Archives: 2017

Local News

VIDEO: Staying Out Of The Hole Of Debt

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COLUMBUS, Miss.(WCBI)—Debt can make you feel desperate for relief and for some people, check cashing businesses are their way out. It can be a slippery slope. Earlier this year in a Supreme Court settlement, the licenses of 42 American Check Cashing Loan Stores were revoked. “If you don’t put a plan in place that hole is just going to get…
Local News

VIDEO: Research Park Hosts Business Workshop

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STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI News) – Aspiring entrepreneurs received tips on how to make their ideas turn into successful businesses. Mississippi State’s E-Center hosted a free small business workshop today. Attendees got tips on all aspects of running a business, including developing a plan, creating marketing strategies, and identifying target customer groups. They also got a lesson in projecting start-up costs and…

Local News, Weather

Heat Continues to Build.

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TODAY: Warm and humid. Highs in the upper 80s to around 90, with heat index values in the 93-98 range. A few widely scattered showers and storms possible in the afternoon. Chance of rain around 30%. WEDNESDAY: High temperatures climb to the low 90s on Wednesday, with a few scattered showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Heat index values will range from…
College Sports, Local Sports

Brent Rooker Taken in First Round of 2017 MLB Draft by Minnesota Twins

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(Photo Courtesy: MSU Athletics) STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI/MSU Athletics) – After a season in which he rewrote the Mississippi State baseball record books, Brent Rooker has a chance to continue his baseball career at the professional level. The Germantown, Tennessee product was selected in the first round by the Minnesota Twins in the 2017 Major League Baseball Draft. He was the…
High School Sports, Local Sports

2017 WCBI High School Football Tour Schedule Revealed

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MS/AL (WCBI) — Who’s ready for some football? WCBI unveiled its 2017 High School Football Tour schedule on Monday evening. The sports team of Robby Donoho, Tom Eble and Jonathan Flippo will feature over 60 area schools in 60 days for the fourth consecutive year. The Tour kicks off Monday, June 19th during WCBI Sports at 6 and will continue…
Local News

VIDEO: Historic Mayoral Election in Eupora

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EUPORA, Miss. (WCBI News) – It’s been over one hundred years since the founding of the city of Eupora. Now, for the first time in its history, an African American has been elected to the position of mayor. Lamar Dumas is the victor of the recent mayoral race by a close margin of two votes. During his term, he plans to…
Local News

VIDEO: A Reaction From Those Affected by the Death of Mathiston Couple

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WEBSTER COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI News) – The deaths of a couple found dead in their home on the outskirts of Mathiston is still under investigation from the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation. Firm details are still not being released, but it is widely believed the deaths are going to be a murder suicide. The two have been identified as Carl and Glenda…