WEST POINT, Miss. (WCBI) The Golden Triangle’s 2nd annual Kickball Tournament was held Saturday in the West Point Sportsplex. Teams from West Point, Starkville, Columbus, Macon, and Meridian competed for bragging rights. The sport most closely resembles baseball, but with the playground twist in the form of the big, red ball that players must kick before running the bases. Organizers…
ABERDEEN, Miss. (WCBI)- Aberdeen residents are beating the heat with some festival fun. Residents enjoyed live entertainment, food from the vendors, games, and carnival rides. The festival also included a car and motorcycle show, where trophies- where handed out to the winners with the classiest ride. Residents say they enjoy seeing all the community come together and have a great time…
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI)- An area star shared his talents with the children of Starkville this afternoon. Andy Harkness is a Starkville native who went off to become a children’s book author and an art director for Disney. He recently wrote and illustrated his first book last year, entitled Bug Zoo. Harkness signed copies of his book and then played the role…
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI)- The city of Tupelo is trying to wipe out hate in their community. Theron-Nichols Park was the site of Saturday’s first ever love more-never hate event. Residents of South Tupelo say they came together to wipe out the violence that has been occurring in their area They say they thought it would be a great idea to bring…
HOUSTON, Miss. (WCBI)- It may still be July but one area community is already in the back to school mode. They were lined up outside the Houston Middle School Gymnasium and the line stretched all the way back around the corner. They all came to get what was inside free school supplies, Sheena Kirby Jones organized the event eight years ago…
TONIGHT: Any lingering rain showers will clear out overnight leaving some clouds. Temperatures will be in the mid 70s, but it will still be very muggy and uncomfortable. SUNDAY: The heat and humidity remain in place. Highs will return to the low 90s, but again the heat index may be above 100°. The best chance for rain showers is in the…
A late afternoon crash in Chickasaw County sends one person to the hospital.
Calhoun County Fair, the only thing hotter than the July heat
CLASS 3A | REGION 4 HEAD COACH: Michael Bradley Aug 17 Vardaman Home Aug 25 Belmont Away Sept 1 East Union Home Sept 8 North Pontotoc Away Sept 15 Bruce Away Sept 22 Mooreville Home Sept 29 Hatley* Home Oct 6 Nettleton* Away Oct 13 Houston* Away Oct 20 Choctaw County* Home Oct 27 Aberdeen* Away *District games PONTOTOC, Miss. (WCBI) — South Pontotoc…
WINSTON COUNTY, Miss.(WCBI)—Once upon a time, if you needed to find information or the answer to a question, you would head over to the library. Now, with the era of internet and technology it seems that a library’s purpose is starting to fade. “It’s a great gathering place for all kinds of people whether they are young, old, in…
NCAA allegations, an escort service called, and a coach resigning.
AMORY, Miss. (WCBI) – At approximately 6:45pm on Thursday, July 20th, officers responded to a business on Highway 278 and found that there were 3 subjects stealing from the business through the stock room door, traveling in an out-of-state vehicle. The subjects had already fled. At approximately 10:00 PM officers noticed the same vehicle leaving a business on Hwy 6….
She was already out on a previous bond.
Temperatures will remain warm but they won’t be as hot by the end of the weekend and early next week
The shooting death of a Mississippi State student remains under investigation.
Marietta Woman Charged In Case
TODAY: The dangerous heat lasts one more day across our area. Very hot and humid. Highs in the mid to upper 90s, with heat index values in the mid 100s. A few stray showers and storms may bring some spots relief in the afternoon, with the chance of rain around 20%. Limit outdoor activities, take frequent breaks from the heat, and…
CALEDONIA, Miss. (WCBI)-A big crowd was on hand at the Caledonia Town Hall on Thursday as city leaders took their oaths of office to begin a new term. On Wednesday, Mitch Wiggins defeated incumbent Bill Lawrence by one vote to become the newly elected mayor of the small town. He’ll be joined by three newly elected aldermen. After all of…
CLASS 3A | REGION 4 HEAD COACH: Ty Hardin Aug 18 Pontotoc Home Aug 25 Calhoun City Away Sept 1 New Hope Away Sept 8 Itawamba AHS Away Sept 15 OPEN Sept 22 Amory Home Sept 29 Choctaw County* Away Oct 6 Hatley* Home Oct 13 South Pontotoc* Home Oct 20 Aberdeen* Away Oct 26 Nettleton* Home *District games HOUSTON,…
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI)- Temperatures have been scorching lately and they’re expected to remain that way. The hot temperatures have been causing a few problems across the Golden Triangle. Hospitals are seeing several patients suffering from heat strokes or dehydration. “This past week it’s been abnormally hot,” said Paul White, a paramedic for Oktibbeha County Regional Hospital. “The heat index…
Alabama (WCBI)- It’s Tax Free Weekend in Alabama, starting tomorrow! Residents are already preparing for the deals that lie ahead. Most are on the hunt for school supplies, but some are willing to venture out out to the bigger cities for tech equipment such as computers and laptops. For a full list of tax exempt items this weekend, click here….
STARKVILLE, Miss.(WCBI)—High school students are learning what it takes to build a brand and a successful business. The students are participating in an entrepreneurship camp at Mississippi State’s E-Center. The week-long camp uses fun, hands-on experiences, workshops, and projects to teach students what it takes to launch their own business, blog, brand, or website. Students say the experience has given…
Hamilton residents are still in disbelief tonight, after a grandmother and grandson are killed in a car crash.
Ole Miss head football coach Hugh Freeze has resigned, effective immediately, per Ole Miss.