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It's a long way from Kuwait to Omaha, but the passion doesn't die with the distance! These soldiers are rooting for the
#OmaDawgs
during their deployment.
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Rapper Swae Lee returns to his hometown of Tupelo where he provided kids with bikes , footballs and basketballs. He encouraged young people to work hard to achieve their dreams. He spent a lot of time talking with people and taking photos with the hometown crowd
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Oxford Police said an Arkansas woman is facing charges for making bomb threats in Rebel territory. 29-year-old Lily Mestemacher is accused of false reporting of placing explosives.
Ian Reed A Bulldog to the end as shown in this note to WCBI from his family
"Ian's casket is maroon and white. His dad said those are the colors that are encouraged for the services."
Here is the seventh grade class from New Hope Middle School that were able to have a private visit with President Donald Trump before his Keep America Great rally in Tupelo
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This is a message we have been given the ok to share. It is from Monroe County Deputy Zack Wilbanks who was injured Saturday night when he was struck by a car at a checkpoint in Hamilton. Continue praying for Deputy Wilbanks and all law officers
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We are very proud of 3 of our own for graduating from Mississippi State University today. T'Keeyah and Karley both work behind the scenes in production and Christian is our weekend meteorologist. Congratulations!
BREAKING NEWS: The future of Mississippi University for Women and the Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science is in the hands of legislators, with a possible move to operate under Mississippi State University.
Monroe County Sheriff’s Deputy Dylan Pickle’s body is escorted to Amory’s Pickle Funeral Home. Deputy Pickle died Saturday night after he was struck by a car at a safety checkpoint. Deputy Zack Wilbanks was also struck. He is at NMMC .
Hundreds show their support for President Donald Trump with a vehicle parade ending in a rally in Tupelo Supporters say they want to be sure all legal challenges are heard in the courts
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Fish And Blues owner receives a check this morning at Zachary’s Restaurant. The money was raised by area restaurants and businesses to help Tavron Johnson rebuild his restaurant destroyed by fire last week.
Former President George H.W. Bush’s service dog has a new job. Sully reported for duty at Walter Reed Medical Center in Maryland on Wednesday. During a ceremony, he got a new uniform and was appointed to the rank of Hospital Corpsman Second Class. Sully will work with veterans.
A statement from The Leach Family: "Mike was a giving and attentive husband, father, and grandfather. He was able to participate in organ donation at UMMC as a final act of charity."
Tanner Allen of the Miami Marlins and Brad Cumbest of the Colorado Rockies held a baseball clinic in Sturgis for the youth. The kids got to learn baserunning, outfielding, infielding, and even got the chance to improve their swing.
A Monroe County Sheriff’s Deputy was killed after he was struck by a car at a safety checkpoint in Hamilton. Be in prayer for the officer’s family , the department and all LEOs
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Due to a large number of positive COVID-19 cases and students/staff quarantines is causing the West Point Consolidated School District to move to virtual learning. We will have more information coming up tonight at 5 and 6.
Meet Grace! Grace is joining us after her graduation from Indiana University. She is a reporter and anchor for our sports team. Welcome
@gnybarra
to the WCBI family!
Tonight will be our Chief Meteorologist
@WeatherManKG
final newscast with WCBI. He is headed to WBAY in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Keith has worked at WCBI for almost 10 years. We will miss you Keith! Good luck!
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Saying farewell to our
@ScottMartinWCBI
as he goes to FOX23 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. We are so proud of you and cannot wait to see you succeed in the future! We will miss you!
An ambulance crew was held hostage for a few moments while answering a medical call in Tupelo.
The crew was working on a heart patient when a female suspect jumped in the front drivers seat with a machete
The crew escaped and female suspect fled . She was arrested. No injuries
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Mississippi State defeats Louisville in a tough battle to advance to the national championship. Stay tuned to and our show at 10 for the latest breakdown and updates.
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The remains of a Vietnam war hero were returned home to Texas yesterday, 52 years after his plane was shot down and he was declared dead. His son, a pilot, flew the plane that brought him home.
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Tupelo Mayor Jason Shelton issues executive order banning public gatherings of 50 or more people in city until further notice. The order was used to shut down a public auction of various items at Tupelo Furniture Market
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The body of Aberdeen Police Chief Henry Randle is being escorted back to Aberdeen by Aberdeen police and the Monroe County Sheriff’s Department, and Tupelo PD. Randle passed away at NMMC Hospice after a battle with cancer .