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Macon man dies after someone shot into victim’s moving vehicle

Macon police are investigating a Friday night shooting that happened around 8 p.m. that left a man in his mid 30's dead.

February 5, 2023

Joey Barnes,

MACON, Miss. (WCBI)- Macon police are investigating a Friday night shooting that happened around 8 p.m. that left a man in his mid-30s dead. Chief Davine Beck told WCBI that an SUV was heading east on Martin Luther King Street when someone on the side of the street opened fire into the vehicle and shot a man in the head….

Two people arrested in connection with a fugitive on the run

February 5, 2023

Joey Barnes,

LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI)- The Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office made two arrests Saturday night in connection with a fugitive on the run. Deputies received a tip saying that a fugitive was hiding at a residence on 5532 Highway 50 east in Lowndes County. At 10:30 p.m. on Saturday, MacBrandon Shields was arrested at the residence on outstanding warrants from Columbus…

One man is dead after a vehicle hits him in Starkville

Starkville police are investigating a fatal Saturday night car collision

February 5, 2023

Joey Barnes,

STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI)- Starkville police are investigating a fatal Saturday night car collision involving a pedestrian on Garrad Road. 54-year-old Lawrence Cook of Starkville died on the scene. The vehicle remained on the scene and everyone in the car cooperated with law enforcement about the accident. The accident remains under investigation. If anyone has information about this they’re encouraged to…

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Local artist uses work to paint history and bring awareness

February 4, 2023

Kealy Shields,

WEST POINT, Miss. (WCBI) – A local artist and teacher is using her work to paint the history of African Americans. The Black Prairie Blues Museum in West Point is displaying Sabrina Campbells’s artwork as part of its Black History Month exhibit. While the exhibit showcased famous faces and figures in Black history, one piece, in particular, raised awareness about…

Students from across the state explore career paths in health care

February 4, 2023

Kealy Shields,

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – The Exploring Health Pathways Outreach Program is a part of a grant that the University of Mississippi Medical Center received to target primary care providers in rural areas. Ethan Wilkins is a freshman at MUW pursuing a degree in medicine. He said he didn’t have an opportunity like this in high school – an up-close look…

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February 3, 2023

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Local soul food restaurant continues serving community after 35 years

February 3, 2023

Joey Barnes,

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Soul food or food for the soul. It’s a staple throughout the U.S. forged in the African American community. While soul food is loved by many, the restaurants that serve it have been in decline. Helen’s Kitchen is one of the few soul food restaurants thriving in the Golden Triangle. And after 35 years in business,…

Pastor works amid health crisis to help church raise money for new building

Sherman pastor is in the middle of fourth cancer battle, while also raising money for a new sanctuary

February 3, 2023

Allie Martin,

SHERMAN, Miss. (WCBI) – Pastoring a church is a very demanding job. That can be especially true when the church is raising money for a new building and the church’s shepherd is facing a health crisis. “In January 2017, I first got diagnosed with stage four cancer, and the doctor looked at me and he told me, ‘ It’s really…

Atmos Energy warns customers of bogus scammers

February 3, 2023

Joey Barnes,

MISSISSIPPI (WCBI) – Atmos Energy customers are asked to be on high alert for scammers. Whether it is bogus imposters demanding money at your door or emails and texts demanding bill payments, utility companies are seeing an increase in reports of scammers seeking financial and other private information. Atmos said employees will not collect money in person. If you suspect…

Liquor store ‘robbery victim’ charged with conspiracy, false reporting

February 3, 2023

Joey Barnes,

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – A desire to stay in the country leads to a stay in the county jail for a bogus armed robbery. 24-year-old Jaimin Patel was charged with conspiracy to commit a crime and false reporting of a crime. Investigators believed Patel wanted to use the excuse of being a victim of a crime to apply for a…

Local florist prepares for rush of Valentine’s Day orders

There are 11 days until Valentine's Day which means it's not too late to get your loved one something sweet

February 3, 2023

Joey Barnes,

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – There are 11 days until Valentine’s Day which means it’s not too late to get your loved one something sweet. Chocolate and teddy bears are two of the go-to items, but flowers are right up there too. Bruce Sansing at Noweta’s said things haven’t slowed down from one holiday to the next. “Immediately after Christmas, we…

Monroe County Sheriff’s Department warns about online scammers

February 3, 2023

Kealy Shields,

MONROE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Scammers are everywhere and they are always looking for their next target. In Monroe County, the Sheriff’s Department shared on social media that multiple accounts have been hacked in the area. One incident almost led to a dangerous situation for a homeowner. Hackers have been posing as people who have listed items for sale on…

Fire completely destroys storage shed in Lowndes County

February 3, 2023

Joey Barnes,

LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – A storage shed went up in flames Friday morning in Lowndes County. The fire happened on Sand Road at about 8 a.m. Lowndes County Fire Coordinator Neil Austin said the one-room shed was a total loss. There was no power to the building. Volunteer fighters from districts one and three put out the flames. No…

Traffic stop leads to two arrests for gun, drug possession charges

February 3, 2023

Eric Lampkin,

EUPORA, Miss. (WCBI) – A traffic stop in Eupora led to gun and drug charges. A Webster County Deputy and K-9 pulled a vehicle over on Roane Avenue in Eupora, Wednesday night. That traffic stop ended with Timothy Green being arrested for Possession of a Weapon by a Convicted Felon. Deputies were able to get a search warrant for Green’s…

Alabama PO sentenced to 30 years in prison for abusing his position

February 3, 2023

Eric Lampkin,

FAYETTE COUNTY, Ala. (WCBI) – An Alabama Probation Officer will spend the next 30 years in prison for abusing his position. Michael Steven Painter served as a Probation Officer assigned to Fayette County. Painter was arrested in 2020 on charges of Custodial Sexual Misconduct and Use of Position or Office for Personal Gain. He was accused of having inappropriate sexual…

Lowndes Co. Sheriff warns about potentially addictive, easily available drug

February 3, 2023

Eric Lampkin,

LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – The Lowndes County Sheriff sounded the alarm about a readily available and potentially addictive drug. In the last two weeks, deputies have made a major arrest and dealt with at least one overdose tied to the unregulated drug Tianeptine. The drug is used as an anti-depressant in some countries but is not approved by the…

Tupelo police arrest man accused of assaulting his grandmother

February 3, 2023

Joey Barnes,

TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – Tupelo police made an arrest of a man that allegedly hit his grandmother. On January 31, TPD was called to 1013 North Gloster for a disturbance. Officers determined the suspect, 34-year-old Jamie Sheffield, had physically assaulted his grandmother. Officers arrested Sheffield and detectives began a more thorough investigation. It was learned that Sheffield was on house…

Starkville man found guilty for 2021 shooting will serve 30 years in jail

February 3, 2023

Joey Barnes,

STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – A man in Starkville was found guilty for a shooting that happened in 2021. Gregory Davis was found guilty of one count of aggravated assault with a weapon and one count of possession of a weapon by a felon. Davis was arrested in April of 2021 for shooting a man twice in the parking lot of…

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MHP Troopers arrest man wanted in connection to Macon shooting

February 3, 2023

Joey Barnes,

MACON, Miss. (WCBI) – A man wanted in connection with a Macon shooting has been arrested. Jermaine McCloud is now charged with two counts of aggravated assault. He was arrested by the Mississippi Highway Patrol during a traffic stop yesterday. The shooting happened on Jefferson Street. A police report said there was an argument at a gas station and then…

Family of Montevious Goss wants to keep his name alive

The family knew people had heard his name in the news, but they wanted those people to know who he was

February 2, 2023

Joey Barnes,

LOUISVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – The family of Montevious Goss is beginning to process the news of his death. Goss’s body was found in Louisville earlier this week. The family knew people had heard his name in the news, but they wanted those people to know who he was. “He liked to ride horses, he likes to write lyrics, rap, hang…

Columbus-Lowndes County Public library provides sunshine on rainy day

February 2, 2023

Joey Barnes,

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI)- Rain, rain, and cold go away. But that’s not stopping the kids from learning and playing. It may have been cold and dreary outside, but there’s always a bright spot in Columbus when Storytime is in session. The Columbus-Lowndes County Public Library is one place where the whole community can come and explore programs like finance for adults,…

Macon man dies after someone shot into victim’s moving vehicle

Macon police are investigating a Friday night shooting that happened around 8 p.m. that left a man in his mid 30's dead.

Two people arrested in connection with a fugitive on the run

One man is dead after a vehicle hits him in Starkville

Starkville police are investigating a fatal Saturday night car collision

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Local artist uses work to paint history and bring awareness

Students from across the state explore career paths in health care

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Local soul food restaurant continues serving community after 35 years

Pastor works amid health crisis to help church raise money for new building

Sherman pastor is in the middle of fourth cancer battle, while also raising money for a new sanctuary

Atmos Energy warns customers of bogus scammers

Liquor store ‘robbery victim’ charged with conspiracy, false reporting

Local florist prepares for rush of Valentine’s Day orders

There are 11 days until Valentine's Day which means it's not too late to get your loved one something sweet

Monroe County Sheriff’s Department warns about online scammers

Fire completely destroys storage shed in Lowndes County

Traffic stop leads to two arrests for gun, drug possession charges

Alabama PO sentenced to 30 years in prison for abusing his position

Lowndes Co. Sheriff warns about potentially addictive, easily available drug

Tupelo police arrest man accused of assaulting his grandmother

Starkville man found guilty for 2021 shooting will serve 30 years in jail

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ERIC’S MOVIE WATCHLIST 02-03-23

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MHP Troopers arrest man wanted in connection to Macon shooting

Family of Montevious Goss wants to keep his name alive

The family knew people had heard his name in the news, but they wanted those people to know who he was

Columbus-Lowndes County Public library provides sunshine on rainy day

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