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Archives: 2017
Video: Four Fulton City Employees Retiring, With More Than 100 Years Experience Among Them
Longtime Fulton employees retiring have worked with predecessors for years.
Video: Sheriff Says Kidnap, Burglary Suspect Should Have Never Been Out Of Jail
Sheriff says repeat offender’s latest crime spree is example of “failed system.”
VIDEO: A Wooden Board Meeting
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI News) – It’s been held in cities all over the world and now this long-time annual conference finds itself in Starkville. This is the 71st annual Forest Product Society (or F.P.S.) International Conference. Normally you would find this in a larger city, but because of the impact Mississippi has on the global lumber industry these reps from other…
Video: A Mantachie Bank Opens Its Doors Again After an Employee was Killed
It’s been almost a week since a bank robbery turned to homicide in Mantachie.
Video: Monroe County Woman Arrested After Party Raided
A Monroe County woman is accused of hosting a party where minors were drinking alcohol.
VIDEO: Bryant Hopeful for Forestry, Despite Budget Cuts
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI News) – For the first time since budget cuts were made to the Mississippi Forestry Commission in late May, Governor Phil Bryant has met with the forestry community. $2.6 million will be cut from the M.F.C., as well as the loss of 75 jobs. The seven districts that make up the M.F.C. will be turned into four larger…
The sun returns, but with less humidity
Humidity levels increase later this week
Steens Man Charged With Aggravated Assault After Argument Leads to Stabbing
The incident remains under investigation.
Lowndes County Man Breaks Into Church On Sunday Morning
A piece of electronic equipment was stolen from the church.
UPDATE: Silver Alert Canceled for Jasper County Man
Calvin Herrington, found safe. Source: MBI BAY SPRINGS, Miss. (WCBI)- The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation has canceled a silver alert issued for 82-year-old Calvin Herrington of Bay Springs. Herrington was last seen at about 3:30 on Sunday afternoon at 43 County Road 5311. Family members were worried because he suffers from a medical condition that could impair his judgement….
#HSFT17: Stop No. 7 – Hamilton Lions
CLASS 1A | REGION 3 HEAD COACH: Josh Baty Aug 18 Houlka Home Aug 25 Nettleton Home Sept 1 Hatley Away Sept 8 Nanih Waiya* Away Sept 15 West Lowndes* Home Sept 22 Noxapater* Away Sept 29 Ethel* Home Oct 6 OPEN Oct 13 Sebastopol* Home Oct 20 French Camp* Home Oct 27 Leake County* Home Nov 3 Vardaman* Away…
VIDEO: Father Daughter Ball
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI)- It was a special time for Dads to show off their dance moves with their daughters. The annual “Gumtree Twigs Father Daughter Ball” took place at the Bancorpsouth Arena in Tupelo, Saturday night. All proceeds benefit LeBonheur Children’s Hospital. The fun filled evening included a live auction, silent auction, lots of food, photos and an opportunity to meet…
VIDEO: “7 Days for the Troops”
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI)- In Tupelo, at the Mall in Barnes Crossing, the annual fundraiser “7 Days for the Troops” is currently taking place. The event raises money for Purple Heart Homes, which rebuilds the homes of injured veterans and makes them handicap accessible. The event was started by area resident, Scott Burns, who himself is a veteran who was injured and…
Nice and Sunny to Start the Week!
SUNDAY NIGHT: A light northeast breeze will keep dry air in place. Look for lows tonight in the upper 50s and low 60s. Clouds will decrease by morning leaving us with mostly clear skies. MONDAY-TUESDAY: If we could freeze-frame these days, we would because they might end up being some of the nicest days of the summer! Look for highs in the…
“Garden Mama” Visits Tupelo Farmers Market Depot
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI)- Area residents are enjoying some fresh produce this evening thanks to the Tupelo Farmers Depot. Today, shoppers were drawn to a special attraction at the facility on South Spring Street. Once a year, gardening expert Nellie Neal known as the Garden Mama does her radio show live from the Tupelo Farmers Depot. Her show airs from 8-10 in…
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TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI)- The skies cleared on Saturday and the umpires could shout play ball. The USSSA 12 year-old state tournament has drawn 37 teams from around the state, and with 12 boys per team, plus an average of two fans per boy, that means over 1,300 participants are in town. “A tournament like this economic impact we’re looking over 50-thousand…
Video: “I Want to See a Championship” – Former Bulldogs Predict 2017 Season Outlook
WATCH: Pernell McPhee, Boobie Dixon and Tyson Lee give their thoughts on the upcoming 2017 season and how they see Mississippi State performing on the gridiron. Categories: College Sports, Local Sports
#HSFT17: Stop No. 6 – Thrasher Rebels
CLASS 1A | REGION 1 HEAD COACH: Perry Murphy Aug 18 New Site Home Aug 25 OPEN Sept 1 Alcorn Central Away Sept 8 Smithville* Home Sept 15 TCPS* Away Sept 22 OPEN Sept 29 Biggersville* Away Oct 6 Ashland* Home Oct 13 Potts Camp* Home Oct 20 HW Byers* Away Oct 27 Okolona* Home Nov 3 Falkner* Away *District…
VIDEO: Providing Healthy Smiles For Veterans
TUPELO, Miss.(WCBI)—Nearly 450 Aspen Dental Practices across the nation, rolled out the red carpet for the men and women who have fought to protect our rights and freedoms. It’s called the Healthy Mouths Movement. “So, far we’ve had people who have been in service for 15 or kind of been in service for over 20 years,”said Aspen Dental Office Manager Carley Grigsby….
Deputies Nab Couple for Growing Marijuana
PRENTISS COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI)- Two people are behind bars tonight, after growing marijuana in Prentiss County. 43 year-old Danny Garrison and 43 year-old Shawna Garrison, of Old Marietta Road, are charged with manufacture of marijuana enhanced with a firearm and possession of marijuana enhanced with a firearm. Prentiss County Narcotics Investigator Grady Smith is in charge of the case. He is…
Video: Boobie Dixon, Tyson Lee Join Pernell McPhee at Annual Football Camp
WATCH: Former Bulldogs Boobie Dixon, Tyson Lee and Kyle Love joined Pernell McPhee at his annual football camp at TCPS on Saturday afternoon. Categories: Local Sports
Beautiful Weather is On The Way!
SATURDAY NIGHT: A nice north breeze will keep ushering in cooler air. Look for low to range from the upper 50s in far north Mississippi to the mid to upper 60s in central Mississippi with mostly clear skies. SUNDAY: Our advice? GO OUTSIDE! As the light north winds continue pushing in drier air, our dew points will sink into the low to…
VIDEO: Tupelo Police Investigating Saturday Morning Gunfire
No One Injured In Incident At Tupelo Hotel