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Former United Furniture Industries employee talks about life after Lane

T J Martin regularly checks in with his former co-workers and is looking for a new career
Allie Martin,

TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – Wells Fargo and two suppliers for United Furniture are asking a court to force the company into Chapter Seven bankruptcy. That is the latest development since the company, which also owns Lane Furniture, abruptly closed, firing all employees the week of Thanksgiving. Now, nearly two months later, WCBI checked in with a former employee of the…

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Misdemeanor case was dismissed against MHP Trooper Steven Jones

Joey Barnes,

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WCBI) – The case against a Mississippi Highway Patrolman was dismissed in Tuscaloosa. Early last month, Steven Jones turned himself in at the Tuscaloosa Police Department because of a warrant for third-degree domestic violence, which is a misdemeanor. WCBI learned there was some type of hearing before the set February 6 court date and filed a public records…

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Local News

New chief working to restructure ranks at Columbus Police Department

Eric Lampkin,

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – New Police Chief Joseph Daughtry has just taken over the reins of the Columbus Police Department, but he’s already working to restructure its ranks. At Tuesday night’s meeting, Columbus City Council members voted to allow Chief Daughtry the leeway to reorganize the Columbus Police Department, within the constraints of its existing budget. One area that Daughtry…

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Lowndes County Sheriff’s Department names “Deputy of the Year”

Joey Barnes,

LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – The Lowndes County Sheriff’s Department named its “Deputy of the Year”. Hunter McBride won the 2022 award. Sheriff Eddie Hawkins recently made the announcement on social media. McBride was nominated by other deputies. He’s on the SWAT Team and is the county fire investigator. The two-year veteran is also a volunteer firefighter. The Deputy Sheriff…
Local News

City leaders explore options to take care of garbage issues

Eric Lampkin,

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Customer dissatisfaction has been piling up along with the garbage in Columbus. And that has city leaders exploring options. The city is preparing to move forward with putting out Requests for Proposals, or RFPs, for companies interested in taking over garbage collection. Columbus has contracted with Golden Triangle Waste Services for several years for twice-weekly pick-up,…

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Citywide boil water notice in Louisville has been lifted

Joey Barnes,

LOUISVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – A sense of relief is flowing through Louisville after a boil water notice is lifted. Freezing temperatures and broken pipes left about 3,500 customers without water after a recent arctic blast. The city and Louisville Water System worked to make the repairs and increase water pressure. Customers were asked to conserve water as the reserve in…

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Crime, Local News

Water Valley man accused of felony embezzlement

Joey Barnes,

OXFORD, Miss. (WCBI) – A Water Valley man is accused of taking from his employer. Now, 34-year-old Robert Walker is charged with two counts of embezzlement. Oxford police took an embezzlement report last month from an unidentified business on Highway 7. Investigators did not release how much money was allegedly taken but did say it was enough to make the…

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Clay County Sheriff’s Office welcomes newest squad member

Kealy Shields,

CLAY COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – The Clay County Sheriff’s Office welcomes its newest team member. At two years old, he is also the youngest, but he’s already well-trained and ready to go to work. Spike may be young, but he’s also skilled in sniffing out narcotics and tracking them. This newest Deputy didn’t come cheap. The Sheriff’s Office raised over…

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Emergency management officials survey storm damage in Union County

Allie Martin,

UNION COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Emergency management officials were surveying damage in Union County after storms hit the area this morning. Four structures, including a church, were damaged when heavy rain and strong winds blew through the Enterprise Community around 9:30 a.m. Crews were on the scene, helping tarp roofs, and clearing roads of downed trees and other debris. Workers…

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Crime, Local News

Local, federal law enforcement investigate shooting at Grenada nightclub

Joey Barnes,

GRENADA, Miss. (WCBI) – Grenada police are investigating a New Year’s morning shooting at a nightclub that injured three people. Police Chief George Douglas said the shooting happened just before 3 a.m. near “The Hot Spot” on Jasper Neely Drive. In a press release, Douglas told WCBI people were leaving the club when the gunfire started. Some victims were taken…

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Baptist Behavioral Health opening unit for older patients

Eric Lampkin,

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Baptist Behavioral Health is expanding care options for older patients in the Golden Triangle. Baptist Behavioral held an open house for its new 8-bed Geriatric Psych Unit in Columbus. The facility will serve the needs of mental health patients 55 and older with severe disabilities and those 65 and older in the general population. Administrators at…

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Mississippi lawmakers begin 2023 legislative session

Joey Barnes,

JACKSON, Miss. (WCBI) – The Mississippi Legislature gaveled in for the 2023 session this morning in Jackson. Today was the first day of work in the 90-day session. Lawmakers were expected to discuss how to spend the state’s $1 billion surplus. Tax breaks, along with tax rebates will all be on the table. The Republican majority said it wants to…

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Shifts in population lead LCBS to approve new voting district map

Eric Lampkin,

LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Just in time for what is likely to be a busy election season, Lowndes County Supervisors approved a new district map. District lines had to be redrawn due to population shifts in the 2020 Census. Districts One and Two lost people, while Districts Four and Five gained voters. District Three remained relatively unchanged. Lowndes County…

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Crime, Local News

Missing teen investigation leads to arrest of man and his mother

Joey Barnes,

LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – A missing teenager investigation led to the arrest of a man and his mother in Lowndes County. 23-year-old Elijah Trout and his mother, 52-year-old Roberta Hutchinson, are both charged with contributing to the delinquency of a minor. Trout is also charged with statutory rape. Sheriff Eddie Hawkins said the family of a 15-year-old reported her…

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MDOT shares road construction plans for upcoming year

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MISSISSIPPI (WCBI) – MDOT shared several road construction projects happening throughout the year. One of those included an overlay project on State Route 25 in Itawamba and Monroe Counties. It is a $6.5 million project to overlay the roadway from State Route 6 in Monroe County to Interstate 22 in Itawamba County. That is just one overlay project. Others are…

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Two people die in crashes during holiday enforcement period, MHP reports

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MISSISSIPPI (WCBI) – The Mississippi Highway Patrol said two people died in crashes during the New Year Holiday enforcement period. The crashes happened in Neshoba and Yalobusha Counties. Troopers also made 164 DUI arrests. More than 8,000 citations were written. In all, troopers responded to 203 accidents. Here is the official MHP accident report. For 24/7 news and updates, follow…

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Tips to take while working on your New Year’s Resolution

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COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI)- We are 2 days into 2023 and you may have set a few personal goals for the New Year. For many people that includes plans to get… or stay… fit. New year’s resolutions are common to have and a common resolution is to get into shape. Beth Jeffers owner of The Fitness Factor in Columbus says getting…

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Local vet says things to remember when becoming a pet owner

Kealy Shields,

WEST POINT, Ms (WCBI) – Furry friends found new homes this holiday season. Having a new pet is exciting, remember there’s a lot of responsibility that comes with it. A local veterinarian says the importance of taking your animals for checkups. Whether they have four legs, scales, or wings, remember, your pet needs love and care. West Point veterinarian, Dr….