COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – The leading cause of death for law enforcement officers in the United States is not gun violence or traffic collisions. It’s COVID-19. According to a CBS study, 716 officers have died from COVID since March of 2020. That’s why the Lowndes County Sheriff’s Department is taking every step possible to protect …
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Mayor Keith Gaskin says he is reviewing the way the Columbus Police Department and the Municipal Court handled City Councilman Pierre Beard’s arrest for misdemeanor domestic violence. “Because he is an elected official and this is being handled within the city right now, we’re making sure that all the policies and …
Tupelo’s West Jackson Street Baptist Church hosts dinner for police and the community TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – Bridging the gap between community, churches, and police, that’s the goal of a nationwide initiative that has come to All America City. Community members, police, and pastors met Monday evening at Tupelo’s West Jackson Street Baptist Church, as …
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The main objectives are; stop the killing and stop the dying TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – Future police officers are learning how to respond to an active shooter call. For two days, cadets in Class B 68 of the North Mississippi Law Enforcement Training Center have been put through various active shooter scenarios. Their firearms use …
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LOWNDES COUNTY, MISS. (PRESS RELEASE) – The Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office is getting reports of victims receiving messages through Facebook messenger or text message from a company named Municipal Services Bureau (MSB), a collection agency working on behalf of Lowndes County Justice Court. This agency is contacting citizens telling them that they owe money for …
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