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Natchez Trace Parkway takes part in international bird census

The Audubon Christmas Bird Count has been running for over 120 years tracking bird populations through volunteer efforts.
Kaleb Green,

NATCHEZ TRACE PARKWAY, Miss. (WCBI) – It was a frigid day at the Chickasaw Village site on the Natchez Trace Parkway as Amber Debardelaben, an interpretation and education park ranger at the Natchez Trace Parkway prepared for the Bird Count and Shoot. “It’s an awesome way to be a scientist without having to actually be a scientist and go to…

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VFW Post 4490 in Aberdeen lend a helping hand

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MONROE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Community members in Monroe County are looking to lend a helping hand this holiday season. The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4490 in Aberdeen adopted 10 children from across the county to provide Christmas presents to this year. The organization, along with its members, raised over $2000 in gifts to brighten the holidays. This is…

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New law provides direct farm economic assistance for farmers

Grace Brister,

WASHINGTON D.C. – Congressman Trent Kelly announced that direct farm economic assistance has been signed into law. The law is modeled after the Farmer Assistance and Revenue Mitigation Act of 2024. This funding provides emergency relief to farmers facing unprecedented challenges and inflationary pressures. Congressman Kelly introduced the FARM Act in response to the economic situation faced by farmers nationwide….

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Oxford PD make an arrest for Exploitation of a Vulnerable Adult

Grace Brister,

OXFORD, Miss. (WCBI) – Oxford Police have made an arrest for Exploitation of a Vulnerable Adult. Oxford PD responded to Lyles Drive for a report of credit card fraud. Over $9,000 worth of charges had been charged through a credit card belonging to a vulnerable adult. 29-year-old Hannah Russell of Oxford was arrested and taken before a Municipal Court judge…

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Oxford Police make an arrest for Malicious Mischief

Grace Brister,

OXFORD, Miss. (WCBI) – Oxford Police have made an arrest for Malicious Mischief. Oxford PD responded to a business parking lot on Jackson Avenue for a report of property damage to a vehicle. A felony amount of damage was done to the vehicle. Investigators reportedly have video of 29-year-old Kristen Bolen of Lafayette County damaging the vehicle. Bolen was arrested…

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Person wanted by Oxford PD arrested in Panola County

Grace Brister,

OXFORD, Miss. (WCBI) – A person wanted by the Oxford Police Department is arrested in Panola County. Back in September, Oxford PD responded to Cedarcrest Drive for a report of a burglary. It was determined that a former resident came to the home, broke in, and took items. An arrest warrant was issued to 24-year-old Amber Rich of Enid for…

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Missing two-month-old returned home, officials search for suspect

Grace Brister,

GENADA COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI)—A two-month-old who was missing was returned home early Saturday morning, Dec. 21. A’Marion Nason was left on the doorstep of his mother’s home in a plastic box wrapped in a red blanket, wearing a ziploc bag for a diaper. Grenada County Sheriff’s Office and MedStat EMS were on the scene shortly after. Anthony Mitchell is wanted…

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Investigation underway after a fatal shooting in Shannon

Grace Brister,

SHANNON, Miss. (WCBI) – An investigation is underway after a shooting death that happened in Shannon this morning. The incident occurred at the Busy Bee Convenience store on Romie Hill Avenue. The victim is a 37-year-old Black male. Shannon Police Chief Anthony Rogers says they received a call around 9:18 a.m. about a person slumped over in a vehicle. Rogers…

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CPD discusses human trafficking case and gives tips for parents

Charity Johnson,

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – On Wednesday, December 18, two suspects were arrested in a human trafficking case in Columbus. According to CBS, more than half of all sex trafficking victims were targeted online in 2020. “I think it’s sickening. I think it’s sad. It’s just a modern-day version of prostitution,” said CPD Chief Joseph Daughtry. The Columbus Police Department rescued…