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Lowndes County Supervisors ink deal to help spend ARPA Money

Supervisors getting help with "strings" attached to American Rescue Plan Act money
Eric Lampkin,

LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Money from The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) will be coming to Lowndes County, and supervisors want to make sure it’s spent the right way. Under ARPA, spending projects have to meet certain conditions, and counties have a time window to complete the projects. The Federal Government is still in the process of finalizing those…

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A Mayfield native volunteers after losing three family members

Joey Barnes,

MAYFIELD, Ky. (WCBI)- Kiah Cooper feels firsthand the devastating effects of the tornado that ripped through her hometown of Mayfield, Kentucky. Her cousin, aunt, and grandma, who she calls ‘Nana’, all died in the storm. “They lived on family land of ours,” says Cooper. “They had two trailers on that land. My cousin Derek was found Friday night by firefighters….

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Webster County Sheriff says they need to build new jail that meets Federal Building Codes

Joey Barnes,

EUPORA, Miss. (WCBI) – The Webster County Board of Supervisors has hired an architect to draw up plans for a new jail with the current building falling into disrepair, according to the sheriff. “This jail is not in compliance with (current) standards,” says Webster County Sheriff David Gore. “There’s no other way to look at it. It’s not. It’s not…

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After one year, COVID-19 vaccines have reached almost half of Mississippi

After almost two years, COVID-19 has become a part of everyday life
Joey Barnes,

STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI)- After almost two years, COVID-19 has become a part of everyday life. Mississippi was among the lowest vaccinated states at one point, but now almost half of the state is fully vaccinated. Health care officials have seen a rise in people coming in getting their vaccines after a slow start. “They maybe wanted to give it a…

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Yardbird Bento travels to Mayfield, Ky. to assist in recovery efforts

Joey Barnes,

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI)- A food truck from Columbus is in Kentucky providing meals to tornado victims. Yardbird Bento Co-owner Jeff Dudley tells WCBI that when he heard about the storm hitting Mayfield, it brought back memories of a dangerous storm during his childhood. He says he couldn’t sit back and watch the devastation unfold, so he contacted volunteer coordinators on…

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Mental health professionals encourage families and friends to check on others

A Facebook post circulating in local communities from a teenager detailing his emotional struggles is putting attention on mental health
Joey Barnes,

WEST POINT, Miss. (WCBI)- A Facebook post circulating in local communities from a teenager detailing his emotional struggles is putting attention on mental health. Mental health professionals said it also highlights the importance of checking on loved ones when you see signs of distress. A person’s mental health is often overlooked or waved off by statements saying, “it will be…

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Investigators hope family finds closure after David Cox confession leads to remains believed to be missing Pontotoc woman

Joey Barnes,

PONTOTOC, Miss. (WCBI) – What are believed to be the remains of missing Pontotoc County woman, Felecia Cox, were sent to the state crime lab Monday. Missing since 2007, investigators discovered the remains Sunday after her brother-in-law David Cox confessed to killing her and gave the location where she was buried. “For the family to get some closure on a…
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Deputies search for suspect involved in Crawford shooting

Joey Barnes,

LOWNDES COUNTY,Miss. (WCBI)- The Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office is searching for the suspect in connection to a shooting in Crawford. Sheriff Eddie Hawkins says shots were reported on Long Street around 9 p.m. Friday night. When deputies got to the area, the victim had already driven himself to hospital for treatment. Hawkins says the victim was struck in the arm…

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Space heater safety: Columbus fire department shares tips

As cooler temperatures move into our area, folks are using what they can to keep warm
Joey Barnes,

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI)- As cooler temperatures move into our area, folks are using what they can to keep warm. Space heaters can warm up your room, but they can be dangerous if they’re not used properly. Local fire officials encourage families to use caution when using space heaters this season. “People are starting to use what I like to call…

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A Georgia man charged after pursuit that started in Louisville

Joey Barnes,

LOUISVILLE,Miss. (WCBI)- A Georgia man faces felony fleeing charges after he reportedly led agencies on a chase from Louisville into Rankin County. Louisville Police Chief Sean Holdiness says 33-year-old Anthony Schweitzer, of Martinez ,Georgia, fled from officers during a traffic stop. During the stop, it came over the radio Schweitzer is wanted in Georgia for burglary. That’s when Schweitzer hit…

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Mom To Mom: Grinch Pies

December 11, 2021
MorrisAdmin,

It’s sweet, it’s refreshing, and it’s green? Mandy shares her Grinch Pie recipe this week on Mom To Mom. Categories: Featured Tags: momtomom

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Tornado damage reported in New Site community

No injuries from tornado in Prentiss County
Allie Martin,

PRENTISS COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Prentiss County residents were helping clean up and tarp homes of those who were in the tornado’s path. It was around 4:30 AM when a tornado is believed to have hit the New Site community.  A few homes and trailers were damaged. Luckily, there were no injuries, but the tornado scattered personal belongings over a…

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Early preparation for severe weather is important

Severe weather is a term the Golden Triangle is fairly familiar with.
Joey Barnes,

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI)- Severe weather is a term the Golden Triangle is fairly familiar with. Emergency agencies urge families in their community to prepare early when there’s a threat of inclement weather. Lowndes County EMA Director Cindy Lawrence said twisters have a large risk on the community. “The major threat for Lowndes County is a tornado. Yes we can have…

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Santa makes a stop in Starkville to eat breakfast at a local church

Joey Barnes,

STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI)-Kids in Starkville got the breakfast of their dreams this morning. St. Joseph Catholic Church held a Pancakes and Pictures with Santa. And Santa left with more than just a full belly of flapjacks—kids left their Christmas list for the big day. Event coordinators says this served as a way to let folks enjoy good food and get…

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Grant Me Hope: Kelly

December 11, 2021
MorrisAdmin,

Tonight, we meet a very kind and intelligent young lady looking for a family to love.  Kelly enjoys listening to music, bike riding and coloring.  She says she’d love to be around kids her age. Here’s this week’s Grant Me Hope. Categories: Featured, Local News Tags: grantmehope

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Fourth grader honored for actions that saved her older brother’s life

Addison Burleson called 9 1 1 as her brother was having a seizure, providing valuable information to paramedics
Allie Martin,

LEE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – A Lee County girl is recognized for her courageous actions and quick thinking during a medical emergency involving a family member. Nine-year-old Addison Burleson was at her home with her 20 year old brother Eli, during Thanksgiving break, when she noticed something wasn’t right. “I was on the couch watching TV, I could see my…

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Deer season is here and causing collisions

Aundrea Self,

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – ‘Tis the season – to watch our for deer, and we’re not talking about Rudolph. According to the Mississippi Department of Transportation, there are around 3,700 deer collisions in the state every year. So far, this year 1,915 crashes have been reported. Deer season peaks from October through January, but deer can run on or near…

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Companies continue to look at locating in the Golden Triangle

Joey Barnes,

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Companies continue to look at locating in the Golden Triangle but there are challenges to get them here. Golden Triangle Development LINK CEO Joe Max Higgins says solar projects and acquiring more land led his team through the COVID-19 pandemic. He expects more solar projects in the near future. There are larger-scale projects possible at Steel…

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Happy 204th Birthday to Mississippi

Joey Barnes,

JACKSON, Miss. (WCBI) – Mississippi celebrates a milestone today turning 204. That’s right it’s the state’s birthday. The Magnolia State was admitted into the union on December 10, 1817. To mark the occasion we will tell you some interesting facts about Mississippi… Natchez was the first state capital but it was moved to Jackson in 1822. Mississippi has an official…

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WCBI to air special “A Titans Story: Mississippi Made”

Mary Carroll Sullivan,

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – It’s the story of two hometown guys who are on the biggest football stage. On Saturday, December 11 at Noon on WCBI, we will be airing a special called “A Titans Story: Mississippi Made”. It’s the story of two of Tennessee Titans rising stars, AJ Brown and Jeffery Simmons, and how their journey as rivals growing…