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Body found near railroad tracks ID’d as Mississippi man reportedly living outside house after fire
The body of a Mississippi man reportedly forced to live outside after a house fire was found along a set of railroad tracks Tuesday afternoon,. WTVA in Tupelo reports that officials from Lowndes County identified the body found by a railroad worker performing a routine inspection. The body was identified...
66-year-old seriously injured during Columbus hit-and-run
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WTVA) – Columbus Police investigating after a 66-year-old man was injured during a hit-and-run. The department reports that a man was crossing the Wilkin-Wise Road and Tufline Lane intersection when he was hit by a black BMW. The BMW was seen on camera stopping briefly after hitting...
Case hits close to home in Columbus
Www.wcbi.com – Shawanda Jones – 2024-07-03 19:23:55. SUMMARY: The FBI reports nearly half a million children go missing annually in the US, with over a million running away from home according to a 2023 study. Mississippi legally charges children for running away, and those harboring them can face charges too. The article discusses Franchesca McCaa, a 16-year-old from Columbus, Mississippi, initially reported missing but confirmed as a runaway by the police. Despite contacting her mother, Franchesca claims she does not want to return home. Her mother expresses concern over her safety, citing threats and violence against her daughter, and pleads for community assistance in locating her.
Columbus Police search for a man accused of rape
Www.youtube.com – WTVA 9 News – 2024-07-03 11:35:31. SUMMARY: Columbus Police are searching for Randy Pratt, accused of rape. The incident occurred on Sunday, and the victim identified Pratt at Baptist Memorial Hospital that afternoon. Public Information Officer Brian Moore stated that Pratt was a family friend of the victim. Authorities are urging anyone who knows Pratt's whereabouts to contact Crime Stoppers or the Columbus Police.
Columbus PD steps up recruiting, steps up image
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – The Columbus Police Department has stepped up its recruiting game and its image, as well. According to Columbus Police Chief Joseph Daughtry, some of his officers didn’t have enough uniforms to last an entire workweek. The clothing was torn from everyday wear and tear,...
“He was like my best friend.” Horse killed, high schooler injured during hit-and-run in West Point
A high school student in Clay County was hurt when he and his horse were struck by a hit-and-run driver Monday night. “He was like my best friend.” Horse killed, high schooler injured during hit-and-run in West Point. A high school student in Clay County was hurt when he...
CPD steps up safety patrols for Fourth of July
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – The Fourth of July weekend is one of the busiest weekends of the year for law enforcement. Fireworks echo like gunshots so the two sounds can be difficult to distinguish. And then there are some people who fire off more than just firecrackers. “We’re...
Fire chief explains dangers of mishandling fireworks
MISSISSIPPI (WCBI) – It is a holiday tradition for many families to pop fireworks on the Fourth of July. Using fireworks can be fun, but they can also be very dangerous. Mishandling fireworks can lead to you or someone else getting seriously burned or injured. West Point fire chief...
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