Archives: 2017

Video: Hail State Hoops Back To Work At 2017 Season’s First Practice

WATCH: The nation’s runners-up from a season ago, Mississippi State begins the 2017-2018 season with practice number one, Sunday. A little more than a month away from the season opener, an exhibition game against Arkansas-Fort Smith on November 3rd, the Bulldogs look to mesh new talent with senior leaders. Hear from head coach Vic Schaefer and senior guard Morgan William…

VIDEO: College Basketball Recruiting & How the Game Has Changed

GOLDEN TRIANGLE, Miss. (WCBI)- The college basketball world is still reeling this week from the FBI sting accusing sales reps from apparel companies of bribing coaches and parents to steer kids to schools sporting their logos. It comes down to this. Cash and Flash is what schools and apparel makers are buying. Before the season or a game starts for a…

UPDATE: 3 Killed in Saturday Morning Macon Crash Not 4

NOXUBEE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI)- It was originally reported to us by Coroner R.L. Calhoun that four people were killed in the two car accident in Macon, however, now Calhoun says only 3 died due to injuries sustained in the crash. When crews arrived on scene it was said no one survived, however, one was able to be taken to the…

A Stray Sprinkle Possible

TONIGHT:  More clouds will begin to develop as some moisture inches closer to our area. Lows will be in the low 60s. MONDAY: A few sprinkles may develop Monday but any accumulations will be extremely minimal. With the rain chance and mostly cloudy skies, temperatures will top out in the upper 70s and low 80s. Winds will be from the east at…

Video: #1 Alabama Rolls Through Ole Miss

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WCBI) — The past three seasons between the Alabama Crimson Tide and Ole Miss Rebels have been decided in down to the wire contests. Saturday night did not produce similar results. The Rebels entered Bryant-Denney Stadium as winners of two of the last three matchups against the Crimson Tide, but #1 Alabama (5-0, 2-0) made sure it wouldn’t come…

Video: No. 24 MSU Humbled in Blowout Loss at No. 13 Auburn

AUBURN, Ala. (WCBI/AP) — Jarrett Stidham passed for 264 yards and two touchdowns, and Kerryon Johnson ran for three scores to lead No. 13 Auburn to a 49-10 victory over No. 24 Mississippi State on Saturday night. The Tigers (4-1, 2-0 Southeastern Conference) established themselves as the most likely challenger to No. 1 Alabama in the Western Division with an…

VIDEO: Toyota Cleans Up Tombigbee State Park

TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI)- This was the third year Toyota team members came to Tombigbee State Park near Tupelo, as part of National Public Lands Day. This year they concentrated on the Group camp, which has been in serious need of work. Among the things they did, was install a volleyball and basketball court. They laid down new sod. They did some…

VIDEO: Heritage Museum Scans Photos to Preserve History

STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI)- Old photos are helping to play a part in preserving Mississippi’s history.  Saturday Mississippi State University along with The Oktibbhea County Heritage Museum the hosted a photo scan-a-thon. Starkville residents were asked to bring in their old photos. The photos were scanned. They will be stored and managed by the Mississippi State University Library. They’ll also be available for…

VIDEO: Robotics Competition at MSU

STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI)- Mississippi State’ s College of engineering hosts its’ annual robotics competition.  More than 500 hundred students from 23 school gathered at the Humphrey Coliseum on the MSU campus. Student built robots were timed as they ran through an obstacle course. The competition was open to public, private, and home school students. Organizer Dr. Vemitra White says she hopes…

VIDEO: 4 People Dead After Two Car Accident

NOXUBEE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI)- Four people are dead after a two car accident early Saturday morning. The accident happened at Highway 45 and City Creek Road. Noxubee County Coroner R.L. Calhoun confirms that four people died as a result of the accident. No names are being released at this time and Macon PD is still investigating. Categories: Local News

Sunshine Remains Another Week

TONIGHT:  Another gorgeous night. Temps will drop back near 60 degrees with light breezes and low humidity. SUNDAY:  The seemingly endless sunshine will continue. Highs will remain in the mid 80s and the winds will continue to be from the northeast at around 10 to 15 mph. NEXT WEEK:  The sunshine isn’t going anywhere and rain is nowhere in the forecast….