Video: Luke Takes Over, Says Players Are Locked In
While under the cloud of the NCAA investigation and the recent resignation from Hugh Freeze, attention has turned to the players with the wondering if the football program will see any transfers.
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Video: Hundreds Of Northeast Mississippi Teenagers Take Part In ‘Super Summer’
Student leaders in church youth groups learn how to live out their faith at ‘Super Summer.’
#HSFT17: Stop No. 36 – Heritage Academy Patriots
CLASS AAA | REGION 2 HEAD COACH: Sean Harrison Aug 18 Kirk Aca. Away Aug 25 Manchester Aca. Home Sept 1 Wayne Aca. Home Sept 8 Lamar Home Sept 15 Pillow Aca. Away Sept 22 Magnolia Heights Away Sept 29 Leake Aca.* Home Oct 6 Winston Aca.* Away Oct 13 Starkville Aca.* Home Oct 20 Canton Aca.* Away *District games…
Video: Security Camera Catches Bike Thieves In The Act In Tupelo Neighborhood
Bikes stolen from homes in Wildwood subdivision.
Video: Exotic Animals Need Protection From Extreme Heat
Sizzling temperatures mean extra measures taken to keep exotic animals cool and safe.
VIDEO: One Local County Has A Big Need To Hire More 911 Dispatchers
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI)-They’re the people you call when you have an emergency, but the Lowndes County E911 service is finding it hard to get the right people for the job. Two months ago, Supervisors dissolved the E911 board and placed EMA Director Cindy Lawrence in charge. Lawrence has reached out to response agencies, including the Columbus Police Department, asking for…
VIDEO: Nursing Home Expansion
ACKERMAN, Miss. (WCBI) – It’s been sitting vacant for the last five years. The Choctaw Regional Medical Center finds new use for an old building, by using it as an expansion to the nursing home next door. This is the only long-term care center in the county, and they need more room. It’s using the most of what you’ve already been…
VIDEO: Education PAC Makes Progress
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – A recently formed Political Action Committee is working to drum up support for the state’s public schools. Members of the Mississippi Education PAC have been traveling the state reaching out to lawmakers, and trying to keep schools on the front burner. One of the group’s aims is to also find people willing to invest in public education….
Video: Ole Miss Interim HC Luke: “This Is My Dream Job”
Ole Miss interim head football coach Matt Luke was formally introduced as the new man in charge of the Rebels, Monday.
Hot & Humid Work Week
Typical summer weather is here to stay this week
Tupelo Police Need Help Identifying Armed Robber
It happened Sunday night.
Woman Accused of Assault in Oxford
Lindsey Wood, ArrestedSource: Oxford PD OXFORD, Miss. (WCBI)- A woman is accused of hitting someone with her car on purpose. The alleged assault happened in Oxford. On Friday, police officers served a warrant to Lindsey Wood, of Grenada, Mississippi. She faces one count of aggravated assault. On July 17th, the victim claims Wood intentionally hit her with a vehicle, while…
Monroe County Man Arrested For Manufacturing
No word yet on bond.
Hot and Humid Through Mid-Week; Cooler This Weekend.
TODAY: Hot and humid. Highs in the low 90s. Heat index values in the upper 90s and low 100s. Scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly in the afternoon. Chance of rain around 50%. TONIGHT: A few lingering showers and storms possible. Overnight lows in the mid 70s. TUESDAY: More scattered showers and storms. Highs in the low 90s with heat index values in the…
Video: Jones Prepares For Training Camp, Describes Reaching NFL Dream
One of the many athletes to shine on Friday nights in North Mississippi was former Eupora Eagle and Ole Miss Rebel Derrick Jones.
#HSFT17: Stop No. 35 – Starkville Academy Volunteers
CLASS AAA | REGION 2 HEAD COACH: Chase Nicholson Aug 18 Lamar Home Aug 25 French Camp Away Sept 1 Indianola Aca. Away Sept 8 East Webster Home Sept 15 Magnolia Heights Away Sept 22 Winston Aca.* Home Sept 29 Pillow Aca. Home Oct 6 Canton Aca.* Away Oct 13 Heritage Aca.* Away Oct 20 Leake Aca.* Home *District games…
VIDEO: Church Welcomes New Senior Pastor After 2.5 Years
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI)- After more than almost two and a half years one of Northeast Mississippi’s biggest church finally has a new senior pastor. Tupelo Harrisburg Baptist Church says it took a long time to find the right man for the job, and today Rob Armstrong officially accepted the call of the church to fill that role. Armstrong has strong Mississippi…
VIDEO: Community Comes Together For Missing Teen
BOONEVILLE, Miss. (WCBI)- It’s been around a month since the disappearance of Booneville teen, Angelica Dykes. Police still have no leads as to what may have happened, but are looking for any information. Today, friends and family met at the Booneville city hall for a prayer service. A meeting to keep hope alive. “We just had this prayer service to try…
Relentless Humidity In Store
TONIGHT: Skies will clear as we head into the overnight hours but it will remain very humid and uncomfortable. A stray shower or storm may linger into the overnight hours. Temperatures will be in the mid 70s. MONDAY & TUESDAY: More afternoon rain both days, with the higher chance being on Monday. The humidity will remain in place and highs will…
Boil Water Notice for Aberdeen
ABERDEEN, Miss (WCBI)- There is a boil water notice for parts of Aberdeen. The City Clerk, Jackie Benson, says that for homes or businesses on Highway 25, Highway 382, and Prairie/Binford Road should boil its water until further notice. A water line broke in that area. Categories: Local News
Video: Former Rebel Jones Talks Relationship With Hugh Freeze
Former Ole Miss Rebel and Eupora Eagle Derrick Jones returns to the Magnolia State to give back to the Winona Community.
#HSFT17: Stop No. 34 — Hebron Christian Eagles
CLASS A | REGION 2 HEAD COACH: David Foster Aug 18 Unity Christian Away Aug 25 Kemper Academy* Away Sept 1 Prentiss Christian School Home Sept 8 Delta Academy Home Sept 15 Calhoun Academy* Away Sept 22 Sharkey-Issaquena Academy Home Sept 29 North Sunflower Academy Away Oct 6 OPEN Oct 13 OPEN Oct 20 Marvell Academy Away Oct 27 Humphreys Academy Home *District…
#HSFT17: Stop No. 34 — Calhoun Academy Cougars
CLASS A | REGION 2 HEAD COACH: Gerry Winters Aug 18 Prentiss Christian Home Aug 25 Rebul Academy Away Sept 1 Kemper Academy* Home Sept 8 Sharkey Academy Away Sept 15 Hebron Christian* Home Sept 22 NSA Home Sept 29 Humphreys Academy Home Oct 6 Marvell Academy Away Oct 13 OPEN Oct 20 Delta Academy Away CALHOUN CITY, Miss. (WCBI) – The Calhoun…
VIDEO: Back to School, Stay in School Rally
LOUISVILLE, Miss. (WCBI)- The Louisville chapter of the NAACP hosts its’ back to school stay in school rally. This year the organization teamed with Community Counseling. The partnership envisions every school-aged child having the best learning opportunities possible, beginning with the tools they need to succeed in the classroom. The event attracts hundreds of students each year. Students receive…