Archives: 2017

Dry Through Friday; Tropics Play Role in Forecast.

TODAY: Highs in the mid 80s under mostly sunny skies. East winds 3-6 mph. TONIGHT: Clear and cool. Lows in the upper 50s. TOMORROW: Another warm and sunny day. Highs in the mid to upper 80s. SAT-WED: The tropics are becoming a bit more active after a brief lull.  Tropical Storm Nate has formed in the Caribbean, and it will heavily dictate our…

VIDEO: Airbnb Is Now Collecting And Remitting State Taxes

STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI)- Airbnb has become a popular housing option for many people. However, there has now been a slight change in the rental process. At the beginning of the month, Airbnb began collecting and remitting state taxes for all bookings. In 2016, Airbnb brought nearly $4 million in revenue to the state Now, with the state collecting and remitting hotel…

Video: Jett Johnson, Marcus Murphy Talk Making the MS/AL Roster

CLINTON, Miss. (WCBI) — Mississippi will be well represented by the WCBI viewing area coming up in December. On Wednesday morning, the Mississippi Association of Coaches unveiled the 2017 Mississippi roster for the upcoming MS/AL All-Star Football Game. This year’s MS/AL game will be played on Saturday, December 16th at M.M. Roberts Stadium on the campus of Southern Miss at…

VIDEO: Water Valley Mayor Submits Resignation

WATER VALLEY, Miss. (WCBI)- The mayor of Water Valley is stepping down. Mayor Larry Hart submitted a letter announcing his retirement at last night’s board of alderman meeting. Hart was just re-elected back in May. There is no word yet on who will take his place or when he will leave his position. Hart has been Mayor of Water Valley for…

Mississippi State Spending Two Fall Ball Weekends in Jackson at Smith-Wills

(Photo Courtesy: Kelly Price, MSU Athletics) STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI/MSU Athletics) – With construction in progress for the $65 million construction project that will result in the new Dudy Noble Field, Mississippi State will spend two weekends this fall at Smith-Wills Stadium in Jackson, Miss. Andy Cannizaro will open his first full fall practice season with the Diamond Dawgs on October…

Eleven Area Players Named to 2017 Mississippi All-Star Football Roster

CLINTON, Miss. (WCBI) — Mississippi will be well represented by the WCBI viewing area coming up in December. On Wednesday morning, the Mississippi Association of Coaches unveiled the 2017 Mississippi roster for the upcoming MS/AL All-Star Football Game. This year’s MS/AL game will be played on Saturday, December 16th at M.M. Roberts Stadium on the campus of Southern Miss at…

Dry Through Work-Week

TODAY: Sunny and somewhat warm in the afternoon. Highs in the mid to upper 80s. Winds east at 5-10 mph. TONIGHT: Clear and cool. Overnight lows around 60°. THU/FRI: Highs in the mid to upper 80s. Lots of sunshine and dry weather continues. WEEKEND/MON/TUE: We are keeping our eyes on an area in the tropics likely to develop into Tropical Storm Nate over the…