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.
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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

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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…

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MEMA requests that people document flood damage

Joey Barnes,

MISSISSIPPI (WCBI) – The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency is asking people to document their flood damage. Use the Self Report tool on the MEMA app. You can report damage to your property, including homes and vehicles. If there was damage to your house, make sure to show the water line on the wall and have an electrical outlet in the…

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Uncorked (Harvey’s Dinner) – 07/13/2023

Isaac Williams is on Uncorked this week and he is with Duston Price of the Eat with Us group of the Golden Triangle. And they jump right in to talk about upcoming international wine dinners at Harvey's.
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Cpd Chief Responds To Case Involving Councilman Pierre Beard
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Columbus Councilman’s involvement with waffle house robbery

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COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Columbus Police Chief Joseph Daughtry is talking about his department’s handling of an investigation, where a city councilman was present. Ward 4 Councilman Pierre Beard was questioned about an armed robbery outside of Waffle House back on June 25. Councilman Beard has not been charged in the case. However, some have questioned should the Columbus police…

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Emergency crews in Winston County rescue victims of flooding

Kealy Shields,

WINSTON COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Emergency crews were busy in Winston County rescuing people as water-covered cars and flooded homes. Heavy rain pounded Winston County causing roads to wash away in some areas and putting emergency crews to work keeping the community safe. Sheriff Jason Pugh said in 2o years of law enforcement, he’s never seen water this high. “Not…

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Lowndes County, Columbus awarded grants to combat flooding issues

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LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Columbus and Lowndes County haven’t experienced any water rescues like those in Winston and Choctaw counties, but the area is very familiar with flooding. Now, there may be some relief in sight. The city and county have been awarded grants from the Mississippi Municipality & County Water Infrastructure Grant Program Act to combat flooding. The…

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Areas of Choctaw County hit hard with heavy rain, flooding

Grace Brister,

CHOCTAW COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Choctaw County experienced heavy rain leaving many areas flooded. Most of the areas that received the heaviest impact were low-line roads around four inches. Choctaw County Sherriff Brandon Busby said they received reports of roofs collapsing, and certain areas in the county have had to evacuate. Residents from at least one apartment have evacuated to…

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North Mississippi Health Services announces workforce changes, layoffs

Eric Lampkin,

MISSISSIPPI (WCBI) – Citing a “dramatic shift occurring within healthcare”, North Mississippi Health Services has announced changes to its workforce. Unfortunately, those workforce changes are going to include layoffs. NMHS leaders said the hospital system has experienced financial losses over the past year, and they expect those losses to grow. North Mississippi cites several factors contributing to those losses including…

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Former Starkville teacher indicted on federal child pornography charges

Eric Lampkin,

STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – A former Starkville teacher has been indicted on federal child pornography charges in Georgia. Michael Allen Dendy who now lives in Milledgeville, Georgia was charged with five counts of production of child pornography, seven counts of distribution, eight counts of receiving, and one count of possession of child pornography. The indictment alleged that Dendy enticed minors…

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Police release new information about arrest of man at Starkville hotel

Joey Barnes,

STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – There is new information on the arrest of a man at a Starkville hotel. 27-year-old Jamarquis Jackson, of West Point, was charged with displaying a deadly weapon, disorderly conduct, and a concealed carry charge. State law does not allow you to commit a crime while having a concealed carry weapon. Jackson remains in the Oktibbeha County…