Keith Gaskin Taking Picture Of Group
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Group of influential Columbus natives reunite in their hometown

Four members of the Junior Kappa Club recreate a picture from 1990, and share how the club affected their lives.
Kaleb Green,

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – 34 years ago a group of teens and young adults in Columbus set out to improve their community. They did this by fostering leadership and taking part in community outreach whenever possible. That group was the Junior Kappa Club, comprised of Eron Stringer, Kabir Karriem, Kent Alexander, Tracy Harris, Chris Merriwether, and Kenny Verdell. Many things…

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Neshoba Co. man running for State Senate District 18

Grace Brister,

MISSISSIPPI (WCBI) – Lifelong Neshoba County resident and businessman Lane Taylor announced he is running in the upcoming special election for State Senate for District 18. This election is to fill the vacancy being created by incumbent Senator and Mississippi Supreme Court Justice-Elect Jenifer Branning. In addition to safety, jobs, economic issues, and financial responsibility, Taylor says he is committed…

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Mississippi man is now charged with 3 counts of Murder

Grace Brister,

LAUDERDALE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – The man accused of killing a teenager on Christmas Eve is facing new charges. You’ll remember 50-year-old Joseph Spinks, of Toomsuba, was charged with murder and two counts of attempted murder. Our state-wide news partner WTOK reports that now, Sheriff Ward Calhoun says all three victims of the shooting in Lauderdale County have died as…

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Fire departments respond to a structure fire in Maben

Grace Brister,

MABEN, Miss. (WCBI) – Fire departments responded to a structure fire in Maben early Saturday, Dec, 28 around midnight. Maben and Adaton Fire Departments were dispatched to 165 5th Avenue. Upon arrival, crews extinguished the fire. Right now, the cause is undetermined and no injuries were reported. For 24/7 news and updates, follow us on Facebook and X. Categories: Local News Tags: adaton,…

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Multi-vehicle crash takes the life of a Fayette woman

Grace Brister,

FAYETTE, Ala. (WCBI) – A multi-vehicle crash has taken the life of a Fayette woman. The crash happened around 5:15 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 22, on Alabama 96 about six miles west of Fayette, in Fayette County. Phyllis B. Thompson was critically injured when the vehicle she was driving hit a car driven by Bryan K. Wilson II of Bankston. Thompson’s…

Late Shoppers
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Shoppers anticipate busy gift-seeking during the holidays

Anthony Jenkins,

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Holiday Shopping is hitting its crucial time as Christmas Day is just hours away. Finding the perfect gift is even more challenging with most stores closing for the holiday. During the holidays, giving shows love and appreciation. But last-minute shopping means a stop by local stores that are open during the holidays. The final days before…
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Elderly Aliceville, Ala woman killed in house fire

Elderly Aliceville, Alabama woman killed in house fire
Joey Barnes,

ALICEVILLE, Ala. (WCBI) – An elderly Pickens County, Alabama woman is dead after fire destroys her home. Coroner Chad Harless says the fire happened just after 5 AM Monday on Valley View Road in Aliceville. Neighbors heard a man screaming and called 911. Investigators believe 86-year-old Alberta Blair’s disabled son was able to break out a window and escape the…

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Fire damages Oktibbeha County home

Fire damages Oktibbeha County home
Joey Barnes,

OKTIBBEHA COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – An Oktibbeha County kitchen fire remains under investigation. Fire and rescue crews were called to Finley Drive about 7:30 Monday night. When firefighters arrived they discovered the fire in the kitchen area. Oktibbeha County Coordinator Patrick Warner tells WCBI firefighters from Adaton, Sturgis, and Central fire departments extinguished the blaze with minimal damage. No one…