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Prentiss County deputy hopeful random acts of kindness will have domino effect

Project Domino Effect funds random acts of kindness throughout the area
Allie Martin,

PRENTISS COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – A Prentiss County Sheriff’s Deputy has started a project that promotes random acts of kindness across the region. The movement is catching on like the “Domino Effect.” Deputy Hunter Walton was inspired to encourage random acts of kindness throughout the area, by a lady he never even met. “Me and my wife, she worked with…

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Collinsville woman dead after a two-vehicle accident in Oktibbeha

Joey Barnes,

OKTIBBEHA COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – A Collinsville woman is dead after a two vehicle accident this afternoon in Oktibbeha County. The crash happened on Highway 82 at the County Lake Road intersection about 2:20. Two vans were involved in the accident. Coroner Michael Hunt says 24-year-old Miyah Amos was an unrestrained passenger. He says an unrestrained baby was also in…

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Mississippi Highway Patrol is looking for more troopers

Joey Barnes,

MISSISSIPPI (WCBI) – The Mississippi Highway Patrol is looking for more troopers. A new class is scheduled to begin 18 weeks of training at the end of January. You can get more information at up coming job fair at the Troop sub-stations on September 24th. In our viewing area, that would be in Starkville and New Albany. MHP wants to…

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Tupelo airport director says security review is planned after stolen plane incident

Airport director says it's not clear if anything could have been done to prevent the incident
Allie Martin,

TUPELO, MISS. (WCBI) – Tupelo airport officials will have a debriefing with the TSA, days after a Lee County man stole a plane, causing panic across the region. For the past three days, Joe Wheeler, executive director of the Tupelo Regional Airport Authority, has replayed the events of Saturday over and over, to see if anything could have been done…

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Tupelo Police are investigating evening shooting in Lee Acres

Eric Lampkin,

TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – Tupelo Police are investigating a Tuesday evening shooting in Lee Acres. Around 6 PM officers were notified about a shooting at a home on Fillmore Drive. According to police, the homeowner got into an argument with his father-in-law. Both men were armed, and investigators say as the argument escalated the homeowner shot his father-in-law in the…

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Improvements are coming to the Columbus-Lowndes County Airport

Joey Barnes,

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Improvements are coming to the Columbus-Lowndes County Airport. The city council accepted a $22,000 Mississippi Department of Transportation matching grant. Funds will be used for a parallel taxiway project, which could extend the runway. Councilmen will have to chip-in $22,000 to receive the grant. The airport will celebrate its 70th anniversary later this year. Categories: Local…

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Examining security at small airports after Tupelo plane theft

Joey Barnes,

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Saturday’s incident involving the stolen plane in Tupelo has raised concerns about security measures at smaller airports. A former member of the National Transportation Safety Board told the Associated Press on Saturday that the “vulnerability of small airports” has “worried security experts for years.” “Although that airplane is a small airplane, it carries about 400 gallons…

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Lightning delay during Mississippi State football game sends fans flocking to Starkville restaurants

Joey Barnes,

STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – While the more than 2-hour lightning delay during Mississippi State’s game against Memphis was not fun for fans, but it did provide a boost to local restaurants. “During the rain delay, people were leaving the game steadily and they were sitting here looking, walking around looking for somewhere to eat, probably last-minute before they go out…

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Columbus considering budgeting for 55 officers as a way to increase pay for police department

Joey Barnes,

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – One of the topics of discussion during the city of Columbus’s recent town hall meeting involved possible ways to increase pay for police officers. One of those strategies involves budgeting for 55 officers instead of 70. Columbus Mayor Keith Gaskin says that they have set aside enough money to fund 55 officers at an increased wage…

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Local News, News Team

Labor Day shopping could mean early Christmas shopping

Joey Barnes,

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI)- Some who have the day off are spending it taking advantage of Labor Day sales and getting a headstart on Christmas shopping. A new nationwide survey found that 56% of Americans plan on taking advantage of big weekends like Labor Day and Black Friday to cut back on costs. One reason: is inflation. 27% of the respondents…

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First Responders speak on how they deal with mental health problems

Ansley Perkins,

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Being a first responder can lead to traumatic situations that can linger for months First responders with years of experience tend to understand the importance of mental health. When an emergency occurs first responders are the first ones on the scene. And sometimes, what they see can challenge them mentally. “It’s tough on a first responder….

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Chaos in the skies: Negotiator helps man who stole plane safely ground it

Chaos in the skies: Negotiator helps man who stole plane safely ground it
Ansley Perkins,

TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI)- Investigators say Cory Patterson, 29, from Tupelo, is the man who was in the cockpit of an aircraft he wasn’t authorized to fly. Patterson faces charges of Grand Larceny and making terroristic threats. Tupelo Police Chief John Quaka says Patterson will likely face federal charges. The FAA and Mississippi Homeland Security were part of the massive investigation….

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Pilot okay after landing in north Mississippi field

Pilot okay after landing in north Mississippi field
Ansley Perkins,

NORTH MISSISSIPPI (WCBI) – ***UPDATE*** The suspect in a Tupelo plane landing is Cory Patterson. He is being charged with grand larceny and making terroristic threats. He worked at Tupelo Aviation. We will continue to bring you the latest news on this ongoing investigation.   Tupelo police say the pilot of a King Air 90 (twin-turboprop) aircraft crashed into a…

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Mississippi sheriff’s offices receive thousands of donated water bottles to send to Jackson as water crisis continues

Joey Barnes,

VARDAMAN, Miss. (WCBI) – Water donations for Jackson are pouring into sheriff’s offices across the state after a call to action by Calhoun County Sheriff Greg Pollan, president of the Mississippi Sheriff’s Association. “The Vardaman Fire Department, Mounce Supermarket (are assisting), TNT in Bruce gave a pallet, Tedford’s True Value in Bruce gave a pallet,” Sheriff Pollan says. The Calhoun…

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A long time book store is adding new inventory but taking one item out

Campus Book Mart in Starkville had a grand re-opening on Friday
Joey Barnes,

STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI)- Campus Book Mart in Starkville had a grand re-opening on Friday, September 2, 2022; but there’s one thing missing from the book mart inventory, books. “We’ve noticed through the industry you know internet has kind of taken over the world and so we’ve been seeing a decline.. with the university going to the bulldog bundle this year…

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Students prepare to cheer their team on for the first game of the year

Ansley Perkins,

STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – Grab your jersey and your clear bag. College football starts tomorrow and people at Mississippi State University are already reserving their tailgating spots. Kick-off is still a day away, but Bulldog spirit is already on display all around the MSU campus. Some freshmen were there to celebrate their very first tailgate while seniors are soaking up…

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Golden Triangle Waste Services asking for patience while trucks are down

Joey Barnes,

GOLDEN TRIANGLE, Miss. (WCBI) – Golden Triangle Waste Services is asking for patience, as the number of its trucks dwindles. The business is down to seven working trucks, which is nearly half its fleet. Parts for the broken vehicles are becoming hard to find, along with employee shortages have compounded some delays. The company says it ordered a new truck…