Honoring The Sacrifice: People Take Time To Honor First Responders
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Starkville community recognizes first responders in the area

Many of those who died on 9/11 were first responders who sacrificed their lives trying to save others.
Kealy Shields,

STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – Today marked the 22nd anniversary of the worst terrorist attack on the United States. Many of those who died on September 11, 2001, were first responders who sacrificed their lives trying to save others. It’s a day that many people will never forget, but as we mourn the loss of those who died on 9/11 people…

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Winona Councilwoman has first day in court after being arrested at meeting

Joey Barnes,

WINONA, Miss. (WONA/WCBI) – A Winona Councilwoman had her first day in court after being arrested during an alderman meeting. During the June 20 Board of Aldermen meeting, Sylvia Clark was removed by police after an ongoing feud between her and employees of the city’s Recreation and Parks Department erupted. Clark has reportedly been critical of park employees and their…

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Remembering 9/11: Speaker shares his experience at Aberdeen City Hall

Eric Lampkin,

ABERDEEN, Miss. (WCBI) – Across the country, people were remembering those who lost their lives in the attacks of September 11, 2001, and those who served in the subsequent wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. In Monroe County, a crowd gathered on the steps of Aberdeen City Hall to join in that remembrance. The featured speaker, Monroe County Supervisor Rubel West,…

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United Way of Lowndes, Noxubee host ‘National Day of Service’

Joey Barnes,

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – The United Way of Lowndes and Noxubee hosted a “National Day of Service” project in Columbus. Volunteers from Columbus Light and Water were out early working to repair a wheelchair ramp on a southside home. The group also did other small projects around the house. Many other businesses and groups participated in other projects this past…

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Noxubee County man to spend 2 decades in prison for killing his father

Joey Barnes,

NOXUBEE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – A Noxubee County man will spend two decades in prison for killing his father. Everett Shields pleaded guilty to second-degree murder. He was ordered to serve 20 years in prison. The shooting happened in February 2018. 49-year-old Elvis Shields was shot multiple times at his Meadowbrook Drive home. He was later flown to a hospital…

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Woman accused of shooting her aunt in Alabama arrested in Starkville

Joey Barnes,

STARKVILLE, Miss. (WKRG/WCBI) – A woman accused of shooting her aunt in south Alabama was arrested in Starkville. Michelle Campbell is in the Oktibbeha County jail on the charge of aggravated assault. CBS affiliate WKRG reported that Loxley, Alabama police believed Campbell shot her aunt 13 times this past Saturday. Loxley police and Baldwin County deputies were called to the…

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Truck driver escapes injury after his rig overturns on Frontage Road

Joey Barnes,

LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – A truck driver escaped injury after his big rig overturned Monday morning. The accident happened just before 8 a.m. on North Frontage Road. State troopers said the driver was taken to the hospital for observation but has been released. At least one lane of traffic was blocked as crews worked to get the big truck…

College Students Help Train Future Service Dogs At Mississippi State
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College students help train future service dogs at Mississippi State

Puppies with a Purpose is a campus organization affiliated with the Guide Dog Foundation.
MorrisAdmin,

MISSISSIPPI STATE, Miss. (WCBI) – College students are helping train future service dogs at Mississippi State University. Puppies with a Purpose is a campus organization affiliated with the Guide Dog Foundation. The organization allows students to train dogs in basic commands and help them socialize in different environments. After anywhere from 8 weeks to 14 months, the dogs return to…

First Responders From North Mississippi Honor Those Who Gave Their Life On 9/11
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First responders from North Mississippi honor those who gave their life on 9/11

A bagpiper leads the way as participants, many wearing their full protective gear proceed to the stairs and a climb covering the same distance as the 110 floors New York 1st responders had to ascend on that fateful day.
Allie Martin,

TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – A bagpiper leads the way as participants, many wearing their full protective gear proceed to the stairs and a climb covering the same distance as the 110 floors New York 1st responders had to ascend on that fateful day. Tupelo Fire Chief Brad Robinson has taken part in this event since its inception. But 2023 is…

Rocky Start For Columbus Paving Plans
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Rocky start for Columbus paving plans

Tuesday night's city council meeting over road work was on rocky terrain.
MorrisAdmin,

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Tuesday night’s city council meeting over road work was on rocky terrain. Columbus Mayor Keith Gaskins broke a deadlock between city council members on how six point nine million dollars in tax money should be used to cover issues like road paving, drainage, and bridge maintenance. Councilman Pierre Beard of Ward 4 proposed about three-quarters of a…

Columbus Lowndes Chamber Of Commerce Holds "educators Are Essential"
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Columbus-Lowndes Chamber of Commerce holds “Educators are Essential”

The "Educators are Essential" event allows teachers to gather together and listen to guest speakers talk about topics like teaching after covid, AI, dyslexia and more.
MorrisAdmin,

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – The Columbus-Lowndes Chamber of Commerce held its “Educators are Essential” event today to celebrate teachers in the community. The “Educators are Essential” event allows teachers to gather together and listen to guest speakers talk about topics like teaching after COVID-19, AI, dyslexia, and more. One of the speakers Dr. Brad Beckham of Baptist Memorial Hospital spoke…

Veterans Gather In West Point, 20 Years After Being Deployed
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Veterans gather in West Point, 20 years after being deployed

The 223rd Engineering Battalion were among the first set of units to be sent to Iraq from West Point.
MorrisAdmin,

WEST POINT, Miss. (WCBI) – Honor and pride. It’s part of serving in the military.So is comradery. The 223rd Engineering Battalion was among the first set of units to be sent to Iraq from West Point. Marking 20 years, they met at the National Guard Armory in West Point to reconnect and catch up. Larry Boeke said that they all have…

Starkville Police Department Wants Citizens Aware Of A Pigeon Drop Scam
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Starkville Police Department wants citizens aware of a pigeon drop scam

On Wednesday, Sept. 6, SPD received the report of a "pigeon drop" scam that occurred at the Starkville Crossing shopping center.
Grace Brister,

STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – The Starkville Police Department wants citizens to be aware of a pigeon drop scam. On Wednesday, Sept. 6, SPD received the report of a “pigeon drop” scam that occurred at the Starkville Crossing shopping center. Pigeon drop is a confidence trick in which a victim is persuaded to give up money to gain a larger sum…

More Updates Are Coming Out On An Inmate Killed At Parchman Prison
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More updates are coming out on an inmate killed at Parchman Prison

The Mississippi Department of Corrections has identified the victim killed as 23-year-old Raymond Coffey of Lafayette County
Grace Brister,

LAFAYETTE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – More updates are coming out on an inmate killed at Parchman Prison. The Mississippi Department of Corrections has identified the victim killed as 23-year-old Raymond Coffey of Lafayette County. MDOC initially withheld Coffey’s identity out of respect for the family and to ensure next of kin was notified. Commissioner Burl Cain says the killing appeared…

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Local restaurant owner sees many catering orders for home football games

With eight home games for the Bulldogs, they are likely to be busy all fall.
Joey Barnes,

STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – College football season is back and so is tailgating. Some people bring and cook their food to prepare for the game, but others prefer to have theirs catered. Chick-fil-A in Starkville sees large numbers of catering orders for home football games. With eight home games for the Bulldogs, they are likely to be busy all fall….

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Mississippi reading scores make progress over last decade

West Lowndes Elementary teachers said many factors go into ensuring the students are successful.
Grace Brister,

LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – September 8 is International Literacy Day. It’s set aside to observe the importance of literacy and celebrate it as a human right. Over the last decade, reading scores have dramatically progressed in the State of Mississippi. Some of that can be attributed to the Mississippi Academic Assessment. In the state of Mississippi, for students to…

Community Shows Appreciation For First Responders With Luncheon In Columbus
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Community shows appreciation for first responders with luncheon

MorrisAdmin,

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – They’re just a phone call away in times of trouble. Businesses and community organizations in Lowndes County showed their appreciation to first responders. Dozens of law enforcement officers, firefighters, EMS workers, and other emergency personnel attended the annual “Salute to Lowndes Finest” luncheon in Columbus. The event began 21 years ago after its coordinator visited Ground…

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FEMA approves state request to add counties to request for assistance

Joey Barnes,

ITAWAMBA COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Itawamba County residents may now be eligible for assistance for damage related to June storms. Governor Tate Reeves announced that FEMA approved Mississippi’s request to add counties to the request for public assistance. The week of June 14 through June 19, Mississippi experienced a record-setting 18 tornadoes across the state. Initially, 16 counties were included…

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Tupelo police make major drug bust in Belden after community complaints

Joey Barnes,

TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – Tupelo police made a major drug bust in Belden after several complaints were made by locals. Investigators conducted a search at Saragosa Circle on Wednesdays. A felony amount of methamphetamine, a felony amount of oxycodone, and a misdemeanor amount of marijuana were found. 10 people were detained on the scene. Four are facing felony charges. Olivia…