Archives: 2018

Secret Santa’s homeless elf

During this holiday season in Phoenix, a homeless man, Moses Elder, took on the role of a Secret Santa helper, giving away money to some unsuspecting and grateful passers-by. The anonymous, wealthy businessman who goes around the country every year handing out Benjamins to random people has now recruited his most unlikely elf. Secret Santa also gave Moses some money…

The fall of Sears

At its peak, Sears, Roebuck was the largest retailer in the world. And then, the company that dominated the department store and mail order business for much of the 20th century officially filed for bankruptcy, buckling under its massive debt load and staggering losses. David Pogue looks at the company and its failure to evolve in a changing economy. Categories:…

Pop-ups are popping up all over

More and more retail stores, restaurants, museums and other “experiences” are opening up as temporary spaces, to lure new customers and create social media opportunities Categories: National, US & World News

What’s in store for Sears?

At its peak, it was the biggest retailer in the world, and its catalog proved the company could be a disruptive innovator; today it’s mired in bankruptcy Categories: National, US & World News

MSU Football Prepares For Outback Bowl

STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI)- In just 16 days the Bulldogs and Hawkeyes will head to the warmth of Tampa, Florida for bowl season.  Both teams are in a bowl in large part because of their defense. MSU and Iowa ranking in the top 10 nationally in almost every category.  Luckily for Joe Moorhead, he spent the past two years game-planning against…

Calhoun City Hosts Annual Curtis Loggins Classic

CALHOUN CITY, Miss. (WCBI)- Calhoun City kept their annual tradition going on Saturday by holding their Curtis Loggins Classic.  Over ten teams came to compete with some teams being more successful than others.  Nettleton defeated Vardaman 61-32. Okolona defeated Eupora 63-36. Calhoun defeated Potts Camp 87-66. Grenada defeated Bruce 70-46. Houston defeated Coffeeville 79-67. Categories: Local Sports, Sports

Tony Hughes Returns To The Bulldog Football Staff

STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI)- After two and a half years at Jackson State, Tony Hughes is back in the maroon and white. Mississippi State made the hiring official this past week, and Hughes will serve as an assistant coach through the bowl season. Head Coach, Joe Moorhead, says it’s a big bonus having a coach that can do it all.  Categories:…

#18 Bulldogs Defeat Cincinnati In A Packed Out Humphrey Coliseum

STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI)- The Mississippi State Bulldogs hosted the Cincinnati Bearcats Saturday night in a packed out Humphrey Coliseum.  Mississippi State’s Lamar Peters and Quinndary Weatherspoon led the way with 14 points each while Aric Holman filled up the stat sheet with seven points, ten rebounds, four assists, and three blocks.  The Bulldogs led by five at half and went…

Gas Price Differences Explained by Industry Analyst

WEST POINT, Miss. (WCBI) — If holiday shopping has taken you out of town, you may have noticed a big difference in gas prices. If so, you’re not alone. It’s a question viewers ask the WCBI Newsroom a lot. There’s one town in particular that drivers have noticed. Gas there is nearly 30 cents cheaper per gallon. There’s a lot…

Local Boy Becomes A Celebrity For A Day

Jaylon made his way down the red carpet Sunday evening at Vibrant Church as friends and family members gathered to send him on his way to Atlanta to meet with Christian Rap Artist La’Crae and tour his music studio.

12/15: CBS Evening News

Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke to step down at end of year; Suspect arrested in killing of American student in the Netherlands. Categories: National, US & World News