TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI)- Dr. Suess helped teach some Tupelo area children about the importance of conservation. On the second Saturday of the month the Natchez Trace Parkway puts on the Read with a Ranger program. This Saturday, Ranger Kristin Schwarz read the Dr. Seuss classic the Lorax. “If anyone has seen the movie or read the book it’s all about conservation….
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI)- Grammy Award winning singer David Phelps made a stop in our area this weekend. The Christian singer, best known for his work with the Gaither Vocal Band, did a show at Tupelo’s West Jackson Street Baptist Church. Phelps says it is always a joy to be in Northeast Mississippi, and he took time to talk about his upcoming…
ITAWAMBA COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI)- The Itawamba County Sheriff’s Department demonstrated the importance of checkpoints this afternoon. During a routine checkpoint, 36-year-old Timothy William Peugh was apprehended and is currently in the Itawamba County Jail awaiting extradition to Jefferson County, Texas. Peugh has warrants in Texas on money laundering charges. Categories: Local News
Behind strong pitching performances from senior Alexis Silkwood and sophomore Regan Green, the Mississippi State Bulldogs tallied a pair of shutouts to open the 2017 season on Friday.
The Lady Eagles flew past the Lady Mustangs 57-48, and the Eagles took down the Mustangs 67-60.
The Lady Eagles took down the Lady Wolverines 57-54, and the Wolverines defeated the Eagles 67-36.
The Lady Falcons topped the Lady Panthers 54-34 and the Falcons defeated the Panthers 85-50.
Houston Hilltopper Hayes McMullen signed the dotted line to continue his baseball career at Blue Mountain next season.
COLUMBUS, (WCBI)—There are many ways to tell a person just how you feel and even more ways are surfacing with the advancement of technology everyday. But many still feel for those special occasions a greeting card is still the best way to express yourself. Candy, flowers and of courses stuffed animals. All the things needed to make the perfect…
Choctaw County approves Ben Ashley to become the school’s new head football coach and athletic director.
West Point students learn lessons in preparedness
MONROE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI)- Mississippi is made up of many low lying areas that are prone to flooding. For homeowners, knowing whether their home is in a flood zone is vital. Now, flood zones are changing in two area counties. Residents in both Monroe and Itawamba County are going to be facing some zoning changes this upcoming year as to whether…
Be it romance or superstition, the moon could impact how you act.
Mississippi State forestry students and faculty celebrate a holiday all about trees.
ABERDEEN, Miss. (WCBI)- Food Giant in Aberdeen received a large check for making its store more energy efficient! They installed brand new coolers that use less energy and have LED motion sensor lights. The new coolers will save the store over 60 thousand dollars a year. The Tennessee Valley Authority in connection with the City of Aberdeen Electric presented the check….
If you dread the possibility of being patted down before a flight, your concerns could soon be gone.
A Caledonia woman will spend 10 years in prison on a child sex crime charge.
Governor Robert Bentley announced on Friday the appointment of Steven Marshall.
All it took was a good description and some fancy footwork by Tupelo PD officers.
The bill would give Bryant power over some state boards.
Complete Process Takes 5 Years
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI/AP) — Victoria Vivians scored 21 points, Roshunda Johnson added 17 and No. 4 Mississippi State beat Vanderbilt 86-41 on Thursday night. Mississippi State (24-1, 10-1 Southeastern Conference) dominated from the opening tip, jumping out to leads of 20-2 and 40-8 in the first half before settling for a 42-15 halftime advantage. Vanderbilt (11-13, 1-10) lost for the…
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI/MSU Athletics) – A pair of Preseason All-Americans are also now Preseason All-Southeastern Conference team members as Mississippi State sophomore Jake Mangum was named to the first team, while junior Brent Rooker was placed on the second team. In the SEC Coaches Preseason Poll, the Diamond Dawgs were voted to a fourth-place finish in the league’s Western Division…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI)-Mental health disorders know no age limits. Now, more light is being shed on the illnesses to help people become aware of symptoms earlier, so they can get treatment. On Thursday, a song-writer and recording artist stopped by Mississippi University for Women to share with students the struggles she’s gone through while living with, and trying to cope…