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  Health officials concerned of COVID-19 cases following new mask mandate
  
  Coronavirus Information Stephanie Poole - March 4, 2021 0
  
  LOWNDES COUNTY,Miss.(WCBI)- Following Governor Tate Reeves order to lift the mask mandate for the state of Mississippi, one of the most impacted professions now...
  
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  Starkville Police investigating a shooting that occurred Wednesday night
  
  Crime Joey Barnes - March 4, 2021 0
  
  STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) - Starkville police continue to search for a killer, as we learn the identity of the homicide victim. The deadly shooting happened...
  
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  Tupelo Police are investigating a drive-by shooting
  
  Crime Allie Martin - March 4, 2021 0
  
  TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) - Tupelo police are investigating a drive-by shooting. Police were called to 2103 Horton Drive around 10:25 Wednesday night after a man...
  
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  Portions of Gardner Blvd. to be closed Saturday
  
  Local News Cash Matlock - March 4, 2021 0
  
  Columbus Light and Water announced a sewer collapse has caused portions of Garner Boulevard to be closed Saturday.
  
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  Tupelo Airport Authority names new Executive Director
  
  Local News Cash Matlock - March 4, 2021 0
  
  The TAA Board of Directors announced Thursday that Joseph Wheeler will be the new Executive Director.
  
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  Some showers possible Friday, sunny weekend ahead
  
  Local News Keith Gibson - March 4, 2021 0
  
  The weather pattern will remain pretty quiet and mainly dry for the next 7 days.
  
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  Governor Kay Ivey extends statewide mask mandate until April 9th
  
  Local News Joey Barnes - March 4, 2021 0
  
  ALABAMA (WCBI) - Alabamians will wear a mask for at least another month, as Governor Kay Ivey extends the state's safer-at-home order. Going against some...
  
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  West Point police searching for man wanted in connection to a robbery
  
  Crime Emma Rose Davis - March 4, 2021 0
  
  WEST POINT, Miss. (WCBI) - The West Point Police Department is searching for a suspect in connection to a robbery. Gavin Christopher Jeffers is the...
  
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  HIGHLIGHTS: Booneville Dominates Kemper County to Advance to 3A Title Game
  
  High School Sports Courtney Robb - March 3, 2021 0
  
  WATCH: The Booneville Blue Devils took down Kemper County in the 3A semifinals. Booneville will face St. Andrews in the championship game.
  
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  HIGHLIGHTS: Kossuth, Belmont Girls Advance to 3A Title Game
  
  High School Sports Courtney Robb - March 3, 2021 0
  
  WATCH: The Belmont and Kossuth girls basketball teams survive their semifinals opponents to advance to the 3A State Title game.
  
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  Ole Miss Announces Attendance Plans Following Lifted Restrictions
  
  College Sports Jon Sokoloff - March 3, 2021 0
  
  AD Keith Carter said masks will still be required at athletic events.
  
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  HS hoops recap and a look ahead
  
  High School Sports Jon Sokoloff - March 2, 2021 0
  
  https://youtu.be/n2jAGt8LGko Chris Bolton is in Jackson covering our area teams, and gives us a look ahead at the state championships.
  
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  MSU Takes Tulane Series with Back-to-Back Walk Off Wins
  
  College Sports Courtney Robb - February 28, 2021 0
  
  MSU takes the series against Tulane 2-1.
  
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  MSU Drops Season Finale Against Missouri
  
  College Sports Courtney Robb - February 28, 2021 0
  
  MSU head coach Nikki McCray-Penson said "we're not the team that played the last two games," following the loss.
  
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  Coach Yo: “We’re going to Greenville to win games.”
  
  College Sports Courtney Robb - February 28, 2021 0
  
  WATCH: Reaction from Ole Miss women's basketball head coach Yolett McPhee-McCuin following the team's upset over No. 19 Kentucky to close the season.
  
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  HIGHLIGHTS: MHSAA Boys HS Hoops — 3rd Round
  
  High School Sports Courtney Robb - February 28, 2021 0
  
  WATCH: Highlights and scores from the third round of the MHSAA boys basketball playoffs.
  
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  Some showers possible Friday, sunny weekend ahead
  
  Local News Keith Gibson - March 4, 2021 0
  
  The weather pattern will remain pretty quiet and mainly dry for the next 7 days.
  
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  Beautiful Thursday followed by a few showers Friday
  
  Local News Vanessa Alonso - March 4, 2021 0
  
  SUMMARY: A few showers are possible on Friday. A great weekend is ahead for us. Even better news, no severe weather is in the...
  
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  Quiet pattern into early next week
  
  Local News Keith Gibson - March 3, 2021 0
  
  Not much rain around here for a while.
  
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  Sunshine and the 60s return for Wednesday
  
  Local News Vanessa Alonso - March 3, 2021 0
  
  SUMMARY: Look for the sunshine to return on Wednesday along with the 60s and mild, above average highs to make a comeback. A few...
  
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  Sunshine returns Wednesday
  
  Local News Keith Gibson - March 2, 2021 0
  
  Expect more sun than clouds over the next week.
  
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  A rainy and chilly day ahead for our Tuesday
  
  Local News Vanessa Alonso - March 2, 2021 0
  
  SUMMARY: Cloudy skies and areas of rain will continue for our Tuesday as an area of low pressure moves south of us, bringing in...
  
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  Cool & damp Tuesday, brighter skies Wednesday
  
  Local News Keith Gibson - March 1, 2021 0
  
  Brighter days are ahead by the middle of the week.
  
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  Rain chances still linger as we begin a new workweek
  
  Local News Vanessa Alonso - March 1, 2021 0
  
  SUMMARY: After showers & storms Sunday night, rain & shower chances will continue to linger as we begin a new workweek, along with much...
  
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Health officials concerned of COVID-19 cases following new mask mandate

Coronavirus Information Stephanie Poole - March 4, 2021 0

LOWNDES COUNTY,Miss.(WCBI)- Following Governor Tate Reeves order to lift the mask mandate for the state of Mississippi, one of the most impacted professions now...

Some showers possible Friday, sunny weekend ahead

Local News Keith Gibson - March 4, 2021 0

The weather pattern will remain pretty quiet and mainly dry for the next 7 days.

Beautiful Thursday followed by a few showers Friday

Local News Vanessa Alonso - March 4, 2021 0

SUMMARY: A few showers are possible on Friday. A great weekend is ahead for us. Even better news, no severe weather is in the...

One dead, one injured in afternoon Starkville shooting

Local News Cash Matlock - March 3, 2021 0

Coroner Michael Hunt said one person died at OCH Regional Medical Center, while a second victim was flown to a hospital in critical condition.

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LATEST NEWS

West Point police searching for man wanted in connection to a robbery

Crime Emma Rose Davis - March 4, 2021 0

WEST POINT, Miss. (WCBI) - The West Point Police Department is searching for a suspect in connection to a robbery. Gavin Christopher Jeffers is the...

Missing Monroe County teen found in Washington County

Crime Joey Barnes - March 4, 2021 0

MONROE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) - We have an update on the investigation of a missing Monroe County teenager. Deputies say 17-year-old DeCamron Bryant was found...

Man accused of stealing gravel from Lost Corner Road

Crime Joey Barnes - March 4, 2021 0

MONROE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) - Many people need gravel to improve their driveway. It's just not a good idea to go steal some from a...

Five people have been charged with burglary among other charges

Crime Joey Barnes - March 4, 2021 0

CLAY COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) - Several people already charged with burglary are getting a longer rap sheet. Sheriff Eddie Scott says five people have been...

HIGHLIGHTS: Booneville Dominates Kemper County to Advance to 3A Title Game

High School Sports Courtney Robb - March 3, 2021 0

WATCH: The Booneville Blue Devils took down Kemper County in the 3A semifinals. Booneville will face St. Andrews in the championship game.

HIGHLIGHTS: Kossuth, Belmont Girls Advance to 3A Title Game

High School Sports Courtney Robb - March 3, 2021 0

WATCH: The Belmont and Kossuth girls basketball teams survive their semifinals opponents to advance to the 3A State Title game.

Ole Miss Announces Attendance Plans Following Lifted Restrictions

College Sports Jon Sokoloff - March 3, 2021 0

AD Keith Carter said masks will still be required at athletic events.

Starkville High student named National Merit Scholarship finalist

Local News Cash Matlock - March 3, 2021 0

Every year, the National Merit Scholarship Corporation works to recognize and honor academically talented students across the U.S.

MSU will continue with COVID-19 safety protocols

Local News Emma Rose Davis - March 3, 2021 0

STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) - Mississippi State University will continue to require students and staff to wear masks on campus. In a press release today, the...

James Ryan Taylor missing 8 months, family now offering cash reward

Crime Emma Rose Davis - March 3, 2021 0

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) - There is now a 5,000 dollar reward for a Columbus man who is still missing. It's been 8 months since...

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