Video: Oxford’s Joiner Scores 58 points, Breaks Hotbed Record In Win
Cal State Bakersfield commit Jarkel Joiner scores 58 points in Oxford victory.
Archives: 2017
Crimson Tide Get Hoops Season Sweep Over Mississippi State
Braxton Key scored 19 points and grabbed nine rebounds and Alabama defeated Mississippi State 71-62 inside Coleman Coliseum on Saturday.
Video: MSU Commit Weatherspoon Too Much For Baldwyn At Hotbed Classic
Baldwyn battles Mississippi State commit Nick Weatherspoon at the Hotbed Classic.
Video: Pontotoc, Ingomar, Union County Battle Featured at 2017 Hotbed Classic
The Pontotoc Warriors, Ingomar Falcons, Myrtle Hawks, and East Union Urchins all took part in one of the best basketball tournaments in Mississippi, the Hotbed Classic in New Albany.
VIDEO-Dream Awards Honors Familiar Faces In The Community
By: David Carroll COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI)-There was a very familiar face among those being recognized Saturday night in Starkville. Retired WCBI news man RH Brown was one of the recipients of the Dream Awards. The annual “Passing The Torch” black tie affair celebrates the achievements of local minorities. RH brown along with the late Starkville Chancery Clerk Monica Banks, local…
VIDEO: Starkville Lion’s Club Sponsors Peace Poster Contest
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI)- The Starkville Lion’s Club sponsors a Peace Poster Contest for schools in the area. Students ages 11 to 13 had to opportunity to express what peace means to them in their own unique visions. The club hopes the contest, held annually at the Starkville Sportplex, encourages youth to think about peace. The Lion’s Club uses the contest…
VIDEO: MSMS Hosts Science Bowl
By: David Carroll COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) -Hoping to inspire and challenge the state’s future leaders in science and technology, The Mississippi Science Bowl took place on Saturday at MSMS on the MUW campus. Teams from across the state participated in a fast-paced question and answer contest. The Science Bowl is sponsored by the Department of Energy. The DOE hopes…
VIDEO: Tornado Causes Million Dollars Worth of Timber Damages
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WCBI)- More than $1 million worth of timber was destroyed by last week’s tornado in Lamar, Forrest, and Perry counties. The Mississippi Forestry Commission announced the estimate Friday and based it on aerial damage assessments. The commission says the EF-3 tornado, which had estimated top winds of 145mph and cut a 31-mile path, damaged nearly 15-hundred acres of privately…
VIDEO: Group Plants 7,500 Dafodils
By: Chad Groening TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI)- Tupelo also received a little tender love and care today. A prominent Tupelo thoroughfare will look a lot nicer thanks to the efforts of volunteers. For nine years, the city of Tupelo has planted Dafodils all around the city. Dafodils are a tough flower that will bloom for years without needing any attention. Today, they…
VIDEO: Bugs In Art
By: Allie Martin TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI)- Those who appreciate bugs and art are sure to enjoy an exhibit at a local museum. An art exhibit titled “The Subconscious Visions of Joe MacGown” is on display at Tupelo’s Gumtree Museum of Art. The exhibit features works of art by MacGown, who is an entymologist at MSU. He likes to incorporate insects and…
VIDEO: Celebrity Wait Night, Coming Soon!
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI)- Local volunteers will gather at a popular Tupelo restaurant next week to help a non profit grant the wish of a child diagnosed with a life threatening medical condition. Next Tuesday evening, “Make A Wish” Mid South will hold a “Celebrity Wait Night” at The Grill at Fairpark. Well known area residents, including our own Allie Martin, will…
VIDEO: Tupelo High’s Band Director’s Big Plans
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI)- It was one week ago that the Tupelo High School Band witnessed history in the making as they marched in the inaugural parade for President Donald Trump. They were selected months after the school’s new band director sent in an application. The world watched as the Tupelo High School Band marched up Pennsylvania Avenue, in front of President…
VIDEO: 2017 Bridal Showcase
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI)- Brides and grooms to be were exposed to the complete wedding experience from this years 2017 Bridal Showcase. Presented by WCBI, Columbus Main Street, and The Trotter Convention Center the Bridal Showcase was MC’d by our very own Aundrea Self and Joey Barnes. The event featured a Fashion Show with gowns and wedding styles provided by the areas…
Man Dies From Friday Afternoon Crash
PONTOTOC COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI)- The Mississippi Highway Patrol is still investigating a two-vehicle crash in Pontotoc County that claimed the life of an Ecru man. Troopers responded to MS 6 at the intersection of M- 345, Friday afternoon. 39-year old Robert E Fuller of Ecru, was traveling north on MS 345, when he allegedly pulled into the path of 21 year…
VIDEO: Breast Cancer Survivors Unite
VERNON, Ala.(WCBI)—It’s not October but folks in Lamar County are bringing breast cancer awareness to the forefront. University of Alabama in Birmingham School of Nursing and the Susan G. Komen foundation of North Central Alabama collaborated to bring the Think Well Program to Lamar county natives. For many, winning the fight against any type of cancer is the main concern…
VIDEO: Keeping Columbus Clean
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI)- Columbus got a head start on “spring cleaning” and took to the rakes and shovels Saturday morning. As a part of “Keeping Columbus Beautiful” ward 5 City Councilmen Stephen Jones along with city board members and area residents grabbed a shovel and got to work. In the regular scheduled monthly meeting, the board was able to pinpoint…
Pedestrian Dies In Friday Night Wreck
Bruce Man Killed Friday Night
CPD Bags Burglary Suspect
Accused Of Entering Home While Resident Inside
VIDEO: West Point Takes On Oxford in Hoops
Oxford travels to West Point to take on the Green Wave in hoops.
VIDEO: Battle For Pontotoc: North Vs. South Hoops Showdown
North Pontotoc and South Pontotoc battle on the hardwood for county bragging rights.
VIDEO: Crimson Tide Preparing For “Very Dangerous” Bulldogs
Bulldogs looking to get back at Alabama in men’s hoops.
VIDEO: Message Stays The Same For Rebels Preparing For #5 Baylor
Rebels prepare for #5 Baylor coming to town.
Video: A Culinary Arts Meet And Greet
The Mississippi University for Women Culinary Arts Institute hosts a meet and greet for Mississippi and Alabama high schools.
VIDEO: New Improvements To The James M. Trotter Convention Center Are Ready To Be Showcased
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI)-The James M. Trotter Convention Center is going to be busy this weekend, as hundreds of people will make their way out to the 24th annual WCBI Columbus Main Street Bridal Showcase. The Trotter center has been servicing the the Columbus community for decades, and after a year and a half of renovations, the convention center is finally…