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Monroe County CPS gives Christmas gifts to kids in need

The Monroe County CPS held its Winter Wonderland Christmas Party and gave presents to the kids the organization serves.
Kaleb Green,

SHANNON, Miss. (WCBI) – Christmas for most people is a time for family to come together and exchange gifts. But that is a luxury that some do not have. In the state of Mississippi, there are about 4,000 children in foster care according to the Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services. This makes events like the Winter Wonderland Christmas Party…

'i Am Mentoring Program' Hosts 2nd Annual Coat Drive
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‘I Am Mentoring Program’ hosts 2nd annual coat drive

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COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – The “I Am Mentoring Program” is making sure citizens are warm this winter with its 2nd annual coat drive. The organization gave away over 300 coats and winter essentials all at no cost on Saturday, Dec. 15. This all took place at Missionary Union Baptist Church in Columbus. Organizer Darnell Madison says they have been fundraising…

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Crash in Lamar County takes the life of New Orleans man

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LAMAR COUNTY, Ala. (WCBI) – A single-vehicle crash in Lamar County has taken the life of a New Orleans man. 34-year-old Matthew J. Belk was critically injured when the 2014 Dodge Avenger he was driving left the road and hit a tree. This happened around 11 p.m., Saturday, December 14 on Lamar County 16 near Alabama 17, around one mile…

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RECAP: Mississippi State Basketball sweeps doubleheader in Tupelo

Bryce Brauneisen,

The Bulldog fans in Tupelo on Saturday certainly got their money’s worth of action at Cadence Bank Arena. Mississippi State women’s basketball took on Belmont in a game that went down to the wire. Destiney McPhaul was fouled on a half-court heave at the buzzer, sending her to the line in a tie game. Needing to make one free throw…

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Amory Humane Society ends contract with the city of Amory

The Amory Humane Society held negotiations with the city of Amory to no avail, ending their contract for lack of funding.
Kaleb Green,

AMORY, Miss. (WCBI) – The Amory Humane Society says you can help by donating money and supplies at Amoryshelter.com. The Amory Humane Society has had its share of hardships, overcrowding, underfunding, and even an EF-3 tornado in March of 2023 that wrecked its previous facility. But now they’re trying something different to keep their doors open and help animals in…

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Investigation underway after shots fired in Oktibbeha County

Grace Brister,

OKTIBEHHA COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Deputies with the Oktibbeha County Sheriff’s Office responded to shots fired around 1 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 14. At a large party at 89 Shepard Road, Deputies found several victims with non-life-threatening injuries after being hit by a car backing up. The driver was fleeing after shots were fired and accidentally hit the victims. One person…

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ICC’s Candidates on Rapid Entry cadets to host C.O.R.E. games

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FULTON, Miss. (WCBI) – Itawamba Community College’s Candidates on Rapid Entry cadets will host the C.O.R.E. games. The event will be in the eLearning Building at the Fulton Campus, December 18th through 20th. Some of the drills could involve “gunfire” and test other components of the Mississippi Highway Patrol’s responsibilities. Scenarios will be set up in ICC parking lots, and…

Accountants Identify Key Changes To Filing Taxes In 2025
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Accountants identify key changes to filing taxes in 2025

Anthony Jenkins,

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – In December most people are thinking about Christmas, but it’s also the season to think about something less festive – Taxes. For some procedures and forms, there is an end-of-year deadline. It may be the Christmas season now, but Tax Season is just around the corner too. And some of those forms and deductions have a…