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United Furniture Industries lays off all employees days before Thanksgiving

The move comes just days before Thanksgiving as the company faced mounting debt
Allie Martin,

TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – More than 2,500 people across northeast Mississippi woke up to find out they are out of a job. United Furniture Industries made the announcement through a memo. For months now, sources in the furniture industry have been talking about warning signs from United Furniture Industries, which owns Lane Furniture. According to sources, the company was facing…

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Local News, News Team

MDOT looking to hire ahead of Christmas holiday

Joey Barnes,

ABERDEEN, Miss. (WCBI)- As jobs are taken away before the Thanksgiving holiday, MDOT is looking to hire starting in December. The state’s department of transportation is hosting a job fair on December 7th at 51757 Highway 25 South in Aberdeen. The fair will take place from 8 a.m. to noon. MDOT is looking for its northeastern district which covers Winston…

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Crime, Local News

Trial date set for former Noxubee County Sheriff Terry Grassaree

Eric Lampkin,

JACKSON, Miss. (WCBI) – A trial date has been set for former Noxubee County Sheriff Terry Grassaree. Last week, a Federal Grand Jury returned indictments charging Grassaree and former Deputy Vance Phillips with receiving bribes. The two men are accused of using facilities in interstate commerce, in this case, the internet, and a cellphone, for the purpose of committing bribery….

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Local News

Timeline, history of United Furniture in north Mississippi

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BELDEN, Miss. (WCBI) – United Furniture has been part of north Mississippi for nearly 40 years, first as Comfort Furniture and in 2000, merging with Parkhill Furniture, and United Chair to create United Furniture. By December 2008, United Furniture received the exclusive licensing agreement as the U.S. manufacturer of Simmons Upholstery. In November 2017, United Furniture Industries and Heritage Home…

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Local News

Annual Lee Home Bake Sale had assortments of baked goods today

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COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – You might call it a “Black Tuesday” bake sale. Every year, folks line up early for the Lee Home Bake Sale in Columbus. The annual fundraiser benefits the upkeep of the Stephen D. Lee home on 7th Street North. There was a variety of made-from-scratch cookies, pies, candies, rolls, jellies, and relishes – all great addition…

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Crime, Local News

Columbus Police arrest teenage suspect after an alleged shooting incident

Joey Barnes,

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Columbus police arrested a teenager for allegedly shooting a gun into a home. Law enforcement said the incident happened around 1 p.m. Monday in the 1500 block of 4th Street South. 18-year-old Isaac Harris was arrested and charged with Shooting into a Dwelling. If anyone has any additional information on this incident, contact the Golden triangle…

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Local News

MSU hosts Thanksgiving luncheon for Starkville area first responders

Eric Lampkin,

STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – Mississippi State University kicks off Thanksgiving by saying “thanks” to those who keep the area safe. The University hosted a Thanksgiving luncheon with all the fixings a couple of days early for Starkville area First Responders. MSU President Mark Keenum and city officials, including Vice Mayor Roy Perkins, served up the lunches. Keenum wanted to recognize…

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Local News

Peter’s Rock Family Worship Center hosts Thanksgiving service

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STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – It happens every year. The congregation at Peter’s Rock Family Worship Center in Starkville gives turkeys to members of the community. Their annual community Thanksgiving Day service and free turkey giveaway are set for Wednesday at 10 a.m. This event will open with a Worship Service. Following the service, congregation members will give turkeys to those…

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Local News

Macon 911 dispatcher makes move to become police officer

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MACON, Miss. (WCBI) – Macon’s newest police officer has made the move from dispatcher to officer. Noxubee County resident Kayla Hill-Duck is the first female officer in Macon in years. Hill-Duck will attend the police academy next year. She spent time handling calls as a 911 dispatcher. For 24/7 news and updates, follow us on Facebook and Twitter Categories: Local News

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Featured, Local News

United Furniture fires more than 2,500 employees days before holiday

Allie Martin,

BELDEN, Miss. (WCBI) – More than 2,500 employees of United Furniture are now without jobs, just days before Thanksgiving. Employees of United Furniture, which owns Lane Furniture, received word of the mass layoffs through text messages and memos early this morning. The memo, from the board of directors, said, in part, “Due to unforeseen business circumstances, the company has been…

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A small town is making big moves with a new business

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BROOKSVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – There’s a new employer coming to the town of Brooksville, and Noxubee county is excited to watch the community grow. Opportunity is the keyword. For Mississippi Boxed Meat, it’s an opportunity to tap into a trained workforce. And for the Town of Brooksville, it’s an opportunity to regain lost jobs for residents and lost revenue. And…

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State News

Mississippi State Board of Education appoints new superintendent

Eric Lampkin,

JACKSON, Miss. (WCBI) – Mississippi’s State Board of Education has selected a new superintendent. Mississippi native and University of Southern Mississippi graduate Dr. Robert Taylor has been named the new State Superintendent of Education. Taylor will succeed interim superintendent Dr. Kim Benton who took the post when Dr. Carey Wright retired earlier this year. Taylor began his career as an…

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Thanksgiving travel expected to be significantly busier this year

Joey Barnes,

UNITED STATES (WCBI) – You’re not alone if you plan on hitting the roads this week. So brace yourself for some busy holiday travel. AAA expects nearly 50 million Americans will drive to their Thanksgiving destination this year, a slight uptick from 2021. Experts also suggest the worst times to begin your drive, most of which are between the afternoon…

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Local News

MBI asks for public’s help finding missing Grenada woman

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GRENADA, Miss. (WCBI) – A woman from Grenada has been missing since last week and the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is asking for the public’s help to find her. MBI issued a Silver Alert for 55-year-old Madrena Robinson of Grenada. She was last seen Thursday around 7:30 a.m. on First Street in Grenada County. Robinson is 5 feet 3 inches…

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Crime, Local News

CPD reviews police camera to find suspect in shooting case

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COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Columbus police investigators hope a police camera may lead them to a suspect in a Saturday night shooting. One person, walking in the area of Maple and Lawrence Drive was shot at and struck one time. Columbus Public Information Officer Joe Dillon told WCBI that the victim was taken to Baptist Memorial Hospital Golden Triangle. His…

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Local News

Tupelo police search for woman who has been missing for 10 days

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TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – Tupelo police are looking for a missing woman after she hasn’t been seen in 10 days. This is 48-year-old Candice Adams. She was last seen in the Brighton, Tennessee area but she has a Tupelo address. Her family told the police she has a history of leaving and not telling them where she is, but they’re…

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Trimcane Water Association boil water notice has been lifted

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OKTIBBEHA COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – The water is safe to drink once again in the Trimcane Water Association. The boil water notice for the association in Oktibbeha County has been lifted. An emergency repair last week to the main line prompted the notice. All tests from the Department of Health came back clear. For 24/7 news and updates, follow us…