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Tupelo-Lee Humane Society feeling impact of more intakes, higher prices for supplies

The animal shelter's expenses have increased, while donations and gifts have remained steady
Allie Martin,

  TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – The past two years have been tough on nonprofits, and animal shelters are no exception. At the Tupelo – Lee Humane Society, the numbers of stray dogs and cats coming in are on the rise. “We’re set to take in at least 4,000  this year,” said Director Rachel Allread. And the price for supplies is also…

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Columbus’ Tennessee Williams Home getting some renovations

Eric Lampkin,

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Things are about to get a lot busier at Columbus’ Tennessee Williams Home and Welcome Center. Besides playing host to thousands of visitors, the home will be abuzz with construction workers as well. The Welcome Center has been awarded 2 grants from the Mississippi Department of Archives and History and the Mississippi Hills Heritage Area for…

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Council members spoke to the Lowndes County Republican Women

Eric Lampkin,

LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – The Lowndes County Republican Women enjoy a side of city business with their lunch today. Columbus City Council members Jacqueline DiCicco and Rusty Greene were featured speakers at the group’s monthly meeting. They briefed members on a variety of issues facing the city, including improving the newest tool for fighting crime – the city’s system…

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East Mississippi Community College got an early start on Veterans Day

Eric Lampkin,

LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – East Mississippi Community College got an early start on Veterans Day. The Golden Triangle campus at Mayhew hosted its Proud to be an American program this morning. The event recognizes students, faculty, staff, and community members who are former or current members of the military. Former EMCC vice president Nick Clark was the featured speaker,…

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Two men indicted after shooting outside store in Lowndes County

Joey Barnes,

LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Two men are indicted in connection to a scary shooting outside a Lowndes County store. James Gino Smith Jr. and Taveon Macon are both charged with three counts of aggravated assault. A Lowndes County Grand Jury indicted the duo after the June 7th incident. No court date has been set. In a surveillance video from…

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An SUV crashed on a busy Columbus street stalling morning traffic

Joey Barnes,

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – An SUV crashed on a busy Columbus street stalling morning traffic. The accident happened about 7:30 on Bluecutt Road, near Chickasaw Drive. Columbus Police Chief Fred Shelton says the driver lost control and the vehicle flipped. The driver was not seriously injured. This area has seen several accidents in this area over the past few weeks….

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Mayor reviewing city policy on criminal investigations after Councilman Pierre Beard’s domestic violence arrest

Joey Barnes,

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Mayor Keith Gaskin says he is reviewing the way the Columbus Police Department and the Municipal Court handled City Councilman Pierre Beard’s arrest for misdemeanor domestic violence. “Because he is an elected official and this is being handled within the city right now, we’re making sure that all the policies and procedures are being carried out,”…

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Lowndes County law enforcement want families to shop smart this holiday season

Whether you do your buying in store or online, law enforcement wants people to be cautious
Joey Barnes,

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI)- The holidays are fast approaching and that means shopping; whether you do your buying in store or online, law enforcement wants people to be cautious. It’s almost the most wonderful time of the year. Some people are working on their Christmas lists early, but there will always be those last minute gift hunters. Lowndes County Sheriff Eddie…

Dollars And Sense Monitor Fill 2021
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Dollars and Sense: Going Digital

Joey Barnes,

STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI)- If cash is king, then digital platforms are preparing to overtake the throne. Digital or online banking and payment methods like Cash App, Venmo, PayPal, Apple Pay, and more taking the economic world by storm. The American Banking Association says younger adults are 54 percent more like to make mobile payments. “I used to use cash app…

House Fire
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Propane heater may be to blame for death of Lowndes Co. man

Eric Lampkin,

LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – A propane heater may be to blame for the fire that killed a Lowndes County man. 77-year-old Hosea Hughes was killed when his mobile home burned early Sunday morning. The fire occurred sometime between 2:30 and 8 AM. That’s when a relative driving by noticed the home had burned. Hughes lived alone. The Lowndes County…

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Two teens have been indicted in a deadly shooting in Lowndes Co.

Joey Barnes,

LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Two teens are indicted in a deadly shooting in Lowndes County. Dorian Williams and Da’Quavious Robertson are both charged with murder and aggravated assault. A Lowndes County grand jury recently indicted the duo. Williams is 16 and Robertson was 17 at the time of the shooting. The shooting happened July 9th at a house on…

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Two bikers set their wheels to travel across the country

Some people like to travel in style; while others just want the make their trips worthwhile
Joey Barnes,

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI)- Some people like to travel in style; while others just want the make their trips worthwhile. Tasman Alexander and Tyler Brown took their love for biking to another level. The guys started their journey at San Francisco in September of 2020 with plans on making it to Charleston South Carolina by the end of November 2021 and…

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One man dead after fatal house fire in Lowndes county

Joey Barnes,

LOWNDES COUNTY,Miss. (WCBI)- A Lowndes County man is dead after an early morning fire. The victim is identified as 77-year-old Hosea Hughes. Around 2:30 a.m. Sunday morning,family members of Hughes visited his home in Steens and saw that the house trailer had burned before daylight. Hughes lived alone. The blaze is being investigated by the Lowndes County Sheriff’s Department, Mississippi…

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Community members hold annual veterans day parade in Columbus

Honoring those that fought for us
Joey Barnes,

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI)- Honoring those that fought for us.  That was the message in Columbus as the city held its annual Veterans Day parade. The committee wasn’t able to hold the parade in 2020 due to the pandemic but was cleared to do so this year. The parade started at the police department and ended at the courthouse where a…

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The Stallion Street Festival brought the community out for fun

Handmade goods, food, live music were some of the things that brought people out
Joey Barnes,

MILLPORT, Ala. (WCBI)- The annual Stallion Street Festival in Millport Alabama brought families and friends out on Saturday, November 6, 2021. Handmade goods, food, live music were some of the things that brought people out, but most of all; a way to connect back with those they’ve missed. “Coming from a small town like Millport it’s always good anytime we…

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Mom to Mom – Gratitude

November 06, 2021
MorrisAdmin,

There’s a lot to be thankful for this holiday season. Today on Mom to Mom, Mandy shows us how to show gratitude with fall decor. Categories: Featured

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Columbus firefights put out small blaze in Dick’s sporting goods store

Joey Barnes,

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI)- Multiple fire trucks were on the scene of an electrical fire at the Dick’s Sporting Goods in Columbus. The Columbus Fire Department told WCBI the call in around 10 p.m. on Friday for an electrical fire caused by one of the store’s air conditioning units. Firefighters had the blaze knocked down in minutes but said it could’ve…