Possible Sighting of Marshall Co. Murder Suspect in Yalobusha Co.
Fletcher is accused of drowning a man at a campground in July.
Archives: 2017
EMCC Begins Season Ranked No. 2 in Preseason NJCAA Top 20, Northeast at No. 9
UNDATED (WCBI) — Five teams from Mississippi will begin the 2017 season ranked in the NJCAA Top 20. EMCC is the highest rated team at No. 2 in the preseason poll while Northwest and Northeast all sit inside the top 10. Holmes and Co-Lin are the other two from the Magnolia State in the top 20 while ICC is receiving…
Smithville Man Jailed For Aggravated Assault
The victim was assaulted with brass knuckles.
Search for Camper Murder Suspect
Marshall County, Miss. (U.S. MARSHALS SERVICE) – The U.S. Marshals Gulf Coast Regional Fugitive Task Force is searching for a man charged with the murder of a camper in Marshall County. Joshua Fletcher is wanted in connection with the murder of Samuel Smith. Smith’s body was found in a lake just outside of Holly Springs. Surveillance footage shows Fletcher driving…
Rain To Start Week.
TODAY: Numerous showers and thunderstorms, with highs in the mid to upper 80s. Some localized flash flooding cannot be ruled out. Chance of rain around 70%. TONIGHT: Numerous thunderstorms ending around 10 pm at the latest, but a lingering shower or storm will remain possible overnight. Late night rain chance around 20%. TUESDAY: Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Again, a localized instance of flash…
VIDEO: Starkville Businesses Benefit From Incoming Students
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – Overnight, Starkville has almost doubled in population. With students returning to Mississippi State and preparing for class, businesses and restaurants are also preparing for the major influx of customers. Businesses are excited for the coming school year and football season because to them that means one thing, more business. Along main street in Starkville, businesses got a…
Video: Pump The Jams — Top Plays From Weekend Jamborees
WATCH: With high school football returning to North Mississippi in a matter of days, football fans got a taste of Friday night lights with a weekend full of jamborees. WCBI takes a look back at the top five plays from Friday and Saturday. Check out the highlights that feature West Point, Houston, Okolona, and Shannon in the video link above….
#HSFT17: Stop No. 56 — Saltillo Tigers
CLASS 5A | REGION 1 HEAD COACH: Pat Byrd Aug 18 North Pontotoc Home Aug 25 Amory Away Sept 1 Itawamba AHS Home Sept 8 Booneville Home Sept 15 Baldwyn Away Sept 22 Olive Branch* Away Sept 29 Lafayette* Home Oct 6 Center Hill* Away Oct 13 Lake Cormorant* Home Oct 20 Lewisburg* Away Oct 27 West Point* Home Nov 3 Grenada* Away *District…
VIDEO: Anniversary Surprise
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI)- It was an anniversary a Northeast Mississippi couple will not forget. Glyn and Jan Hughes are celebrating 50 years of marriage. Both have been huge Elvis fans since their engagement, and on Saturday night, a champion Elvis Tribute Artist headlined a party for the couple at the Ice House. Cody Slaughter won the Tupelo and Memphis Ultimate Elvis…
Cheesy Breakfast Rolls
Breakfast lovers, rejoice! These Cheesy Breakfast Rolls are sure to become a new morning favorite. They’re simple to throw together (even on the busiest of mornings) and feature some of your favorite breakfast foods, including eggs, bread, bacon, and cheese. Plus, you can easily switch up the flavors to suit the tastes of every family member. Categories: Mr. Food
Broccoli Tots
Potato tots are great, but they’re not the best idea for anyone following a diabetic diet. That’s why we came up with a healthier version using broccoli. Our Broccoli Tots are perfect for snacking on or for serving alongside any of your favorite main dishes. The best part? They’re low-carb! Categories: Mr. Food
A Wet Start to the Work Week
TONIGHT: Rain will begin to move into our area this evening from the west, which may put a damper on any evening plans. Temperatures will drop into the low 80s once the rain moves in, and lows will be in the low to mid 70s. MONDAY: Rain continues through the morning hours and again in the afternoon, but we may see some…
Video: Starkville, Noxubee, West Point Finish New Hope Jamboree In Style
WATCH: Day two of high school football preseason featured strong matchups between area teams. Starkville and Louisville reviving a long-time rivalry, Noxubee County facing 6A Callaway, and Tupelo taking on defending 5A state champion West Point in the New Hope Jamboree at Davis-Wade Stadium. SCORES: Starkville 21, Louisville 0 Noxubee Co. 20, Callaway 12 West Point 14, Tupelo 0 For…
#HSFT17: Stop No. 55 — Oxford Chargers
CLASS 6A | REGION 1 HEAD COACH: Chris Cutcliffe Aug 18 Vicksburg Away Aug 25 Starkville Away Sept 1 Grenada Home Sept 8 Lafayette Away Sept 15 Pontotoc Home Sept 22 Southaven* Home Sept 29 South Panola* Away Oct 5 Desoto Central* Home Oct 13 Horn Lake* Away Oct 20 Columbus* Away Oct 27 Hernando* Home Nov 3 Tupelo …
VIDEO: MSU Welcomes New Bulldogs to Campus
STARKVILLE, Miss.(WCBI)—The Mississippi State campus is filled with new faces. Leaving home for the first time can generate, a good bit of, nerves but incoming freshmen, at Mississippi State, Terrence Anderson says it’s more good nerves than bad. “It’s very exciting, you know. It’s just a lot of pressure, it’s a new campus, big buildings. It’s a lot of excitement,”…
VIDEO: OCHS Dog Paddle Pool Party
STARKVILLE, Miss.(WCBI)—The swimming pool at Moncrief park was over run today by wagging tails. Oktibbeha County Humane Society hosts it’s 7th annual dog paddle pool party. Area pups got to swim with their owners, play with pool toy, and meet other furry friends. The event is held to benefit the OCHS spay and neuter fund but OCHS board member Karen…
VIDEO: Joining The Code Red System
WINSTON COUNTY, Miss.(WCBI)—As we are heading into hurricane season, the citizens of Winston County are being urged to join the Code Red Weather Alerting system. The board of supervisors purchased the system, accessible to all residents in Winston County. Residents can sign up by visiting CodeRedWeb dot com. It will ask for your contact information and notifications will be availible…
VIDEO: Community Works to Get Children ID Cards
AMORY, Miss. (WCBI)- A church and a police department partner up for a community service project to keep the children in the community safe. Cornerstone Family Fellowship and the Amory Police Department work together to provide free laminated identification cards for children up to 14 years old. Officers say the cards should be kept with the children’s parents or guardians,…
VIDEO: Concert Kicks of 40th Anniversary of Elvis’ Passing
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI)- It was a packed house for the 40th anniversary kickoff concert at the Tupelo Elvis Presley Birthplace and Museum. Elvis Tribute Artists took the stage for the event, which marks the beginning of “Elvis Week.” Next Wednesday will mark the 40th anniversary of the death of Tupelo’s most famous son, and the late singer’s popularity keeps growing. “Elvis…
Video: Lady Lions, Nettleton Strong In Hamilton Softball Classic
WATCH: Schools from all over the area traveled to Hamilton to take place in the school’s slow-pitch softball tournament. Hamilton was strong against the Tupelo Lady Golden Wave, winning game one of the day, 10-0. The Nettleton Lady Tigers also dominated, defeating Caledonia 14-1. For highlights of each game, click on the video link above. Categories: High School Sports, Local…
The Rain Just Keeps Coming
TONIGHT: The rain will stay clear of the area through the evening, leaving temperatures in the low to mid 70s and a few clouds. The Perseid meteor shower should be visible, though the bright moon may hinder viewing. SUNDAY: Rain chances should diminish for much of the afternoon, allowing temperatures to climb close to 90. Rain moves back into the forecast Sunday…
UPDATE- Oktibbeha Jail Escapee Captured
Inmate Fled Friday Night
Video: Aberdeen Takes On East Webster In Jamboree
WATCH: The East Webster Wolverines traveled to Aberdeen to take on the Bulldogs in a jamboree. Both defense were strong early, before Aberdeen’s Fred Fields and East Webster’s Charlie Brand were able to lead successful scoring drives. For all the highlights, check out the video link above. Categories: High School Sports, Local Sports
Video: Okolona Defense Shows Out Against West Lowndes, Nettleton
WATCH: The Okolona Chieftains relied on stout defense to come away with two jamboree victories, Friday. SCORES: Okolona 6, West Lowndes 0 Okolona 7, Nettleton 0 For all the highlights, click on the link above. Categories: High School Sports, Local Sports