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Archives: 2017
MSU Awards Exclusive Contract For Reserved Tailgating Services
The contract has been awarded to Southern Tradition Tailgating for the 2017-2018 football seasons.
Warm, Humid, Pop Up Storms
Typical hot and humid June weather has returned and it’ll be sticking around
Columbus Teen Faces Slew Of Misdemeanor, Felony Charges
LOWNDES CO., Miss. (WCBI) – A teenager is in jail in Lowndes County on a slew of charges, including possession of BURKS drug paraphernalia and assaulting an officer. Juvante Burks, 19, of Columbus, was arrested Monday. Burks faces misdemeanor and felony charges. He’s charged with: speeding 10-20 mph over the limit no turn signal failure to yield to blue…
Historic Homes Gone To Make Way For New Developments
The project should be complete in Fall 2018.
Tippah County Crash Kills One
Monday Morning Accident Happened Near Walnut
Bag Burglars Busted In Oxford
OXFORD (WCBI) – Two Panola County men are jailed for stealing the money bag from an Oxford car dealer. The manager at Dealz Auto on University Avenue says four people were in the dealership looking at a car w and when they left $1,800 was gone as well. Oxford Police were able to track down 18 year…
Video: Tom In Baton Rouge – LSU Ends Mississippi State’s Postseason Run
LSU advances to Omaha with 14-4 victory over Mississippi State.
Wet Pattern Returns.
The next 7 days brings a very warm and humid pattern to the area, with scattered showers and storms possible each day. TODAY: Warm and quite humid. High temperatures in the upper 80s with heat index values in the low 90s. South winds at 5-10 mph. Scattered showers and thunderstorms possible in the afternoon. Rain coverage around 40%. TOMORROW: Scattered showers and…
Video: Ole Miss’ Thornberry Finishes in Top 4 at PGA St. Jude Classic in Memphis
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WCBI/Ole Miss Athletics) – Ole Miss sophomore Braden Thornberry fired a final round 5-under 65 Sunday to finish in a tie for fourth at the FedEx St. Jude Classic at the TPC Southwind in Memphis. Thornberry, the 2017 NCAA Individual Champion, entered the day tied for 32nd overall, but carded a birdie on the par-4 second and an…
VIDEO: Fundraiser For Area Theatre
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI)- There was music, dancing, food and art, as an annual fundraiser for the Tupelo Community Theatre drew a large crowd outside the Lyric Theatre. The 14th annual “Music, Monet and Margaritas” brought a lot of people to Broadway Street. There was food from Outback Steakhouse, a silent auction of local artists’ work. All proceeds help the Tupelo Community…
Scattered Storms Start This Evening
TONIGHT: A few scattered showers and thunderstorms are possible through the evening, particularly in the Golden Triangle. Areas towards I-22 including Tupelo may get a sprinkle, but we’re not betting on it. Look for lows tonight in the low 70s with increasing clouds by morning. MONDAY: We’ll start the day with more clouds than sun. Look for highs in the mid to…
Video: Tom In Baton Rouge: Bulldogs Lose Heartbreaker Late Against LSU
LSU rallies for four runs in the bottom of the eighth to take a 1-0 lead in the Super Regional.
Video: Preston Smith Returns to Visit with Bulldog and Football Fans in Columbus
WATCH: Former Mississippi State Bulldog Preston Smith was back in the Magnolia State on Saturday as he took time to sign autographs and visit with fans at Dick’s Sporting Goods in Columbus. Categories: College Sports, Local Sports
Video: Tim Bowens Hosts All-American Kids Football Camp in Aberdeen
WATCH: Former NFL and area star Tim Bowens hosted his annual free All-American kids football camp in Aberdeen on Saturday with other former NFL pros pitching in to help. Categories: Local Sports
VIDEO: Ranger Summer Program
NATCHEZ TRACE, Miss. (WCBI)- It was a walk in the park, but this park was the Natchez Trace National Parkway, and park ranger Kristin Schwarz gave visitors a special tour. It was part of the monthly Read with a Ranger program, held every second Saturday of the month, designed to educate the public, particularly children about the natural wonder of the…
VIDEO: Judge Approves $4.5 Million Settlement on KiOR Plant
JACKSON, Miss. (WCBI)- A federal judge has approved a 4 point 5 million dollar settlement for private shareholders of failed biofuel maker KiOR. U-S District Judge Lee Rosenthal issued the order Monday in Houston approving the settlement, intended to partially compensate 23,000 shareholders for money they lost because of decreases in KiOR’s stock price. The former KiOR CEO, lead investor, and…
VIDEO: 3rd Annual Winston County Garden Tours
WINSTON COUNTY, Miss.(WCBI)—Gardeners in Winston County spend most of Saturday show casing their best work. The Winston County Master Gardeners Association hosts it’s third annual garden tours, free for the community to attend. Three Winston County gardeners opened their yards to allow the community to see various garden styles, new, and different plants and flowers. ” We have five blueberry…
Video: Tom in Baton Rouge – MSU Aims for Omaha During Cannizaro’s Homecoming
WATCH: WCBI’s Tom Eble anchors our super regional coverage in Baton Rouge as Mississippi State attempts to win two for their head coach returning to his old stomping grounds. Categories: College Sports, Local Sports
A Few Sunday Showers Possible
TONIGHT: Temperatures will cool into the upper 60s with clearing skies. Look for the south wind between 3-7 mph help to continue building in moisture. SUNDAY: Temperatures climb to the upper 80s and perhaps a few low 90s. It will feel muggy with dew points back into the uncomfortable upper 60s and low 70s. We’re also bringing a small chance for some…
Video: Tupelo Furniture Market Holds June Summer Show For First Time
Retailers believe change in summer show date for Tupelo Furniture Market will have many benefits.
Video: Tom in Baton Rouge – Cannizaro Homecoming + Area Arms Helping MSU to Supers
WATCH: WCBI’s Tom Eble closes up our Friday coverage with Andy Cannizaro’s return to LSU + Houston’s Denver McQuary and North Pontotoc’s Trey Jolly being big parts of the pitching staff with the Diamond Dawgs in 2017. Categories: College Sports, Local Sports
VIDEO: Hundreds Come Out To Pay Their Respects And Celebrate The Life Of Sgt. Kyle Thomas
AMORY, Miss. (WCBI)-The city of Amory paid its respects to one of their own Thursday evening as Sgt. Kyle Thomas was laid to rest. “I did tear up a few times, I did,” said Dian Wilemon, who attended Thursday’s funeral. Emotions were running high as hundreds gathered at First Baptist Church for the home-going service of Sgt. Thomas. “There was…
East Webster/Jones County’s Autumn Frost Named NJCAA First Team All-American
(Photo Courtesy: JCJC Athletics) ELLISVILLE, Miss. (WCBI/JCJC Athletics) – Another day, another round of postseason recognition for the Jones County Junior College softball team. Four Lady Bobcats have been selected as NJCAA Division II All-Americans with one area player earning first team honors. Designated player Autumn Frost was named a first team All-American. The former East Webster Lady Wolverine exploded…