
Grace Brister
News Reporter and Weekend Anchor at WCBI-TV (Columbus, MS)
•WCBI News Reporter/ Anchor @wcbinews //Award Winning Journalist // Story idea? Email me [email protected]
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wcbi.com | Grace Brister
Midday (Antique Shop Expansion) – 06/25/25 Today on Midday, Grace talks to Lisa Halverson about her Shop’s Expansion. For 24/7 news and updates, follow us on Facebook and X. Tags: Columbus, county, kealy-shields, local, lowndes, midday, Mississippi, news, of, state, wcbi
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wcbi.com | Grace Brister
OXFORD, Miss. (WCBI) – The Oxford Police Department made arrests for alleged domestic violence. On June 14, the Oxford PD was called about a disturbance involving domestic violence at an apartment complex. Officers found the victim in need of medical attention. The suspect, 27-year-old Javarus Henderson of Oxford, was detained and taken into custody. Henderson was charged with Domestic Violence – Aggravated Assault. For 24/7 news and updates, follow us on Facebook and X.
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wcbi.com | Grace Brister
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – Tupelo Police have arrested a man charged with felony fleeing. On June 21, at around 2 am, officers made a traffic stop on Ewell Avenue for traffic and equipment violations. The vehicle initially came to a stop, but as officers approached, the vehicle fled the scene. After a pursuit, the suspect’s vehicle hit a house on Thomas Street, causing minor damage to the home. The driver ran and was then taken into custody nearby. 32-year-old Jager S.
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wcbi.com | Grace Brister
Midday (Lowndes Co. Foundation Fundraiser) – 06/24/25 Today on Midday, our Grace Brister talks to Chanley Rainey and Tyler Covington from the Lowndes Community Foundation about their first big fundraiser coming up in July. For 24/7 news and updates, follow us on Facebook and X. Tags: Columbus, county, kealy-shields, local, lowndes, midday, Mississippi, news, of, state, wcbi
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4 days ago |
wcbi.com | Grace Brister
WCBI wants to thank you for making the 2025 Viewer’s Choice Awards a success with your nominations and votes for your favorite businesses, people, and places in North Mississippi and West Alabama. You have another chance to see the Viewer’s Choice Awards shows THIS week, June 23-27, at 9 am on WCBI. Watch tomorrow to see who won. For 24/7 news and updates, follow us on Facebook and X.
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