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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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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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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…

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One person dies after early morning crash in Lowndes County

Joey Barnes,

LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – The investigation into a fatal Lowndes County accident continues. Deputies were called to the 2600 block of Steens Vernon Road early Sunday morning for the crash. Sheriff Eddie Hawkins says it appears the driver left the road, struck a mailbox, and crashed into multiple trees before the vehicle flipped and caught on fire. Coroner Greg…

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Shuqualak man indicted for armed robbery, possession of stolen firearm

Joey Barnes,

NOXUBEE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – The armed robbery case against a Shuqualak man moves forward after an indictment is handed down. Demetrias Prince is also facing possession of a stolen firearm. A Noxubee County grand jury recently returned the indictments. Noxubee County deputies were called to the Dollar General, in Shuqualak, this past June. Investigators say the clerk was held…

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Firefighters investigate overnight mobile home fire in Starkville

Ansley Perkins,

STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – Starkville firefighters are investigating an overnight fire. These are pictures the department posted on Facebook. You can see the mobile home is a total loss after a fire. The fire department says they were called out to the home on Henderson Road around 9:30 Sunday night. They say no one was home and no one was…

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Disabled veteran tells his story with music

Allie Martin,

TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – 27-year-old Troy Seale is a disabled US Army veteran who is telling his story, through music and with the help of his Dad tonight in Tupelo. Seale was deployed several years ago in Afghanistan when he witnessed an IED explosion. Not long after that, Seale began to withdraw and eventually struggled with verbal interaction. He was…

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Oktibbeha County cemetery vandalized, police search for suspects

Ansley Perkins,

OKTIBBEHA COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – On October 1st, sheriff deputies responded to a call from The Memorial Garden Cemetery on Oktoc Road in Starkville after it was vandalized. Investigators from the Oktibbeha Sheriff’s Department said someone stole an urn from a columbarium and scattered the ashes on the property. Oktibbeha County Sheriff’s Investigation Luitenant, Jon Davis, says they are still…

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Starkville Tailgates the town during homecoming weekend

Ansley Perkins,

STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – Paige Watson is glad to see downtown filled with maroon and white. It’s a homecoming. And the Starkville Main Street Director says it’s time to show some love to the community. “Tailgate the town is about community spirit and engagement and it really boosts the morale of the town and it gets all of our visitors…

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A newborn baby was abandoned in Macon by his mother

Joey Barnes,

MACON, Miss. (WCBI)- A newborn baby has survived after being abandoned in the Macon woods. Family members told police they had no clue the young mother was even expecting. It is an ending that the Macon Police Chief said could have gone terribly wrong. The call came in Thursday morning to Macon police chief Davine Beck. A newborn baby was…