WEST POINT, Miss. (WCBI) — A three-sport star is taking his talents down to one sport. Senior Ken Dill of Oak Hill Academy made it official on Monday as he signed to continue his diamond dreams with East Mississippi Community College. Dill helped lead Oak Hill’s baseball team to an appearance in the 2015 State Championship series. He is also…
Special needs children are able to experience the thrill of hunting through partnership between two organizations.
It seems we’re hearing about more pre-teens arrested for violent crimes.
Felony DUI Charges Filed
Lawmaker Wants Mississippi On Daylight Savings Time Year Round
He is set to appear in court at 6:00pm today.
CUMBERLAND, Miss. (WCBI) — One of the great coaches from the viewing area has stepped down. East Webster head football coach Doug Wilson decided he will not return as head coach after six seasons with the Wolverines. According to East Webster High School, Wilson will stay on as a teacher. In his six seasons as head coach, Doug Wilson led…
CALHOUN CITY, Miss. (WCBI) — One of the top scorers in the state knows where he will play his college hoops. Calhoun City senior Ladavius Draine verbally committed to play basketball at Southern Miss next season. Draine, a senior, is averaging close to 35 points per game during his final year with the Wildcats. That goes along with 9 rebounds…
UNIVERSITY RELEASE STARKVILLE, Miss.—Mississippi State holds a top social media presence among U.S. higher education institutions. The university is ranked 11th on Facebook and 37th on Twitter, according to a report released late last month by Engagement Labs, a technology and data company. Mississippi State and University of Florida are the only Southeastern Conference members found among the Top 25…
Winter Slated To Leave ICU For Regular Room
All three are awaiting bond to be set.
Man Dies From Hypothermia
Winter weather keeps state troopers busy this past weekend.
An Oktibbeha County judge is involved in a Sunday morning crash on Highway 25.
Worker Takes $4,700 From Her Store
TUPELO, Miss (WCBI News)- The King of Rock and Roll is another year older. “He was one of a kind,” said Elvis Tours manager (UK) Carol Pugh. As every year passes, his legacy grows on a world-wide scale, one that some Americans don’t know about, like Europe. “There’s a huge fan base in the UK, because Elvis never toured the…
PONTOTOC COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI)- Some sad news this evening- the third child involved in a deadly wreck in Pontotoc County, Wednesday, has passed away. 11-month old Ronald Sanders, Jr. died at LeBonheur Children’s Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee Saturday as a result of the crash. On January 4th, investigators say a car carrying 5 people, ran out of gas on I-22… And…
WINSTON COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI)- The Winston County Sheriff’s Department is asking for your help in identifying a wanted suspect. This is a picture of a subject that was caught on a home video system and deputies have been unable to identify him A home was burglarized in the Highpoint area of Winston County. If you have any information, you are…
AUBURN, Ala. (WCBI/Ole Miss Athletics) – The Ole Miss women’s basketball team (12-4, 1-2 SEC) couldn’t keep up with Auburn’s dropping an 83-60 road contest to the Tigers. Shequila Joseph (London, England) led the offense with 16 points – a new season-high – and team-best six rebounds. Joseph was joined in double figures by sophomore Alissa Alston (New Haven, Conn.)…
(Photo Courtesy: Kelly Price, MSU Athletics) KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WCBI/MSU Athletics) – One had to assume when the Mississippi State women’s basketball team won for the first time at Thompson-Boling Arena, it was not going to be easy. However, the fourth-ranked Bulldogs were ready to make history Sunday afternoon and did just that. Blair Schaefer hit a critical go-ahead 3-point basket…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI)- It was a grand gala for the goose, Mother Goose that is. Edwina Williams, known throughout the golden triangle as Mother Goose, was honored for the wonderful work she does promoting children literacy. Last year Mother Goose celebrated 30 years of service with the Columbus Public Library. Saturday’s gala honors that service while also celebrating her birthday….
COLUMBUS, Miss (WCBI)- The Columbus Air Force Base officially closes the book on 2016 and makes plans for 2017 and beyond. This afternoon base officials held a New Year Community reception and hosted key community leaders from Columbus and Lowdnes County. 14th Flying Training Wing Commander Colonel Doug Gosney announced the bases’ accomplishments in 2016, before thanking the community…
WATCH: Area teams battle it out at the 2017 Tangle on the Trail at Pontotoc. See the best from our area teams competing on Saturday with our coverage below! Boys Games Girls Games Categories: High School Sports, Local Sports
BATON ROUGE, La. (WCBI/MSU Athletics) — Mississippi State placed five players in double figures as the Bulldogs won their first true road game of the season, taking a 95-78 win against LSU Saturday at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center. Aric Holman led the Bulldogs with 17 points to go along with his 9 rebounds. Lamar Peters totaled 15 points, while…