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Local businesses are working to prevent shoplifting incidents

People may not see them, but shoplifters are waiting to make their next move
Joey Barnes,

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI)- Grocery stores in our area are seeing an uptick in shoplifting. People may not see them, but shoplifters are waiting to make their next move. Over at Sunflower Food Store on Alabama Street in Columbus; store manager Kendrix Morris said theft is becoming a re-occurring issue for grocery markets in the community. Morris and his team are…

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Revive church in Columbus gives toys to the community

The church collected money for a year to give back around Christmas to people that make positive impacts in their hometown
Joey Barnes,

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI)- One local church had different, but meaningful Sunday service. Revive Church in Columbus held a Giving Hope service for people and families in the area. The congregation collected funds for nearly a year to buy gifts for families who have impacted the community. And the church gave away items you usually don’t find under the Christmas tree….

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Columbus city leaders teamed up to buy Christmas gifts

Participants were selected from different schools in the area.
Joey Barnes,

LOWNDES COUNTY,Miss. (WCBI)- Columbus city leaders teamed up to buy Christmas gifts. The Lowndes County Benefit Committee, Lowndes County Sheriffs Department, the city of Columbus, and Walmart partnered to host a first ever Shop with a Cop. Lieutenant Rhonda Sanders says the decision comes after there was a shipping delay for the annual bike drive. Up to 30 families were…

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Featured, Local News, Weather

Weather Whys- Dew point

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COLUMBUS, MISS (WCBI): Mississippi is one of the most humid places in the United States. When talking about hot summer days or severe weather, you’ll often hear a meteorologist mention ‘dew point’. But what exactly is dew point, and what is the significance of it? Meteorologist Christian Bridges breaks it down in this week’s weather whys.   Categories: Featured, Local…

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Starkville store owner delivers gifts to families in the community

Dozens lined the room to receive a present.
Joey Barnes,

STARKVILLE,Miss. (WCBI)- Kids in Starkville crossed a few items off their Christmas wish list. One store owner got into the giving spirit and handed out gifts to the community. ” Thank y’all have a merry Christmas,” said Ora Nickels. Giving gifts…with a smile. Nickles is the owner of Ora’s tax service. On Saturday, Nickels filled Santa’s shoes during her second…
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Santa’s helpers give shoppers extra time to buy Christmas gifts

Joey Barnes,

COLUMBUS,Miss. (WCBI)- Santa’s helpers are giving folks extra time to buy Christmas gifts. Businesses in downtown Columbus are keeping their doors open from 7 p.m. till 10 p.m. on Saturday. It’s apart of Moonlight Madness. Participating stores on Main Street encourage folks to come out and get those last minute deals. Categories: Featured, Local News Tags: Christmas, Columbus, columbus main…

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Featured, MS News

Grant Me Hope: Dylan

December 18, 2021
MorrisAdmin,

Today we are meeting Dylan. The 10-year-old loves playing outside, swimming and enjoys school. He’s hoping to one day get adopted by a loving and caring family. Here’s this week’s Grant Me Hope.   Categories: Featured, MS News Tags: grantmehope

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Featured, Local News, Weather

Cool to start the week, toasty by Christmas Day

MorrisAdmin,

SUMMARY: A cold front moving through tonight drops our high temperatures more than 20 degrees in some cases. Rain will end tonight, leaving us with clearing skies for Sunday. Clouds return for Monday, as an area of low pressure passes by to our south. We may see a few showers Monday night or Tuesday morning. We’ll finally clear out late Tuesday…

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Much cooler weather on the way

MorrisAdmin,

SUMMARY: One more very warm December day for Saturday, before a cold front moving through tonight drops our high temperatures more than 20 degrees in some cases. Rain will end tonight, leaving us with clearing skies for Sunday. Clouds return for Monday, as an area of low pressure moves to our south. We may see a few showers Monday night…

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Local News

Columbus Falcons and Sale Elementary students conclude can competition

Fledgling Falcons from Sale Elementary take on the "big guys" in a canned food drive
Eric Lampkin,

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) -A little friendly competition between the Columbus High School Football team and the kids at Sale Elementary School is paying off for area food banks. The kids from Sale and the Falcons had a contest to see who could collect the most canned food during the holiday season. The football team came back with 1,200. Not to…

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Local News

Angels come out to make Christmas brighter in Aberdeen

Aberdeen City Hall resembled Santa's Toy Factory on Friday
Eric Lampkin,

ABERDEEN, Miss. (WCBI) – Santa temporarily moved some of his operation South on Friday. Aberdeen City Hall looked like the North Pole toy factory, as city employees and volunteers distributed gifts from the city’s Angel Tree drive. Area residents were able to choose angels from the tree set up in City Hall. Each angel had the name of a child…

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The search is underway for burglary suspect Richard Rash

Rash reportedly burglarized the 4D Grocery and Car Wash in Stewart.
Joey Barnes,

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI)- You may have seen a familiar face at your local car wash. But this customer is leaving with more than a clean vehicle. He’s helping himself to what’s behind payment boxes. The search is underway for suspected carwash bandit Richard DeWayne Rash. Sheriff Tompkins said the suspect allegedly stole a gun from a casino on December…

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Local News

LCIDA board member honored with lasting tribute

Building named in honor of former LCIDA Board President Thomas Lee
Eric Lampkin,

LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – The Lowndes County Industrial Development Authority honors a longtime board member with a lasting tribute. Thomas Lee, who recently served as president of the development authority board, decided to leave at the end of this term. On Thursday, the group presented him with one last honor. The water treatment plant at the Industrial Park now…

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Local News

Columbus City Council doing prep work ahead of Tuesday meeting

CFO / COO discussions headline council work session
Eric Lampkin,

  COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Columbus city leaders get a headstart on next week’s City Council meeting. The mayor and council members met today for a work session to discuss city business and set the agenda items for Tuesday’s meeting. Hiring key positions is a major concern. The city is looking for a new Chief Operating Officer, Chief Financial Officer,…

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Town of Crawford cancels Christmas parade amid growing concern over spike in shootings

Joey Barnes,

CRAWFORD, Miss. (WCBI) – Friday, the mayor of Crawford decided to cancel the town’s annual Christmas parade amid growing concern over an increase in shootings. Investigators say that only one person has been injured so far, but say that a number of homes and vehicles have been shot into. “You can hear the ‘boom, boom, boom,’” says Mayor Willie Parson,…
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Columbus municipal school district awards teacher of the year

Joey Barnes,

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI)- Educators play a vital role in the community guiding children to academic success. A Columbus teacher, who has now seen a couple of generations of students pass through her classrooms, is being honored for her work. Every morning Mrs. Toni Wise comes to her classroom ready to turn students into scholars. The Mississippi native said there’s always…

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Starkville woman working with family members in Mayfield, Kentucky to raise money for tornado victims

Joey Barnes,

STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – The devastation left by the tornado outbreak in Kentucky has hit close to home for a Starkville woman. Before moving to the Golden Triangle, Robin O’Nan was born and raised in Henderson, Kentucky, and spent several months living with her husband in Mayfield, one of the cities the tornadoes hit hardest. “Unless we are personally connected…

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Man and his dog die after being ejected during crash into trees in Starkville

Joey Barnes,

STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – A Florida man and his dog were killed in an early-morning crash Wednesday in Starkville. Starkville Police say officers got the call to Cornerstone Park just off Highway 25 just before 7:30 a.m. .@Starkville_PD confirms this was a single-car accident and one person has been transported from the scene pic.twitter.com/I1m9KczipQ — Stephen Pimpo (@spimpojr) December 15,…

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Local News

Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office getting a few new sets of “eyes”

Surveillance cameras will be set up in crime-prone areas...and paid for by inmates
Eric Lampkin,

LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Lowndes County deputies can’t be every where at once, but they’re about to get a few extra sets of eyes. Supervisors approved the purchase of four surveillance cameras to be used in high-risk areas for crime in the county. It’s a concept similar to what the city of Columbus has set up, except that the…

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Lowndes County Supervisors ink deal to help spend ARPA Money

Supervisors getting help with "strings" attached to American Rescue Plan Act money
Eric Lampkin,

LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Money from The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) will be coming to Lowndes County, and supervisors want to make sure it’s spent the right way. Under ARPA, spending projects have to meet certain conditions, and counties have a time window to complete the projects. The Federal Government is still in the process of finalizing those…