MACON, Miss. (WCBI)- Macon also joined in on the back to school fun. School starts next week for Noxubee County and an area ministry wanted all students to be prepared. Glory Reveal Ministries gave away over 300 backpacks full of supplies. Students surely won’t go without the essentials of pens, paper, pencils, and notebooks. They also offered hotdogs, hamburgers, and had…
ABERDEEN, Miss. (WCBI)- An Aberdeen women’s Masonic Order also got into the school supply give-a-way spirit today. The Aberdeen Chapter of Eastern Star held their second annual school supply give-a-way including backpacks, notebooks, and pencils. They also had a back to school blood drive and free hot dogs. Organizers say it’s their way of giving back to the community. They say they…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI)- Some talent show troubles this weekend. A Columbus man named Justin Lee signed up contestants across Northeast Mississippi to take part in a talent show set for today. Lee promised a record contract with a Nashville record company called Gemini Records. It appears Gemini Records, in Nashville, doesn’t exist and the talent contest seems doomed as well… Some…
LAMAR COUNTY, Ala. (WCBI)- The Lamar County Sheriff’s Department in Alabama are investigating a missing persons case this evening. 63 year-old Mavis Lee Watts, of Vernon, was reported missing by family members around 4PM today. She was last seen by family, boarding a bus to Tennessee, earlier this week. Watts’ daughter says she spoke with her mother on Wednesday- but Watts…
TONIGHT: Saturday night will be very mild and refreshing. Clear skies and lower humidity will feel very nice after the last few weeks of heat and humidity. Temperatures will be in the mid 60s overnight with winds out of the north. SUNDAY: Sunday will once again be very nice and refreshing with lots of sunshine. Temperatures will be in the upper 80s…
Saturday Morning Accident Under Investigation
Suspect Threatened Deputies With Knife Before His Capture
The summer reading program at the Lee County Library ended with a unique art project.
Kids in Chickasaw County spent most the week learning all about what it takes to be a firefighter.
CLASS AA | REGION 2 HEAD COACH: Chris Craven Aug 18 Deer Creek Away Aug 25 Newton Aca. Home Sept 1 Strider Aca. Away Sept 8 Winona Christian* Home Sept 15 Carroll Aca.* Away Sept 22 Wayne Aca. Away Sept 29 Columbus Christian Home Oct 6 Central Holmes Chr.* Home Oct 13 West Memphis Chr. Home Oct 20 Marshall Aca.* Away *District games WEST…
It happened in the early morning hours on Friday.
The incident happened back in 2013.
State fund helps teachers who have to pay for supplies out of their own pocket.
For parents who plan on enrolling their children in daycare, childcare workers say the sooner, the better.
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI)- Imagine being a child growing up idolizing your dad, dreaming of one day filling his shoes. Well that dream has become a reality at the Starkville Fire Department. Nathan Gaudin is one of the newest members at the department, joining his father, David Gaudin who’s the Battalion Chief. “When you’re young, you want to be just like your…
His next court date is scheduled for August 28.
OXFORD, Miss. (WCBI) — Ole Miss has released its previous Notices of Allegations from the NCAA with booster names listed. The school previously had redacted 14 booster names and third-party listings but were forced to list 12 of the 14 booster names on their unredacted notices on Friday following an ethics commission ruling. Booster 12 and Booster 14 from the…
OXFORD, Miss. (WCBI) — Ole Miss has released its previous Notices of Allegations from the NCAA with booster names listed. The school previously had redacted 14 booster names and third-party listings but were forced to list 12 of the 14 booster names on their unredacted notices on Friday following an ethics commission ruling. Booster 12 and Booster 14 from the…
(Photo Courtesy: Ole Miss Athletics) OXFORD, Miss. (WCBI/Ole Miss Athletics) – Head coach Matt Luke made his first hire since taking the reins of the Ole Miss Football program, naming Jack Bicknell Jr. offensive line coach Friday afternoon. Bicknell comes to Oxford with 31 years of coaching experience, including 24 years in college and most recently seven seasons in the…
One of the best weekends of summer is just around the corner!
(Photo Courtesy: Blue Mountain College) BLUE MOUNTAIN, Miss. (WCBI/BMC Athletics) – Water Valley native Jon Nevol was introduced at a news conference Friday as the new head men’s basketball coach at Blue Mountain College. Nevol heads to BMC from Jones County Junior College (Miss.), where he helped lead the Bobcats this past season to state and regional titles and a…
BOONEVILLE, Miss. (WCBI)- Booneville Police are investigating a possible homicide. Investigators believe it happened overnight. According to the police department, officers discovered a body in a wooded area inside the city limits, after following a lead. Booneville Police Chief, Michael Ramey tells WCBI, that his office has a person of interest in custody. The body has been sent to the…
TODAY: Scattered to widespread showers and thunderstorms today. Highs in the low 80s. Winds out of the south at 5 to 10 miles per hour. Chance of rain 70% TOMORROW: Scattered showers and storms again. Highs in the low 80s. Chance of rain around 50%. WED/THUR/FRI: Sunny to mostly sunny skies. Dry and comfortable, with highs in the low to mid 80s and…
TODAY: Widespread showers and thunderstorms. Locally heavy rain possible. Highs in the upper 80s. Rainfall totals of 0.25″ to 0.5″ likely with locally higher amounts. TONIGHT: Scattered showers and a few thunderstorms. Lows in the low 70s. Rain chance around 50%. SATURDAY: A few lingering showers and thunderstorms possible in the morning, then decreasing clouds in the afternoon. Somewhat cooler, with highs in…