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Archives: 2017
Eight Days Of Hope Taking Donations Of Tools For Hurricane Relief Work In Texas
Tupelo based ministry will head to Texas to help Hurricane Harvey victims as soon as given all clear by FEMA.
Breaking: Multiple Agencies Involved in Manhunt in Liberty Area of Pickens County
Manhunt underway in Pickens County, Ala.
Video: Saban, Alabama Continue Difficult Season Opener Trend
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WCBI/UA Athletics) – The University of Alabama football team entered its game week schedule and preparations for its season opener with No. 3 Florida State on Monday. Head coach Nick Saban and select players met with the media at noon, before the Crimson Tide put in a two-hour session in full pads at the Hank Crisp Indoor Facility…
Video: Matt Luke, Ole Miss Eager for Kickoff of New Era
Ole Miss Game Notes via OleMissSports.com GAME 1 Ole Miss Rebels (0-0, 0-0 SEC) vs. South Alabama Jaguars (0-0, 0-0 Sun Belt) Date: Saturday, Sept. 2, 2017 Time: 6:30 p.m. CT Location: Oxford, Miss. Venue: Vaught-Hemingway Stadium (64,038) Surface: Natural grass Series: First meeting In Oxford: First meeting Live Stats: OleMissSports.com Live Audio: OleMissSports.com Twitter Updates: @OleMissFB…
Video: Fitzgerald, Mullen Want to Avoid 2016 Opener Repeat
WATCH: Nick Fitzgerald and Dan Mullen address how Mississippi State will not have another season opening loss like the Bulldogs faced in 2016 against South Alabama. Categories: College Sports, Local Sports
Video: Suspect Who Allegedly Posed As Law Officer During Bogus Traffic Stops Behind Bars After Intensive Manhunt
Registered sex offender, recently released from prison accused of kidnapping, sexually assaulting woman during bogus traffic stop.
VIDEO: Starkville Brews a New Law Ordinance
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – Starkville’s new alcohol ordinance has several aspects revolving around the selling of beer. So how does this affect businesses in the area that sell beer? Starkville has yet to match the laws that were passed in 2012, regarding the alcohol content in beer. Now that they are trying to keep up with that, locals think that this…
Video: New Changes To Mississippi’s Search and Seizure Law
A new law that took effect July 1st, is changing the way law enforcement agencies handle property seizure in criminal cases.
VIDEO: Sex Offender Arrested in Fake Cop Case
Faces charges in Union and Lee counties.
VIDEO: Air Force Base Looks to Grow Closer With the Community
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – The Columbus Air Force Base and leaders from the Golden Triangle met in Columbus as part of the new Air Force Community Partnership. This program is a nationwide movement to make air force bases more involved in the neighboring areas. This is the fourth meeting that the Columbus Air Force Community Partnership has had since it’s creation…
Harvey’s Remnants Coming Our Way
Rain chances go up starting Wednesday
Search Still on For Murder Suspect or Suspects
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI)- The search is still on for the suspect, or suspects, responsible for the murder of 36 year-old Priscilla Carter. The incident happened on July 31, 2017 at the Westwood Apartments on Lumpkin street. Carter was found dead at the scene with a gunshot wound. Crime Stoppers of Northeast Mississippi along with Tupelo Police Department is asking for the…
Five New Human Cases of West Nile Virus
Brings state total to 41.
Amory Man Charged with Two Felonies
Served a felony warrant for Grand Larceny and Breaking and Entering.
Video: Students Gather to Remember Softball Player Killed in Crash
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI)- The life of a Columbus high school student and softball player, is remembered after a tragic car accident. Monday morning, students gathered outside before class, to remember the life of Taylor Harris. The 16-year-old lost her life early Sunday morning, in a car crash on Highway 82. Harris was driving Eastbound, when she apparently lost control of…
Harvey Continues To Wobble Along TX Coast. Rain Returns This Week.
HARVEY: Tropical Storm Harvey is still slowly meandering across the Texas coast. With no strong steering for the storm, it is likely to remain in the same general area through about mid-week. Some models eventually move Harvey into our area, bringing heavier rain, while other models keep Harvey across Texas and have it fizzle out there. Regardless, at least some rain…
VIDEO: Coach & Superintendent Speak Highly of Teen Killed in Crash
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI)- The Columbus High School Community is mourning the loss of one of its own this evening. 16 year-old Columbus High softball player, Taylor Harris was killed in a wreck early Sunday morning on Highway 82. We spoke with the Lady Falcon’s coach and the districts superintendent on just how much Harris meant to the community. “Taylor was always…
The Forecast Is Up To Harvey
TONIGHT: A few showers may develop overnight, but otherwise we will stay mostly cloudy. Temperatures will remain in the low 70s with the humidity remaining. MONDAY: Rain showers are likely, especially to begin the morning. Temperatures will struggle to climb into the mid 80s with overcast skies and the rain. There will be some peeks of sunshine, but the majority…
Oktibbeha S.O. Investigating Stabbing
Female victim being treated at the hospital.
BREAKING: Columbus High Softball Player Killed in Overnight Crash
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI)- The Columbus High School community is mourning the loss of one of its own today. 16 year-old Taylor Lee Harris was killed in an overnight crash on Highway 82. The teen was traveling eastbound when she her vehicle hit the pillar of the overpass of Highway 45. Coroner Greg Merchant says Harris was pronounced dead on the…
Video: Local Slow-Pitch Softball Highlights — August 26th, 2017
WATCH: Mooreville takes on Houston, South Pontotoc battles Mantachie at the South Pontotoc Lady Cougars Softball Tournament. Also, Columbus defeats New Hope for the first time in five years. For all the highlights, check out the video link above. SCORES: Mooreville 7, Houston 6 South Pontotoc 7, Mantachie 1 Columbus 14, New Hope 13 Categories: High School Sports
VIDEO: Starkville Celebrates Its Hometown Hero
STARKVILLE, Miss.(WCBI)—This weekend resident from all over Starkville turned out to honor a hometown hero. Friday marked the 13th annual Travis Outlaw day and that means the weekend is full of festivities. Giving back to the community was the goal for Former NBA star Travis Outlaw. “I never really got to interact with professional athletes. I want to make sure…
VIDEO: Community Celebrates Representative Tyrone Ellis
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI)- Hundreds gather in Starkville to honor Representative Tyrone Ellis for his almost four decades of service in the state legislature. Family, friends, fellow legislators, and supporters attended the reception that featured proclamations from the House of Representatives, City of Starkville, Oktibbeha County, and many other organizations. There were also expressions from family members. Ellis announced his retirement from…