West Point Plant Lands New Contract
Navistar Receives $35 Million Dollar Defense Deal
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Oxford Police Make Domestic Violence Arrest
Incident Happened Wednesday
Sessom’s Big Night Leads Ole Miss Past Auburn
OXFORD, Miss. (WCBI/Ole Miss Athletics) — A huge night by junior Shandricka Sessom led the Ole Miss women’s basketball team to its fifth victory in Southeastern Conference play, a 63-59 triumph over the Auburn Tigers. The Byhalia, Miss. native tallied a game-high 26 points on 10-of-17 shooting from the floor to guide Ole Miss past Auburn. The Rebels followed a…
Video: Division Basketball Tourney Highlights from Region 4-3A and Region 4-1A
WATCH: Division Tournament action from North Pontotoc and Vardaman on Thursday evening. Categories: High School Sports, Local Sports
Video: ICC, Northeast Split Thursday Night Hoops Match-Up
BOONEVILLE, Miss. (WCBI/NEMCC Athletics) – Northeast and Itawamba’s rivalry lived up to expectations. Brenda Mayes’ Lady Tigers pushed Nanci Gray’s Lady Indians to overtime before eventually falling 70-66 while Cord Wright’s Tigers knocked off Grant Pate’s Indians 77-61 in the nightcap. The rivalry brought out over 1,000 fans to the Bonner Arnold Coliseum for Northeast’s sophomore night. Mayes’ Lady Tigers…
Video: Hundreds Turn Out For ‘State Of The County’ Briefing
Interest high in options for new Lee County Jail at ‘state of the county’ event.
No. 3 MSU Women Overcome Slow Start to Defeat Georgia
(Photo Courtesy: Kelly Price, MSU Athletics) STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI/AP) — Ketara Chapel and Teaira McCowan each scored 14 points and No. 3 Mississippi State rallied in the fourth quarter to beat Georgia 58-49 on Thursday night. Mississippi State (26-1, 12-1 Southeastern Conference) struggled on offense and trailed for nearly the entire game. But Chapel converted a 3-point play — making…
A Lowndes County Man Lands Back Behind Bars
A Lowndes County man out of jail on a felony bond, is back behind bars after allegedly assaulting his mother.
Video: “Revenge Porn Bill” Moving Through The Legislature
A new bill making it illegal to share an explicit photo without someone’s permission has been passed by the Mississippi Senate.
Video: Starkville Median Project For Highway 12
STARKVILLE, Miss.(WCBI)—Starkville drivers are about to see big changes on Highway 12. Construction could start in a matter weeks on the project that will bring medians to the busy highway. Transportation officials say Starkville’s Highway 12 has too many crashes. ” The highway 12 route in Starkville represents the highest accident rate per capita of any state road north…
Video: West Point State Of The City Address
WEST POINT, Miss.(WCBI)—West Point Mayor Robbie Robinson was the center of attention during the weekly Rotary club meeting. Robinson was invited by the club to give a state of the city address. A few points, Robinson highlighted during his speech, were working on financial issues and ensuring the city as a whole has a stable budget. The Mayor also spoke…
Ole Miss Hires New Defensive Line Coach
OXFORD, Miss. (WCBI/Ole Miss Athletics) – Ole Miss has hired Freddie Roach, former Alabama All-SEC player and staff member at Alabama and South Alabama, as its new assistant coach for the defensive line, head coach Hugh Freeze announced Thursday. “Freddie brings instant credibility to our defensive line room,” Freeze said. “His coaching skills and passion for the game make a…
Video: Columbus Construction Update
Construction projects in the Friendly City are moving forward.
Columbus Man Sentenced To 20 Years In Prison
A Columbus man is sentenced to 20 years in prison for breaking another man’s neck.
Video: Livestock Logs Come In Handy For Local Sheriff’s Department
Livestock owners asked to let sheriff’s department know what they own, location and contact information.
Mississippi AG Warns Scammers Are Targeting W-2s
Workers, be wary: scammers are targeting your workplace for tax return info.
Third Man Arrested In Connection With January Kidnapping
PRENTISS CO., Miss. (WCBI) – Prentiss County Deputies make a third arrest in a January kidnapping case. WILLIS Jamie MacAuthor Willis of Booneville was taken into custody yesterday. Willis is accused of holding two people against their will on County Road 54-71 back in mid-January. He now…
Video: Columbus’ Carpenter Wins Statewide Honor
The Mississippi Business Journal gave her the honor Thursday.
Video: House Fire Claims Elderly Calhoun County Man
2nd Fatal Fire In Region In As Many Days
Expert Says Mississippi’s Economy Is Still Behind National Average
He says it’s growing but at a modest pace.
Lowndes County Man Breaks Mother’s Jaw, Returns To Jail
McGee was out on a felony bond at the time of the incident.
Scams Targeting Electric & Water Company Customers In North Mississippi
Customers of both Tupelo Light and Water and Starkville Utilities have reported scam calls.
Sutton Stepping Down as Head Coach, Will Be New Principal at North Pontotoc High School
ECRU, Miss. (WCBI) — A successful head coach is hanging up his cap. Brian Sutton confirmed with WCBI on Thursday that he will be stepping down as head football coach at North Pontotoc. He will stay in Ecru and will be the new principal at North Pontotoc High School. Sutton was (61-28) in his seven seasons as head coach at…
Meth Charge Filed After Man Found Sleeping In Parking Lot
Paden Man Arrested Wednesday