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An Oxford man is dead in an early morning shooting

The Oxford Police Department went to the Links Apartments for reported gunfire around 2a.m.
Joey Barnes,

OXFORD, Miss. (WCBI)- An Oxford man is dead in an early morning shooting. The Oxford Police Department went to the Links Apartments for reported gunfire around 2 a.m. A man was taken to Baptist Memorial Hospital-North Mississippi for treatment. He was then taken to North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo, he later died from his injuries. After a vehicle description…

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Scouts B.S.A. hosts Community Fun Day to gain participants

Scouts Boy Scouts of America hope to change the world through shaping children's character
Joey Barnes,

STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – The Scouts Boy Scouts of America troops of east Mississippi hosted a Community Fun Day at Camp Seminole to showcase their organization. “I wouldn’t trade it or anything,” Daniel Grebner said. Daniel Grebner is an Eagle Scout in the Scouts Boy Scouts of America. After 10 years of participating in the program, he’s learned several tactics….

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Stormy Saturday, heat builds this upcoming week

Isaac Williams,

SUMMARY: Showers and storms once again likely for Saturday, with rain chances dropping for Sunday. The heat begins to build on Sunday and peaks by Tuesday in the upper 90s across the area as drier air looks to push in. Shower and storm chances will be very low on Monday and Tuesday. The storm chances return with a low chance…

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MS schools are steadily climbing the charts with COVID-19 case numbers

Joey Barnes,

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI)- It’s been a tough start for most schools in Mississippi as the Delta variant sweeps across campuses. State leaders are working to keep infections off school grounds. Statewide, schools are steadily climbing the charts with case numbers. Backpacks, books, and pens are essential in the classroom, but safety is a top priority. One by one, Coronavirus cases…

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Pollan leading state’s sheriffs

Aundrea Self,

CALHOUN COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI)- Calhoun County Shreriff Greg Pollan is settling into his role as head of the Mississippi Sheriffs’ Association. Sheriffs from all 82 counties voted and Pollan was selected at the group’s conference in June. The organization supports its members with professional development, meetings, and encourages legislative support for law enforcement. Pollan says he proud to lead his…

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25 people arrested in Lowndes County drug bust

A 15 month sting operation comes to an end
Joey Barnes,

LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI)- The Lowndes County Sheriff’s Department arrest 25 suspects during a drug bust. Here is a press release of the investigation sent to WCBI by the Lowndes County Sheriff’s Department: Clean Sweep “Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office 527 MLK Jr. Drive South Columbus, MS 39701 Phone: 662-328-6788 Fax: 662-328-1136 Media Release from Sheriff Eddie Hawkins “Clean Sweep” Lowndes…

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Antibody treatment could help keep COVID patients out of the ICU

Winston Medical Center has admintered Monoclonal Regeneron Antibody treatments
Joey Barnes,

LOUISVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – A positive test COVID-19 doesn’t mean hospitalization for every patient with a new treatment. “I don’t know that it kept me out of the hospital, but I’d rather not take that chance and find out,” Matt Woodward said. Matt Woodward is an employee at Winston Medical Center in Louisville. After testing positive for COVID, he chose…

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Another Stormy Saturday Ahead

Isaac Williams,

  SATURDAY: Scattered showers and thunderstorms will be possible at any point through the day. A few storms could contain frequent lightning and gusty winds during the afternoon. Highs will range from the upper-80s to the low-90s. Chance of rain: 60%. SATURDAY NIGHT: Scattered showers and thunderstorms will give way to a mostly cloudy sky overnight. Overnight lows in the…

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A couple more rainy days; Drying out but heating up next week

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SUMMARY: We will continue seeing widespread chances of showers & storms as we end of the workweek into the weekend. The summer heat and humidity will be making a comeback this weekend into next week as we dry out. Highs will be in the 90s with heat indices likely 100+ degrees. Take precautions to stay cool and hydrated! FRIDAY: It’s…

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NMHS forms coalition for COVID-19 vaccination for area physicians to share vaccine facts and the personal toll the pandemic has taken on them

"You're worth a shot"
Joey Barnes,

TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – The COVID-19 pandemic continues to take an emotional and physical toll on doctors and nurses in Mississippi as the state’s number of cases rise and its vaccination rate remains low. “It is tragic for us to hear (patients) say before they pass, ‘if only I’d been vaccinated,’” says North Mississippi Health Services Chief Medical Officer Dr….

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Nursing homes push to vaccinate more staff members

Joey Barnes,

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI)- Nursing homes continue to work tirelessly to protect patients. The surge in Coronavirus numbers is pushing facilities to vaccinate staff members. One facility here in Columbus is approaching complete vaccination to keep workers and patients safe. 180 is the number of COVID-19 outbreaks in long-term care facilities across Mississippi. There’s been a total of 266 cases in…

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Mini pantries across Lowndes County helping families

Aundrea Self,

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – A Lowndes County charity is helping feed families in need. The Community Benefit Committee’s Blessed Boxes program  has 16 boxes throughout the county for people to leave non-perishable foods and other essentials. Anyone can stop by and take what they need for themselves or their families. Group members say they need the community’s help to keep…

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Stormy Friday Then Warmer Next Week

Isaac Williams,

SUMMARY: Showers and thunderstorms are possible the rest of the evening, with localized flooding in the strongest storms. Rain chances will decrease as we reach the weekend, but temperatures will be on the increase to start the work week. FRIDAY: Isolated showers and thunderstorms will become more numerous through the afternoon. Rain may be heavy at times with localized flooding…

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Another unsettled rainy day ahead for our Thursday

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  SUMMARY: We have been dealing with a few rounds of rain overnight and another round is moving in this Thursday morning. It’s just the beginning of another unsettled day across the region. We will continue seeing widespread chances of showers & storms as we end of the workweek. The summer heat and humidity will be making a comeback this…

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Mississippi Highway Patrol reminding drivers to stop for buses

School buses are back on the roads; it's time to slow down
Eric Lampkin,

  STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – State troopers with the Mississippi Highway Patrol are asking drivers to slow down and follow the rules of the road – especially when it comes to buses. State law says you must stop for a school bus. It doesn’t matter which direction you are headed. If the bus is stopped, you need to stop as…

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Scooters rolling again in Starkville

After a bumpy road Bird is back in Starkville
Eric Lampkin,

STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – After hitting a few bumps in the road, Bird Scooters are back in Starkville. Earlier this Summer, the Starkville Board of Aldermen voted to ban scooters in the city. Mayor Lynn Spruill vetoed that move, and the outgoing Board voted to override that veto. Last month, the newly elected Board of Aldermen reinstated the city’s contract…

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Fight erupts in the back of Columbus school bus that ends with eighth grade girl getting dragged out by her hair

Three students were arrested and suspended from school
Joey Barnes,

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Monday, a fight broke out in the back of a Columbus school bus that ended with a girl being dragged out by her hair and three students being arrested. An Instagram video shows the fight that erupted on the bus as it drove down Bluecutt Road to bring students home from class. Jessica Mccaa says her…

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Masks making a comeback in Columbus

Masking to be required in city-owned buildings
Eric Lampkin,

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Masks are back in place in all city owned buildings in Columbus. City council members voted for the mandate Tuesday night. Mayor Keith Gaskin says the council will discuss the possibility of returning to a city-wide mask ordinance when they meet on August 26th. Gaskin says there are a lot of opinions out there. He says…

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Columbus grocery stores are filled with cleaning supplies and toiletries

Last year many things were bought out because of people buying in bulks
Joey Barnes,

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI)- Aside from college students coming back to school and clearing out stores;  shelves have been pretty full recently. That’s a big difference from last year when panic buying left many of those same shelves bare. “Last year I know we’d come in the store looking for like tissue, paper towel, Lysol and it was just hard to…

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New Fulton Mayor Lays Out Goals For Next Four Years

Allie Martin,

FULTON, MISS. (WCBI) – The new mayor of Fulton is settling into her new role and has some big plans for the growing city. Emily Quinn was sworn into office as Fulton’s newest mayor about six weeks ago, and apart from a calm first day, has been busy ever since. “I can remember the first day, sitting here and thinking,…

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Rain & storm chances for the rest of the workweek

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SUMMARY: Showers and a few thundershowers are pushing through the far NW sections of the WCBI Viewing Area. We will be seeing increased chances of showers & storms as we head into the second half of the workweek. The summer heat and humidity will be making a comeback this weekend into next week as we dry out. WEDNESDAY: Keep the umbrella…

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Manslaughter indictments for cousins involved in fatal wreck

Eric Lampkin,

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Two cousins are indicted after an investigation into a deadly Columbus accident. Joseph and Dustin Gwathney were both indicted by a Lowndes County grand jury. Joseph Gwathney is charged with culpable negligence manslaughter and his bond is $65,000.00. Dustin Gwathney is charged with manslaughter. His bond is $150,000.00. They are scheduled to go to trial in…

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Columbus Police arrest second suspect in connection with deadly neighborhood shootout, murder investigation far from over

Investigators still searching for two persons of interest
Joey Barnes,

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Monday night, the Columbus Police Department announced a second arrest in connection with a deadly shootout in Columbus’s Southside in December. “If we could’ve arrested a person that night for this murder, that would have been better,” says Police Chief Fred Shelton. But CPD says the ongoing investigation into the murder of 20-year-old Frank Edwards is…