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New road and bridge will help clear gridlock at Mooreville Elementary

It is the largest joint project between the Board of Supervisors and the school district
Allie Martin,

MOOREVILLE, MISS. (WCBI) – Parents who take their kids to one Lee County Elementary School should notice smoother traffic flow when school starts back. The ribbon cutting officially opening the road and bridge to Mooreville Elementary caps months of work and years of planning and discussion, as the area has grown. “Appreciate the help, board of supervisors, road crew, think…

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Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation gives individual farmers a voice

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COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Giving individual farmers a bigger voice when it comes to policies that affect them, that’s part of the mission of the Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation. Mike McCormick, president of the organization, was in Columbus today briefing business and community leaders on some of the issues facing Mississippi farmers. McCormick touched on several issues, including protecting property…

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Man wanted by Macon Police turned himself in

Mary Carroll Sullivan,

MACON, Miss. (WCBI) – A man believed to be involved in at least three separate shooting incidents has turned himself in to Macon Police. Macon Police Chief Devine Beck says bond for Jaquarious Wells was set at $200,000.He is charged with two counts of aggravated assault. An eyewitness told investigators Wells is the person involved in several shootings that happened…

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The Trojans Alumni Unveil their new and improved wall

Ansley Perkins,

LOUISVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – The wall signifies 1,300 students that were a part of Louisville colored School years ago and want to remind people of the life they lived before it became Eiland Middle School. Hundreds of people surrounded the wall on Saturday to see the wall colored in blue and even to find their own names and the names…

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Caledonia’s Recreation Department receives money from Lowndes County

Eric Lampkin,

CALEDONIA, Miss. (WCBI) – Caledonia’s Recreation Department gets a boost from Lowndes County. Lowndes County Supervisors have earmarked $50,000 to go to Caledonia for recent improvements made at the park. The money comes from the County’s share of the 2% restaurant tax. The $50,000 is reimbursement for improvements, including playground upgrades and air conditioning at the park’s concession stand. 20%…

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Caledonia High School seniors decorate parking spots

Ansley Perkins,

CALEDONIA, Miss. (WCBI) – Some seniors were cheering up their parking lot. Caledonia High School’s upcoming senior class were able to go and paint their designated parking spots on Monday. Each spot is painted by the senior that occupies it during the school year with things that represent who they are or things they like. Students begin classes this Friday….

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Entergy customers can receive an $80 refund

Joey Barnes,

JACKON, Miss. (WCBI)- Some Entergy customers in our viewing area are due for a refund check. Public Service Commissioner Brandon Presley says all 421 thousand Entergy customers are owed an 80 dollars refund after the Public Service Commission and Entergy reached an agreement settling a $300-million lawsuit. Counties in our viewing area that benefit from that settlement are Calhoun, Choctaw,…

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Nearly a hundred new jobs could be coming to Lowndes County

Eric Lampkin,

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Nearly a hundred new jobs could be coming to Lowndes County. At Monday’s meeting, Supervisors approved a memorandum of understanding with the Golden Triangle Development Link for an incentive package. The LINK will use the incentives to help bring a manufacturing facility and 90 new jobs to Lowndes County. The deal includes tax breaks, 300 thousand…

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Columbus police make arrest in shooting that was caught on camera

Joey Barnes,

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Columbus police make an arrest in a shooting that was caught on camera. 18-year-old Myquel Guyton is charged with aggravated assault. His bond was set at $25,000. The shooting happened July 27th at Sim Scott Park. Investigators believe Guyton was shooting at someone inside of a car. No one was injured in the gunfire. A Columbus…

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Bond denied for woman charged in Columbus homicide

Joey Barnes,

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Bond was denied for a woman charged in a Columbus homicide. 51-year-old Carla Marie Hunt is charged with murder. She remains in the Lowndes County jail. Hunt was indicted for accessory after the fact in a 2018 manslaughter case. That is the reason her bond was denied. This past Friday morning, 55-year-old Willie Jennings was found…

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Jury selections begin for Columbus murder trial

Joey Barnes,

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Jury selection began Monday in a Columbus murder trial. Curtis Lathan was scheduled to go to trial earlier this year but investigators made another arrest in the case just before that trial was scheduled to start. Lathan was indicted on a second-degree murder charge. The trial is expected to continue through the week. Lathan is accused…

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Two groups in Louisville host back to school drive for families

Joey Barnes,

LOUISVILLE, Miss. (WCBI)- School is already in session for some students, and in Louisville a local organization invited families to receive free school supplies. South Louisville Baptist Church partnered with the Buffalo Soldiers Motorcycle Club on Saturday for a back to school drive. The organizations filled several tables with bookbags, markers, paper, pencils, and more. Pre-K through fifth grade students…

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Tupelo community members honor legendary musician Lee Williams

Joey Barnes,

TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI)- It has been almost a year since one of Tupelo’s legendary musicians passed away. And today fans gathered at the Tupelo Furniture Market to honor Lee Williams. The long time lead singer of Lee Williams and the Spiritual QC’s, a gospel quartet which formed in Tupelo in 1968 and started recording in 1970. It grew from being…

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A traffic stop in Itawamba leads to a drug charge

Apparently, deputies found a large quantity of methamphetamine while searching the vehicle. 
Joey Barnes,

ITAWAMBA COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI)- A traffic stop in Itawamba leads to an drug charge. Itawamba County Sheriff Chris Dickinson pulled over Darin Scott Stanphill for careless driving in the Banner Community. Apparently, deputies found a large quantity of methamphetamine while searching the vehicle. Stanphill was arrested and charged with trafficking methamphetamines. His bond is set at $20,000. Stanphill is custody…

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Shoppers save a little money for school supplies during tax free holiday

Ansley Perkins,

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Mississippians found some relief on their bank accounts during the tax-free weekend. Checkout lines were filled with families stocking up on clothing and school supplies–and other last-minute items. If you were out shopping in the Magnolia State on Friday or Saturday, then you probably saved a good penny on your bill. Thousands hit the store during…
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A local group hosts a back-to-school drive to prepare students for school

Joey Barnes,

LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss (WCBI) – The countdown for Lowndes County students to return to school is approaching. And a Columbus native is extending a helping hand to prepare students for the classroom. Folks gathered at the Lowndes County Boys and Girls Club for a back-to-school giveaway. Although information about the event was posted last week on social media, many parents…

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BREAKING: New development in Columbus homicide case

Eric Lampkin,

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – There are new developments  in a  Friday Homicide investigation in Columbus. Investigators now believe 55 year- old Willie Jennings was stabbed, not shot as earlier reported. The investigation into Jennings death began as an accident investigation after reports of a vehicle crash on Shannon Drive just off of Lehmberg Road around 5:45 A.M. Friday. It appeared…

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Houston FD hosts annual Fire Academy for kids

Students are taught about fire safety and what it takes to be a firefighter
Allie Martin,

HOUSTON, MISS. (WCBI) – Kids from across Chickasaw County have spent part of their week learning about fire safety, and what it takes to be a firefighter. The Houston Fire Department hosted its annual “Fire Academy for Kids.”   The three night academy lets students learn valuable information, such as what to do in case of a house fire,  the…