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Emergency personnel take part in decontamination drill

Northeast Mississippi Healthcare Coalition sponsored the drill to help members see what resources are available in case of a large scale emergency
Allie Martin,

TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – Emergency medical personnel across Northeast Mississippi spent part of their day learning how to use decontamination equipment in case of a large-scale emergency. In the east parking lot of the Cadence Bank Arena, teams worked on mannequins, representing victims exposed to hazardous materials. Each victim must be decontaminated, along with the scissors, backboards, and other items…

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Powerball jackpot reaches largest total in national lottery prize history

Joey Barnes,

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – The Powerball jackpot just keeps getting bigger and bigger and now the prize has reached its largest number in national lottery prize history. Currently, the jackpot sits at $1.6 billion. After the taxes, you’re looking at just over $782 million. Folks in Columbus are feeling lucky. What would you do with $1.6 billion? “Woo! That’s a…

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NMLETC holds graduation for 19 new law enforcement officers

Allie Martin,

TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – 19 men and women are now ready to protect and serve throughout Northeast Mississippi. Graduation ceremonies were held this morning for Class B-71 from the North Mississippi Law Enforcement Training Center. The new officers lived at the Tupelo academy Monday through Friday for the past twelve weeks. During that time, they were taught all of the…

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MUW reports drop in enrollment but still leads in state degree completion

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COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Fewer people are enrolling at Mississippi University for Women, but the school continues to lead the state in degree completion. A report from MUW showed the university enrolled just over 2,300 students for fall 2022. That’s a 5.6% drop. Among the schools in the state’s public university system, MUW leads with the highest degree completion. The…

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Mississippi State University reports 1.9% drop in student enrollment

Joey Barnes,

STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – Mississippi State, like many other universities, saw a slight decline in freshman enrollment. The school is reporting a 1.9% drop in enrollment over last year’s numbers. That means there are over 22,600 students on campus this fall. As far as first-time freshmen, MSU saw a 22-student decrease. There are students from all 82 counties in the…

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Tupelo police search for people burglarizing commercial buildings

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TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – Tupelo police are looking for the people seen burglarizing several buildings. Investigators released the images from surveillance cameras. Police said the people in the pictures have broken into several commercial buildings around Tupelo. The incidents happened back in September. Anyone with information is asked to call crime stoppers of northeast Mississippi. Crime Stoppers is paying up…

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NMMC hosts nursing open house and hiring event

Organizers hope to offset a shortage of nurses and other medical professionals
Allie Martin,

TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – North Mississippi Health Services is looking for experienced nurses and nursing students to help meet the demands of a nursing shortage. NMMC Tupelo hosted a Nursing Open House and Hiring Event. North Mississippi Health Services’ seven hospitals, urgent care clinics, Women’s Hospital, and other facilities were represented. It was an opportunity for nurses and nursing students…

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Vending machine serves up books for students at Parkway Elementary

The book vending machine is meant to spark an interest in reading at a young age
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TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – It looks and works just like a regular vending machine. But instead of candy or snacks, this one delivers a lasting adventure. The book vending machine was delivered and set up just in time for the new school year at Parkway Elementary. “This is just our way to hopefully get kids excited about reading,” said Coach…

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Another candidate interviews for Columbus Police Chief position

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COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Another candidate for the Columbus Police Chief position interviews with the city council. Russell Irvin met with officers at City Hall this morning, along with residents. Irvin is an assistant police chief in Chattanooga, Tennessee who has moved his way up the ranks. The Columbus position came open after former Chief Fred Shelton retired. City leaders…