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Local Baptist Student Union leader to take over statewide role

Sam Ivy will take over as collegiate director for the Mississippi Baptist Convention Board in January
Allie Martin,

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – A Lowndes County pastor well known for his leadership with the Baptist Student Union will soon be over collegiate ministries for the Mississippi Baptist Convention Board. Sam Ivy remembered his first meeting as director of the Baptist Student Union at East Mississippi Community College. “Started with three students and the journey began, showed up to EMCC…

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Columbus residents express concerns about use of inactive fire station

Eric Lampkin,

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – A Columbus City Councilman raises concerns about the use of a decommissioned fire station. Councilman Stephen Jones contacted Mayor Keith Gaskin and other council members about activity around and possibly in the former Fire Station Number 4 at the corner of Airline and McCrary Roads. The comments ranged from seeing lights on to seeing people in…

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NAACP, five black residents file lawsuit against Miss. redistricting plan

Eric Lampkin,

MISSISSIPPI (WCBI) – A new lawsuit argues that a redistricting plan approved by the Mississippi legislature does not accurately reflect the state’s population, and discriminates against Black voters. The Mississippi NAACP and five Black residents filed the federal suit Tuesday. It challenges state House and Senate districts scheduled to be used in the 2023 election. Mississippi’s population is about 59%…

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Crime, Local News

Lafayette County deputies arrest man on molestation charge

Joey Barnes,

LAFAYETTE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Lafayette County deputies made an arrest in a molestation case. Ricky Poe remains in jail on a molesting charge. Investigators were called this past Friday night to the Harmontown community about a juvenile being touched. After a forensic interview was done yesterday, Poe was arrested. Bond has not been set in the case. For 24/7 …

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Three members of Pontotoc County family killed when train hits minivan

A young child is fighting for her life after the tragic wreck
Allie Martin,

SHERMAN, Miss. (WCBI) – Three members of a family have died, and one is fighting for her life after their minivan was hit by a train in Sherman. The town of Sherman was holding its regularly scheduled court Monday evening when the call came in from 911. “We got the call of a traffic crash of car versus train, on…

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Crowds gather at Humphrey Coliseum to say final goodbye

Joey Barnes,

STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – Mike Leach’s death sent shockwaves across the Sports world. Today, he was remembered in front of fans, friends, and family at Humphrey Coliseum. WCBI’s Desmone Mathews attended the service and listened to the stories visitors had to share. After spending all morning and a good portion of the afternoon on Mississippi State’s campus, I had the…
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Libraries in the Golden Triangle continue to serve the community

Kealy Shields,

GOLDEN TRIANGLE (WCBI) – In our fast-paced world, many people think that libraries are a thing of the past. Libraries are still a center of the community, sharing knowledge with all those who come through the doors. They’re in the nooks and crannies of your community. Filling them with history, fairytales, and stories of your own. Erin Busbea found her…

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Tupelo Salvation Army Angel Tree Program provides gifts for children

Allie Martin,

TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – 1,000 children will have gifts under the Christmas tree thanks to the Salvation Army’s Angel Tree program. Volunteers sorted all of the gifts picked up by shoppers during the past month for the children, also known as “Angels.” This morning, parents and guardians picked the gifts up at the Tupelo Furniture Market. The Tupelo Salvation Army…

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Two Aberdeen officials found guilty of disturbing peace at meeting

Allie Martin,

ABERDEEN, Miss. (WCBI) – An Aberdeen alderwoman and a former Aberdeen alderman have both been found guilty of disturbing the peace during a meeting in September. Alderwoman Lady “B” Garth was found guilty of disturbing the peace by Justice Court Judge Sarah Stevens. Judge Stevens also found former Alderman Nicholas Holliday guilty of the same charge. Charges of conspiracy to…

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Sheriff’s Office collects, delivers toys to kids all over Oktibbeha County

Eric Lampkin,

OKTIBBEHA COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – In Oktibbeha County, Sheriff’s cruisers are helping carry the load for Santa’s Sleigh. For several years now, Sheriff Steve Gladney and his deputies and staff have been collecting and delivering toys for children throughout the county. They have teachers, school counselors, and other members of the community help them make a list and check it…

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State troopers remind drivers about holiday traveling safety

Joey Barnes,

MISSISSIPPI (WCBI) – State troopers are reminding drivers to be safe out on the highways this holiday season. The Mississippi Highway Patrol’s “Home for the Holidays” enforcement campaign kicks off Friday. MHP said the Christmas period will end Monday. Just a few days later on December 30, the New Year’s period will begin and then end on January 2. Highway…

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MSU provides support for students who cannot travel home for holiday

Eric Lampkin,

STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – Winter Break has begun at Mississippi State University. But not all students will be able to go home for the holidays. International students and even some from the U.S. aren’t always able to make the trip. But MSU has support in place for them. Housing and Residence Life has options for those who have to stay…

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Alabama man arrested, charged with attempted murder

Joey Barnes,

PICKENS COUNTY, Ala. (WCBI) – An Ethelsville, Alabama man remains in jail on a $1 million bond in what’s being called a “domestic incident.” 31-year-old James Foster was charged with attempted murder and aggravated assault. Sheriff Todd Hall said the incident happened this past Friday on Bains Road, in Ethelsville. Because of the ongoing investigation, Hall declined to release many…

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4-County reaches two year milestone providing FASTnet service

Kealy Shields,

GOLDEN TRIANGLE (WCBI) – For over 80 years, 4-County Electric Power Association has been empowering the lives of people in Northeast Mississippi. Fast forward eight decades and they continue to provide quality service, electricity, and as of two years ago, internet service. Two years ago, 4-County realized the need that rural Mississippians had for affordable and quality internet service. After…