Archives: 2017

Video: Mississippi Highway Patrol School In The Works

STARKVILLE, Miss.(WCBI)—The Mississippi Highway Patrol continues to be short staffed. Department of Public Safety leaders have been lobbying the legislature for a new Trooper School.. And Monday lawmakers agreed to pay for one. For law enforcement, protecting the community is a tough job but it gets tougher when force numbers are low. Master Sergeant Criss Turnipseed says there are a…

Video: Celebrating The Lady Bulldogs

STARKVILLE, Miss.(WCBI)—There is a lot of energy in Starkville, especially on the Mississippi State Campus. Students, faculty, and staff are excited about their Women’s Basketball Team  going where no squad before them has gone. Tip off is Friday, so fans are busy making those last minute travel plans. After defeating the Baylor Bears the Mississippi State Lady Bulldogs are packing…

VIDEO: Early Morning Plane Crash Kills Two People

MONROE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI)-Two people are dead after a plane crashes just after takeoff from the Monroe County Airport Tuesday morning. Corner Alan Gurley confirmed that 73-year old Richard Justice was flying the plane and is one of the victims. Monroe Conty EMA Director Bunky Goza said it was approximately 6:15 Tuesday morning when the single engine Mooney M20 aircraft…