Eupora Upgrading Police Department Patrol Fleet With Addition Of A Tesla
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Eupora is upgrading the city’s police patrol fleet with a Tesla

Tuesday night, the Eupora Board of Alderman voted to modernize the city's police patrol fleet. Aldermen approved the department's purchase of a Tesla Model 3.
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EUPORA, Miss… (WCBI)- The Eupora Police Department is upgrading its fleet, and the new cruiser will be plugging in instead of pulling up to the pump. Tuesday night, the Eupora Board of Alderman voted to modernize the city’s police patrol fleet. Aldermen approved the department’s purchase of a Tesla Model 3. Eupora PD will be the first in the state…

Tupelo Salvation Army Opening Its Doors To Let People In Out Of The Cold

Tupelo Salvation Army offers shelter from the cold

Allie Martin,

TUPELO, MISS. (WCBI) -As the temperatures drop, it can be dangerous and potentially deadly for those without a home. It is early afternoon at the Tupelo Salvation Army, and there are a handful of people in the gym.  Whenever the temperature hits 32 degrees, the gym is open for those who want a break from the cold weather. “We have…

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Maben home is a total loss following an early morning fire

Joey Barnes,

MABEN, Miss. (WCBI)- Firefighters in Maben spent the early part of their morning battling a fire. Oktibbeha County Fire Coordinator Patrick Warren sent WCBI photos of the property on 200 Rosevelt Street was engulfed by the time the Maben Fire Department arrived at 4 a.m. Wednesday. It’s a total loss and it was vacant. No injuries were reported. The cause…

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Escapee back in Oktibbeha County Jail

The man who escaped from the Oktibbeha County Jail is extradited to Starkville
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William StrohmSource: Oktibbeha County Sheriff’s Office STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – The man who escaped from the Oktibbeha County Jail is back in Starkville. William Strohm was extradited from Memphis. Investigators say he walked away from the jail on December 3rd. Strohm was caught by the U.S. Marshal’s Fugitive Task Force in his hometown of Memphis on Christmas Eve. Strohm was…

How Successful Are People At Keeping New Year's Resolutions?
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Studies show people tend to fall short of new year goals

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GOLDEN TRIANGLE REGION, Miss. (WCBI) – According to a Forbes Health study, improving fitness followed by improving finances and mental health are the top New Year’s resolutions. Although people are well-intentioned, the success rates of people keeping their New Year’s resolutions tell a different story. Studies show only 9% of Americans achieve their New Year’s resolutions. Nearly 23% abandon their…

Rough Start To New Term For Lowndes County Supervisors
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Rough start to new term for Lowndes County Supervisors

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COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – There was no honeymoon period for the newly sworn-in Lowndes County Board of Supervisors. The second item on the board’s agenda caused a heated discussion and led to one Supervisor walking out. The issue was choosing a Board President for the new term. The board’s longest serving member, District Five’s Leroy Brooks, nominated the second most…

Returning Officials And Newcomers Sworn In In Lowndes County
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Returning officials and newcomers sworn-in in Lowndes County

Eric Lampkin,

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – The New Year brought in some new faces to Lowndes County government. A swearing-in ceremony was held Tuesday morning for all of the county’s elected officials. Most of those were familiar faces returning to their jobs, but there are a few new faces around the Courthouse and county offices. One of those is Kalee Talley, who…

Columbus' Public Information Officer Submits Resignation

Columbus Public Information Officer submits resignation

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COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – A Columbus city official resigns amid an ongoing dispute about his pay. Public Information Officer Joe Dillon submitted his two week notice to Mayor Keith Gaskin today. Dillion has worked for the city for about eight years as a PIO. He also did what he believed to be contract work for the city after the 2019…

Och Regional Medical Center Welcomes First Baby Of The New Year.
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OCH welcomes it’s first baby of the new year

Mary Haze Harris is the first baby of the new year in Starkville.
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STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – Welcome to the world baby girl. Mary Haze Harris is the first baby of the new year in Starkville. She was born at 1:15, early on New Year’s morning at OCH. According to the proud grandmother, her parents met at Mississippi State. Mom Carley is originally from Saltillo and dad Dustin is from Carrollton, where the…

Closing Sale Draws Large Crowds To Popular, Regional Retailer

Crowd fills Robin’s Unique Boutique for closing sale

That meant everything had to go - and customers were able to get deals as low as 50% off.
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ABERDEEN, Miss. (WCBI)- A popular boutique in Aberdeen is closing its storefront after 15 years in business. Robin’s Unique Boutique announced on social media the closing last week. Lines of shoppers wrapped around Robins Unique Boutique for their store-front closing sale. That meant everything had to go – and customers were able to get deals as low as 50% off….

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Largest antique marketplace celebrates six years in business

Relics Antique Marketplace holds New Year's Day Celebration
Allie Martin,

TUPELO, MISS. (WCBI) – The largest antique mall in the Tupelo area marks its anniversary on New Year’s Day. Relics Antiques is celebrating six years in business and the business is thriving because of loyal customers and vendors. As Relics Antique Marketplace opened, Jon Daly was pricing albums from an Elvis collection he recently acquired. Daly owns the EP Boulevard…

New Year's Day Traditions And Rising Food Prices
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New Year’s Day traditions and rising food prices

The prices of our favorite New Year's foods could be higher this year, and according to CBS News, food prices have increased by 11.3 percent.
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COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) -During this time of year, most people are getting prepared for a New Year’s Day tradition. “Always have to have black-eyed peas, but you got to put the bacon in with the black-eyed peas, and we always like to have ham if we have any of it leftover from Christmas,” said Columbus native Ann Jordan. “I think…

Trustee Inmates And Their Families Have Christmas Dinner
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Trustee inmates and their families have Christmas dinner

Sheriff Eddie Hawkins says he wanted to give back to the trustees, as they work for Lowndes County.
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LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI)- The Lowndes County Sheriff’s Department and the Community Benefit Committee hosted a Christmas dinner for the county’s trustee inmates and their families. Sheriff Eddie Hawkins says he wanted to give back to the trustees, as they work for Lowndes County. “You know these guys that come to jail, they’re good people, they’ve just made some bad…

Amory Man Runs For Bartender Of The Year Designation
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Amory man runs for Bartender of the Year designation

Bryce Camp is at home behind the bar. Now, Bartender magazine has tapped Camp as one of the best in the business.
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STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – Bryce Camp is at home behind the bar. Now, Bartender magazine has tapped Camp as one of the best in the business. After a full day on a job site, Camp has found his second career at L’uva Wine Room in Starkville. “I was just scrolling through social media and Dos Hombres, the tequila by the…

Lcso Emphasizes Risks Of Celebratory Gunfire
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LCSO emphasizes risks of celebratory gunfire

 A bullet can travel a mile in the air easily and could damage property, cause injury, or even kill an innocent person.
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LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – New Year’s Eve is the most active night of the year for celebratory gunfire and The Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office would like to emphasize the risks involved. A bullet can travel a mile in the air easily and could damage property, cause injury, or even kill an innocent person. The sheriff’s office is urging residents…

New Year's Celebrations Could Lead To Dangerous Driving
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New Year’s celebrations could lead to dangerous driving

New Year's Eve can be a celebration. However, getting behind the wheel after consuming alcohol is dangerous for the driver and others on the road.
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CLAY COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI)- New Year’s Eve can be a celebration. However, getting behind the wheel after consuming alcohol is dangerous for the driver and others on the road. Clay County Sheriff Eddie Scott says driving under the influence can affect driving. “Under the influence, whether it is alcohol or drugs, your reaction time is not there. Again, when you…

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Two former MSU bulldogs held baseball clinic in Sturgis

Tanner Allen of the Miami Marlins and Brad Cumbest of the Colorado Rockies held a baseball clinic in Sturgis for the youth. The kids got to learn baserunning, outfielding, infielding, and even got the chance to improve their swing.
Khamari Haymer,

STURGIS, Miss. (WCBI)- The game of baseball is America’s favorite pastime, that is why two former Mississippi State Bulldogs who are now professional baseball players are teaching the game to the future. “Today we are running a camp for the youth in the Starkville and Sturgis area, we are going to donate the money from this camp to the Sturgis…

Hunting Incident Leaves 17 Year Old Dead
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Hunting incident leaves 17-year-old dead

Investigators with MDWFP and Carroll County Sheriff’s Department are conducting an investigation, though the shooting appears accidental.
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CARROLL COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – On Friday, December 29, 2023, Carroll County Deputies, Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks Officers, and Medstat responded to a call of a fatal hunting accident on County Road 163 in the Blackhawk area of Carroll County. Hayden Drake Bonta,17, of Ocean Springs was declared dead at the scene by Carroll County Coroner Mark…

Columbus' Mayor Recognizes Residents Who Make A Difference In The Community
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Columbus Mayor honors citizens making a difference in community

The third annual "Earnest Brown Good Change Awards" were held at City Hall on Friday.
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COLUMBUS, Miss… (WCBI)-  Community members were honored for their work in the community. The third annual “Earnest Brown Good Change Awards” were held at City Hall on Friday. The award is given to those who work to make a difference in Columbus. The awards were presented to Laverne Greene-Leech, Dr. Jo Shumake, Stan Glover, and Paroleed2Pride founder Sharon Jones by…

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Columbus-Lowndes Humane Society offers pet safety advice for New Year’s Eve

Joey Barnes,

LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI)- Ringing in the New Year with fireworks is a longstanding tradition but the excitement, flashing lights, and sounds of celebration that people enjoy so much are not as festive for their four-legged friends. Brandy Johnson of the Columbus-Lowndes Humane Society has some tips to keep your pets safe while you’re lighting up the sky. For starters…