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The Main Attraction forging ahead with a new direction
TUPELO – The Main Attraction Emporium and Coffee Bar — the unique women's apparel, jewelry and gift boutique in the heart of downtown — has been open since 1988. But perhaps by this time next year, maybe even earlier, the shop customers know today will be completely transformed. Owner Barbara Fleishhacker, who's been through three recessions and a pandemic, said the time has come for something ...
Missing Child Alert issued for 14-year-old Prentiss girl
JEFFERSON DAVIS COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) – A Missing/Endangered Child Alert has been issued for a 14-year-old Prentiss girl. Agents with the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation (MBI) said Kaycee Alexis Johnson was last seen on Wednesday, July 17 around 6:45 p.m. in the 5500 block of Highway 13 in Jefferson Davis County. Johnson was last seen […]
MDOT gives updates on I-10 widening, Diamondhead projects
HANCOCK COUNTY, Miss. (WLOX) - The Mississippi Department of Transportation is widening a 12-mile stretch of interstate between Long Beach and Diamondhead exits. The state agency spoke with WLOX News on Sunday. “It’s a massive, massive project,” said Anna Ehrgott with MDOT’s public affairs division. “There are several components to...
UMMC INVITES HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS TO EXPLORE HEALTH CARE CAREERS
The University of Mississippi Medical Center is inviting high school juniors and seniors interested in health care careers to visit the campus on Saturday, August 24 for Exploring Health Care Pathways. The one-day enrichment event, which is free, will run from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the UMMC School...
Blake Shapen: "Probably done" with baseball career during transition to Mississippi State football
DALLAS --- For those Mississippi State fans wanting to see Blake Shapen pick up his college baseball career this spring with the Diamond Dawgs, don't get your hopes up. Shapen, Mississippi State football's transfer quarterback from Baylor, shot down the idea of returning to the sport he once was a high school star at, and instead focusing on his remaining eligibility on the gridiron.
Ole Miss opens as 40-point plus favorite over week 1 opponent Furman
The Rebels are 42 days away from running out onto Hollingsworth field to take on FCS side Furman in the opening game of the 2024 season. As expected, Ole Miss has opened as huge point favorites over the Paladins, with them as big as +42.5 point favorites. In the opening...
Lowndes County Sheriff says global outage brings computer issues
Www.wcbi.com – Grace Brister – 2024-07-19 18:43:30. SUMMARY: A global software issue disrupted airlines, businesses, and emergency services on Friday. Although Microsoft has resolved the root cause, problems persisted throughout the day. Lowndes County workers experienced computer issues, but emergency services remained operational. Sheriff Eddie Hawkins confirmed that emergency response systems continued to function, though slower due to the computer problems. Nationally, there's no clear timeline for full outage resolution. For continuous updates, follow WCBI on Facebook and Twitter.
David Hall elected to Miss. Power Board
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - A Meridian businessman has been elected to serve on the Board of Directors of Mississippi Power Company. David Hall is President and CEO of Hall Timberlands, a family owned timber company in business in Meridian for over 85 years. David Hall.
Oral arguments to be reset in Carlos Moore judicial performance case
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) – Oral arguments in a case that could determine whether to remove Carlos Moore as a municipal court judge will be rescheduled for a later date. Moore was slated to appear before the Mississippi Supreme Court on Tuesday, July 23. However, the attorney filed a motion to continue due to a death in the family.
OCSD warns of a scam circling the area
Www.wcbi.com – Grace Brister – 2024-07-20 18:39:46. SUMMARY: The Oktibbeha County Sheriff's Department in Mississippi is warning residents about scammers posing as department members and spoofing the office number. The department emphasizes they never request or accept payments over the phone, nor do they ask for gift cards, prepaid debit cards, or bitcoin. Any legitimate police business will always be conducted in person. If there's any doubt about a caller's identity, residents should hang up and either call the department directly or the 911 center's non-emergency line at 662-338-1084. Residents are also advised not to share personal information like social security or credit card numbers over the phone.
CRIME REPORTS: Saturday, July 20, 2024
Felonies The following people were booked into the Lee County-Tupelo Adult Jail in connection with felony charges ending Friday at 11 a.m. Richard W. Chism, 44, of Mooreville, was arrested by the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, possession of a Schedule II drug, improper equipment. Mario Denman, 25, of Tupelo, was arrested by the Verona Police Department, felony fleeing. James T. Edwards, 42, of ...
Starkville teen faces list of charges in connection to auto burglaries
Www.wcbi.com – Eric Lampkin – 2024-07-20 18:51:08. SUMMARY: An 18-year-old Starkville teen, Anthony Buchanan, faces multiple charges related to auto burglaries in the city. Starkville Police arrested him at Brookville Garden Apartments following a search warrant. Buchanan is charged with one count of Grand Larceny Auto, five counts of Auto Burglary, and one count of Possession of a Stolen Firearm. Additional charges are possible. Buchanan was already out on bond for similar charges including Auto Burglary, Possession of a Stolen Firearm, and Conspiracy to Commit a Crime from the previous year. For ongoing updates, follow WCBI on Facebook and X.
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