Archives: 2017

VIDEO: Town Hall Meeting

OXFORD, Miss. (WCBI) – It’s been five weeks since President Donald Trump took office. He’s seen both support and opposition to decisions he’s made so far. Those who oppose are raising their voices at rallies and town hall meetings across the country. On Saturday, citizens from across the state of Mississippi gathered at the Burns-Belfry Museum in Oxford for a Town…

VIDEO: Tombigbee Pioneers “Living History”

NATCHEZ TRACE, Miss. (WCBI)- After a two month winter hiatus, a group that specializes in Living History kicked off its 2017 schedule. The Tombigbee Pioneers decked out in early 1800’s style clothing performed some tasks that used to be part of everyday life but are now almost a lost art. The club which meets every fourth Saturday of the month at…

Oxford Police Looking For 2 Suspects After Friday Night Shooting

OXFORD, Miss. (WCBI)- The Oxford Police Department is currently looking for two suspects after a gun shot wounded one man. At around 7-35 Friday evening the Oxford Police Department responded to the area of Pegues Road in reference to an assault with a firearm. The victim had a gun shot wound to his leg and stated that he was approached by…

Nationwide Manhunt Underway For Mississippi Murder Suspect

RANKIN COUNTY,  Miss. (WCBI)- A nationwide manhunt is underway for a man wanted for murder and aggravated assault in Mississippi. 28 year old Alex Bridges Deaton is described as a white male, five feet, nine inches tall, weighing 170 pounds with hazel eyes and brown hair. He is considered armed and extremely dangerous. The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is assisting the…

Video: MHSAA Girls Basketball Playoff Highlights – February 24, 2017

WATCH: Starkville aims to stay perfect against Columbus, Tupelo faces a tough Southaven squad, West Point continues their domination and East Webster-East Union play a down to the wire thriller. To see all of our area playoff scores from Friday, check out our area scoreboard here: http://www.wcbi.com/2017-mhsaa-girls-basketball-playoffs-second-round-area-scores-february-24-2017/ Categories: High School Sports, Local Sports

Video: Rooker’s Big Day Leads Mississippi State Past Indiana State

STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI/MSU Athletics) – Sophomore left-hander Konnor Pilkington threw eight innings of shutout baseball as Mississippi State defeated Indiana State 11-6 in college baseball action Friday afternoon at Dudy Noble Field. The Bulldogs (4-2) bounced back from a midweek loss to Morehead State on Tuesday to kick off a four-game weekend series with a win. “It was good to…

2017 MHSAA Girls Basketball Playoffs: Second Round Area Scores – February 24, 2017

*All teams that win Friday evening advance to play in the State Tournament in Jackson beginning next week on Wednesday. All quarterfinal girls games will be played at the Mississippi Coliseum. 6A Girls Starkville 55, Columbus 31 *Lady Jackets will face Harrison Central next Saturday, 8:30pm in 6A Quarterfinals Tupelo 55, Southaven 54 *Lady Wave will face Biloxi next Saturday,…

Mississippi State to Provide Parking Lot Shuttle Service To Fans Attending Sunday’s Women’s Basketball Game

STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI/MSU Athletics) – Mississippi State fans attending Sunday’s women’s basketball showdown with Tennessee at Humphrey Coliseum will have expanded shuttle service from parking lots on campus. The following lots will be open and shuttle service from each will begin at 2 p.m. and conclude one hour after the women’s basketball game ends: Zach Village Bost Hunter Henry Barnes…

Ole Miss Drops Road Contest at Missouri

COLUMBIA, Mo. (WCBI/Ole Miss Athletics) – The Ole Miss women’s basketball team couldn’t overcome a hot-shooting Missouri team that shot 60.9 percent from long range in a 100-65 loss to the Tigers on Thursday night.  Madinah Muhammad (Chicago, Ill.) led the Rebels with 26 points for her 17th game in double figures this season.  Her 26 points are a new…