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City officials feel that surveillance cameras will dial down the numbers of crime

Keeping the community safe is the goal of law enforcement and city leaders
Joey Barnes,

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI)- Keeping the community safe is the goal of law enforcement and city leaders.  In Columbus, part of that plan involved keeping a closer eye on city streets. In late August 2021, Columbus mayor Keith Gaskin and police chief Fred Shelton announced they would begin installing cameras around the city with an eye to keeping crime under control….

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Calhoun County holds career fair for elementary students

Third and fourth graders visit with professionals from various careers
Allie Martin,

CALHOUN COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Hundreds of elementary students in Calhoun County schools are considering their career paths. The students were part of a unique career fair. It was an opportunity for Calhoun County third and fourth graders to meet with professionals from a variety of careers. “We have Weyerhauser, Mississippi State University with bioproducts, TVA, Natchez Trace, Baptist, Northwest is here…

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Mississippi attorney handed out treats and advice for Halloween

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LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – A Mississippi attorney is handing out a few treats while trying to make Halloween a little less scary for kids and their parents. Representatives from Richard Schwartz and Associates teamed up today with McGruff the Crime Dog to talk Halloween safety with students at West Lowndes Elementary School. Richard Schwartz’s office travels to schools across…

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One person is in the hospital after a weekend shooting in Amory

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AMORY, Miss. (WCBI) – One person is in the hospital after a weekend shooting in Amory. Police responded to 111th Street Sunday night just after 8:30 after getting reports of a shooting. The victim, whose name has not been released, is in the hospital in serious condition. Police have identified a suspect. The incident remains under investigation. Categories: Crime, Local…

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Columbus man charged with killing the father of his daughter’s unborn child

Joey Barnes,

Edit: Columbus Police originally told WCBI that it was the suspect’s stepdaughter who was pregnant with the victim’s child. This has since been corrected.  COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Columbus Police say an argument between a man and the father of his daughter’s unborn child turned deadly Sunday evening. “Upon arrival, officers did see a black male lying in the carport…

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Premiere Athletix and Horseshoe Farms feed first responders

'Feed the Red, Feed the Blue' honors first responders for their work
Allie Martin,

TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – It is National First Responder’s Week and a Tupelo gym is showing its appreciation to those who keep us safe. Premiere Fitness and Horseshoe Farms provided lunch for police, fire and sheriff’s departments,  EMTs, and other first responders, as part of an event called “Feed the Red, Feed the Blue.” This is the second year the two…

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Getting firefighters has been tough for fire departments world wide

Labor shortages have hit nearly every sector of the workforce
Joey Barnes,

GOLDEN TRIANGLE, Miss. (WCBI)- Labor shortages have hit nearly every sector of the workforce. Fire stations around the world are having trouble getting firefighters to join their staff, but for those who can take the heat; training is closer to home. Columbus Fire and Rescue’s staff numbers have been down since the beginning of the pandemic and that’s forced changes…

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A family has not received compensation after winning their court case

A decade ago, a tornado churned up timber on the Williams' land. And they said the man they hired to help actually made things worse.
Joey Barnes,

WEBSTER COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Be careful who you do business with. That’s the warning from one family in Webster County. What seemed like a simple deal with a licensed forester turned into a financial and legal nightmare with the Williams family and their attorney today about why their case has proved so difficult. “This individual should not be in…

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The Fall severe season

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COLUMBUS, MISS (WCBI): Here in Mississippi, we have 2 distinct severe weather seasons: our main one in the spring, and another secondary severe season in the fall. This week on Weather Why’s, meteorologist Christian Bridges takes a look at why we have a fall severe season, as well as a review of some severe weather safety tips.   Categories: Featured,…
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An afternoon shooting leaves one Columbus man dead

Joey Barnes,

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI)- A Columbus man is dead following a shooting. The name of the victim has not been released at this time. Columbus Police were were called to the 2500 block of 22nd Avenue North around 5 p.m. A man was found with gunshots wounds, and later taken to Baptist Memorial Hospital where he later died from his injuries….

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The Starkville Community Theatre opens their doors for the first time since the pandemic

'Smoke on the Mountain' will be the first show on stage since the pandemic began.
Joey Barnes,

STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – The Starkville Community Theatre is opening its doors for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic began. What seemed like a long intermission is now over. A year and a half later, the lights in the Starkville Community Theatre are turning back on. And for actress Krista Vowell, she couldn’t be more thrilled. “Starkville Community Theatre…