Body Recovered In South Columbus
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Man’s body is recovered in south Columbus near Lake Norris

The body is presumed to be Robert Hargrove who came up missing on September 29th from a car accident.
Grace Brister,

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – A body has been recovered in south Columbus. According to Columbus Police, Corporal Chris Ware of the Columbus Police Department received information from a Columbus Housing Authority Maintenance worker. The worker said he went down to Lake Norris where Robert Hargrove had wrecked his car. While looking around, he found a body under some overhanging trees…

Music, Food, And Fun Filled In Caledonia For The City's Annual Fall Festival
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Music, food, and fun filled in Caledonia for the city’s annual fall festival

Hundreds from the area gathered at Ola J Pickett Park in Caledonia for a two decade old tradition in the city.
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CALEDONIA, Miss. (WCBI) – Music, food, and fun filled Ola J Pickett Park in Caledonia for the city’s annual fall festival. Ms. Judy Pounders is a long-standing vendor at Caledonia Days. “I did it the first year we had Caledonia Days, so I guess that’s 19 years,” Pounders said. She says the profits aren’t just for herself and her husband….

Prolonged Drought Affects Mississippi Hay Farmers
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Prolonged drought affects Mississippi hay farmers

Brett Rushing with Mississippi State University said hay producers in the state typically get three cuttings a year, and often four if they manage well and the weather cooperates.
Grace Brister,

MISSISSIPPI (WCBI) – Mississippi hay growers harvested at least 28 percent less hay this year than usual because of the drought that reached extreme levels in parts of the state. Brett Rushing with Mississippi State University said hay producers in the state typically get three cuttings a year, and often four if they manage well and the weather cooperates. Rushing…

Lafayette County Fire Department Respond To Grass Fire In Union County
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Lafayette County Fire Department respond to grass fire in Union County

LCFD Tanker 17 was on the scene in Union County, providing mutual aid water support for the scrap yard fire.
Grace Brister,

LAFAYETTE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Lafayette County Fire Department units responded to a grass fire in the 200 Block of County Road 108 area around 3 p.m. on Saturday, October 21. LCFD Tanker 17 was on the scene in Union County, providing mutual aid and water support for the scrap yard fire. WCBI News will continue to give updates as more…

Five Arrests Have Been Made In A Fight In Front Of Starkville High School
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Five arrests have been made in a fight in front of Starkville High School

The investigation did not uncover any credible threats on social media
Grace Brister,

STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – Five arrests have been made in a fight on Yellow Jacket Drive in front of Starkville High School on Thursday, October 19, 2023. Ciara Bell (18), D’Zel Dickerson (18), Lacandria Elliot (38), and two juveniles, all of Starkville, were charged with fighting. Two more individuals, one adult and one juvenile have outstanding fighting warrants. The investigation…

Amory Man In Custody After Woman Is Allegedly Assaulted
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Amory man in custody after woman is allegedly assaulted

Detective Andy Long says the incident happened this afternoon near the intersection of Woodward Street and Hatley Road
Joey Barnes,

AMORY, Miss. (WCBI) – A man is in custody after a woman is allegedly assaulted in Amory. Detective Andy Long says the incident happened this afternoon near the intersection of Woodward Street and Hatley Road. He described the incident as an assault but not domestic related. The woman’s condition is unknown. APD has not releasing the name of the suspect…

Area High Schoolers Get Opportunity To Learn About Different Career Paths
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Area high schoolers get opportunity to find career paths

Khamari Haymer,

AMORY, Miss. (WCBI) – High school students in Amory got the opportunity to speak with several colleges and business leaders. Several vendors presented information to the students on things they needed to do to reach their goals. The main goal of the event was to get high school students to learn information about their desired career fields. Monroe county chamber…