Archives: 2017

Windy and Chilly Sunday before A Week Long Warm-Up

SUNDAY:  Temperatures will be 20-30 degrees colder than earlier this week.  We’ll struggle to get highs into the low 60s with a stiff NW wind between 10-25mph.  Gusts could push 30mph.  Skies will stay mostly cloudy until Sunday Night when they start clearing out.  Temperatures Sunday Night will be in the upper 40s and low 50s. MONDAY:  This will be a…

Rebels Drop Series Opener to Missouri

OXFORD, Miss. (WCBI/Ole Miss Athletics) – The Ole Miss baseball team jumped out to a 2-0 lead in the first inning, but it was Missouri that claimed a 9-3 win in the series opener Friday night at Swayze Field. The Rebels (23-15, 7-9 SEC) out-hit the Tigers (27-12, 8-8 SEC) 10-7; however, a complete game from last-minute starter Cole Bartlett…

VIDEO: A High School Prank Quickly Takes An Ugly Turn

NOXUBEE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI)-A senior class prank at Noxubee County High School ended with two students possibly facing charges, and a mess in the halls. Chocolate syrup, milk, and honey, among other food products, were scattered in the hallways all across the school. It was intended to be a funny prank, but suddenly took a left turn. “We got a call that…

VIDEO: Welcoming The New Starkville Oktibbeha Schools Superintendent

STARKVILLE, Miss.(WCBI)—The Starkville Oktibbeha school district is rolling out the red carpet for it’s pick for new superintendent. Dr. Eddie Peasant joins the district from the Tupelo school system. ” I’ve known Dr. Peasant for a long time. He’s been a successful leader everywhere he’s been. He’s put good things into place and made a difference in the lives of…

VIDEO: Six E911 Operators Reprimanded After All Calling Out Sick On Same Day

LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI)- Jobs are on the line for two Lowndes County E911 operators. Lowndes County Supervisors had a special called meeting to discuss personnel issues. There was some heated discussion this morning regarding 6 E-911 operators all calling out sick on the same day. “It was two shifts of dispatchers so you can imagine, when they don’t show up,…

Video: Tupelo’s Clayton, Copeland Sign to Continue Basketball Careers

TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI/Tupelo Athletics) — Tate Clayton and Jaylon Copeland made it official with their college of choice Friday morning. Clayton will be a preferred walk-on under Ben Howland at Mississippi State University in Starkville while Copeland will follow teammate Kylan Hamilton to Meridian Community College. During his senior season, Clayton notched 7.2 PPG, 3.1 rebounds, 2.7 assists, and shot 43%…

Video: Campbell Introduced as New Smithville Football Coach

SMITHVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) — It was a welcome home in a way for a new head coach. Michael Campbell was officially introduced as the Seminoles’ head football coach at a ceremony on Friday inside the Nole Dome. Campbell was hired by the school following the departure of Chad Collums. Campbell spent this past season as co-offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach…

Okorie, Richardson Sign WNBA Training Camp Contracts

(Photo Courtesy: Kelly Price, MSU Athletics) STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI/MSU Athletics) – After helping Mississippi State to its first Final Four, Breanna Richardson and Chinwe Okorie have been invited to WNBA training camps which begin this weekend. Richardson inked a training camp contract with the three-time WNBA champion Minnesota Lynx, while Okorie signed to attend camp with the New York Liberty….

Bruce High School Hires Clint Faust as Head Football Coach

BRUCE, Miss. (WCBI) — A new leader of the Trojans has arrived. Clint Faust was confirmed as the new head football coach of the Bruce Trojans on Friday. Faust takes over for Ken Chandler, who left for a new job at Kirk Academy following the 2016 season. Faust spent last season as offensive line coach at Itawamba AHS. Before IAHS,…