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Eupora has a new police chief that’s ready to make more progress in the town

The Eupora Police Department has seen a change at the top for the first time in several years
Joey Barnes,

EUPORA, Miss. (WCBI)- The Eupora Police Department has seen a change at the top for the first time in several years. On October 14, 2021, the town announced its new chief, and residents have already embraced the new leader. After chief Gregg Hunter retired from the Eupora police department; town leaders didn’t have to look far to find a new…

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Future police officers learn how to respond to active shooter calls

The main objectives are; stop the killing and stop the dying
Allie Martin,

TUPELO,  Miss. (WCBI) – Future police officers are learning how to respond to an active shooter call. For two days, cadets in Class B 68 of the North Mississippi Law Enforcement Training Center have been put through various active shooter scenarios. Their firearms use training ammunition, known as sim rounds.  Non lethal rounds that provide realistic training. The Department of Homeland…

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NMMC named ‘Grand Marshal’ for Reed’s Christmas Parade

NMMC chosen for heroic acts by employees during pandemic
Allie Martin,

  TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – The North Mississippi Medical Center has been named Grand Marshal of the largest Christmas parade in the region. The ‘Reed’s Christmas Parade’ will take place December 1st in downtown Tupelo.  NMMC was named Grand Marshal because of the heroic work healthcare workers and staff have done over the past year and a half. Jack Reed…

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4-County lineman training on how to preform pole top rescue

Joey Barnes,

LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Utility crews have a dangerous job and that danger goes beyond when they are connecting service. This is one reason 4-County Electric Power Association has pole top rescue training each year. The training allows linemen to react quickly if there’s an emergency at the top of a power pole. Using a 150-pound dummy, workers must…

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Starkville students are learning about the DARE program

Eric Lampkin,

STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – Giving students the tools to make smart decisions about their health and lives. That’s what the DARE program has been doing for nearly 40 years. And this year, the program returns to Overstreet Elementary School in Starkville. DARE is a partnership between schools and police departments that teaches students how to resist peer pressure, and to…

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Monroe Co. Sheriff’s Department’s Restoration Initiative created to help inmates get a job and a second chance

Joey Barnes,

AMORY, Miss. (WCBI) – On Tuesday, the Monroe County Sheriff’s Department announced that they received a $20,000 grant for their new Monroe County Restoration Initiative. It is a program aimed at helping inmates and those in addiction recovery programs transition back into the community. “My family stopped talking to me, divorce was on the table. I had to do something,”…

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Officials encourage residents to prepare for potential severe fall weather

When most people think of severe weather, they think of spring floods and tornado outbreaks
Joey Barnes,

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI)- When most people think of severe weather, they think of spring floods and tornado outbreaks, but in Mississippi, severe weather doesn’t stick to one season. The National Weather Service in Jackson, MS,  set aside the week of October 18, 2021, as fall severe weather preparedness week. Mississippi’s weather can be volatile. It can go from serene to…

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Sanctuary Hospice House provides end of life care regardless of patient’s ability to pay

Tupelo ministry will hold its biggest fundraiser of the year, with "Celebration Village"
Allie Martin,

TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – For families with loved ones who have a terminal illness, choosing end-of-life care can be a daunting task. One Northeast Mississippi ministry is trying to ease that burden. “This is a busy highway, Number 6, and we all drive by here,  a lot of times and see the yellow house and we have no idea what it’s…

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The main ingredient for meth will be more accessible in January 2022

Pseudoephedrine is used to treat cold symptoms. But it's also the main ingredient in methamphetamine.
Joey Barnes,

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – The number one ingredient used for making meth will be available without a prescription in January. Pseudoephedrine is used in products like Sudafed to treat cold symptoms. This is a decision made by Mississippi lawmakers during the last session. 794. That’s how many meth labs that were working in Mississippi back in 2010. Lowndes County Sheriff…

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What are “average temperatures?”

Isaac Williams,

COLUMBUS, MISS (WCBI)- Many of us have heard about “average temperatures” before. When a meteorologist says “the high today will be 10 degrees above/below average”, what does that mean? Meteorologist Christian Bridges breaks it down in this week’s edition of weather whys. Categories: Featured, Local News, Weather

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The Community Benefit Committee needs help as Halloween approaches

The Community Benefit Committee is working hard to make sure this spooky season tops them all.
Joey Barnes,

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – With Halloween is right around the corner, the Community Benefit Committee is getting ready to host their Haunted House, “Dead Pirates Cove”. Trick or treating, hayrides, and Haunted Houses. All essential to Halloween. The Community Benefit Committee is working hard to make sure this spooky season tops them all. “It’s going to be great. It’s going…

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Warming trend through Thursday

Isaac Williams,

SUMMARY: Hopefully you’ve been able to get out and enjoy the great weather this weekend! Plenty more nice days in store this week. The weather will stay nice and dry through Wednesday, with highs slowly warming into the upper 70s to near 80 degrees. A cold front brings a chance of showers and storms on Thursday, before we clear out…

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Msu chemistry department puts a scientific spin on tailgating

Joey Barnes,

STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI)- Mississippi State’s chemistry department is putting a scientific spin on tailgating. Students in the department hosted their annual tailgate extravaganza to kick off “National Chemistry Week.” Organizers say the week allows students of all ages to enjoy the fun parts of chemistry. During their tailgate today, students presented action-packed chemistry demonstrations like strawberry DNA extraction. There was…

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A West Point woman celebrates five years of being a breast cancer survivor

Joey Barnes,

WEST POINT, Miss. (WCBI)- Celebrating 5 years of being a breast cancer survivor. Cynthia Mathews of West Point was diagnosed with breast cancer in June 2016. Friends and family carved with pink pumpkins to show their support for other women and men who may be battling the disease. More than anything, Mathews says she’s thankful for everyone showing awareness for…

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16 year old Louisville local has his own car detailing business

16 year old Cameron Hathorne said if you work hard, you can do anything.
Joey Barnes,

LOUISVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – Water, soap, and a car. If you’re looking for a deep clean, Cameron Hathorne has you covered. “I really started because I wanted to see different cars and learn different features about them and drive them. So, when you like something and you can do it, try your best to get it done,” Cameron Hathorne said….

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Gorgeous week of weather ahead

Isaac Williams,

SUMMARY: Finally, at last, fall has arrived for MS and west AL! After the muggy and very warm weather the past couple weeks I’m sure many of you will greatly appreciate the return of cooler temps! Lows will be in the upper 30s to low 40s on Saturday night. Sunday looks very similar to Saturday, with cool, dry weather in…

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Fall in full swing

Isaac Williams,

SUMMARY: Finally, at last, fall has arrived for MS and west AL! After the muggy and very warm weather the past couple weeks I’m sure many of you will greatly appreciate the return of cooler temps! Saturday many locations will not get out of the 60s, and lows will be in the upper 30s to low 40s on Saturday night….
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An 18-year-old is dead in Louisville leaving Police searching for a suspect

A friendly basketball game turns deadly after shots are fired at an 18-year-old.
Joey Barnes,

LOUISVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – Police in Louisville are searching for a killer after a teenager was shot and killed while playing basketball with neighborhood friends and family. 18-year-old Tyquan McCully died at the scene.  His cousin, Dlo Shields, said it was like any other pick-up game Wednesday night. They were on the court and suddenly heard shots. “All I know…

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Lowndes Co. Sheriff’s Department gets CSI training on preserving fingerprints, other DNA evidence at crime scenes

Joey Barnes,

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Thursday, the Lowndes County Sheriff’s Department underwent Crime Scene Investigation training, going over the various ways to preserve evidence at a crime scene. “Each fingerprint is unique to that person,” says Lowndes County Sheriff Eddie Hawkins. “The same thing with DNA.” And often it takes one of several unique processes to preserve those fingerprints. ” to…
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Breast cancer survivors share their journey to recovery

Joey Barnes,

STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI)- October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. We all know someone who’s been affected by the disease. The American Cancer Society says 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime. For men, it’s 1 in 833. ” It was pretty devastating at that time. Not knowing what I know later, trying to face…

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‘Pastor Caleb’ plans a community wide revival for his 10th birthday

Although Caleb Rodgers has cerebral palsy, that doesn't stop him from proclaiming a message of hope
Allie Martin,

TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – A Tupelo child is not letting a physical limitation stop him from proclaiming an important message. For nine-year-old Caleb Rodgers, a typical day may include physical therapy, doing homeschool work,  or one of his favorite activities, sitting with his Dad, singing hymns. Caleb has cerebral palsy, and though he may be nonverbal, Caleb is able to communicate…

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Columbus man out on parole arrested after domestic altercation

Joey Barnes,

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – A man out on parole was arrested Thursday after he allegedly knocked his girlfriend to the ground and fled into the woods behind an East Columbus shopping center. Columbus Police Chief Fred Shelton says his officers were called to the scene in the 900 block of Alabama street just after 11 AM. Investigators say that is…