(Photo Courtesy: Kelly Price, MSU Athletics) AUBURN, Ala. (WCBI/AP) — Victoria Vivians scored 17 points and Chinwe Okorie added 16 to lead No. 5 Mississippi State to a 77-47 win over Auburn on Thursday night. The Bulldogs (22-1, 8-1 Southeastern Conference) built a big lead early, lost most of it and then muscled their way back into control with a…
AMORY, Miss. (WCBI) — A special evening welcomed home two of a town’s famous faces. Bobby and Will Hall were back in Amory Thursday night as they were they keynote speakers for the school’s Panther Gala. Bobby was head coach at Amory when the school won three State Championships in the mid to late 90’s while Will was the starting…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) — One Patriot is staying close to home. Senior Brandon Jones made it official on Thursday as he signed his letter of intent to play baseball at MUW when the school introduces athletics in 2018. Jones has been one of the top players for the Heritage Academy baseball program over the last 3 seasons. Categories: High School…
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) — A Volunteer is ready to prove himself. Senior Sam Cox at Starkville Academy made it official on Thursday as he elected to attend East Mississippi Community College and play football in Scooba. Cox will try-out for the kicking job with the Lions. He was one of the top kickers and punters in the viewing area during…
PONTOTOC, Miss. (WCBI) — A trio of Cougars will take their football talents to the next level. Tyrese Fitzpatrick, Matt Ford and Dalton Paden are sticking together as the three signed their letters of intent to play football at Minnesota West Community and Technical College on Thursday. All three were instrumental to leading South Pontotoc to their first playoff appearance…
HOUSTON, Miss. (WCBI) — The force is strong with this one. Houston senior Anekein Rish made it official on Thursday signing his letter of intent to play baseball at Blue Mountain College. As a junior, Rish was 3-0 on the mound for the Toppers with a 3.50 ERA in 11 appearances. Categories: High School Sports, Local Sports
Tagert says lawmakers must find money to finance overdue bridge and road repairs.
For the last two decades, a Lowndes County deputy has been doing what he loves the most: helping people.
A raffle fundraiser is set up to help offset expenses for Lowndes County Sheriff’s Department Deputy, Lieutenant Chad Waltman.
Calhoun County sheriff makes substantial meth bust
Starkville residents receive some coffee and some insight on police work.
The Columbus Police Department Overview Committee receives an update on the number of officers on the force and the challenges facing the force.
A child reported missing in Columbus has been found.
A Caledonia home is destroyed after going up in flames on Thursday afternoon.
Lee County Man Faces Five Count Indictment
CUMBERLAND, Miss. (WCBI) — East Webster has their new head football coach. Ron Price was recommended and approved by the Webster County School Board at a special called meeting Thursday. Price takes over for Doug Wilson, who stepped down after six years as head coach at EWHS. Price joins the Wolverines after spending the last two seasons as offensive coordinator…
(Photo Courtesy: HailState.com) STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI/MSU Athletics) – Ron English, a veteran in the college coaching ranks and former head coach at Eastern Michigan, has been named Mississippi State football safeties coach, head coach Dan Mullen announced on Thursday. English has 20 years of experience at the FBS level, including stints as defensive coordinator at Michigan, Louisville and most recently,…
The bill would add a 7-percent sales tax.
The bill that would consolidate administrative offices will move to the House.
Juror Contact Questioned
Tupelo, Miss. (WCBI)- A tanker overturns in Tupelo Thursday morning, causing a chemical spill on the road. Tupelo Fire Chief Thomas Walker says the driver of the tanker was trying to turn around on Hadley and South Veterans. Chief Walker says he cut the corner to sharply, causing the tanker to overturn. The driver was delivering a poly foam oil….
Former Columbus Mayor Jimmy Fannon passes away, Age 82 Source: Fannon Family COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI)- Former Columbus Mayor Jimmy Fannon passed away Wednesday night. According to a city spokesperson, Fannon died fighting a lengthy illness. He was 82 years old. As Mayor, Fannon served the city of Columbus from 1993 to 1997. He was also a justice court judge for…
There’s more local reaction to the recent travel ban.
Third arrest made in Columbus armed robbery case