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One person killed, two injured in West Point crash
WEST POINT, Miss. (WTVA) — A 20-year-old died following a weekend crash in West Point. The wreck happened on Sunday shortly after midnight on Industrial Road, West Point Police Chief Avery Cook confirmed. Cameron Blair, 20, died at the hospital, he confirmed. The victim’s vehicle ran off the road...
Amory, Monroe County first responders recognized on Thursday
AMORY, Miss. (WTVA) — An awards ceremony in Amory honored the county’s first responders. The Amory Rotary Club hosted the event at the Arbors of Amory at River Birch Golf Club on Thursday. The organization recognized the Amory Police Officer of the Year, the Amory Firefighter of the...
No arrests yet after shooting in Amory
AMORY, Miss. (WTVA) — The Amory Police Department is asking anyone with information about a Tuesday afternoon shooting to come forward. Someone fired gunshots at approximately 1:00 in the area of 109th Street near F Avenue, according to police. Police reported no injuries. Amory Police Sgt. Jake Hall reported...
Payne’s punt return leads South to NEMFCA All-Star Game win
BOONEVILLE – In the dying moments of a scoreless first half, South All-Stars coach Jimmy Young wanted to give one of his weapons a chance. Young used two timeouts on defense to force the North All-Stars to punt to Aberdeen’s Justin Payne, and he made the most of the opportunity. Payne exploded through the punt coverage and raced 60 yards to the end zone.
Amory issues boil water alert for small number of residents
AMORY, Miss. (WTVA) — The City of Amory issued a boil water alert on Wednesday, May 15 for residents on Sizemore Road only. The city issued the alert because of a water main break. Monitor the city’s Facebook page for updates. What is allowed during a boil water...
Home destroyed in fire caused by Thursday’s storm in Columbus
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WTVA) – Thursday’s storm led to a fire that destroyed a home in Columbus. Tawana Cockrell’s home on Gaylane Drive burned after lightning struck a power line. But thanks to neighbors, she is alive. “And all of a sudden I hear this banging at my...
Warm temperatures with increasing clouds for Mother’s Day
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) – We have a comfortable and mild end to our Saturday evening as clouds increase throughout the night. Clouds continue to build into the region for our Mother’s Day with the chance for a few isolated showers in the evening. Expect multiple rounds of rain and storms throughout the next work week.
ICYMI: Top stories from May 5 to May 11 of 2024
In case you missed it, here are some of WTVA’s top stories from May 5 to May 11 of 2024. Saturday, two World War II veterans celebrated their birthdays. Friday, the Northern Lights became visible! See more here. Thursday, winds hit Columbus knocking down trees and power lines. Read...
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