The Ups and Downs of a Coroner’s Budget and Calls
Death is unpredictable, which is why coroners work around the clock.
Archives: 2017
VIDEO: One Big, Happy Family
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Across the nation, travelers are seeing the lowest that gas prices have been all year. It could not come at a more perfect time, as about 45 million Americans will be travelling this weekend for the Fourth of July. This affects a Columbus family and their upcoming family reunion. Jones Restaurant has been here for over 60…
Tyler Edmonds Talks About Supreme Court Ruling
Edmonds spent five years behind bars.
U.S. Attorney Nominees For Mississippi Named
Longtime AUSA Picked For Northern District Spot
Tyler Edmonds Claim For Compensation Revived By Supreme Court
JACKSON (WCBI) – A Golden Triangle man sent to prison as a 13 year old but later cleared of the murder will now get the chance to seek money for his time in jail. The Mississippi Supreme Court today reversed an Oktibbeha County Circuit Court ruling denying compensation to Tyler Edmonds. Edmonds was convicted and sent to prison for life….
MCDC Escapee Recaptured Hours After Getaway
He will face additional charges, and likely a longer sentence.
VIDEO: Learning to Fly
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – AAA predicts that around 45 million Americans will be traveling for the 4th of July this coming weekend. For many it will be by car. Others will take to the skies, but that doesn’t mean it’s always commercial flights. For the last few years, flight instructors at the George M Bryan Airport in Starkville have noticed an…
Scattered Storms Through Independence Day.
TODAY: Scattered showers and thunderstorms, especially in the afternoon. South winds 10-20 mph. Highs ranging from the low 80s south to the upper 80s north. Chance of rain around 50%. FRIDAY: Scattered showers and thunderstorms once again. Highs in the mid to upper 80s. Chance of rain around 50%. WEEKEND: Rain chances continue through the weekend. Highs in the upper 80s to near…
Video: Winston County Kids Get a Lesson in Fireworks Safety
Keeping kids safe around fireworks
VIDEO: New Law Will Allow Firefighters, EMT’s, and Law Enforcment Officers To Administer Narcan
STARKVILLE ,Miss. (WCBI)-Many times fire responders receive calls about some who’s overdosed on drugs. Currently, only paramedics are allowed to treat those cases, but that’s about to change. In just a few days a new law will go into effect that’ll allow fire fighters, emergency medical technicians and law enforcement officers will all be able to help treat drug overdoses….
#HSFT17: Stop No. 10 – French Camp Panthers
CLASS 1A | REGION 3 HEAD COACH: Nathan Wright Aug 18 Winona Christian Home Aug 25 Starkville Academy Home Sept 1 Eupora Away Sept 8 Vardaman* Away Sept 15 OPEN Sept 22 Nanih Waiya* Away Sept 29 West Lowndes* Home Oct 6 Noxapater* Away Oct 13 Ethel* Home Oct 20 Hamilton* Away Oct 27 Sebastopol* Home Nov 3 Leake County*…
Video: Judge Tapped to Hear Case Involving Bruce School Officials
Bruce school administrators may have their day in court before school year starts
Video: Camp Jigsaw Takes to the Water
Camp Jigsaw takes to the water
VIDEO: Splash Pad Fun and Safety
STARKVILLE, Miss.(WCBI)–There’s just something about kids and water. Most of them love it. Splashing. Playing. Swimming. Some parents look at splash pads as a good neighborhood alternative to beaches, lakes, or pools but where there are kids, there are germs. Meet Nina Ferguson. “We are here to let them get cool,”said grandparent Nina Ferguson. She and her grandkids visit Starkville’s…
Video: One Sheriff’s Department Helps Senior Citizens Stay Healthy
The Monroe County Sheriff’s Department usually works to keep citizens safe.
Video: Passengers and Drivers in Mississippi Buckle Up for Tougher Seat Belt Laws
Laws passed in this year’s legislative session take effect on July 1st.
UPDATE- MSU Returning To Normal Following Bomb Threat
No Explosives Found After Threat
Brent Rooker Wins 2017 SEC Triple Crown, Second Ever to Win the Crown
(Photo Courtesy: MSU Athletics) STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI/MSU Athletics) – The first Southeastern Conference player to ever surpass 20 home runs, 30 doubles and 75 RBIs in a single season, Brent Rooker has claimed the SEC triple crown by leading the league in batting average (.387), home runs (23) and RBIs (82). Rooker is the second person ever to claim the…
Showers and storms join in on the 4th of July festivities
TONIGHT: Clouds will continue to move in as the gulf moisture returns. Some showers are possible south of US-82. Temperatures will drop into the low 70s. THURSDAY/FRIDAY: The showers and humidity will begin to return to the area. Rain will not be widespread, but nearly everyone could see a shower at some point in the next few days. Temperatures will be in the…
Police Building Dedication Delayed
Questions Over Water In Basement Arise
One Jailed In Wednesday Shooting
Child Dispute Leads To Gunfire
SOCSD Board Member Steps Down
STARKVILLE (WCBI) – A new face will be coming to the Starkville-Oktibbeha County school board. Current member Anne Stricklin has turned in her letter of resignation. Stricklin is moving to Florida to join her husband Scott Stricklin who is the Athletic Director at the University of Florida. She has served on the board since September 2015. Mayor-Elect Lynn…
State Flag Case Heading To Supreme Court
Carlos Moore Says Flag Is Hate Speech
Lowndes County Man Dies in Tuesday Evening Crash
No other injuries were reported.