Archives: 2017

#HSFT17: Stop No. 27 — Gordo Green Wave

CLASS 3A  | REGION 4 HEAD COACH: Ryan Lolley Aug 25th  Fayette  Away Sept 1  Aliceville  Away Sept 8  OPEN Sept 15  Midfield*  Home Sept 22  Carbon Hill*  Home Sept 29  Sipsey Valley  Home Oct 6  Oakman*  Away Oct 13  American CA*  Home Oct 20  Montevallo*  Away Oct 27  Greene County*  Away Nov 2  Pickens County  Home *District games GORDO, Ala. (WCBI) — The Gordo…

VIDEO: Celebrating Choctaw Native American Culture

CHOCTAW, Miss.(WCBI)—The Choctaw Indian Fair wrapped up its four day run Saturday. The Band of Choctaw Indians hosted it’s 68th annual Indian Fair. “We always invite everyone to come out and see us at the Choctaw Indian Fair. Visitors will see Choctaw Culture at it’s finest,”said Fair Planning Committee Member Fred Willis. The 4 day fair requires a good bit…

Prison Cook Arrested for Sexual Relationship With Inmate

ALCORN COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI)- A prison cook faces criminal charges after allegedly having sex with an inmate. 51-year-old Susan Iwema of Corinth was a cook at the Alcorn County Regional Correctional Facility Chief Deputy Dusty Essary says Iwema had been using Facebook Messenger to communicate with the inmate for two to three months.. Iwema is charged with conspiracy to commit a…

VIDEO: Lego Fair

TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI)-The Lee County Library wants kids to get creative.  Part of the downtown facilty was filled with a showcase of a dozen different Lego creations designed and built by youths of all ages.   The Lee County Library’s 3rd annual Lego Fair included a range of creations. Some were simple builds while others had moveable parts.   Lee…

VIDEO: Bowl-A-Thon Benefit for St. Jude

ABERDEEN, Miss (WCBI)- An Aberdeen woman makes it her mission to raise money for St. Judes.  And with the help of city leaders she surpasses her goal.” Joyce Vasser organized a bowl-a-thon. The event brought out several Aberdeen officials including the city’s mayor, Maurice Howard. Teams of families and friends laced up their bowling shoes and hit the lanes this…

Relief from the Humidity Begins Monday

TONIGHT: A stray shower or storm could linger overnight, but most will stay dry. Temperatures will be in the low-mid 70s but it will still be very humid. SUNDAY:  Some more showers and storms will move into the area, but temperatures will be slightly cooler, in the upper 80s. The humidity will continue as well, so temperatures may feel closer to the…

#HSFT17: Stop No. 26 — Pickens County Tornadoes

CLASS 1A  | REGION 5 HEAD COACH: James Thompson Aug 25  Hillcrest  Away Sept 1  Francis-Marion  Home Sept 8  Holy Spirit*  Away Sept 15  Marion County*  Home Sept 22  Oakman  Home Sept 29  Aliceville  Home Oct 6  Brilliant*  Away Oct 13  South Lamar*  Home Oct 20  Hubbertville*  Away Oct 27  Berry*  Home Nov 3  Gordo  Away *District games REFORM, Ala. (WCBI) — Pickens County…

VIDEO: Respecting Firearms and Gun Safety

WINSTON COUNTY, Miss.(WCBI)—More than half of the people in the state of Mississippi own a gun. Gun owners buy weapons for protection, for hunting or for sporting purposes. When a firearm falls into the hands of a little one, there is great potential for tragedy. “When I was growing up, when everyone owned guns and they owned it for various…

VIDEO: Louisville Business Burns Over The Weekend

WINSTON COUNTY, Miss.(WCBI)—Winston County investigators are taking a closer look at a weekend fire that damaged a Louisville business. This old gas station, now car wash/detailing business was damaged. The Louisville Fire Department responded to a fire at, 119 South Church Avenue, just after midnight, Sunday. The building also caught fire a few years ago but that blaze was ruled accidental….

Man Arrested For Trying To Sell Stolen Car

LOWNDES CO., Miss. (WCBI) – Lowndes County deputies say a man tried to sell a car that wasn’t his. 18-year-old Jamod Deloach is charged with felony taking of a motor vehicle. Investigators say the vehicle was taken from a home on Gail Road earlier this week. Deloach is accused of trying to sell the vehicle at a scrap car business…

Man Facing Felony Charges After Two-State Police Chase

LOWNDES CO., Miss. (WCBI) – A high speed chase that started in Lowndes County ends in Lamar County, Alabama early this morning. Javorose Yarbrough will be charged with felony eluding, felon in possesion of a weapon, and aggravated assault on a law enforcement officer. Lowndes County Sheriff Mike Arledge says Yarbrough eluded a road block at Military Road and Highway…

Afternoon Showers & Storms Continue Another Day

TODAY: Today will be another day similar to what we’ve see the last few days. Temperatures will climb near 90 by noon, and eventually into the low 90s. Once we have the daytime heating, showers and storms will briefly pop up before they rain themselves out. If you get caught under there storms, they can cause torrential rainfall and lots of…