Video: East Webster Tops Baldwyn in Game 1 of Playoff Series
WATCH: East Webster uses some timely hitting after trailing to Baldwyn to take a 1-0 series lead in the 2A baseball playoffs. Categories: High School Sports, Local Sports
Archives: 2017
Mississippi State Grinds Out Game 1 Win vs. No. 9 Auburn
(Photo Courtesy: Kelly Price, MSU Athletics) STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI/MSU Athletics) – In a showdown between ace pitchers in the Southeastern Conference, Mississippi State’s Konnor Pilkington and his bullpen reigned supreme. Pilkington, Peyton Plumlee and Riley Self combined for a four-hitter as No. 7 Mississippi State beat No. 5 Auburn 5-2 in the opening game of a three-game Southeastern Conference series…
Ole Miss Splits Double-Header, Takes Series Win at No. 14 Arkansas
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (WCBI/Ole Miss Athletics) – The Ole Miss baseball team wrapped up its weekend early, splitting a doubleheader with No. 10 Arkansas Friday at Baum Stadium. The Rebels (27-17, 11-10 SEC) took game one 4-1, while the Razorbacks (34-12, 13-8 SEC) avoided the sweep by taking game two 7-4. Saturday’s series finale was moved up a day due to…
Columbus Man Out on Bond Arrested on Sexual Battery Charge
Columbus Man Out on Bond Arrested on Sexual Battery Charge
Video: 2017 Columbus Relay For Life
COLUMBUS, Miss.(WCBI)—Relay for life is an event that Columbus residents have been looking forward to all year long. Volunteers from businesses, companies and organizations have been out here since noon today setting up and preparing to ensure that this year goes off without a hitch. Throughout the year community teams work to raise money and prepare for the actual event….
Starkville Restaurant Week Winners
STARKVILLE, Miss.(WCBI)—The votes have been counted and a winning charity named for Starkville Restaurant Week. T.K. Martin Center was awarded a $5,000.00 check Friday after getting a total of 4, 741 votes. All last week, patrons at participating restaurant enjoyed a great meal and voted for the charity they wanted win. Children’s of Mississippi came in second place and received…
Video: Monroe County Sheriff’s Department Participating in National Take Back Initiative
Monroe County S.O. and others participate in prescription drug disposal program
VIDEO: Law Enforcement Agencies Team Up During A Sex Offender Roundup
NOXUBEE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI)-The Noxubee County Sheriff’s Department, along with U.S. Marshals were out early Friday morning looking for registered sex offenders. They were trying to find people who had not updated their information. “We started approximately about 8 o’clock this morning,” said Noxubee County Sheriff Terry Grassaree. The agencies traveled to Shuqualak, Macon, and Brooksville, knocking on doors. “We…
VIDEO: Winston Medical Center Hosts Open House 3 Years After Being Destroyed By Tornado
WINSTON COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI)- Three years ago, a tornado devastated Winston County, and in its path destroyed the Winston Medical center. A year ago, they broke ground on the hospital- & today they opened their doors to the public for an open house. Several elected officials, both local and state alike, attended todays ceremony. Each one thanking the other for their…
VIDEO: Hospital Staff Remember Tornado 3 Years Later
WINSTON COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI)- Three years ago, a deadly EF-4 tornado ravaged Winston County. Homes and businesses were destroyed and so was Winston Medical Center. Many workers were there when the twister hit. They were also there today at ribbon cutting ceremony at the new facility. “I’ve got up and cried already twice here this morning,” says WMC Seniors Director Lacey…
BREAKING – Arrest Made In Connection With Lee County Body Discovery
Guntown Man In Custody
Tupelo Elvis Festival Will Feature First Night Of Concerts At “The Cotton Mill”
Tupelo Elvis Festival to feature entertainment at new venue, and Fairpark stage.
Windy & Warm Saturday, Storms Sunday
Weekend Outlook SATURDAY: Plan on a warm, humid, and breezy/windy day. Highs are going to be around 90° under a variably cloudy sky. Southerly winds once again will range between 15 and 25 mph with gusts over 30 mph at times. There is a 10% chance of a passing shower or storm but most if not all of the area…
New Albany Named Top Southern Small Town
City Picked For Honor By USA Today
Update (Video): One Of Five Children Hit Dies, Former Oxford Police Officer Accused
POINCIANA, Fla. (WCBI-TV) – John Camfield, 48, posted bond Friday afternoon in Polk County, Florida, according to CBS affiliate WKMG. He’s facing several felony charges after accusations that he hit five children, who were on a sidewalk having just gotten off a school bus, while driving drunk Thursday. John Camfield (Polk County Sheriff’s Office) A judge set bond at $600,000….
Eupora Woman Up For National Farming Award
Tabb Can Be Voted Farm Mom Of The Year
Former Area Lawman Accused Of Running Down 5 Children In Florida
Officer Faces Multiple Felony Charges
Amory Man Faces Meth Charges
Agents Say He Had Ice In His Vehicle
Warm and Breezy Today; Heavy Rain and Strong Storms Sunday.
SUNDAY SEVERE THREAT WEEKEND PLANNER STRONG/SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING POSSIBLE SUNDAY: FRIDAY: Warm and muggy this afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with highs in the mid to upper 80s, with a heat index near 90. A few isolated showers and storms possible in the afternoon. Overnight, we remain mostly cloudy, with lows in the upper 60s. SATURDAY: Even warmer on Saturday, with…
Evan Engram Taken 23rd by New York Giants in 2017 NFL Draft
(Photo Courtesy: New York Giants) PHILADELPHIA, Pa. (WCBI) — Eli Manning will have a Rebel joining him in New York. The Giants made it official on Thursday evening, selecting Ole Miss tight end Evan Engram with the 23rd overall pick in the 1st round of the 2017 NFL Draft. NFL Network analyst Mike Mayock called Engram a “match-up nightmare” and…
Video: North Pontotoc Outlasts Belmont in Fast-Pitch Playoffs
WATCH: North Pontotoc wins a thrilling Game 3 in their 3A Playoff series as Belmont took Game 2 in Ecru on Thursday evening. Categories: High School Sports, Local Sports
Video: Nettleton Shuts-Out New Site in Playoff Series Opener
WATCH: Nettleton’s Coleton Ausburn tosses a shut-out on the mound as the Tigers top New Site in game 1 of their 3A Playoff series. Categories: High School Sports, Local Sports
Video: Tupelo’s Bridges Throws No-Hitter in Game 1 Win vs. Warren Central
WATCH: Tupelo High’s Jackson Bridges tossed a no-hitter and helped his cause at the plate as the Golden Wave take game 1 from Warren Central on Thursday in their 6A Playoff series. Categories: High School Sports, Local Sports
Ole Miss Gets Home Run Happy in Game 1 Win at Arkansas
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (WCBI/Ole Miss Athletics) – James McArthur allowed only one hit over a career-high 8.0 innings, and the offense helped his cause with four home runs as the Ole Miss baseball team downed No. 10 Arkansas 9-1 Thursday night at Baum Stadium. The road Rebels (26-16, 10-9 SEC) belted four two-run home runs, including a pair by senior Colby…