East Mississippi Community College's Golden Triangle Career Program Students Help Schoolmates Get Ready For Spring Break
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East Mississippi Community College’s Golden Triangle Career program students help schoolmates get ready for Spring Break

Eric Lampkin,

LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Spring Break is just around the corner for many area students. At East Mississippi Community College’s Golden Triangle campus students in the Career programs are helping their schoolmates get ready. EMCC hosted a Spring Break Pit-Stop with several stations to help students get what they need before their week off. Automotive students checked tires and…

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Mississippi sheriffs respond to radar bill dying

Charity Johnson,

CLAY COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – A speeding ticket can save a life, but not every county in Mississippi can issue them easily. Only one Sheriff’s Office in the state has the authority to use radar equipment. And that’s Lowndes County. For years, The Mississippi Sheriff’s Association has advocated for a bill to expand radar access. “The purpose of the enforcement is…

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The flyest girls on the court

LaKeadra Coffey,

WEST POINT, Miss., (WCBI) — The Fly Girls AAU Basketball team has been making waves. The West Point-based team is for girls fifth through eleventh grade. In the AAU circuit, the Fly Girls are considered a young team. Having only been around for five years. But they’re making waves. Many of the girls on the team are now helping their…

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A homebuyer workshop was held in Columbus

Khamari Haymer,

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) Buying a home can be very difficult, especially when you are doing it for the first time. A local realtor is stepping up to help people know what to look for and what questions to ask when buying a home. Legacy Real Estate Group Realtor Clauneisha Howard held a Homebuyer workshop. At the workshop, those who attended…

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The Coldwater PD needs your help finding a man

Khamari Haymer,

COLDWATER, Miss. (WCBI) Kolby Claudell of Southaven is wanted for a domestic related incident. According to the Coldwater Police Department, Claudell left the scene of a domestic incident before law enforcement arrived. If you have any information about where he might be, you are asked to contact the Coldwater Police Department, Crimestoppers, or use the anonymous p3 tips app. For…

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It has been three years since a man was last seen in Shuqualak

Khamari Haymer,

NOXUBEE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI)Kenneth Reed was last seen on February 22nd, 2023, around 10:30 a.m. in the 6000 block of Lime Street in Noxubee County. Earlier in the morning, Reed was dropped off at his grandfather ‘s home. He stayed at the home while his grandfather went to town for a few hours. Reed was not answering his phone, so…

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MCSO needs your help finding the owner of an ATV

Khamari Haymer,

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) According to the Sheriff’s Office, an ATV was found abandoned in a field near the 1600 block of Highway 404 East. It was found early Saturday morning. If you know who the ATV belongs to, you are asked to contact the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office, Crimestoppers, or use the anonymous p3 tips app. For 24/7 news…

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Firefighters in Alcorn County responded to a grass fire

Khamari Haymer,

ALCORN COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) Around 12:43 Friday afternoon, the Biggersville Fire & Rescue team responded to a report about a grass fire on County Road 512. According to the Biggersville Fire and Recue team, brush truck 58 responded to the scene. When firefighters arrived, they found a small field on fire. Crews quickly went to work and helped the homeowners…

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Monroe County Firefighters responded to a camper fire

Khamari Haymer,

MONROE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) Just before 1:00 Sunday Morning, the Rural Hill and Splunge Fire Departments were called to a fully involved camper fire on Old Columbus Road. Hamilton and Becker-Athens also responded to the call. According to the Monroe County Fire Services, the camper was ruled as a total loss. No injuries were reported. For 24/7 news and updates,…

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A college and career fair was held at Southside Baptist Church

Anthony Jenkins,

Local colleges and businesses are coming together to show and tell teenagers about different opportunities close to home. A college and career fair was held at Southside Missionary Baptist Church. This gave attendees a chance to learn more about different education and career choices. A vendor at the event said, this was a great way for high school students to…

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The Assembly church held a food drive

Khamari Haymer,

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) The Assembly church held a food drive Saturday morning, The food drive allowed Columbus residents to receive free meals. Some of the food at the drive included vegetables, fruit, canned goods, and much more. Outreach Program Ministry leader Fields Ferguson said this was all to help local families during a time of need. You have people of…

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Interacting with their history

LaKeadra Coffey,

STARKVILLE, Miss., (WCBI) The East Oktibbeha Education Association and Sisters in Christ held their first collaborative event Saturday at The Learning Center, the former F. O. Alexander High School. When you think of a Black History Program, you think of an informative event. One that teaches the history of those that made a difference in the way many Black Americans…

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Eric Thomas Open Heart Foundation hosts annual Heart Walk

Anthony Jenkins,

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – People in Lowndes County are closing out American Heart Month by getting on their feet. The Eric Thomas Open Heart Foundation hosted its 3rd annual Heart Walk in Columbus. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S. And Eric Thomas wants to make sure those around him know that, especially during American Heart Month,…