Carlee Russell Is Found After 48 Hours Of Searching
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Carlee Russell is found after 48 hours of searching

Russell, 25, who goes by Carlee, went missing on Thursday night after stopping to check on a child she saw walking on the side of Interstate 459 in Birmingham.
Grace Brister,

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WCBI) – Late Saturday, July 15, police said Carlethia Nicole Russell had been located after about 48 hours of searching. Russell, 25, who goes by Carlee, went missing on Thursday night after stopping to check on a child she saw walking on the side of Interstate 459 in Birmingham. Police say Russell called 911 on Thursday night and…

Locals In Columbus Celebrate National Ice Cream Day
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Locals in Columbus celebrate National Ice Cream Day

July 16 is National Ice Cream Day
Kaitlyn Yeatman,

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – July 16 is National Ice Cream Day. Ice cream is a favorite treat of many, especially during the summer. Regina Unruh, owner of Southern Sweets in Columbus, has been an ice cream shop owner for a little over three years. “I absolutely love it,” Unruh said. “I love being with the public. I love being with…

Mississippi Department Of Agriculture And Commerce Offers A Solution To Hog Problems
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Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce offers a solution to hog problems

The goal is to provide remotely triggered traps.
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MISSISSIPPI (WCBI) – The Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce announced it is now offering a cost-share opportunity to private land managers with a wild hog problem.  Wild hogs are known for their ability to multiply quickly, having around six pigs at a time.   The MDAC will provide guidance and assistance for the most effective trapping methods to provide remotely…

Senator Roger Wicker Is A New Recipient For A 2023 Leadership Award.
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Senator Roger Wicker is a new recipient for a 2023 Leadership award

Wicker accepts the 2023 Golden Triangle Regional Airport and the U.S. Contract Tower Association Leadership award.
Grace Brister,

GOLDEN TRIANGLE, Miss. (WCBI) – There is a new recipient for the 2023 Golden Triangle Regional Airport and the U.S. Contract Tower Association Leadership award. Senator Roger Wicker was presented the award in appreciation and recognition of his distinguished service and leadership and for being a strong advocate for airports in Mississippi and around the country. USCTA’S Executive Director Brad…

Sturgis Holds A Political Rally Today As They Gear Up For Primary Elections
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Sturgis holds a political rally to gear up for primary elections

There was a variety of speakers running for state and county offices hailing from both political aisles.
Kaitlyn Yeatman,

STURGIS, Miss (WCBI) – Sturgis had a political rally on July 15 to gear up for primary elections on August 8th. The political rally was held at Diane Jackson Memorial Park in Sturgis from 10 a.m. to about 4 p.m. There was a variety of speakers running for state and county offices hailing from both political aisles. Brandon Presley, who…

Starkville Communtiy Theater Has Began Renovations To Update The Theater For Patrons And Performers
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Starkville Community Theater begins renovations to update the theater for patrons and performers

Also in the plans - an upgrade to the utilities in the theater to create a more inviting environment for the performers and audience members.
Kaitlyn Yeatman,

STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – The stage at the Starkville Community Theater has been the setting for hundreds of performances for decades. Locals thespians have participated in a variety of plays, musicals, and one-man shows throughout their seasons. SCT was recently awarded an operating grant from the Mississippi Arts Commission. The financial boost will allow the theater to bring some updates…

Lemonade Day Takes Over The Golden Triangle Region
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Lemonade takes over the golden triangle

Over 350 kids across the area set up their own lemonade stands to learn the value of entrepreneurship and the management of money.
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GOLDEN TRIANGLE, Miss. (WCBI) – Lemonade Day has officially taken over the Golden Triangle Region. Over 350 kids across the area set up their lemonade stands to learn the value of entrepreneurship and the management of money. Six-year-old Marque Hill has been learning about the power of entrepreneurship since he was a toddler. His mother says she wants him to…

Starkville Police Department Responded To A Head On Fatal Collision On Highway 25
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Starkville Police Department respond to a head-on fatal collision on Highway 25

South of Highway 12, a car traveling northbound on the southbound side of Highway 25 collided head-on with a vehicle traveling south.
Grace Brister,

STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) -On July 13 around noon, the Starkville Police Department responded to a head-on fatal collision on Highway 25. South of Highway 12, a car traveling northbound on the southbound side of Highway 25 collided head-on with a vehicle traveling south. Both drivers were flown to Memphis for further treatment. Mary Ann Green, 66,  of Columbus later passed…

A Man With Several Charges Is Arrested In Carroll County
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A man with several charges is arrested in Carroll County

36-year-old Tamarius Webster was arrested at the Carroll County Courthouse without incident.
Grace Brister,

CARROLL COUNTY, Miss (WCBI) – United States Marshals, along with Carroll County Sheriff’s Office Deputies, and Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms agents have made an arrest. Tamarius Webster, 36, was arrested at the Carroll County Courthouse yesterday morning without incident. Webster is facing federal weapons charges and was served with a federal indictment at the time of his arrest. Webster is…

Citizens Of Brooksville Need To Boil Their Water Until Further Notice.
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Citizens of Brooksville need to boil their water until further notice

Noxubee County supervisor Bruce Benard Brooks and many workers in the town have been working diligently to fix a leak after the water line that broke
Grace Brister,

BROOKSVILLE, Miss (WCBI) – Citizens of Brooksville need to boil their water until further notice. Noxubee County supervisor Bruce Benard Brooks and many workers in the town have been working diligently to fix a leak after the water line broke. The water is back on, however, citizens need to boil their water for one minute before using it and especially…

The Suspect In A Stabbing Incident In Columbus Is On The Run.
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A suspect in a stabbing incident in Columbus is on the run

Police are looking for 58-year-old Isiam Perkins
Grace Brister,

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Police are looking for 58-year-old Isiam Perkins. Investigators say Perkins and the victim were in an argument about yard work when the altercation turned physical. Perkins reportedly stabbed the victim in the neck with a knife and ran from the scene. The incident happened around 9:30 am July 15 on 23rd Avenue North. Anyone who has…

A Murder Suspect Was Arrested After Being Caught On Camera.
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A murder suspect was arrested after being caught on camera

U.S. Marshals stormed a house in Jackson early Tuesday morning, arresting 31-year-old Brandon Pugh
Grace Brister,

JACKSON, Miss (WCBI) – Murder suspect Brandon Pugh was arrested after being caught on camera. U.S. Marshals stormed a house in Jackson early Tuesday morning, arresting 31-year-old Pugh. Pugh is accused of wounding a 14-year-old Hinds County teenager in a drive-by shooting on May 28. The victim died six days later and Pugh remained on the run for a month….

Lowndes County Citizens Attend A Community Wide Forum To Hear From Electoral Candidates
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Lowndes County citizens attend community-wide candidate forum

There will be two more events on July 22 in Caledonia and July 29 in Atrizia.
Grace Brister,

LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss (WCBI) – Citizens of Lowndes County were able to attend the candidate forum on July 14 to hear from those running in the upcoming election. The candidate forum took place at the Anderson Grove Community Center. The Forum is county-wide and city-wide, and it allows the candidates to speak to the public about their insights and inputs…

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Floods in Louisville and Winston County left roads damaged

Joey Barnes,

LOUISVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – Now that the water has gone down in Louisville and Winston County, people can better see the damage left behind by Thursday’s flooding. City and county leaders along with staff from MEMA have been out assessing damage and trying to wrap their heads around how quickly the water rose. “We don’t know exactly what to expect…

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Former West Point officer faces federal wire fraud charges

Joey Barnes,

WEST POINT, Miss. (WCBI) – A former West Point police officer and investigator for the district attorney’s office is facing federal charges. Ramirez Ivy was charged with conspiracy to commit wire fraud and wire fraud. Ten others are also facing the same charges in the same federal investigation. Sources told WCBI the case revolves around COVID relief money and occurred…

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Town of Ackerman sees major flooding from storms

Grace Brister,

ACKERMAN, Miss. (WCBI) – As you know, the town of Ackerman was severely flooded due to the heavy rain that came in on July 13. Residents of the Choctaw Plaza Apartments on Gaston Street had to be evacuated to the local community center until they were able to return to their homes. Ackerman Police Chief Tim Cook said even if…

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Shuqualak man dies in Noxubee County crash on Highway 388

Joey Barnes,

NOXUBEE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – A Shuqualak man is killed in a Noxubee County crash. Coroner RL Calhoun said 33-year-old Murico Lewis died at the scene of the accident on Highway 388 on Wednesday morning. The Mississippi Highway Patrol said Lewis’s SUV was eastbound when it ran off the highway and hit an embankment. State troopers are still investigating the…

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Booneville man pleads guilty to federal drug charge

Aundrea Self,

BOONEVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – A man from Booneville will spend 15 years in prison on federal drug charges. 34-year-old Justin Williams pled guilty in federal court to one count of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine. Investigators said Williams was part of a large-scale drug trafficking organization. He arranged to have meth shipped…

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Mississippi Lottery Corporation announces final transfer to state for FY23

Eric Lampkin,

MISSISSIPPI (WCBI) – The combined jackpots of the Mega Millions and Powerball lotteries stand at over a billion dollars, but in Mississippi, there are already two winners: roads and schools. The Mississippi Lottery Corporation’s final transfer to the state for Fiscal Year 2023 was over $9.1 million. That brought the total up to over $122 million for the fiscal year….

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North Mississippi river ports, airports, railroads to get financial boost

Eric Lampkin,

MISSISSIPPI (WCBI) – River ports, airports, and railroads across north Mississippi will be getting a financial boost from the state. The Mississippi Department of Transportation announced over $5 million in grant money for multimodal projects throughout the department’s Northern District. The Ports at Yellow Creek, Aberdeen, Itawamba County, and Lowndes County will share over $1.9 million to make various improvements….

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Areas of west Oktibbeha County report damage from flooding

Joey Barnes,

OKTIBBEHA COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Folks in western Oktibbeha County are also drying out after flood water swept through the Sturgis area. Oktibbeha County EMA said this home on Morgantown Road had four feet of water inside of it last night. Major damage was reported there. No injuries were reported. Dry Creek and Hunt roads are closed. There was a…

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Law enforcement needs help identifying people accused of stealing ATV

Joey Barnes,

GUNTOWN, Miss. (WCBI) – Law enforcement needs help identifying these people. They’re accused of riding off into the night with a stolen ATV. A black and white four-door Polaris Ranger was taken in the Guntown area. There were Ducks Unlimited and City of Guntown stickers on the ATV. If you have any information to report anonymously, call Crime Stoppers of…