Trial Finally Begins After Odd Delay
Cotton is charged with making a false bomb threat and simple assault against a DHS employee.
Archives: 2017
Video: ‘Drive To Save Lives’ Has Powerful, Personal Message For Young People
Woman recounts true story of twin sister who was killed in a car wreck and how speaking up might have saved her life.
2017 Mississippi AP High School Football Polls – Week 4: September 5, 2017
(AP) — Here are Mississippi’s top high school football teams in each class as selected by a panel of Associated Press state sports writers. Class Overall School W-L Pts Prv 1. West Point (6) (3-0) 94 2 2. Pearl (4) (3-0) 91 1 3. Tupelo (3-0) 83 3 4. Oak Grove (3-0) 58 6 5. Madison Central (3-0) 54 5…
A Week of Pleasant Weather is Ahead
TONIGHT: Any showers or storms that linger after sunset will quickly die off, leaving us partly cloudy skies overnight. Temperatures will drop down to the upper 50s and close to 60. WEDNESDAY – FRIDAY: Fall will begin to show its face as high pressure from Canada will bring pleasant conditions to the area. This high pressure means that skies will…
Wanted Suspect Captured After Lynn Circle Area Chase
The suspect was wanted for Felony Taking of a Motor Vehicle.
Ripley Woman Arrested For Cocaine Possession
Reese’s bond was set at $10,000 by Justice Court Judge Turner.
Teenager Drowns In Neshoba County
Sheriff says teen didn’t know how to swim.
Four New Cases of West Nile
Brings the state total to 45 cases this year.
MHP Releases Labor Day Weekend Statistics
A significant decrease in traffic crashes was recorded this weekend compared to last year.
Amber Alert Cancelled, Suspect Still At Large
Anyone who has information is urged to contact MBI at 855-642-5378.
Storms Today; Cooler To End Week.
TODAY: Showers and thunderstorms associated with a passing cold front this afternoon. One or two storms could be strong, with gusty winds and small hail, but organized severe weather is not anticipated today. The main timeframe for showers and storms will be from 9 AM to 9 PM. Highs in the mid to upper 80s. Rain chances around 70%. TONIGHT: A lingering…
Video: WCBI Endzone Top Five Plays — Week Three
WATCH: West Point, Tupelo, Smithville, Saltillo, and Shannon all showing out in week three of the high school football season, providing the plays that make fans go wow! Categories: High School Sports
VIDEO: Emergency Care For Pets
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI)- You may have noticed most clinics and businesses were closed on Monday due to the Labor Day Holiday. However, one place wasn’t, Mississippi State’s Animal Health Center had it’s doors open all weekend. The center’s actually open 24-7. Workers with the health center said there was a steady flow of business over the holiday weekend. Cats, dogs,…
Video: Suspicious Bag Hangs At The Lowndes County Courthouse Monday Morning
Even though it was closed for the holiday, the Lowndes County Courthouse was a busy place on Monday, as investigators check out a possible threat.
VIDEO: RV Sales Are On The Rise
Camping is a big business and bring billions of dollars to the economy every year.
VIDEO: Kirkville Recovers from Tornado
KIRKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – Residents in the Kirkville Community in Itawamba County are spending their Labor Day weekend cleaning up after last week’s tornado.. Seeing the destruction this tornado left, it’s fortunate for the community no lives were lost. Now, families are trying to salvage what they can in the midst of this difficult situation. “It’s horrific, honestly. The fact…
VIDEO: Pontotoc May Change Their Beer and Wine Selling Hours
PONTOTOC, Miss. (WCBI) – Pontotoc is following suit with several other communities regarding the selling of beer and wine. Businesses in Pontotoc may have the chance to extend the hours of when they sell beer. The board of aldermen is taking into consideration an ordinance that would extend the hours of 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. to midnight….
Video: New Details Released In Quality Inn Armed Robbery
Investigators are still searching for suspects.
Video: Columbus Fire And Police Departments See Handful Of Retirements
Columbus Fire Department Captain is retiring.
Video: Changes Possible To Starkville Smoking Ordinance
Starkville permanently adopted a smoking ordinance ten years ago.
Rain & storms on Tuesday followed by sun
A nice stretch of weather is slated to being Wednesday.
Medicaid Recovers $8.6 Million From Health Care Providers
Mississippi’s Medicaid budget is about $6 billion.
Warm But Nice Labor Day, Rain Returns Tuesday, and Cooler To End Week.
TODAY: A fairly nice Labor Day in store for us. Highs in the upper 80s, no rain chance and partly cloudy. Pretty good weather for the grill masters, but perhaps they should keep a cold beverage nearby (water is best for hydration). Be sure to use sunscreen if you are planning to be in the sun for long periods of time…
Video: Local Talent Shines Bright In Week One
WATCH: The Mississippi State Bulldogs and Ole Miss Rebels can thank a lot of players that grew up in the 662 area code for starting the season 1-0. Hear more on Saturday’s performance in the video link above. Local players stepping up: Mississippi State Starkville — WR Gabe Myles — Three catches, 19 yards, one touchdown DL Kobe Jones —…