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Local communities are getting into the Christmas spirit

First responders rolled down the streets during Mathison's Christmas parade.
Joey Barnes,

MATHISTON,Miss. (WCBI)- It’s finally December and several folks are starting the countdown to Christmas Day. Communities are beginning the festivities with their annual Christmas Parades. Come out., line the streets, and enjoy the floats. First responders rolled down the streets during Mathiston’s Cristmas parade. After the COVID-19 pandemic put a halt on the parade last year, it made preparation for…

Sweet Potato
Featured, Local News

A sweet potato giveaway helped feed the need in the community

Joey Barnes,

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI)- Feeding the need of the community; just one person at a time  was the message for a group in Columbus that gave away sweet potatoes. The 2,500 pounds of sweet potatoes came from Vardaman.  Anyone that came by St James Methodist Church was given as many sweet potatoes as they wanted to help fill everyone up. “I…
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Two dead,one person in critical condition after a shooting in Brooksville

Joey Barnes,

NOXUBEE COUNTY,Miss. (WCBI)- Two people are dead and one person is in critical condition following a shooting in Noxubee county. Sheriff Tommie Roby says the incident happened in Brooksville at the B&B Store. Coroner R.L. Calhoun says 18-year-old Dewanderian Johnson was shot in a vehicle. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Two victims were air-lifted to UMMC in Jackson…

Headylines
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Calm Sunday, strong storms possible Monday

MorrisAdmin,

SUMMARY: A bit of a temperature see-saw in store for us over the next week. We’ll see multiple disturbances moving through the area as well bringing several rain chances. After a mild weekend, we cool down quite a bit after a cold front moves through on Monday. This front will push a line of storms through the area, with severe…

Headylines
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Lots of rain chances, cooler start to next week

MorrisAdmin,

SUMMARY: A bit of a temperature see-saw in store for us over the next week. We’ll see multiple disturbances moving through the area as well bringing several rain chances. After a mild weekend, we cool down quite a bit after a cold front moves through on Monday. The cool air won’t last long though, as moisture will quickly return to…

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Wassail Fest returns to Columbus, Mississippi

Joey Barnes,

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI)- The latest event to kick off the holiday season is the Wassail Fest in downtown Columbus. Merchants offered special deals and door prizes through the area. The main event of course is the wassail. On top of getting a great deal, Shoppers were able to test out all of the Wassail offered by the merchants in downtown…

Homicide
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Two men are dead following an overnight shooting in Nettleton

Agencies continue to gather information on the homicide.
Joey Barnes,

NETTLETON, Miss. (WCBI)- A double homicide at the Roy Black Memorial Park in Nettleton leaves investigators with more questions than answers. It happened early Friday morning. Police Chief Gary Monaghan tells WCBI the motive leading to the gunfire is unclear. “They shot each other. That’s what we’re trying to figure out. We don’t know what happened,” said Chief Monaghan. But…

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Very warm pattern with lots of rain chances

MorrisAdmin,

SUMMARY: Our forecast over the next week is looking more like October than December! However, we will finally be getting a good, soaking rain for the first time in a while- we need it! Friday will be dry with increasing clouds, with showers for the weekend and very warm temps. A cold front moves in on Monday, dropping temperatures back…

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Meet the people who keep the Budweiser Clydesdales looking their best as they travel across Northeast Mississippi

Joey Barnes,

STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – The famous Budweiser Clydesdales are making their way through North East Mississippi for the 2021 holiday season. The eight-horse hitch team will ride through Starkville Friday and then Columbus on Sunday. But to make all that happen, there has to be a team behind the team. “With the Clydesdales, there is a very, very long history…

City Employees
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A policy in Starkville might leave city workers to pay up

The new year may bring new expenses for some Starkville city employees.
Joey Barnes,

STARKVILLE, Miss.(WCBI)- Unvaccinated city employees will face medical upcharges in 2022. Mayor Lynn Spruill says the board of aldermen met in a special called meeting on December 1st to discuss how the upcharge will affect unvaxxed staffers. And workers are given medical options during the pay period. The new year may bring new expenses for some Starkville city employees. In…

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Special agent with FBI expected to take over top job at TPD

MorrisAdmin,

TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – A special agent with the FBI is expected to take over the top job at the Tupelo Police Department. John Quaka has accepted an offer from Mayor Todd Jordan. The next step is for the city council to discuss and vote. That will happen at their December 7th meeting. Quaka has been an agent with the…

James Hardin
Crime, Local News

Madison man is charged with sexual battery in Oxford

Joey Barnes,

OXFORD, Miss. (WCBI) – A Madison man is charged with sexual battery in Oxford. James Leslie Hardin the second was arrested earlier this week. Oxford police took a report about the alleged incident at an Old Taylor Road apartment complex back on October 15th. After an investigation by officers, Hardin was arrested. His bond is set at ten thousand dollars….

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The Mill in Starkville hosted the Holiday Bazaar

MorrisAdmin,

STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – Hand made. Homemade. That’s just part of the two-day shopping event. Vendors from across Mississippi and the south set up their shops in the Mill in Starkville for the Holiday Bazaar, selling hot items like food, pottery, clothing, and home goods. The Starkville Main Street Association hosts the annual bazaar. “I think it’s a great start…

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4-H kids in Clay County are getting a lesson in wellness

Joey Barnes,

CLAY COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – 4-H kids in Clay County are getting a lesson in wellness. A 4-H program called “Junio Master Wellness Volunteers”, was created in conjunction with the University of Mississippi Medical Center. Classes are taught as an in-school program with two health science courses taking place at West Point Career and Technology Center. Celina Mukeba, a 4-H…

Child Neglect
Crime, Local News

Two people are facing child neglect charges in Calhoun County

Joey Barnes,

CALHOUN COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Two people are facing child neglect charges in Calhoun County. 42-year-old John Lenard and 31-year-old Riley Phillips are both facing two counts of child neglect. Calhoun County Sheriff Greg Pollan says the investigation started several weeks ago. A call to Child Protective Services led to the start of the investigation. Pollan tells WCBI that Lenard…