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Severe weather pushes cotton production back in Mississippi

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Severe weather pushes cotton production back in Mississippi

NOXUBEE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Weather always plays a big role in agriculture. It can make or break a year. So far, it’s looking like cotton farmers are seeing their profits float away. Severe weather doesn’t just damage homes. It also damages fields. Heavy rainfall has pushed production back for cotton farmers this year. “Last week, just before the big rain, we had three days, usually like to get a week spell long of dry ground, but we didn’t g…Read Article

Farmers raise concern on their crops from recent heavy rainfalls

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Farmers raise concern on their crops from recent heavy rainfalls

NOXUBEE/OKTIBBEHA COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Sometimes you can have too much of a good thing. That’s been the case with recent rainfall and North Mississippi farms. Plants need rain to grow, but too much can cause damage to those plants. It can also keep farmers from getting into the fields. Farmers deal with all sorts of variables when it comes to getting a crop from planting to harvest, but one of the most important – and least controllable – is t…Read Article

Mayoral candidate files petition for judicial review in Macon

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Mayoral candidate files petition for judicial review in Macon

MACON, Miss. (WCBI) – A Macon mayoral candidate is crying foul and wants a new election. Citing what she believes are dozens of election violations, Lillian Gillespie files a petition for judicial review. Gillespie lost the mayoral runoff to Freddie Poindexter last month. She filed the paperwork in Noxubee County Circuit Court. In the complaint, Gillespie alleges, among other things, undue influence by her opponents’ supporters, no functioning m…Read Article

Macon Police in search of man wanted for child abuse

MACON COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Macon Police are asking for the public’s help to find a man wanted for child abuse. The Macon Police Department has a Felony Child Abuse warrant out for Jonathan Sirreece Turner. According to the department, Turner dropped his son off at his sister’s house the night of May 11th. His sister reportedly noticed severe bruising on the child and rushed him to the hospital for treatment. If you know where Jonathan Sirreece…Macon, Mississippi · Macon Read Article

Macon police chief enters retirement and reflects on his experience

MACON, Miss. (WCBI) – This week is National Police Week. It’s a time to recognize law enforcement officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty, and a time to recognize the sacrifice and service of current officers. One officer has worked his way up through the ranks to chief, and now, he’s hanging up his hat. Macon Police Chief Davine Beck always knew he was meant to help people. “I wanted to be a firefighter or a police officer,” Beck…Macon, Mississippi · Macon Read Article

Investigation underway after a shooting in Noxubee Co.

NOXUBEE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Noxubee County deputies continue to investigate a weekend shooting. The gunfire happened in the Cedar Creek community. A car was struck by a bullet, causing damage. Investigators say a home was also shot up. No injuries were reported. If you have any information, please call the Noxubee County Sheriff’s Office or Golden Triangle Crime Stoppers. You can also anonymously report a tip using the P3 Tips app. For 24/7 n…Noxubee County · Noxubee County Read Article

Two men arrested for shooting at a car in Macon

MACON, Miss. (WCBI) – A mother and two children are unharmed after her car was shot at. On Sunday, April 13, Macon Police were dispatched to 98 Pulaski Street for a shooting. When Detective Burchfield arrived on the scene, they found three bullet holes in the victim’s black Toyota Camry. The victim told police that two men shot at her, and they were both wearing white muscle shirts with black joggers. After further investigation, a witness in th…Macon, Mississippi · Macon Read Article

Noxubee Medical Complex hosts free health fair for community

NOXUBEE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Folks in Noxubee County are prioritizing good health. Dozens of vendors came together to offer resources at the Noxubee Medical Complex’s Health Fair. Attendees were able to get free blood pressure checks and blood sugar screenings. The medical complex’s Neurology Center even offered information about seizure disorders and dementia. The fair wasn’t only for adults—kids had their fair share of fun with a bouncy hous…Noxubee County · Noxubee County Read Article

Southern Pines Animal Shelter Rescues 15 Dogs Living In Muddy Pen in Horrific Conditions - Darkhorse Press

In a heartbreaking case of animal neglect, Southern Pines Animal Shelter has stepped in to rescue 15 small dogs found living in squalid conditions in Macon, Mississippi. According to shelter officials, the dogs had been huddled together in a muddy pen for months. Despite repeated efforts from local officers and city officials to secure help, six of the dogs tragically died before aid could arrive. “When the call came in, we couldn’t say no,” So…Macon, Mississippi · Macon Read Article

Man indicted for two different charges from two different incidents

NOXUBEE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – A Noxubee County man has been indicted on two different charges from two different incidents. Zachary Slaughter was charged with burglary of a commercial building and aggravated assault. Court documents allege that Slaughter broke into a building in Brooksville back in June 2024. He’s also accused of pouring a hot liquid on a victim during an unrelated incident in October 2024. No court date has been set for Slaugh…Noxubee County · Noxubee County Read Article

Kemper man indicted for murder in Noxubee Co.

NOXUBEE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – A Kemper County man has been indicted for murder in Noxubee County. The grand jury recently returned the indictment against Robert Jennings. A trial date has not been set for the Scooba man. The shooting happened this past January in Brooksville. Police were first called to a car crash on Highway 145. That’s when Rodriquez Pippin of Brooksville was found dead in the vehicle. He died from a gunshot wound. Jennings w…Noxubee County · Noxubee County See the Story

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