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Eight Days of Hope providing relief to Hurricane Ian victims

The ministry's "Rapid Response Teams" have been working providing hope and healing to hurricane victims
Allie Martin,

PONTOTOC COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – A Northeast Mississippi-based ministry is providing hope and healing to victims of Hurricane Ian in Florida. Eight Days of Hope deployed its Rapid Response Teams to the Sarasota Florida area only days after Hurricane Ian made landfall on September 28th. Donald Dabney is a Rapid Response manager and has been working in the area. He says…

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Local News

Tupelo Rotary Club members deliver donuts polio vaccine fundraiser

Allie Martin,

TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – Members of the Tupelo Rotary Club were delivering donuts to help eradicate polio. It is all part of “Purple Pinkie Day”, which raises money to provide oral doses of the polio vaccine in countries where it is still prevalent. Specially made donuts, called “Purple Pinkies” are sold by Rotary Club members to provide doses of the…

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Crime, Local News

Noxubee County woman indicted for church burglary

Eric Lampkin,

NOXUBEE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – A woman will spend four years in prison for breaking into a church. Brooke Bloxham was indicted for burglary of a church. The burglary happened at Oak Leaf Church in Mashulaville back in December of last year. Bloxham was sentenced earlier this week in Noxubee County Circuit Court. For 24/7 news and updates, follow us…

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Local News

Nonprofit raises money to buy new bulletproof vests for Aberdeen police

Allie Martin,

ABERDEEN, Miss. (WCBI) – 47 law enforcement officers throughout Northeast Mississippi will have a life-saving piece of equipment, thanks to a local nonprofit. Each year, Wives of Warriors hosts the “Blessed are the Peacemakers 5K.” Proceeds from the event raise money to purchase bulletproof vests for local law officers. Today, officers were fitted for their vests at the Tupelo Police…

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Local News

Columbus committee dedicates road to boxing champion Henry Armstrong

Eric Lampkin,

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – He was the Western Whirlwind, the Dark Angel of Destruction. He was also from Columbus. Boxing champion Hurricane Henry Armstrong is being honored in his hometown. Today, local leaders and the Henry Armstrong Celebration Committee officially dedicated 3rd Street North from Main Street to 7th Avenue as Henry Armstrong Way. Born Henry Jackson, Junior in 1912,…

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Committee narrows search for next Columbus police chief

Joey Barnes,

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – There is an update to a story we’ve been following in Columbus. The search for the next police chief is down to seven candidates. An out-of-state candidate dropped out of the running before a Tuesday interview. Several candidates were interviewed that same day. The remaining group will be interviewed on Friday. The ten-person search committee has…

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LCSO & Community Benefit Committee team up for annual haunted house

Ansley Perkins,

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI)- The Columbus Fairgrounds will turn into another fright fest at the end of October. It’s time for this year’s haunted house. Each year the funds raised from the haunted house, help buy gifts for children in the foster care system, for Christmas. Volunteers recently gathered to start gearing up for the frights. The event will run October…

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Harvest season is looking good for area farmers

Joey Barnes,

GOLDEN TRIANGLE, Miss (WCBI) – While temperatures are warm, in some areas, you might think it’s been snowing. The residue from one of Mississippi’s cash crops showing up on the sides of the road is evidence of harvest season. And local economist is projecting a good year. According to the MSU Extension Service, Mississippi farmers’ crop prices are higher than…

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Houston car dealership donates vehicle for Calhoun County SRO Program

Steve Eaton of Eaton Chevrolet, Buick, GMC saw a social media post from the sheriff about the need for vehicles
Allie Martin,

HOUSTON, MISS, (WCBI) – The Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office has a boost for its School Resource Officer program. Just last week as a school resource officer was driving from Vardaman to Pittsboro, his vehicle, a backup vehicle in the sheriff’s fleet, broke down. “Those are the vehicles that have 200,000 miles on them, the second day on the job, one…

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Crime, Local News

Brooksville woman faces charges for cyberstalking

Joey Barnes,

NOXUBEE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – The case against a Brooksville woman moves forward after she’s indicted. Ashley McCoy is facing a cyberstalking charge. A Noxubee County grand jury recently returned that indictment. Prosecutors say the alleged crime happened between March and June of this year. A trial date has not been set. For 24/7 news and updates, follow us on Facebook…

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Sim Scott Seniors walk to raise awareness for breast cancer

Eric Lampkin,

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and in Columbus, a group of Seniors is getting the word out. The Sim Scott Seniors took to the walking track at the park to raise awareness about the disease, honor the survivors among them, and remember those who lost the fight. After the walk, the group took part in…

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From Maben to Macy’s: local band student will play in parade

Ansley Perkins,

MABEN, Miss. (WCBI) – The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is a holiday tradition shared by millions. But for folks in Webster County, this year’s event will be extra special because they have a personal connection. A local musician is taking his talent from the football field of East Webster High School to the streets of New York City. The Macy’s…

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Crime, Local News

Two stolen vehicles connect police to Tupelo man

Joey Barnes,

TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – Two stolen vehicles lead to the arrest of a Tupelo man. 22-year-old Tyjavrious Gandy is charged with two counts of grand larceny. Tupelo police were called on September 13th about a customized truck that was stolen. Another call came in on October 3rd about a stolen SUV. It was later recovered in Clay County. Once the…

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Local News, State News

Chickasaw County issues burn ban, warns of dry weather

Ansley Perkins,

CHICKASAW COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – With the extremely dry weather, we are having another county has issued a burn ban. Chickasaw County was added to the list over the weekend. With other counties across Mississippi in a burn ban, Chickasaw County officials felt they needed to be added. Chickasaw County Fire Coordinator Johnathan Blankenship is advising residents to not burn…

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State News, Weather News

Mississippi approaches second severe weather season

Joey Barnes,

MISSISSIPPI (WCBI) – Though the fall weather is a pleasant relief from the hot summer temperatures, we are entering a severe weather season. The National Weather Service says Mississippi is approaching its second peak for severe weather. On average, Mississippi has 30 to 100 tornadoes a year. During severe storms, many people lose power. 4-County Public Relations Officer Jon Turner…

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Food pantries look forward to the holiday seasons for extra food

Ansley Perkins,

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Food Insecurity is a growing issue in the area, and food pantries are doing their best to fill the gap. But lately, they’ve been finding that the need is greater than their resources. Every day in North Mississippi there are adults and children who go to bed hungry every night. Nonprofit organizations like Helping Hands try…

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Local News

Stennis Lock and Dam will undergo repairs tomorrow

Joey Barnes,

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Officials advise you to avoid the Stennis Lock and Dam tomorrow if you’re in Columbus. Construction is taking place throughout the day related to last year’s flooding. Construction equipment will be flowing in and out of the area. The Columbus East Bank Day Use area will be closed from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. For 24/7…

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Eight Days of Hope continues helping victims of Hurricane Ian

Ansley Perkins,

TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – Tupelo-based Eight Days of Hope are still in Florida helping with recovery efforts. The group announced they have 100 volunteers and enough people and equipment to be at two different sites in Florida. Volunteers from Eight Days of Hope will be in Florida through the 29th of this month. For 24/7 news and updates, follow us…