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Spring furniture market attracts buyers, vendors from across United States

Despite sluggish economy, business is steady at the bi annual market
Allie Martin,

TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – Furniture store owners and manufacturers from across the nation are in Tupelo for the bi-annual Furniture Market. Larry Nelms was busy Wednesday morning placing orders for furniture to sell at his store, Furniture Plus, in Monroe Louisiana. His 14-year-old daughter, Johna Nelms, was helping her dad. She has been coming for a long time. “Her first…

STARKVILLE
Local News

Curio Brands announces it will close manufacturing plant

Joey Barnes,

STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – Over two dozen employees in Starkville will be out of a job this month. Curio Brands announced today that it will close its manufacturing plant on Lynn Lane. Production at the plant will stop immediately. This move results in layoffs for 27 salaried and hourly employees. The plant will officially close on February 28. The company…

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Breaking News, Local News

Vehicle found could be linked to ongoing murder investigation

Joey Barnes,

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Family members, law enforcement officers, and other city and county leaders gathered at the Columbus Riverwalk Wednesday as a dive crew looked for evidence in an ongoing murder investigation. It has been two years since the disappearance of James Ryan Taylor, and his family still looking for answers in what is now an ongoing murder investigation….

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Local News

Bridge on CR 813/Lake Lamar Bruce Road reopens after being repaired

Allie Martin,

LEE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – A bridge in Lee County is repaired and is now open to traffic once again. The bridge on Lake Lamar Bruce Road was deemed unsafe in early January and was closed. Repairs began within a few days and were completed this week. Initially, the county estimated the work would take about four months, but repairs…

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Crime, Featured, Local News

Louisville police arrest 5 people connected to Sunday shooting

Joey Barnes,

LOUISVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – Louisville police release the names of the young people arrested in a large shooting this past weekend. 16-year-olds Nazyrian Goss, Eleshawn Clark, and Cameron Thompson, along with 17-year-old Decameron Moore and 21-year-old Elvandrick Idom are all charged with aggravated assault. Idom faces three counts and has a $150,000 bond. Goss and Thompson are facing two counts…

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Crime, Local News

Law enforcement reports update on Grenada County escapees

MorrisAdmin,

GRENADA COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – We have an update from a story related to two escaped inmates in Grenada County. Jonathan Miller and Claude Slaughter came up missing during a headcount at the Grenada County Jail Monday morning. The two men stole a city of Grenada work truck during their flee. Today, Jonathan Miller has been captured and taken back…

Lowndes County
Local News

Grant brings new radios to patrol vehicles for Lowndes County deputies

Eric Lampkin,

LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – New patrol vehicles joining the Lowndes County Sheriff’s fleet will also have new radios, thanks to a timely grant. The Sheriff’s Office received $17,600 from the Mississippi Department of Homeland Security to pay for new state-of-the-art radios for deputies’ vehicles. Along with local access, the new units will also be able to communicate with the…

Lowndes County (LCBS)
Local News

LCBS continues negotiations on new headquarters building for coroner

Eric Lampkin,

LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Lowndes County Supervisors continued negotiations for a new headquarters building for the county coroner. Supervisors offered the owners of the former Microtek/Ecolab building $400,000 for one of the buildings on their Lehmberg Road campus. The sellers countered with a $500,000 ask and an increase in earnest money. At today’s meeting, the Board approved a counter…

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Local News

Fayette County schools in Alabama will hold remote learning Thursday

MorrisAdmin,

FAYETTE COUNTY, Ala. (WCBI) – Stay home and keep learning. The Fayette County School District in Alabama will hold a remote learning day Thursday. The severe weather threat for Thursday is behind the decision. In-person classes will resume on Friday. For 24/7 news and updates, follow us on Facebook and Twitter Categories: Local News

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Local News

Clay County deputies need help locating missing man

Eric Lampkin,

CLAY COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Deputies in Clay County continue to search for a missing man, and they need your help. Cedell Starks was last seen on January 12 in the Mantee-Woodland Area. If you’ve seen him or know where he is, call the Clay County Sheriff’s Office AT (662) 494-2896. For 24/7 news and updates, follow us on Facebook and Twitter…

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Featured, Local News

CPD encourages people to turn in their wanted ex-Valentines

MorrisAdmin,

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – While some people may get flowers and chocolates for Valentine’s Day, others may get a knock at the door from the Columbus Police Department. The CPD had a special message for some rejected Valentines. But things might be looking up at the courthouse for others. Valentine’s is a day to celebrate love, but some people’s luck…

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Crime, Local News

Investigators reveal new information about deadly shooting in Louisville

Joey Barnes,

LOUISVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – We learned new information about the deadly mass shooting in Louisville this past Sunday. At least four of the six people shot outside of what’s known as Blackwell’s are related to 16-year-old Montevious Goss. He’s the Louisville teen that was reported missing on January 11. His body was found weeks later by railroad workers near South…

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Investigators expect Fitness Factor suspect to have mental evaluation

Kealy Shields,

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Dozens of law enforcement could be seen around the Towne Square shopping center. Officers negotiated with Dan Waldrop, eventually forcing his surrender. Now that Waldrop is in custody, investigators expect him to have a mental evaluation before being charged. Law enforcement believed he was experiencing some type of medical issue but could not elaborate. During a…

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State News

Mississippi Lottery Corporation completes January transfer to state

Eric Lampkin,

MISSISSIPPI (WCBI) – There has been one big winner thanks to the recent large lottery jackpots – the State of Mississippi. The Mississippi Lottery Corporation has completed its January transfer to the state for a touch over $13.26 million. Mississippi Lottery President Jeff Hewitt credited large jackpots in three big games – Mega Millions, Powerball, and Mississippi’s Match Five for…

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Local News

Columbus police still searching for girl missing since Friday

MorrisAdmin,

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – There’s still no word from a missing Columbus girl. Tralasha Jones 15-year-old Tralasha Jones did not show up for school Monday. She was last seen walking on 6th Avenue North in Columbus, Friday, February 10. She is considered a missing person. Columbus Police Chief Joseph Daughtry told WCBI News that he hopes she is safe. When…

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CDC syphilis research reports reveal impact on newborns

Joey Barnes,

MISSISSIPPI (WCBI) – Research conducted by the CDC determined that Mississippi leads the country in syphilis cases. The findings reveal the disease’s impact on newborns. Reports said babies born with syphilis increased by 900% during a six-year period between 2016 and 2021. Nationwide, the CDC reported that over 2,600 babies were born with syphilis in 2021, the highest since 1994….

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Local News

Columbus Brick Company employees take Valentine gifts to nursing home

Eric Lampkin,

LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – It was a special Valentine’s Day for some seasoned citizens in New Hope. Workers from Columbus Brick Company surprised the residents of Garden Hills Assisted Living with a truckload of sweet treats. The brickyard workers handed out flowers to everyone. There were also goodie bags, cupcakes, and cookies, and residents were even treated to a…

Fires And Flames
Local News

Fire destroys house in Oktibbeha County early Tuesday morning

Joey Barnes,

OKTIBBEHA COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Fire destroyed an Oktibbeha County home early Tuesday morning. The call came in at about 12:30 at night in the 1500 block of Blackjack Road. When East Oktibbeha Volunteer Fire Department firefighters arrived the home was engulfed in flames. The house was considered a total loss. No one was injured. The cause remains under investigation….