Archives: 2017

Video: Louisiana Tech “Not Sure” How to Defend Nick Fitzgerald

STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI/MSU Athletics) – Mississippi State football makes its first visit to Ruston, La., since 2008 this Saturday when it faces Louisiana Tech. Head coach Dan Mullen previewed the non-conference tilt at his weekly news conference on Tuesday. The battle of Bulldogs is set for 6:30 p.m. CT from Joe Aillet Stadium. It will be televised by CBS Sports…

VIDEO: Different Court Systems

GOLDEN TRIANGLE, Miss. (WCBI) – Yesterday, we gave you a story about the rise in the severity of juvenile crime. If a juvenile is detained for committing a capital offense, there is a process to decide if they should remain in the juvenile jurisdiction or be moved up to an adult prison. The crimes we’re talking about are acts we can…

VIDEO: The Annual Tribute to Tennessee Williams Begins This Weekend

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – The weekend is approaching, and for Columbus residents this one is special. The next three days are dedicated to celebrating the life and works of Tennessee Williams. Outside of the Arts Center off of Main Street in Columbus, volunteers prepare for another annual Tennessee Williams Tribute, but this particular one will feature another famous Mississippian. “This year,…

Dillingham Joining MSU Women’s Hoops Coaching Staff Along with New Strength Coach

(Photo Courtesy: Kelly Price, MSU Athletics) STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI/MSU Athletics) – A new addition and a familiar face are joining the Mississippi State women’s basketball staff this season. Marci Hoppa joins the Bulldogs as the program’s strength and conditioning coach, while Dominique Dillingham moves from the court to the bench as a student assistant coach. Hoppa, who comes to MSU…

Beautiful Weather For Us, But Trouble in the Tropics

OUR AREA TONIGHT: Clear, calm and cool conditions will remain. Temperatures will be in the upper 60s and low 70s for the early evening and will drop into the low 50s overnight. Some areas may experience record low temperatures tonight as well. FRI/SAT/SUN: If you like the sunshine and fall-like temperatures, the next few days will likely seem nearly perfect. Temperatures…

Ellis Endorses Candidate Taylor In Upcoming Election

STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – Retired state representative Tyrone Ellis is putting his support behind a candidate running to fill the seat he left in the legislature this summer. During a brief ceremony in Unity Park in Starvkville Thursday morning, Ellis formerly endorsed Cheikh Taylor. Ellis says he has carefully researched Taylor’s background and even consulted with colleagues on the state level…

Taste Of Fall Continues.

TODAY: Sunny and pleasant. High temperatures climbing into the upper 70s this afternoon. Winds out of the north at 4-8 mph. TONIGHT: Clear and cool. Lows in the low 50s. FRI/SAT/SUN: Lots of sunshine, with highs in the low 80s. Great weekend weather. Overnight lows will dip into the upper 50s. MON/TUE/WED: Mostly sunny to partly cloudy skies, but still no rain chances…

Video: Price Twins are Right for West Point’s Run to Another State Championship

WEST POINT, Miss. (WCBI) — While Marcus Murphy and Chris Calvert carve up opposing defenses, it can be easy to forget the bowling alley sized lanes that helps the dynamic duo do what they do best. The pair that makes that possible? Identical Twin offensive guards Jameek and Zameek Price. The three year starters have been in synch since birth,…

VIDEO: MSU Collaborates Internationally to Create Self Driving Car

STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI)- A team of international collaborators met Wednesday at Mississippi State for a symposium all about Advanced Vehicle Technology. “In different states there are already legal opportunities for these autonomous vehicles, and self driving cars but even more than that we’re seeing driver assisted autonomy and that’s in cars we can buy right now in terms of lane keeping,…

President Trump’s Decision To Remove DACA Could Impact Thousands OF Mississippians

STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI)- A recent decision by President Donald Trump has hundreds of thousands of immigrants fearing for the worst, deportation. The current Deferred Action of Childhood Arrivals Program protects young immigrants who’ve been brought into the country illegally as children. It was first put into place under the Obama Administration in 2012. However, with President Trump now wanting to end…