Starkville Bars Work To Prevent Drunk Driving In The Area
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Starkville bars work to prevent drunk driving in the area

Game day brings crowds to a college town like Starkville. For most fans, its a day for friends and fellowship. But for others, a few drinks could lead to impaired driving.
Kaitlyn Yeatman,

STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – Starkville bars are working to prevent drunk driving in the area. The game brings crowds to a college town like Starkville. For most fans, it’s a day for friends and fellowship. But for others, a few drinks could lead to impaired driving. Drunk driving is an issue that can cost someone their life. Owner of the…

Friday Night Crash In Lowndes County Sent One Person To The Hospital.
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Friday night crash in Lowndes County sent one person to the hospital

Sheriff Eddie Hawkins says a car and a moped collided on Highway 182 at Julia Drive.
Grace Brister,

LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – A Friday night crash in Lowndes County sent one person to the hospital. Sheriff Eddie Hawkins says a car and a moped collided on Highway 182 at Julia Drive about 6:30 p.m. The driver of the bike was injured. Deputies said the other vehicle involved initially left the scene. A vehicle was recovered a short…

A Local Church Put An Emphasis On Health And Wellness
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Local church puts emphasis on health and wellness

Community members gathered at the St. James Methodist church to learn more about available resources in the area and to take part in free health screenings.
Joey Barnes,

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – A local church put an emphasis on health and wellness during a community health fair. Community members gathered at the St. James Methodist church to learn more about available resources in the area and to take part in free health screenings. Local physicians spoke with individuals about their health concerns and gave examples to help promote…

Favorable Mississippi Weather Helps Kick Off Harvest
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Favorable Mississippi weather helps kick off harvest

Erick Larson with MSU's extension service says they are well ahead of schedule with harvest and they are about 84% finished.
Grace Brister,

STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – The favorable weather that kicked off planting season for Mississippi corn producers stayed in play throughout the growing season and is helping growers wrap up the harvest. Erick Larson with MSU’s extension service says they are ahead of schedule with harvest, and they are about 84% finished. Mississippi producers planted 790,000 acres of corn, more than…

A Tupelo Church Is Fostering Connections Among Mission Groups And Locals
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A Tupelo church is fostering connections among mission groups and locals

Participants were able to hear first hand accounts of work that is taking place among the different groups
Allie Martin,

TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – A Tupelo church is fostering connections among mission groups and locals. Harrisburg Baptist Church hosted its first-ever “CONNECT” Conference. The conference featured missionaries working through various organizations on the local, state, national, and international levels. Participants were able to hear first-hand accounts of work that is taking place among the different groups. One of the mission…

Prostate Cancer Awareness Day Educates Community
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Prostate Cancer Awareness Day educates community

The Omega Psi Phi Fraternity held its second annual Prostate Cancer Awareness Day at Parkhill Dynasty Events Center in Tupelo.
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TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – One in six Black men will develop prostate cancer in his lifetime. Black men are 1.7 times more likely to be diagnosed with prostate cancer than other ethnic groups. That’s why early detection is important. The Omega Psi Phi Fraternity held its second annual Prostate Cancer Awareness Day at Parkhill Dynasty Events Center in Tupelo. The…