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Aberdeen officials discuss SRO contract, approve truck stop assessment

Aberdeen · Aberdeen

Aberdeen officials discuss SRO contract, approve truck stop assessment

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ABERDEEN – During a special-called meeting June 23, the board of aldermen took action on an environmental assessment for a proposed truck stop, which was followed roughly an hour later by a work session mostly addressing a school resource officer…Read Article

Buddy Bags Effort Helps Children in Foster Care

Buddy Bags Effort Helps Children in Foster Care

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AMORY – Nearly 100 bags and suitcases were donated to the Mississippi Department of Child Protective Services’ Amory office through an effort at St. Helen Catholic Church meeting the needs of foster children.See the Story

Aberdeen officials give reports on recent severe weather system

Aberdeen · Aberdeen

Aberdeen officials give reports on recent severe weather system

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ABERDEEN – The city’s response to two rounds of severe thunderstorms that came through the area June 7 and 8 was a talking point of last week’s board of aldermen meeting. During both aldermen and citizen input, city departments and…Read Article

Investigation continues after a burglary in Aberdeen

Open the article to view the coverage from WCBI TV | Your News LeaderAberdeen · Aberdeen Read Article

Aberdeen prepares for the Blue and White Fest

ABERDEEN, MISS. (WCBI) – At Pierce’s Place, they’re ready for the Fourth of July, and owner Judy Rash is also looking forward to this weekend’s Blue and White Fest. “It is a tremendous blessing for all the businesses on Commerce Street,” Rash said. Whether it’s Mardi Gras, the Bukka White Blues Festival, or a pilgrimage, Rash said festivals and special events can mean a big boost for local businesses. “We stay open late, to coincide with everyth…Aberdeen · Aberdeen Read Article

Results are in for the local Bulls on Main event in Amory

AMORY, Miss. (WCBI) – Bull riding was the main event of Bulls on Main in Amory last Friday and Saturday, June 20-21. An eight-second, one-handed ride is all the cowboys got for the chance to reach their highest score. Half of the score was based on how well the cowboy held on, and the other half was based on how well the bull bucked. If the cowboys got bucked off before their eight seconds were up, no score was given. Our very own WCBI Chief Met…Amory · Amory Read Article

Amory celebrating Juneteenth with festivities, Rosenwald marker dedication

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AMORY – Events being held June 21 will celebrate milestones in Black history, on both local and national scales.Juneteenth · Amory Read Article

Fishing Report 6 20

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Aberdeen LakeAberdeen · Aberdeen Read Article

Kennedy, Master Sgt. Ira C.

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Ira C. Kennedy, a beloved member of the Smithville community, passed away on June 16, 2025, at the NMMC in Tupelo. Born in Smithville, Mississippi, on November 29, 1937 to the late Fred and Edna Kennedy, Ira was a dedicated…Smithville · Smithville Read Article

Former Aberdeen mayor sentenced to 8 years for selling illegal marijuana products

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ABERDEEN – Former Aberdeen Mayor Maurice Howard has been sentenced to eight years in prison for violating the terms of his release on two prior felony convictions.Aberdeen · Aberdeen Read Article

Monroe Co. man pleas guilty to sex trafficking a minor

MONROE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – A Monroe County man who was arrested on human trafficking charges has pleaded guilty to a single count of sex trafficking of a minor. Sixty-nine-year-old Steve Colburn pleaded guilty to the charge in federal court. Colburn was arrested in February of 2024 and charged with one count of human trafficking and four counts of human trafficking, procuring the servitude of a minor. The arrest was the result of an extensive…Monroe County, Mississippi · Monroe County Read Article

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