Archives: 2017

Video: Vivians Wins Gillom Trophy for Third Consecutive Year

JACKSON, Miss. (WCBI/MSU Athletics) – Mississippi State junior Victoria Vivians made history Monday afternoon at the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame, becoming the first three-time winner of the CSpire Gillom Trophy. After becoming the first freshman to win the award, Vivians became the third repeat winner of the award last season before becoming the first player to win the award…

Video: Saiz Extends Ole Miss Howell Trophy Winning Streak

JACKSON, Miss. (WCBI/Ole Miss Athletics) – Ole Miss senior forward Sebastian Saiz has been named the 2017 C Spire Howell Trophy winner, the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame announced Monday. The Howell Trophy, named for the legendary Bailey Howell, goes to the most outstanding men’s collegiate basketball player in Mississippi. A statewide panel of media who cover college basketball in…

VIDEO: What’s Really Making You Sneeze? Allergy Truths vs. Myths

WEST POINT, Miss. (WCBI)- We all know the symptoms- they’re practically unbearable. Unfortunately, living in the south- it’s allergy season all year long for most. We still have 14 days until its technically spring however, allergists are saying the pollen count is at an all time high. But there’s the myth that people think flowers are the cause of these allergies,…

Allergies Got You Down? Pollen Count Is High This Time Of Year

WEST POINT, Miss. (WCBI) – Sneezing, watery eyes, itchy nose and throat… that’s right it’s allergy season! Allergists say the pollen count is at an all-time high. Many think it’s the flowers blooming that cause these symptoms, but in reality it’s trees like oakwood and pine, along with ragweed and grass. Dr. Phillip Hooker of West Point says if your symptoms…