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A Pheba man celebrates his 100th birthday

Joey Barnes,

PHEBA,Miss. (WCBI)- A Pheba man has now seen a century of lifetime as he turns 100 years old. Willie Mosley celebrated his birthday with family, friends, and some good cake. And this will certainly be day day to remember. H was welcomed by his loved ones of all ages who made sure to stop by and share his special day….
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Officer-involved shooting in West Point, one suspect injured

Joey Barnes,

WEST POINT, Miss. (WCBI)- The investigation into an officer-involved shooting in West Point continues. Police Chief Avery Cook says the incident happened on Waverly Road Sunday about 5pm. Sources tell WCBI a West Point officer spotted a recently stolen car and attempted to stop it. Shortly afterwards shots rang out. One of the people in the stolen vehicle was injured….

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A winter-like start to November

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SUMMARY: Below average temperatures are going to be the theme for the upcoming week. After a warm and nice Monday, clouds begin to move in for Tuesday, dropping highs into the low 60s. Wednesday and Thursday look very chilly, with highs more typical of the dead of winter! It will be cloudy and rainy both days as well. Lows also…

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A new mural is displayed at the Nettleton library

Joey Barnes,

NETTLETON,Miss. (WCBI)- A new mural highlights the history of the city of Nettleton. Community members held a ribbon cutting ceremony to dedicate a mural painted on the wall of the Nettleton library. Cornith artist Tony Bullard  displayed the achievements of four people from the community. It also detailed Nettleton’s connection to the railroad. Bullard said he recreated his artwork to…

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Hill’s Pet Nutrition’s 5K run brought pets and owners out for fun

5K runs are usually for people that enjoy distance running and friendly competition
Joey Barnes,

STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI)- 5K runs are usually for people that enjoy distance running and friendly competition, but Hill’s Pet Nutrition hosted their annual race in Starkville, for pets too. “To donate to the school’s fostering program Homeward Bound all the proceeds go to them and we just put this on every year to raise them some money and help out…
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First responders are recognized for their heroic efforts

Joey Barnes,

LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI)- First responders work tirelessly to keep our communities safe. While we’re familiar with police, firefighters, and EMTs, others are behind the scenes making sure they get to where they’re needed. Nationwide, the men and women who protect and serve are recognized for their heroic efforts this week. When you pick up the phone to call for…

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Northeast Mississippi law enforcement officers undergo Crisis Intervention training to respond to mental health incidents

Joey Barnes,

ABERDEEN, Miss. (WCBI) – From September to October, Lifecore Health Group partnered with local law enforcement to offer their first-ever Crisis Intervention Team training program in Northeast Mississippi. “It’s about talking to someone. It’s about treating them as a human being, not looking at people only as suspects or criminals,” Monroe County Sheriff’s Deputy Marshal Eubanks. Deputy Eubanks was one…

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Junior Auxiliary of Tupelo honors school administrators, counselors and nurses

'School Aid' lunch allows JA to showcase its services for students
Allie Martin,

TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – It was an opportunity to thank local school administrators for their hard work during a luncheon organized by the Junior Auxiliary of Tupelo. The JA’s: “School Aid” committee organized the lunch for administrators, nurses and counselors in Tupelo and Lee county schools. During the lunch, administrators heard about the many services JA offers for students, such as…

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‘Dancing with the King’ helps teach young people about ballroom dance and Elvis

The event raises money to get ballroom dance lessons into local schools
Allie Martin,

TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – Celebrities from across the region are lacing up their dance shoes and making last minute preparations for an event that helps teach youngsters about ballroom dancing and the king of rock and roll. WCBI’s Allie Martin is part of this year’s “Dancing with the King’ and gives us a sneak peek of his routine, and tells…

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NT Spark offers broadband services in Webster County

Joey Barnes,

WEBSTER COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI)- Imagine getting on your computer and not having an internet connection. We’ve all been there. But, for some folks in Webster County, it’s been an ongoing issue. Now, smaller communities can look forward to broadband services coming to their area. A simple internet hook-up is vital in smaller communities. Having a faster network can impact how…
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Healthcare providers hired to help with COVID-19 have ending contracts

Joey Barnes,

MISSISSIPPI (WCBI) – A nursing shortage in Mississippi could come to the forefront again next month. Over 11,000 contract healthcare providers were hired to help with the COVID-19 surge this summer. Their contracts all expire on Sunday. This will leave many hospitals scrambling to find more nurses or simply rehiring the contracted workers. In other news, the Mississippi State Department…

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Halloween story time at Fire Station Park

Joey Barnes,

STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI)- Little ghosts, goblins, princesses, and other cute characters got an early start on Halloween fun. The Starkville Public Library hosted “Storytime and Trunk-or-Treat” Wednesday afternoon at Fire Station Park. Children listened in on a spooky story then visited booths set up throughout the park to get some sweet treats. More than 30 children participated in the event….