Allie Martin

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The mobile exhibit gives students a chance to see the opportunities the Army provides TUPELO, MISS. (WCBI) – Although he’s a junior, Tupelo High School student Jeremiah Fears has his plans set after he gets that diploma. “I leave for basic training in February, then I will be going in as an 11x, which is an infantryman,” said Fears, who’s part of the Junior ROTC at Tupelo High School. He joined because of the training and discipline the program offers.

1 day ago | wcbi.com | Allie Martin

HOUSTON COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – 56-year-old Hubert Hamilton was arrested by the Mississippi Highway Patrol on April 18. The arrest occurred on Airport Road in Houston. The Sheriff’s Department told WCBI Hamilton was charged with DUI second, Disorderly Conduct, failure to comply with a police officer, Resisting arrest, and no insurance. Hamilton made bond and was released Saturday. Hamilton tells WCBI his attorney will have a statement soon regarding the incident.

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Captains Thomas and LeAnna Marion have overseen security upgrades and other changes at the Tupelo facility TUPELO, MISS. (WCBI) – While hundreds of kids and adults enjoyed a spring festival at the Tupelo Salvation Army, all of the festivities, moved indoors because of rain, were monitored by security cameras. A major upgrade to the security system at the Tupelo Salvation Army is one of several improvements made under the leadership of Captains Thomas and LeAnna Marion.

5 days ago | wcbi.com | Allie Martin

Bowls 4 Souls uses profits from bowls, planters, and other items to help fund mission work across the nation and the world TUPELO, MISS. (WCBI) – Megan Frembgen has always had an interest in arts and crafts, but it wasn’t until she had a dramatic change in her life that she realized how to put her skills to the best use. “I had started my walk with Jesus, turning my life around. I didn’t know what it was I should be doing.

5 days ago | wcbi.com | Allie Martin

SALTILLO, Miss. (WCBI) – Commercial and residential development continues at a swift pace in Lee County’s fastest-growing city. There are six condos, an apartment complex, and new offices for a State Farm Insurance Agency under construction in the city of Saltillo. Saltillo is also building a new, $1.9 million fire station that will be centrally located. Mayor Copey Grantham, recently elected to a second term, said there are several key reasons driving Saltillo’s economic development.