Archives: 2017

VIDEO: The Duties And Responsibilities Of Being A Poll Watcher

OKTIBBEHA COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI)-In less than two months, voters will cast ballots in the primary election for municipal races. While candidates are gearing up for the big day, so are poll watchers. They help ensure transparency at the polls.   “If you have a poll watcher, then they can watch what’s going on and make sure that your vote gets…

BREAKING: Officer Shot in High Speed Chase Through 3 Counties

LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI-TV) – A Lowndes County deputy is injured during a high speed chase through at least 3 counties. According to scanner reports, the unidentified officer has been shot in the leg. He has been transported to Baptist Memorial Hospital Golden Triangle. A suspect is also injured. The high speed pursuit began near Mathiston, Mississippi on Highway 82…

VIDEO: Cherry Blossom Festival

TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI News)- Sunday afternoon, the city of Tupelo’s Department of Parks and Recreation held its annual Cherry Blossom Festival. This is the city’s way of bridging the gap between the Japanese and American cultures. A sizeable crowd gathered at Ballard Park in Tupelo to celebrate a beautiful Spring day filled with Japanese tradition and culture. The weather kept…

Video: Public Forum on Reducing Violence Held In Starkville

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI)- On Sunday, communities nationwide were invited to participate in a national public forum. Dozens of cities across the country held moderated discussions on “Safety and Justice: How Should Communities Reduce Violence?  Locally, the forum took place in Starkville at the Trinity Presbyterian Church.   The event was led by a faculty member from MSU’s Department of Communications….

BREAKING: Mississippi State is Final Four Bound!

(Photo Courtesy: Kelly Price, MSU Athletics) OKLAHOMA CITY (WCBI) — Hey Dallas, the Dawgs are coming. Mississippi State punches their ticket to the 2017 NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament Final Four with an incredible 94-85 win over the No. 1 seed in the OKC Region, Baylor. The Bulldogs were led by Morgan William and Victoria Vivians, who combined for 65 points…

VIDEO: Dancing With The King

TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI)- Elvis was not just a pioneer in music- he was also a dancing pioneer. Today, at the 4th annual Dancing with the King competition- couples danced to favorite Elvis tunes. One of those dancers being event co-chair Charlise LaTour and her partner who danced to Frankie and Johnny. The proceeds go to fund 100 dance scholarships given to…

VIDEO: Mississippi Awards Gala

TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI)- Tupelo was the site of tonight’s annual Our Mississippi Awards Gala. A packed crowd was on hand to honor diversity in the Tupelo Community. The event is aimed at honoring those who have made it their lifetime goal to make sure that the work environment is diverse in the areas and race and gender. The guest of honor…

VIDEO: Pioneer Days

NATCHEZ TRACE, Miss. (WCBI)- The Natchez Trace Visitors Center has become the perfect venue for Tombigbee Pioneers who conduct monthly living history programs often decked out in early 1800’s style clothing. They perform some tasks that used to be part of everyday life but are now almost a lost art. Everything from basket weaving to quilt making, to spinning, and playing…

VIDEO: MSU’s Battle at the Lake

STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI)- The early morning rain couldn’t stop some Starkville fitness enthusiast.  More than hundred weekend warriors competed in the second annual battle at the lake on the MSU Campus.   The cancer fundraiser is  one mile timed run around the lake near The Sanderson Rec Center.  During their run participates stopped at certain check points to complete fitness…