Archives: 2017

Local News, Weather

Dry and Sunny To Start The Week.

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MON/TUE/WED: Weather staying nice and dry to start the week. Highs climb from the mid 60s today to the upper 60s Wednesday. Overnight lows also climb from the upper 30s tonight to around 50° Wednesday night. THURSDAY/FRIDAY: Clouds and low end rain chances return to the area. Highs in the low 70s under partly sunny skies. Rain chance at 10%…
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VIDEO: Revolutionary War Soldier Grave Marked in Starkville

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STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – The Starkville chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution uses this veterans day weekend to honor a patriot. Captain William Hillhouse died in 1848. He was buried in Starkville’s Oddfellows Cemetery. Hillhouse is the only known Revoluntionary patriot buried in Starkville. On Sunday, Starkville’s chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution placed a marker on…
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VIDEO: Baptist Helps Families Overcome the Loss of Loved Ones

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COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – The holiday season is approaching, and for some families in the area it may be the first season they celebrate without a loved one. Members of Baptist Hospice Care hold a celebration of life service to comfort families of those in who were in their care. The holidays are a time for celebration, but the first time…
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A Steady Climb This Week

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MONDAY THROUGH THURSDAY: We remain relatively quiet through the early part of the week as high pressure rules our weather. Skies will remain mostly clear, though a few clouds may filter in at some points. Temperatures will slowly climb through the week as we will be in the mid 60s on Monday and into the low 70s by Thursday. Overnight…
College Sports, Local Sports

Video: Robby’s Recap – No. 16 Mississippi State Falls in a Thriller to No. 2 Alabama, 31-24

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STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI/MSU Athletics) – In a last-minute heart-breaker in front of a sold-out crowd at Davis Wade Stadium, No. 16 Mississippi State (7-3, 3-3 SEC) fell 31-24 to No. 2 Alabama (10-0, 7-0) in Starkville on Saturday night. The Bulldogs and Tide battled back and forth, trading punts, touchdowns and field goals through most of the evening. With the…
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VIDEO: Winston County Celebrates Its Veterans

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LOUISVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – The Winston County Community rolls out the red carpet for the men and women who fought and died for our freedom. Saturday morning Winston County residents lined main street in Louisville to pay tribute to the heroes of the area. Nearly 50 veterans turned out for the appreciation ceremony. Louisville Main Street Director, Amy Hillyer, says working…
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VIDEO: Winston County Courthouse Adds Some History

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LOUISVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – Winston County makes history Saturday morning. The original 1888 cornerstone from the Winston County court house and a unique window transom, is being put on permanent display. In a special unvailing ceremony directly following the Veterans Day parade, the community learned about the history of the former courthouse. The ceremony featured all members of the Winston County…
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VIDEO: Columbus Holds Veterans Day Parade

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COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – On this Veterans Day, hundreds lined the streets to honor and show support for veterans living in Columbus. The city along with the Columbus Air Force base held its’ annual Veterans Day Parade and wreath laying ceremony. The parade included 26 vehicles and multiple marching formations. It began at the Columbus Municipal Department and traveled west…
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VIDEO: Northeast Mississippi Celebrates Veteran’s Day

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ABERDEEN, Miss. (WCBI) – Northeast Mississippi joined in the celebration to honor our veterans today. The Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Tupelo just opened. On this Veterans Day, visitors came to find the names of loved ones engraved on the replica of the much larger memorial in Washington D.C. In Aberdeen at American Legion Post 26, citizens launched balloons with the names…
Local News, Weather

Fall Like Weather Looks To Stay Around

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SUNDAY: A weak cold front will push through during the day on Sunday bringing with it some clouds, but a lack of moisture means it’ll be dry as it passes through.  Having said that, a rogue shower cannot be totally ruled out, with better chances towards the Delta region. Highs will remain in the mid to upper 60s. Overnight lows in…
Cooking Up A Storm with Meteorologist Jacob Dickey

Crock-Pot BBQ Chicken with Jacob!

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This BBQ Chicken Recipe will shock your taste buds and surprise your friends and family when you tell them it’s from the crock-pot! Recipe: BBQ Chicken • 4-6 skinless boneless chicken breast halves (2-3 lbs) • 1 – 18 ounce bbq sauce • ¼ cup distilled vinegar (white vinegar) • ¼ cup brown sugar • 1 teaspoon garlic powder •…