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  MSDH is reporting over 2,000 new COVID-19 cases
  
  Coronavirus Information Joey Barnes - January 27, 2021 0
  
  JACKSON, Miss. (WCBI) - Mississippi's news COVID-19 numbers creep above the 2,000 today reporting 2,074. The state department of health is also reporting 65 new...
  
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  Some rain then getting breezy and cooler for Wednesday
  
  Local News Vanessa Alonso - January 27, 2021 0
  
  SUMMARY: Get ready for a cloudy, cooler and windy day along with some rain chances for your Wednesday. The end of the workweek will...
  
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  Will you be getting the vaccination shot?
  
  Local News Desmone Mathews - January 26, 2021 0
  
  COLUMBUS, Miss (WCBI)- As the coronavirus vaccine is becoming more widely available; there are some things that still turn people's heads; some believe taking...
  
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  Man arrested for murdering his niece after on-going family dispute ends in violent argument at West Point home
  
  Crime Stephen Pimpo - January 26, 2021 0
  
  WEST POINT, Miss. (WCBI) - A series of confrontations between a woman and her uncle allegedly ended in murder at a West Point home...
  
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  Gov. Reeves calls for elimination of income tax in Mississippi
  
  Local News Cash Matlock - January 26, 2021 0
  
  In his "State of the State" address Tuesday afternoon, Reeves boasted Mississippi's accomplishments throughout the pandemic.
  
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  ICC And MHP Join Forces As Part Of Recruitment Initiative
  
  Local News Allie Martin - January 26, 2021 0
  
  TUPELO, MISS. (WCBI) - Itawamba Community College students interested in a criminal justice degree will soon have an opportunity to take part in a...
  
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  Man wanted in Columbus and Macon injured in a shootout with Tuscaloosa Police
  
  Local News Joey Barnes - January 26, 2021 0
  
  TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WCBI) - A man wanted in Columbus and Macon is injured in a shootout with Tuscaloosa police. Law enforcement in Noxubee County and...
  
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  No injuries reported in Oktibbeha County house fire
  
  Local News Emma Rose Davis - January 26, 2021 0
  
  OKTIBBEHA COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) - A house fire broke out this afternoon in Oktibbeha county. The east Oktibbeha fire department was dispatched to 48 link...
  
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  Starkville/Greenwood basketball highlights
  
  High School Sports Jon Sokoloff - January 26, 2021 0
  
  Highlights from the Starkville Yellowjackets' matchup with Greenwood. https://youtu.be/gcttjd-p5pE
  
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  Hear from Ben Howland and Iverson Molinar following Tuesday’s loss to Tennessee
  
  College Sports Jon Sokoloff - January 26, 2021 0
  
  "Learn by doing. We've had a few games where we struggled down the stretch. Our guys will get better, we've got great kids and...
  
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  TCPS HC Shaune Holiday: The man behind the Eagles’ emergence
  
  High School Sports Jon Sokoloff - January 25, 2021 0
  
  Chris Bolton takes a look at how TCPS head football coach Shaune Holiday helped build the Eagles' program into relevancy: https://youtu.be/0sW0iUiXzd4
  
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  Howland calls MSU’s blockouts against Ole Miss ‘despicable’
  
  College Sports Jon Sokoloff - January 22, 2021 0
  
  Mississippi State head coach Ben Howland says his team has responded well to its loss to Ole Miss. Here's his full take on the...
  
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  MSU AD John Cohen gives thoughts on Mike Leach’s first year
  
  College Sports Jon Sokoloff - January 21, 2021 0
  
  MSU AD John Cohen gives thoughts on Mike Leach's first year. https://youtu.be/cnq2YTZTHGY
  
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  Shuler, Stewart provide thoughts following Rebels’ 64-46 win over MSU
  
  College Sports Jon Sokoloff - January 20, 2021 0
  
  Ole Miss guard Devontae Shuler and Mississippi State guard DJ Stewart provide their thoughts following the Rebels' 64-46 win over the Bulldogs. LINK: https://youtu.be/5JQCL6AFboc
  
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  Ole Miss WBB Suffers Third Straight Loss to Georgia
  
  College Sports Courtney Robb - January 17, 2021 0
  
  The Rebels fall to 1-4 in SEC play.
  
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  #7 Texas A&M Hands #14 MSU Tough 69-41 Loss
  
  College Sports Courtney Robb - January 17, 2021 0
  
  The loss was the lowest scoring game for the Bulldogs since 2016.
  
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  Some rain then getting breezy and cooler for Wednesday
  
  Local News Vanessa Alonso - January 27, 2021 0
  
  SUMMARY: Get ready for a cloudy, cooler and windy day along with some rain chances for your Wednesday. The end of the workweek will...
  
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  Showers Wednesday, sunny end to the weekd
  
  Local News Keith Gibson - January 26, 2021 0
  
  An active weather pattern will continue for our part of the world over the coming week to 10 days.
  
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  A more quiet weather day ahead for our Tuesday
  
  Local News Vanessa Alonso - January 26, 2021 0
  
  SUMMARY: After a few strong/severe storms last night, more quiet and mild conditions build in briefly for Tuesday. Showers are possible again Tuesday night...
  
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  A few gusty Monday evening storms possible
  
  Local News Keith Gibson - January 25, 2021 0
  
  Some rain is possible tonight with another system slated to move through Tuesday night and Wednesday.
  
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  Warm, windy and a bit stormy for our Monday
  
  Local News Vanessa Alonso - January 25, 2021 0
  
  SUMMARY: An active Monday is ahead for us here in north Mississippi and west Alabama thanks to fog this morning then a warm &...
  
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  Warm and windy Monday, storms after sunset
  
  Local News Trevor Birchett - January 24, 2021 0
  
  We'll be unseasonably warm on Monday as a storm system brings the chance for some showers and storms. Tuesday will be dry but more...
  
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  Several chances for rain in the coming days
  
  Local News Trevor Birchett - January 23, 2021 0
  
  We're keeping tabs on several systems that will bring us numerous chances for rain in the upcoming week. The bottom line is...have your umbrella...
  
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  Dry Saturday, More Rain Sunday
  
  Local News Keith Gibson - January 23, 2021 0
  
  Another wet weather maker will move through the region Sunday & Monday.
  
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Some rain then getting breezy and cooler for Wednesday

Local News Vanessa Alonso - January 27, 2021 0

SUMMARY: Get ready for a cloudy, cooler and windy day along with some rain chances for your Wednesday. The end of the workweek will...

Will you be getting the vaccination shot?

Local News Desmone Mathews - January 26, 2021 0

COLUMBUS, Miss (WCBI)- As the coronavirus vaccine is becoming more widely available; there are some things that still turn people's heads; some believe taking...

Man arrested for murdering his niece after on-going family dispute ends in violent argument at West Point home

Crime Stephen Pimpo - January 26, 2021 0

WEST POINT, Miss. (WCBI) - A series of confrontations between a woman and her uncle allegedly ended in murder at a West Point home...

Gov. Reeves calls for elimination of income tax in Mississippi

Local News Cash Matlock - January 26, 2021 0

In his "State of the State" address Tuesday afternoon, Reeves boasted Mississippi's accomplishments throughout the pandemic.

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No injuries reported in Oktibbeha County house fire

Local News Emma Rose Davis - January 26, 2021 0

OKTIBBEHA COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) - A house fire broke out this afternoon in Oktibbeha county. The east Oktibbeha fire department was dispatched to 48 link...

Lowndes County legislators want to improve two roads in Columbus

Local News Joey Barnes - January 26, 2021 0

LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) - Three Lowndes County legislators are asking the state help with two road improvement projects in Columbus. House Bill 428 would...

Accused scammer, Vito Balice, wanted in multiple counties arrested

Crime Joey Barnes - January 26, 2021 0

MONROE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) - An accused scammer paving his way through north Mississippi is arrested in Monroe County. 51-year-old Vito Balice was wanted in...

Teenager arrested in 2019 indicted on a first-degree murder charge

Crime Joey Barnes - January 26, 2021 0

STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) - A teenager is indicted on a first-degree murder charge in Starkville. Aviante Jordan was arrested but U.S. Marshals in November 2019. He...

Mooreville man accused of shooting a man and assaulting a deputy

Crime Joey Barnes - January 26, 2021 0

MOOREVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) A Mooreville man is accused of shooting a man and then assaulting a deputy. Now, 28-year-old Vernon Stults Jr. is charged with...

Luxapallila Creek bridge on Waterworks road closed Tuesday, Jan. 26

Local News Joey Barnes - January 26, 2021 0

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) - The Luxapallila Creek bridge on Waterworks Road is closed for most of today. Crews are making repairs to a water line...

Tupelo police are investigating an overnight shooting

Crime Allie Martin - January 26, 2021 0

TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) - Tupelo police are investigating an overnight shooting. Officers responded to Buchanan Street around 10 o'clock last night after a caller reported...

TCPS HC Shaune Holiday: The man behind the Eagles’ emergence

High School Sports Jon Sokoloff - January 25, 2021 0

Chris Bolton takes a look at how TCPS head football coach Shaune Holiday helped build the Eagles' program into relevancy: https://youtu.be/0sW0iUiXzd4

Grant program helps restore historic properties across Mississippi

Local News Cash Matlock - January 25, 2021 0

Just last week, The Mississippi Department of Archives and History awarded almost $3 million to 18 different preservation projects across the state.

One state lawmaker wants you to be able to use your phone to place a bet

Local News Joey Barnes - January 25, 2021 0

MISSISSIPPI (WCBI) - One state lawmaker wants you to be able to use your phone to place a bet. State Senator Philip Moran introduced an...

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