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Monroe Co. Sheriff’s Dept. makes record-breaking meth bust after joint investigation with North Mississippi Narcotics & several local law enforcement agencies

Joey Barnes,

ABERDEEN, Miss. (WCBI) – Tuesday, the Monroe County Sheriff’s Department announced the details of an arrest in a major drug bust they say is the result of a joint investigation over the last few months. “Methamphetamine is the go-to drug here that we have to deal with in Monroe County,” says Sheriff Kevin Crook. “It’s wrecked the most lives anyway.”…
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Aberdeen Head Start In Enrollment Drive

Allie Martin,

ABERDEEN, MISS. (WCBI) – A free program that provides a wide variety of services in education and early childhood development is having an enrollment drive. Aberdeen Head Start is looking to enroll students for its upcoming programs.  Head Start centers provide pre-K educational services, mental health, and developmental screenings, and other services for children ages one through five. Typically, the…
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Tupelo Middle School Student Overcomes Obstacle To Excel In Track

Allie Martin,

TUPELO, MISS. (WCBI) – A fourteen-year-old Tupelo Middle School student is making a name for himself in track and cross country, despite a devastating setback late last year. The track champion, and his friends, have bounced back from the tragedy, and are looking to shatter some goals. Taylor Brown was in sixth grade when he realized his younger brother was…
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Health Fair Showcases Hospice Care And Other Medical Services

Allie Martin,

TUPELO, MISS. (WCBI) – A health fair gave senior citizens an opportunity to see different options available in hospice care and other medical services. Southern Care Home Hospice hosted the health fair at Tupelo’s Ballard Park.  Vendors representing other hospice care companies were on site. There were also groups like Vitalant Blood Services, a company that makes shoes for diabetes…
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Memorial Day weekend has people enthused to celebrate again

Joey Barnes,

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI)- The unofficial start of summer has begun as Memorial Day has crept up again. Waterways, beaches, and other recreational spots will likely be packed with visitors. At the Columbus, lake people were eager to test their boats out to get into celebrating on the river. After having to cancel most celebrations in 2020, families have been ready to…
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A missing man’s body has been found after search by first responders

Joey Barnes,

OKTIBBEHA COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – A body found late this afternoon in western Oktibbeha County is a man missing for almost two weeks. Coroner Michael Hunt confirmed the body found off Brown Road is 39-year-old Darryl Harvey. He was last seen May 15th. Today, first responders spent much of the combing through the woods for Harvey after his truck was…
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Afternoon summertime storms return for our Wednesday

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SUMMARY: Warm and humid summer-like conditions have returned and that means better chances of scattered afternoon showers and storms. Some of you may get some good downpours, some of you may miss out. Wednesday and Friday offer the best chances in the near term. No widespread strong or severe weather is expected. WEDNESDAY: A few more clouds will start building…
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With millions set to travel for Memorial Day, Columbus Police remind everyone of proper home safety tips

Joey Barnes,

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – After seeing a record-low 23 million travelers in 2020, AAA is predicting a 60 percent increase in people taking a trip over the 2021 Memorial Day Weekend. The Golden Triangle is within driving distance of popular destinations like Atlanta, the Gulf Coast and Nashville. But as some get ready for potentially their first vacation since the…
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Aberdeen’s New Mayor Has Big Plans For Sports Complex

Allie Martin,

ABERDEEN, MISS. (WCBI) – Aberdeen’s new mayor says the city’s sports complex can play a big role in boosting tourism, sales tax revenue, and providing an outlet for local youth sports. Mayor Charles Scott began leading efforts to revive the Aberdeen Sports Complex when he moved back to his hometown after retiring from the Army two years ago. “It basically…
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Administrators are hopeful to get disconnected students engaged again

Joey Barnes,

GOLDEN TRIANGLE, Miss. (WCBI)- It’s been a long year for students and the people tasked with teaching them. Most local classrooms have been virtual or hybrid all year long, and administrators want kids back in their desks this fall. When Covid closed schools in March of 2020, administrators came up with a plan for students to learn virtually. Students tried…
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Spotty storms are back

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SUMMARY:  Warm and humid conditions have returned and that spells a better chance of scattered showers and storms over the next few days.  Some folks may get some good downpours, some may miss out.  Wednesday and Friday offer the best chance of rain in the near term. No widespread strong or severe weather is expected. TUESDAY NIGHT: Partly cloudy. Lows…
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State highway patrol and police partnering to encourage safe driving

Ansley Perkins,

JACKSON, Miss. (WCBI) – You may see an increase in highway patrol starting Memorial day weekend. Mississippi Highway Patrol is teaming up with Louisiana State Police and Tennessee Highway Patrol to encourage safe driving. State troopers will be stationed up and down Interstate 55 during peak travel times. Their hope is to reduce the number of crashes, promote seat belt…
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Summer humidity and spotty storms making a return

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SUMMARY: It’s been getting warmer here, but the humidity has been tolerable to be outside. Now get ready for that summer humidity to move into the region for the rest of the workweek along with those spotty summertime showers & storms. TUESDAY: Another warm day ahead for us with highs in the lower 90s with a mix of sun and…
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After Confederate monument’s removal from Lowndes County Courthouse, local leaders hope it can be replaced with positive symbol

Joey Barnes,

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Crews hired by Lowndes County are in the process of cleaning out the excess concrete and covering the hole where the Confederate statues outside of the courthouse once stood. On Saturday, Columbus Marble Works crews finished removing the statues that stood as a memorial to fallen Confederate soldiers for more than one hundred years in Downtown…
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Public pools are thrilled to reopen by Memorial Day

Joey Barnes,

STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI)- Much of the world shut down last year; including community swimming pools. With summer just around the corner and many COVID-19 restrictions gone, those places to cool off are opening again. Pools aren’t up and available yet, but kids and families will be able to enjoy summer fun by the end of the week. Even splash pads…
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Warm & getting humid as we begin a new workweek

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SUMMARY: Temperatures this week will continue to rise into the upper 80s and lower 90s. Staying dry with a mix of sun & clouds for the first half of the workweek will make way for the return of afternoon summertime shower or thunderstorms mid to late week. Southerly winds will allow the humidity to increase also across the area midweek…
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Warmer Weather Sticks Around, Humidity Increases Midweek Followed by a Few Chances for Showers

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SUMMARY: Temperatures this week will continue to rise into the upper 80s and lower 90s. Some partly cloudy skies the first half of the workweek will make way for some slight chances for an isolated shower or thunderstorm Wednesday through Sunday. Southerly flow will allow moisture to increase across the area midweek into the weekend. TONIGHT: Remaining dry with lows…
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Warm and Dry for the Next Several Days

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SUMMARY: High pressure continues to dominate over the Deep South for the weekend into the middle of the work week. Temperatures will linger in the low 90s with rising humidity levels by the early work week. Next chance for isolated/spot showers looks to be Wednesday into Saturday. TONIGHT: Some clouds will remain over the area but comfortable conditions with lows…
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CPD received an emergency grant for security cameras

Joey Barnes,

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – The Columbus Police Department is getting an extra set of eyes to keep the community safe. Soon, you’ll see new patrol cameras around the Friendly City. Chief Fred Shelton says in the last city council meeting Mayor Robert Smith approved funding for 12 new cameras to be installed. Devices will be put up around high-risk areas…