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The United Way wants to see more giving this holiday season

The most wonderful time of the year is nearly here, and it typically gets people in the giving spirit
Joey Barnes,

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI)- The most wonderful time of the year is nearly here, and it typically gets people in the giving spirit. Everyone knows the day after Thanksgiving is Black Friday and the following Monday is Cyber Monday. Both are days when people buy for themselves or a loved one, but Tuesday is for those that are less fortunate. “The…

Madrigals
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THS Madrigals preparing for the “Madrigale Singe Feaste”

Allie Martin,

TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – When Kaylie Watson joined the THS Madrigals three years ago, she didn’t realize the deep friendships she would make with her fellow singers. “At the beginning, we sing carols, traditional music, then the concert begins,  people will be eating, we have a couple of dances, it’s fun,” Watson said. And this family has been hard at…

Board Of Sups
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Lowndes Co. Board of Supervisors increase county workers pay

Eric Lampkin,

LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Lowndes County Supervisors are upping the ante to get attract more workers. At today’s meeting, the board voted to raise the base pay for county workers to $13 an hour. The move also raises the pay of 4 current employees. District 2 Supervisor says a tighter labor market made the increase necessary. “We want to…

Stolen Amory
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Amory Police searching for stolen goods suspects

Eric Lampkin,

AMORY, Miss.(WCBI) – Amory Police and Golden Triangle Crimestoppers are asking for your help to find the person or people who took a trailer. Surveillance video shows what appears to be at least 2 people in a truck, driving into a business on Waterway Drive in Amory. One suspect hooks a trailer up to the truck, and they leave through…

Gas Line Explodes In Northern Lowndes Co. Neighborhood
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Gas line explodes in northern Lowndes Co. neighborhood

Joey Barnes,

LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Scary moments in a northern Lowndes County neighborhood after a gas line explodes. The incident happened on Jolly Road late this afternoon. EMA Director Cindy Lawrence says a person was burning leaves in their ditch with the explosion happened. Atmos Energy was able to shut the gas line off and a fire was extinguished by…

Oktibbeha Co. Sheriff's Office Continuing Toy Drive Tradition
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Oktibbeha Co. Sheriff’s office continuing toy drive tradition

Eric Lampkin,

OKTIBBHEA COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – A tradition of giving continues in Oktibbeha County. The Oktibbeha County Sheriff’s Office is working to make Christmas a little brighter for kids in the county. Sheriff Steve Gladney is continuing the department’s annual toy drive. He and his staff are collecting toys to give out to children in the area who may not otherwise…

5 People Killed On Mississippi Highways Over Thanksgiving Weekend
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5 people killed on Mississippi highways over Thanksgiving weekend

Eric Lampkin,

JACKSON, Miss. (WCBI) – 5 People were killed on Mississippi highways over the long Thanksgiving Holiday weekend. The Mississippi Highway Patrol had a busy Thanksgiving. Between 6 AM Wednesday and Midnight last night, troopers responded to 195 crashes. 3 of those were fatal, resulting in a total of 5 deaths. The worst was in Lafayette County, where 3 people were…

Msu Coaches And Athletes Trade Cowbells For Salvation Army Bells
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MSU coaches and athletes trade cowbells for Salvation Army bells

Eric Lampkin,

STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – Mississippi State Coaches and athletes trade their cowbells for something a little smaller to kick off the Christmas season. Diamond Dogs and the ladies of Hail State Hoops began ringing in the holidays at the Walmart Supercenter in Starkville today. Players and coaches volunteered with the Salvation Army to help kick the Annual Red Kettle Campaign…

Local Sheriff's Department Asking For Hunters To Donate Deer Meat
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Local sheriff’s department asking for hunters to donate deer meat

Joey Barnes,

WEBSTER COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – The Webster County Sheriff’s Office is putting deer on its wish list. Deputies are asking hunters to donate their unwanted harvested deer. The jail has someone to process the venison. There are also three deep freezers to store the meat. A similar deer meat drive has been held in the past. Sheriff David Gore says…

Family Argument Turns Deadly In Tishomingo County
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Family argument turns deadly in Tishomingo County

Joey Barnes,

TISHOMINGO COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – A family argument turns deadly in Tishomingo County over the weekend. Tishomingo County deputies were called to County Road 246 in Iuka on Friday evening. Witnesses told deputies that Michael Ray Thacker got into an argument with a family member. Soon afterward, Thacker allegedly got a gun and started shooting at the family member and…

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Four Californians facing drug charges in Webster County

Joey Barnes,

WEBSTER COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Four people from California are dreaming they’ll soon get out of the Webster County jail. Donte’ Meniffee, Keith Hayes, Roshawn Green, and Ebony Monroe are facing drug charges. All four are from Oakland, California. Investigators tell WCBI a deputy smelled marijuana after stopping a vehicle last week. Inside that car, they found at least seven…

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A U.S. Army soldier shares two ways he serves those around him

A life changing call can happen to anyone at any given time
Joey Barnes,

WEST POINT, Miss. (WCBI)- A life changing call can happen to anyone at any given time; what you do with it is up to you. Vincent O’Neal a West Point native has served nearly two and a half years in the U.S. Army. O’Neal is currently stationed in Fort Benning Georgia training soldiers, but his list of commands stretches further…

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Community members in Aberdeen show their gratitude this holiday season

Thanksgiving day has passed, but folks in Aberdeen were still in the spirit of giving
Joey Barnes,

ABERDEEN, Miss. (WCBI)- Thanksgiving day has passed, but folks in Aberdeen were still in the spirit of giving. The Aberdeen Brothers of Loyalty, Sisters of Loyalty,  and Night riders served hot meals to folks in the community on Saturday, November 27, 2021 for the holiday season. “It means a lot coming out and seeing somebody appreciate what we do getting…

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International fans return to the king of rock and roll birthplace

Allie Martin,

TUPELO,Miss. (WCBI)- The birthplace of the king of rock and roll is once again welcoming international fans. This comes after travel restrictions are lifted for people traveling to the United States from other countries. Although Grace Whitaker and her husband have visited Elvis’ birthplace ten or so times, she says it’s always refreshing to come back. “We love Tupelo, the…
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An Aliceville man is hospitalized after his car was shot at least 10 times

The victim required emergency surgery, his condition is unknown.
Joey Barnes,

COLUMBUS,Miss. (WCBI)- A 29-year-old Alabama man is in the hospital after someone shot in his car on Bluecutt Road. It happened near the Columbus Post Office while the car was driving toward Military Road Saturday morning. A car with the shooter inside drove up next to the victim’s car and opened fire before driving away. Police found 10 bullet holes…

Columbus Police Explain The Best Way To Keep Holiday Shoppers Safe
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Criminal preying on shoppers during the holiday season

Joey Barnes,

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI)- The stores were packed for Black Friday, and they’ll probably stay that way for the next few weeks. While you search for the best in-store deals, auto burglars are shopping in the parking lots trying to steal your deals. They’re considered to be invisible until after a crime happens. Oftentimes, car burglars are waiting for you to…

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Hunting season is still fresh and deer processors are busy

Archery season for deer started in October, but Gun season kicked off November 20
Joey Barnes,

LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI)- The weather is cooling off and while some people are bundling up trying to get inside. Deer hunters are doing everything they can to get outside.  Archery season for deer started in October, but Gun season kicked off November 20, 2021, and the folks who take your kill from the forest to the freezer have seen…