Archives: 2017

22 People Arrested After Thursday Night Sting

CLAY COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI)- 22 people are behind bars today, following a saturation arrest in Clay County and West Point on Thursday night. Sheriff Eddie Scott says, agents from- the U.S. Marshals Service, Mississippi Highway Patrol, Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics, Mississippi Department of Game and Fish, Mississippi Department of Alcohol Beverage Control, and the Mississippi Department of Corrections along with Clay County deputies…

Strong Storms Possible Today.

TODAY: Scattered showers and storms throughout the entire day. Some storms may be strong to locally severe, with large hail and gusty winds being the primary threats. The best chance for a stronger storm will be in the afternoon. High temperatures today approach the upper 70s. TONIGHT: Scattered showers and storms continue, mainly before 1 AM. Temperatures dip to the low 60s….

Video: Mantachie Finishes Historic Season in 2A State Title Series Loss

RIDGELAND, Miss. (WCBI) — Mantachie went down fighting. The Lady Mustangs fell just short in making school history as Taylorsville won their second straight 2A Fast-Pitch State Title by defeating Mantachie, 8-2 on Thursday evening in game 2. Despite the loss, Mantachie finished an extraordinary season with a 27-4 overall record and the 2A North half title. Categories: High School…

VIDEO: Community Comes Together For Anti-Bullying Fundraiser

STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI)- Parents and their children gathered this evening to raise money and awareness! Bullying was the topic of discussion at Skate Odyssey in Starkville this evening… The community came together following the recent death of Mariah Issacs In honor of Isaacs, Skate Odyssey hosted a family fun event, where 100% of the proceeds went to Mariah’s family. Representatives from…

VIDEO: Battling Bloodsuckers In Your Yard

STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI)-Ticks, ticks, ticks. The tiny bugs seem to be popping up everywhere. Experts said they’re seeing an increase because of a mild winter this year. “This year we are seeing a lot of tick activity and it’s very early,” said Richard Linley, owner of Northeast Exterminating. “It’s generally an issue that comes up later in the year.” Linley…