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Crime, Local News

Columbus police arrest suspect during credit union burglary

MorrisAdmin,

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – An accused Columbus burglar was stopped in his tracks by an alarm and a police K9. 46-year-old Willie Coley is charged with burglary of a commercial building. Officers responding to an alarm at Columbus Municipal Credit Union found a broken window when they arrived. They also heard someone inside. That’s when they called for backup, the…

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Crime, Local News

Man wanted for beating in Columbus charged with aggravated assault

Joey Barnes,

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – A man wanted in connection with a brutal beating in Columbus was brought back from Las Vegas to face his day in court. 19-year-old Daniel Calvin is charged with aggravated assault with intent to produce death. A Lowndes County Grand Jury recently indicted him. Columbus police said the incident happened on December 27, 2021, on Brynes…

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Featured, Local News

Tupelo merchants take part in Christmas Open House

The event highlights the importance of shopping local
Allie Martin,

TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – The Christmas shopping season is upon us, and merchants in downtown Tupelo got in the spirit with a holiday open house. The rain may have moved Santa from Fairpark to the covered sidewalk outside of the Main Attraction, but nothing could dampen the enthusiasm of kids when they first saw the jolly man in the red…

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Featured, Local News

Mistletoe Marketplace brings local businesses under one roof

Christmas market features variety of businesses
Allie Martin,

MOOREVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – Local businesses will be under one roof this weekend at a special Christmas marketplace in Mooreville. “The Mistletoe Marketplace” takes place Friday, November 11, and Saturday, November 12 at Venue 828. Owner Keri McMillian opened Venue 828 almost one year ago and said all the vendor spaces are already full for the Christmas shopping event. McMillian…