(Photo Courtesy: EMCC Athletics) CLEVELAND, Miss. (WCBI/DSU Athletics) – Delta State University women’s basketball head coach Craig Roden and his staff have announced the signing of East Mississippi Community College standout Quantesha Patterson. The East Webster High School product joins the Lady Statesmen after a stellar career with EMCC. Patterson was an NJCCA All-Region 23 performer for each of the last…
She was last seen on Tuesday.
(Photo Courtesy: Kelly Price, MSU Athletics) STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI/MSU Athletics) – Having already collected two First Team All-American honors and National Player of the Year recognition, the list of awards for Brent Rooker keeps growing as the Mississippi State Bulldog has been named a Dick Howser Trophy Finalist. As the baseball equivalent of the Heisman Trophy, the Dick Howser Trophy…
JACKSON (WCBI) – A ruling by the Mississippi Supreme Court clears the way for some utilities to begin waiving deposits for victims of domestic violence. The Court ruled that members of the Mississippi Rural Water Associations did not have to offer the deposit waiver because the rule infringed on their abilities to independently set rates. The decision does now…
Humidity levels are going to increase by Sunday
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI News) – Some Starkville drivers say Highway 12 has almost become a nuisance to travel. Fortunately, repairs and maintenance projects have begun across the highway. Northern District Transportation Commissioner, Mike Tagert, met with Starkville’s business leaders and city officials on Wednesday, talking about how this construction project is coming. “It’s on schedule. Everything’s moving as well as…
MONROE CO, Miss. (WCBI)- On the night of June 7th, the body of an area soldier was brought back home. Sergeant Kyle Thomas, 24, died on May 29th in an accident at the National Training Center at Fort Irwin, California. Sgt. Thomas was assigned to the 155th Armored Brigade Combat Team. The Mississippi National Guard said Thomas and three other…
TODAY: Mostly sunny and mild. Drier air means today, like yesterday, will remain comfortable. Highs in the low 80s. FRIDAY: A warming trend begins Friday, but dewpoints remain low. Highs in the mid 80s under mostly sunny skies. WEEKEND: Dewpoints increase over the weekend, especially on Sunday, meaning the humidity will be more noticeable. Partly cloudy both Saturday and Sunday, with highs in…
Construction moves along on lodge at ministry that serves developmentally disabled adults.
SMITHVILLE, Miss.(WCBI)—After serving the town of Smithville for more than a decade, Gregg Kennedy will complete his last term as mayor at the end of June. Smithville, under mayor Kennedy’s administration, experienced an EF5 tornado in 2011 that left more than half the town in shambles. ” I want people to remember, I’m still here. I’m still available to…
COLUMBUS, Miss.(WCBI)—The Baptist Memorial Hospital emergency room staff got a valuable lesson in dealing with hazardous materials. The Mississippi Department of Health assisted by the Columbus Fire and Rescue team, held a training course designed to show the staff how to remove dangerous chemicals from an individual before they enter the hospital. The hospital bought the hazardous chemical removal equipment,…
Konnor Pilkington has the opportunity to join some of college baseball’s best this summer, as he has accepted an invitation to join USA Baseball’s Collegiate National Team.
Caledonia Mayor’s race still up in the air.
AMORY, Miss. (WCBI)- An area festival committee is out $3,000 after the city says it didn’t abide by its contract. The city of Amory and the Railroad Festival Committee bumped heads at last nights Board of Alderman meeting. The city is saying that the committee broke its contract when it didn’t properly dispose of trash following this year’s Railroad Festival. Each…
One day after Ole Miss released its statement on the latest NCAA allegations, head coach Hugh Freeze gave his thoughts on Tuesday’s response.
Memorial Day weekend, a group of friends left their home in Illinois, headed for Florida, but on May 30th, their car left the highway, crashing into Town Creek in Tupelo.
EUPORA, Miss. (WCBI)-Several small towns such as Calhoun City, Verona, Plantersville, Smithville and Eupora will all have new mayors. Incumbents are out and there will be new faces in city hall next month. “A lot of people think that the mayor is like the CEO or boss of a company, and that’s just not true,” said Mayor of Eupora Dan…
The money will help the department buy new equipment.
It was the first of two this summer.
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI)- The Starkville Police Department arrested 20-year old Courtney M. Boyd, of Starkville, for an armed robbery warrant. This warrant was issued for a Tuesday, May 20, 2017, incident. This is the fifth arrest in this incident. Boyd was transported to the Oktibbeha County Jail and has a bond of $100,000. Boyd had an initial municipal court appearance on…
Teen Charged With November Slaying
The Columbus Police Department continues to fill its ranks with new officers.
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI)- Baptist Golden Triangle has been designated Aetna Institute of Quality Orthopedic Care Facility for total joint replacement. Aetna makes information about the quality and cost of health care services available to its members to help them make informed decisions about their health care needs. In line with this goal, Aetna recognizes hospitals and facilities in its network that…
MONROE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI)- The Monroe County Sheriff’s Department is looking for Charles Jones. Jones is from the Wren area but is currently on probation with MDOC and living on County road 980 in Tupelo, MS. He is wanted for the June 2nd theft of a truck and tools at a business in Prairie, MS in Monroe County. He stole…