Tupelo Teacher Proves Hard Work Can Bring Lasting Results
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Tupelo teacher proves hard work can bring lasting results

Thomas Street Music Teacher Lee Anne Barnes always pushes her students to do their best. She also pushes herself to do more than expected, whether in the classroom or her favorite pastime, long-distance running. Barnes recently ran the New York City Marathon, representing Team TCS, which supports teachers.
Allie Martin,

TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – Thomas Street Music Teacher Lee Anne Barnes always pushes her students to do their best. She also pushes herself to do more than expected, whether in the classroom or her favorite pastime, long-distance running. Barnes recently ran the New York City Marathon, representing Team TCS, which supports teachers. “I had been doing half marathons for about…

Ocsd Seeks Information On A Series Of Burglaries
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OCSD seeks information on a series of burglaries

The Oktibbeha County Sheriff's Department is seeking information on a series of burglaries at a local storage facility and in several local subdivisions.
Grace Brister,

OKTIBBEHA COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – The Oktibbeha County Sheriff’s Department is seeking information on a series of burglaries at a local storage facility and in several local subdivisions. On December 19, at 2:38 a.m. a white Ford F-250 FX4 entered Oswalt Storage on Poorhouse Road. The vehicle entered the storage facility by crossing a creek along a trail leading to…

Protect Your Health With Respiratory Illnesses On The Rise
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Protect your health with respiratory illnesses on the rise

As we get further into winter, more and more people tend to get sick with illnesses like strep, flu, COVID-19, and RSV.
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STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI)- As we get further into winter, more and more people tend to get sick with illnesses like strep, flu, COVID-19, and RSV. According to the CDC, Mississippi has some of the highest rates of respiratory illnesses in the nation. Family Nurse practitioner at Medplus Kane McCool said they have been treating dozens of patients with these illnesses….

Officers Seize Around Methamphetamine And Heroin In Burnsville
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Officers seize around Methamphetamine and Heroin in Burnsville

On January 7, 2023, the Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics, the Mississippi Highway Patrol, the Burnsville Police Department, and the Tishomingo County Sheriff’s Department conducted a search warrant at a residence in Burnsville.
Grace Brister,

BURNSVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – On January 7, 2023, the Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics, the Mississippi Highway Patrol, the Burnsville Police Department, and the Tishomingo County Sheriff’s Department conducted a search warrant at a residence in Burnsville. While executing the search warrant, officers located a buried safe that contained approximately 240 grams of Methamphetamine. The search warrant stemmed from several traffic…

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New thrift shop has opened in Steens

People in the Golden Triangle now have a new place to shop. The Midnight shift thrift store celebrated its grand opening today.
Khamari Haymer,

STEENS, Miss. (WCBI) – People in the Golden Triangle now have a new place to shop. The Midnight Shift Thrift store celebrated its grand opening today. The thrift store is selling items such as purses, shoes, clothes, and other household items. Store owner Cherish Carter says she is thrilled about the store opening. “Well first off there is nothing in…

The Legacy And Memory Of A Monroe County Sheriff's Deputy Lives On
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Legacy and memory of Monroe County Sheriff’s Deputy lives on

The M 17 scholarship was started to honor the memory of Deputy Dylan Pickle.
Allie Martin,

ABERDEEN, Miss. (WCBI) – Debi Pearson says the latest recipient of the Dylan Pickle M 17 Memorial Scholarship reminds her of her son. “He looks just like Dylan, the other day I saw him, and when he walked away from me, I broke down and cried, looked just like Dylan, walking away,” Pearson said. Pickle was struck by a vehicle…

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Starkville’s Habitat for Humanity is helping others

Due to the rise of inflation, many people have found themselves dealing with food and housing insecurity.
Khamari Haymer,

STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – Some people just need a little extra help throughout the year. Starkville’s Habitat for Humanity Restore has been at the front of the fight to give that help. “The store is a fundraiser campaign; we take things that people donate to us and we sell it,” said Starkville Habitat for Humanity Restore manager Zach Lott. “We…

Woman's Purse Stolen At Food Giant In Columbus
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Woman’s purse stolen at Food Giant in Columbus

Columbus Police are asking for help to identify the thief.
Grace Brister,

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – This morning, an 88-year-old female shopping inside Food Giant Supermarket in East Columbus had her purse stolen from her shopping cart, and Columbus Police are asking for help to identify the thief. The incident occurred just after 9:00 a.m. According to Columbus Police Chief Joseph Daughtry, Sr., the customer was shopping when the incident occurred. Police…

Eating Healthier: A Common Resolution In The New Year
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Eating healthier: a common resolution in the new year

Many people make resolutions to eat better or exercise more to start a new year, and there is no shortage of diets and workouts to try. But beware. Not all of them will help you get to your healthiest.
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COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI)- Many people make resolutions to eat better or exercise more to start a new year, and there is no shortage of diets and workouts to try. But beware. Not all of them will help you get to your healthiest. “People see these different diets on social media, TikTok and Instagram and all these, and they are promoting…

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Bond revoked for a man accused of stabbing his mother

Joey Barnes,

CLAY COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI)- Bond is revoked for a man accused of stabbing his mother while he was out of jail on bond for a murder charge. Edward Bush Jr. is charged with aggravated domestic violence in Clay County. Sheriff Eddie Scott says the stabbing happened Tuesday morning. Bush was arrested after a pursuit on Highway 50. Back in September,…

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Chickasaw County woman found dead in her mother’s front yard

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CHICKASAW COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI)- An investigation is underway in Chickasaw County after a woman was found dead in her mother’s front yard Thursday morning. Sheriff James Meyers says deputies were called to a home in the Richardson Hill community, just north of Okolona, around 6:30 a.m. He tells WCBI the mother of the 31-year-old found her in the front yard….