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Two people have been arrested for burglary and theft while allegedly having sex in a church

Investigators in Winston County and Louisiville say a local couple stole a van, then broke in a church
Joey Barnes,

WINSTON COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI)- Investigators in Winston County and Louisiville say a local couple stole a van, then broke in a church. If stealing wasn’t bad enough, law officers say the couple also were intimate in the sanctuary. It all started late Thursday night when the Louisville Police responded to a call about a van stolen from Lake Tiak O’Khata. Four…

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Toyota Mississippi donates $75,000 to Girl Scouts

Money will be used for a mobile STEAM lab
Allie Martin,

BLUE SPRINGS, MISS. (WCBI) – Toyota Mississippi wrapped up the preview of the Visitor Center with a big donation to the Girl Scouts. Toyota donated $75,000  to the Girl Scouts Heart of the South.  The money will pay for a Highlander and a trailer. The mobile learning lab is dubbed the “STEAM” machine, which stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Art,…

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Toyota Mississippi opens visitor’s center

Toyota Mississippi Experience Center provides unique look at auto manufacturing process
Allie Martin,

BLUE SPRINGS, MISS. (WCBI) – Toyota Mississippi is giving visitors a look at the manufacturing process, with a state of the art interactive visitor’s center. “The Toyota Experience Center is a great opportunity for us to share what we do here at the Blue Springs plant,” said Toyota Mississippi President David Fernandes. He says the 15,000 square foot workforce training…

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Crime, Local News

Doctor from Golden, Miss. convicted of Tax Evasion

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GOLDEN, Miss. (WCBI) – 6 years of not paying taxes will cost a Golden doctor almost 3 years in jail and nearly a million dollars in restitution. In March of this year, Doctor Kevin Crandell of Golden was convicted of Tax Evasion in Federal Court in Oxford. The former Emergency Room physician reportedly earned $30,000 to $40,000 a month but…

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MUW hosting the NEW Leadership Mississippi Summer Institute

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MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN, Miss. (WCBI) – The nation’s first publicly supported university for women continues its mission to encourage young women to take on leadership roles in the public arena. Mississippi University for Women is hosting the NEW Leadership Mississippi Summer Institute. NEW Leadership is a bipartisan effort to address the under-representation of women in national politics. The Summer…

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Secretary of State visits Starkville polling locations during primary elections

Joey Barnes,

STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – Secretary of State Michael Watson visits Starkville polling locations during this election. Watson talked with poll workers at two precincts. Turnout is expected to be low for today’s primary elections for the U.S. House of Representatives. Watson believes it’s important for him and his staff to be seen on election day, making sure laws are being…

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Lowndes County Board of Supervisors looking to upgrade water and sewer services with ARPA money

Joey Barnes,

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – The Lowndes County Board of Supervisors held a workshop Monday to discuss the use of their pandemic relief funds. The Board has elected to spend $10 million of their American Rescue Plan Act funding under the revenue loss category, which allows them to spend money on typical government services. Upgrading local water and sewer services is…

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Kids explore new communication methods at Camp TNT

Joey Barnes,

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Some area kids are exploding with new communication connections at Camp TNT Talking In Turner or TNT is a first-of-its-kind camp at Mississippi University for Women’s Speech and Hearing Center. Camp TnT is for children with augmentative and alternative communication. Campers focus on language development and social interaction through games, crafts, storytime, and songs. Parents and…

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Inflation in prices have hit an all time high

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GOLDEN TRIANGLE, Miss. (WCBI) – Whether it’s gas, clothes, or even eggs at your local grocery store you have probably seen a rise in prices everywhere you shop. That steady climb in prices is having an effect on what and how people are buying. Our T’Keeyah Cummings talks to some area residents about how they’re managing. You can see it…

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Mississippians prepare for medical marijuana roll out

Joey Barnes,

JACKSON, Miss. (WCBI) – Thousands of Mississippians are signing up for medical marijuana, as health leaders roll out new timelines The online portal to register for medical cannabis is on The Mississippi State Department of Health website. So far, more than 18,000 Mississippians and 15 businesses have created online accounts to register for medical cannabis permits MSOH leaders say medical…

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A regional organization searching for families to host international students

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GOLDEN TRIANGLE, MISS. (WCBI) – The Council for Educational Travel is searching for Mississippi and Alabama families who are interested in hosting international high school students. Regional Director Jenny Memmott said there are dozens of students ready to start the program. “All of the students that we have that are ready to come over are incredibly passionate about studying in the…

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Pickens co. correctional officer charged with 16 counts of sexual abuse

Joey Barnes,

PICKENS COUNTY,Ala. (WCBI)- A Pickens County correctional officer has been charged with 16 counts of custodial sexual abuse. In Alabama, WUVA 23 reported that the investigation found evidence of sexual conduct between a 28-year-old Pickens County Jail employee Marquita Booker, of Pickensville, and an inmate being housed at the jail. Booker was charged Friday afternoon and is being held at…

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Senior men’s basketball team scores big at recent senior games

The team combines players from Tupelo and Columbus
Allie Martin,

COLUMBUS, MISS. (WCBI) – A group of senior athletes is showing the importance of working together for a goal. Tyrone Hardy says  a news story a few  years ago encouraged him to get some senior guys together in Columbus to play basketball. “Initially it was because of a story you did on the Tupelo Cryptoballers in 2018,” Hardy said. Recently,…

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Saltillo pd hosts Kids N Cops event to help build relationships in the community

Saltillo hosts event for sixth year
Allie Martin,

SALTILLO, MISS. (WCBI) – Kids throughout Lee County had a  chance to visit with officers from different agencies. Saltillo City Park was packed for the sixth annual “Kids N Cops” event.   First responders had their fire trucks, police cars and sheriff’s cars on hand for the hands on experience. There were also bouncy houses, and different organizations and businesses were…

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Louisville police arrest a man who stole nearly $1600 worth of items at Walmart

Sticky fingers can get you in a world of trouble, and a man in Louisville found that out the hard way
Joey Barnes,

LOUISVILLE, Miss. (WCBI)- Sticky fingers can get you in a world of trouble, and a man in Louisville found that out the hard way.  Louisville police arrested a man who stole more than$1,500  worth of items from Walmart. On June 1, 2022, Louisville police officers received a call from Walmart about shoplifter loading items in a Uhaul truck. Officers were…

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MDOT wrapped up inaugural rural infrastructure summit

Joey Barnes,

MISSISSIPPI (WCBI) – The Mississippi Department of Transportation wrapped up an inaugural rural infrastructure summit Friday afternoon. Panel discussions focused on maximizing local, state, and federal resources. Round table topics such as preparing rural Mississippi to connect with electric vehicles were also discussed. The goal is to convene infrastructure leadership to share information, knowledge, and resources that will help enhance…