent water customers are under a boil water notice, and it has been extended again. This notice will continue until Wednesday, January 24th at 8 a.m. The City Manager for the West Alabama town says excessive use over the last couple of days is the reason for the alert. Customers should bring their…

Sunday Afternoon Fire Destroys Lowndes County Home
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Sunday afternoon fire destroys Lowndes County home

The Lowndes County District 3 Volunteer Fire Department responded to a fire on Blasingame Drive in Lowndes County.
Grace Brister,

LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – A family’s Sunday afternoon was interrupted after their home caught fire. The Lowndes County District 3 Volunteer Fire Department responded to a fire on Blasingame Drive in Lowndes County. The Department received the call around 12:30 this afternoon to a major fire at a single-family home. Fire Coordinator Neil Austin says they believe the owner…

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Local farmer finds brightside in the ice

Most of those impacts may have been negative, but one local farmer says there was a bright side to the ice. Farmer Chad McComic says he is happy about what the ice did for his crops.
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  WEST POINT, MISS. (WCBI) – The freezing temperatures over the last few days have caused a lot of issues for many people, but this has not been the case for everyone. Chad McComic is a farmer at CM Farms and Service. He said, for him, the ice did more good than harm. “This year the ice helped us actually,…

Monroe County Man Arrested For Selling And Trafficking Drugs
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Monroe County man arrested for selling and trafficking drugs

Lenoir has been taking advantage of Aberdeen citizens in other ways as well, by taking their hard-earned money as attorney fees knowing that he is not licensed nor able to deliver the legal assistance his victims are in need of.
Grace Brister,

MONROE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Monroe County Sheriff’s Office SWAT team members and North Mississippi Narcotics Unit agents have made an arrest. Ray Charles Lenoir of Clayton Street in Aberdeen was arrested for selling and trafficking drugs in the county. Lenoir has been taking advantage of Aberdeen citizens in other ways as well, by taking their hard-earned money as attorney…

Local Businesses Are Serving Up Hot Meals To Warming Shelters
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Local businesses are serving up hot meals to warming shelters

With the freezing temperatures this past week, warming shelters were set up to allow the homeless a place to escape the cold.
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STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI)- With the freezing temperatures this past week, warming shelters were set up to allow the homeless a place to escape the cold. Starkville’s warming shelter was located in the FBC Warehouse and was manned by Starkville Strong for the first half of the week, who brought donations with them. “We knew the weather was going to be…

Man Found Dead On Highway 82 In Oktibbeha County
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Man found dead on Highway 82 in Oktibbeha County

Twenty-two-year-old Gabriel Tipton of Aberdeen was the victim of a fatal shooting on Highway 82 around midnight last night.
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OKTIBBEHA COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI)- A man was found dead on the side of Highway 82 in Oktibbeha County. Twenty-two-year-old Gabriel Tipton of Aberdeen was the victim of a fatal shooting on Highway 82 around midnight last night. Daniel Miller, 22, has been arrested in connection to the case with pending charges. Sources tell WCBI the shooting occurred inside of a…

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Small businesses impacted by weather related shutdowns

Locally owned businesses feel the brunt of shutdowns and reduced hours during winter storm
Allie Martin,

TUPELO, MISS. (WCBI) – As major roads began to thaw, more customers were bringing their vehicles into Midas in Tupelo for service. The hazardous road conditions meant a change in the normal routine for Midas. “We were closed one day, however, we have had customers in and out just not the volume we’re normally used to,” said Ronald Wswalt, chief…

Sulligent Extends Boil Water Notice Additional 24 Hours
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Sulligent extends boil-water notice additional 24 hours

The City Manager for the West Alabama town says excessive use over the last couple of days is the reason for the alert.
Grace Brister,

SULLIGENT, Ala. (WCBI) – The town of Sulligent water customers are under a boil water notice, and it has been extended an additional 24 hours. The City Manager for the West Alabama town says excessive use over the last couple of days is the reason for the alert. This notice will continue until Monday morning. Customers should bring their water…

Icy Roads Impact Access To Medical Supplies In Okolona
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Icy Roads Impact Access to Medications in Okolona

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OKOLONA, Miss. – Pharmacies like the one in Okolona are slowly running out of medicine. The owner says she hasn’t seen a supply truck since last week. Amira Smith owns the Okolona Pharmacy. She says medications are running low for some customers who need them the most. “Especially since we have been under this weather advisory for a week, those…

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Body shops and insurance companies stay busy in winter weather

Every couple of years, we see a winter storm that comes in and causes problems for drivers.
Grace Brister,

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Every couple of years, we see a winter storm that comes in and causes problems for drivers. General Manager at Bob’s Paint and Auto Body Ashley Denton says people usually tend to be more cautious when there is inclement weather, but sometimes they get too comfortable. “We’re not used to it, and we don’t have the…