Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office Makes Arrest In Connection With County Road 181 Incident
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Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office makes arrest related to CR 181 incident

Bailey Mae Reed, a 21 year old female was pronounced deceased on scene by Baptist Ambulance Service.
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LAFAYETTE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – A call about a domestic disturbance turned into a death investigation in Lafayette County. On Nov. 23, the Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office took into custody Kylan Phillips in connection with the incident on County Road 181 which was a call about a domestic disturbance. Bailey Mae Reed, a 21-year-old female was pronounced deceased on scene…

Holiday Pop In Market Caters To Minority Business Owners
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Holiday Pop-In Market Caters to Minority Business Owners

Thousands of business owners are offering deals and even opening for the first time over a weekend of holiday sales.
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COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) -“Be a part of the Spoon Hub where everyone has a seat at the table,” said Crystal Cunningham, the co-owner of the Spoon Hub which is a small business networking tool for black entrepreneurs. She and a few other business owners put on the Holiday Pop-In Market at the Columbus Arts Council Center. With over 50 vendors…

The Mississippi Bureau Of Investigation Issues Silver Alert Notification For The Wilkinson Sheriff’s Department.
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Mississippi Bureau of Investigation issues Silver Alert

Lynterrion Dante Clark of Centerville, Mississippi, was last seen on Tuesday, Nov. 21, at about 12:40 p.m. in the area of Centerville Motors in Wilkinson County.
Grace Brister,

WILKINSON, Miss. (WCBI) – The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation has activated the Silver Alert notification on behalf of the Wilkinson Sheriff’s Department. Lynterrion Dante Clark of Centerville, Mississippi, was last seen on Tuesday, Nov. 21, at about 12:40 p.m. in the area of Centerville Motors in Wilkinson County. He was last seen wearing a black t-shirt and jeans. Family members…

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Tupelo man to tackle St Jude half marathon in his wheelchair

Jorden Daniel says he wants to raise awareness about the need to support St Jude
Allie Martin,

TUPELO, MISS. (WCBI) –  One week from today, hundreds of Northeast Mississippians will be running the streets of Memphis, as part of the annual St Jude Marathon. One of those participants is a 19-year-old Tupelo man, who has been a St Jude patient his entire life. “I have to do this on my own,” said Jorden Daniel, who has always…

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Volunteers from area churches feed inmates, first responders and shut ins on Thanksgiving Day

The outreach is a thirty six year tradition that lets Christians put action to their faith
Allie Martin,

TUPELO, MISS. (WCBI) – In Tupelo, members of different churches came together, to make plate lunches for those in jails, first responders, and shut-ins. As volunteers heated up vegetables, and dressing in the kitchen at Harrisburg Baptist Church Others were on makeshift assembly lines, preparing plate lunches for inmates, staff, and shut-ins, in area jails.  This is the 36th year…

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First United Methodist Church hosts Thanksgiving dinner

Khamari Haymer,

STARKVILLE Miss. (WCBI)- Thanksgiving is a holiday that most people spend with their families, but not everyone has that opportunity. First United Methodist Church in Starkville hosted a Thanksgiving meal for students who needed a home for the holiday. “They are not able to really be with their families doing the holidays and this is just an opportunity to give…

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Columbus Disabled American Veterans came together for Thanksgiving

Kealy Shields,

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – The Columbus, Disabled American Veterans Chapter 6, hosted a Thanksgiving get-together for fellow service members and their families. Attendees were able to enjoy a Thanksgiving spread and fellowship amongst other members. Treasurer Butch Mistrot said the organization looks to be a home for the holiday, but its goal is to help disabled veterans year-round. “A lot…

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Small businesses prepare for shoplifters this holiday season

Newman's layout of her business was designed to keep an eye on foot traffic.
Kealy Shields,

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – The holidays are here and many people will be on the hunt to find the perfect gift. While small businesses are gearing up for the busy time of year, they are also looking at ways to prevent shoplifters. Columbus business owner, Emma Newman, tries to prevent shoplifting during the holidays, by getting more hands on deck….