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Flex Factor and EMCC educates students on a career path to advance manufacturing and technology

Joey Barnes,

STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI)- East Mississippi Community College and Flex Factor are connecting students to career pathways that could lead them into the manufacturing sector. During a multi-week program focused on entrepreneurship and technology, 9th-grade students at Armstrong Junior High School were asked to develop a business concept and deliver a shark take style presentation about solving real work problems using…

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Man charged with murder in 2020 trial beginning

Joey Barnes,

WINSTON COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – A murder trial begins today in Winston County. Michael Jones is charged with murder in connection with the shooting death of 23-year-old Malik Hudson. Hudson was shot in April 2020 at Ivy Apartments and later died at a Jackson hospital. Jones, who is from Gulfport, later turned himself into Louisville police. The trial is expected…

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Secretary of State touts importance of local elections

Secretary of State Michael Watson tours voting precincts on election day
Allie Martin,

TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – Mississippi’s Secretary of State says it’s important for people to vote in their local elections, even though there are no state or national races on the ballots. Michael Watson was in Tupelo at the Bissell precinct this morning, to observe voting at the West Tupelo polling place. The secretary of state visited with election workers and…

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Students at IAC rewarded for perfect attendance, positive behavior

Students who meet goals get a trip to the "I Zone"
Allie Martin,

FULTON, Miss. (WCBI) – Students at an area school are learning that hard work and good behavior pays. For the month of October, students at Itawamba Attendance Center were given a challenge. “We did perfect attendance, plus you couldn’t have any office, discipline referrals.  So you had to be pretty good, well behaved and you had to be here every…

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Louisville Police officer fired after DUI arrest, second LPD officer dismissed in nearly a month

Officer was arrested for DUI while on duty
Joey Barnes,

LOUISVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – The city’s Board of Aldermen voted to terminate Louisville Police Officer Casey Wallace Tuesday after he was arrested for DUI while on duty. Louisville Police Chief Sean Holdiness confirmed to WCBI on October 26 that Officer Wallace was taken into custody at a gas station in the early morning hours on Saturday, October 23rd. Wallace was…

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Special elections headed to run-offs

3 Area races will go one more round
Eric Lampkin,

NORTH MISSISSIPPI (WCBI) – Some Mississippi voters went to the polls Tuesday to take care of a few vacancies, and in 3 races in North Mississippi there was a common theme: Run-offs. At the State level, voters in Kemper, Lauderdale, Noxubee, and Winston Counties were selecting a new State Senator.  Longtime Senator Sampson Jackson retired earlier this year leaving the…

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More charges following Halloween incident

A woman already facing three felony charges after a weekend incident in West Point, finds herself in more trouble
Joey Barnes,

WEST POINT, Miss. (WCBI)- A woman already facing three felony charges after a weekend incident in West Point, finds herself in more trouble. 21-year-old Christina Cornett was previously charged with two counts of aggravated assault on a law enforcement officer and one count of grand larceny. That changed after questioning. “In an attempt to interview her yesterday she actually grabbed…

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Clay Co. woman charged with aggravated assault on a law enforcement officer

Joey Barnes,

CLAY COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – New information tonight in the officer-involved shooting that happened in West Point on Sunday. 21-year-old Christina Cornett is charged with two counts of aggravated assault on a law enforcement officer and one count of grand larceny. Clay County Sheriff Eddie Scott says Cornett will have an arraignment tomorrow and more charges are possible. Sources tell…

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Coroner’s race is on the ballot for Chickasaw County voters Tuesday

The special election was called when longtime Coroner Michael Fowler resigned
Allie Martin,

CHICKASAW COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Voters in Chickasaw County will cast ballots on Tuesday in the race for coroner.  The special election was called when longtime coroner Michael Fowler resigned. Interim County Coroner Larry Harris,  Funeral Director Whitney Lancaster, and former coroner Andy Harmon are all vying for the job. Harris served as deputy coroner and was named interim coroner…

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Columbus pediatrician says COVID-19 vaccine is the best protection available for kids ages 5-11

Joey Barnes,

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Since the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s approval of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use in children 5 to 11, Children’s Health Center pediatrician Dr. Jacob Skiwski says they have ordered 300 more doses. “The virus doesn’t care about politics,” he says. “The virus is a virus and it’s going to get you one way or…

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Tupelo man is behind bars after a Halloween morning shooting

Eric Lampkin,

LEE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – A Tupelo man is behind bars after a Halloween morning shooting. Lee County Deputies responded to a reported shooting in the Green Tee area. There they found one person had been shot multiple times. That person was taken to North Mississippi Medical Center. Deputies arrested a suspect, Anthony Maruis Thomas, at a home near the…

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A Caledonia woman is dead after an accident in Lowndes Co.

Joey Barnes,

LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – A Caledonia woman is dead after an accident in northern Lowndes County. Coroner Greg Merchant says 96-year-old Louise Grant died at Baptist Golden Triangle after the crash. Grant was leaving the Dollar General today at Highway 45 and Gatlin Road when the collision happened. The Mississippi Highway Patrol is investigating the accident. Categories: Local News

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Alabama truck driver facing drug charges after running from police

Joey Barnes,

PICKENS COUNTY, Ala. (WCBI) – A truck driver is facing some serious drug charges after running law enforcement off the road. Corry Manley of Butler, Alabama is charged with reckless endangerment, sell/distribution of methamphetamine, two counts of possession of a controlled substance, drug paraphernalia, and possession of a concealed weapon without a permit. Pickens County Sheriff Todd Hall drivers started…

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EMCC hosted Employer in the Foyer job fair at The Communiversity

Eric Lampkin,

EAST MISSISSIPPI COMMUNITY COLLEGE, Miss. (WCBI) – Employers in the Golden Triangle set up to meet potential workers on their own turf today. Eleven area industries participated in the Employer in the Foyer job fair at The Communiversity this morning. The Communiversity is part of East Mississippi Community College’s Workforce training program. Students, there are learning the skills most in…
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Lowndes County relaxing mask mandate in County buildings

Eric Lampkin,

LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Lowndes County is the latest to relax masking ordinances. At today’s meeting, Lowndes County Supervisors unanimously voted to lift the mask mandate in County buildings. Effective immediately, masks are optional for both employees and people doing business in those facilities. Supervisors cited lower local case numbers and COVID-19 measures, such as social distancing and shields,…

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COVID-19 testing site closed at Mall at Barnes Crossing

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TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – North Mississippi Medical Clinics’ drive-through COVID-19 testing site, located at the Mall at Barnes Crossing in Tupelo, has closed because of low testing volumes. COVID-19 testing is available at North Mississippi Medical Clinics urgent care locations in Tupelo, West Point, and Booneville as well as most of its clinics throughout northeast Mississippi and northwest Alabama. For…

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A Pheba man celebrates his 100th birthday

Joey Barnes,

PHEBA,Miss. (WCBI)- A Pheba man has now seen a century of lifetime as he turns 100 years old. Willie Mosley celebrated his birthday with family, friends, and some good cake. And this will certainly be day day to remember. H was welcomed by his loved ones of all ages who made sure to stop by and share his special day….
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Officer-involved shooting in West Point, one suspect injured

Joey Barnes,

WEST POINT, Miss. (WCBI)- The investigation into an officer-involved shooting in West Point continues. Police Chief Avery Cook says the incident happened on Waverly Road Sunday about 5pm. Sources tell WCBI a West Point officer spotted a recently stolen car and attempted to stop it. Shortly afterwards shots rang out. One of the people in the stolen vehicle was injured….