Archives: 2017

Five Burglary Arrests

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Columbus Police responded to a break in at Court Square Tower on June 21. Two juveniles who had forced entry into the building were discovered by a construction worker during a routine check. It was later learned that several juveniles and one adult had been making several entries into the building since March. Five arrests have…

Rain Chances Increase on Friday.

TODAY: Hot and humid. High temperatures in the low to mid 90s with heat index values in the low to mid 100s. A stray pop-up shower or storm cannot be ruled out, but most spots will stay dry. Rain chance at around 10% or less. TONIGHT: Warm and muggy. Mostly clear, with lows in the mid 70s. THURSDAY: Another hot day. Highs in…

#HSFT17: Stop No. 37– Winston Academy Patriots

CLASS AAA | REGION 2 HEAD COACH: Andy Greening Aug 18 Newton County Academy Away Aug 25 Sylva Bay Academy Home Sept 1 Copiah Academy Away Sept 8 Indianola Academy Home Sept 15 East Rankin Academy Away Sept 22 Starkville Academy* Away Sept 29 Canton Academy Home Oct 6 Heritage Academy* Home Oct 13 Leake Academy* Away Oct 20 Winona Christian Home *District games…

VIDEO: Utility Companies Prepare For College Move-In Day

STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – Starkville Utilities is expecting one of their busiest days this week. With many of the students moving into Starkville for the coming school year, many accounts are being renewed, transferred, or cancelled. To prepare for this, management is hiring additional part-time staff to handle the work load. Other measures are being taken to make sure that…

VIDEO: Behind the Scenes of Move-Out Day

STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI)- It’s one of the most stressful times of the year for students, and that is moving out of an apartment. “We come in each day, knowing that it’s going to be crazy, that it’s going to be a really long day,” said The Pointe Executive Director, Jessica Morina Move-out days are happening in apartment complexes across Starkville….

VIDEO: The Town Of Sturgis Gears Up For Its Annual Bike Rally

STURGIS, Miss. (WCBI)-In less than a month, hundreds of bikes will roar into Sturgis for the 18th annual Bike Rally. The big event is set to take place on August 18-20th. Residents and city leaders are excited about the rally and have already started making preparations. This is the biggest event of the year for Sturgis and generates big bucks…

VIDEO: The Mississippi School for Mathematics And Science Is Having A Positive Impact On Its Students And The Area

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI)-Continued growth and lots of success stories, that was the message from the executive director of the Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science on Tuesday. Dr. Germain McConnell spoke to members of the Columbus Rotary Club. During the presentation, McConnell talked about the impact the school is having on its students as well the area. The executive director…

Rain Chances Dip Mid Week

TODAY: Hot and humid. Highs in the low 90s with heat index values in the upper 90s to around 100°F. Scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly in the afternoon and evening. Rain chance around 40%. TONIGHT: A lingering shower or storm possible in the evening, becoming variably cloudy and muggy. Lows in the mid 70s. WED-THU: Rain chances dip and temperatures rise over the…