Archives: 2017

VIDEO: A Walk and Talk for Dr. King

FULTON, Miss. (WCBI)- Across the country, communities are celebrating the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Some communities have been celebrating the occasion with traditions that have lasted for years. One of these is the city of Fulton, where citizens gathered to celebrate the civil rights movement hero. “We just want everybody to know about a man that done…

VIDEO: Disciple Now 2017

TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI)- Some middle and high school students from Northeast Mississippi spent their weekend in large worship services, bible study at host homes and taking part in local mission projects. It is all part of the annual “Disciple Now.” The event featured worship and preaching at the Tupelo Furniture Market. Students also spent time in “host homes” according to…

VIDEO: Church Hosts First Service In New Building

STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI)- Members of a Starkville church celebrate the grand opening of their new sanctuary. Beth-el Missionary Baptist Church on Highway 82 broke ground on the new building in November of 2015. The congregation held its first service in the new sanctuary this morning and celebrated with a special program this afternoon. The theme of today’s special service was “Celebrating…

VIDEO: Bulldogs Down Aggies, Win Third Straight

STARKVILLE, Miss. (MISS. ST./WCBI)– Mississippi State moved to 3-1 in Southeastern Conference play for the first time since 2010 with Saturday afternoon’s 67-59 win against Texas A&M. A season-best crowd of 8,588 and a national-televised CBS audience watched as the Bulldogs rallied from an early 10-point deficit to knock off the Aggies for a third-straight conference win for the first…

VIDEO: Nettleton Man Still Missing; Family Pleas For Information

MONROE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI)- A Nettleton man remains missing in Monroe County. Justin Humble was last seen on December 27th and his parents are pleading for information about the whereabouts of their son. Parents and other relatives and friends of Humble gathered on Little Coontail Road, the last reported location of their son. He disappeared after reportedly dropping off a friend…

VIDEO: Maintaining M.L.K. Streets

STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI)— Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. stood for non-violence and peace among all races. However, many don’t feel he’s legacy is being honored in the best way. Research shows there are roughly 900 streets named after Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. However, most of the streets baring his name are in the poorest and least maintained areas of…

VIDEO: Winston County Martin Luther King Celebration

LOUISVILLE, Miss.(WCBI)—Well the celebration begins for a man who gave his life to better race relations in America. M.L.K. day is Monday and Louisville is kicking off the celebration. The Winston County Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, or the N.A.A.C.P., held it’s annual Dr. King Celebration. “It’s a special day for all of us…

Video: Reconnecting The Youth To History

STARKVILLE,Miss.(WCBI)—Dr.Martin Luther King Jr.dedicated his life to the nonviolent struggle for racial equality in the United States. For a lot of young people there is a large generation gap between the present, Dr. King and the civil rights movement. It was the greatest mass movement in modern American history, black demonstrations moved across the country seeking equality at every level…

VIDEO: Grant Allows For More Security For Starkville

STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI)- Starkville Police has more eyes in the sky and feet on the streets, all thanks to a federal grant! $37,596 is a lot of money and it’s doing a lot of good. Keeping the city of Starkville safe and protected at all times. “$25,000 will be utilized for overtime for officers to go out, respond to calls…