Archives: 2018

Controversial AL Legislative Session Ends With More Controversy

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) – Alabama lawmakers had vowed to steer clear of controversy this legislative session. They found it anyway. Lawmakers adjourned the 2018 session Thursday afternoon following last-minute disputes over an ethics law exemption and the demise of an anti-racial profiling bill. The House of Representatives spent much of Thursday in debate over the bill to exempt the economic…

BLOG: Robby’s Keys to Victory for Mississippi State vs. Louisville in Women’s Final Four

And we’re back. Mississippi State has returned to the Women’s Final Four and the Bulldogs once again face a No. 1 seed in their National Semifinal game. While Louisville isn’t UConn, the Cardinals still boast a strong team that has a bonafide superstar at guard. Louisville’s No. 25 Asia Durr is a scoring phenom, averaging 18.7 points per game but…

New Toyota Mississippi President Honored

NEW ALBANY, Miss. (WCBI)- A reception at the Union County Historic Museum honored newly promoted Toyota Mississippi President Sean Suggs for his new leadership role at the Blue Springs plant. There is plenty to be excited about at Toyota as it prepares for the release of next year’s all new Corolla. Suggs said the company’s new slogan is “Start Your Impossible.”…

Fairly Nice Easter Weekend. Storms Next Week.

TODAY: A mix of sun and clouds in the morning becoming mostly sunny by the early afternoon hours. Highs in the low to mid 60s. Clear, calm and chilly overnight. Lows in the 30s. EASTER WEEKEND: Sunny on Saturday, with increasing clouds Sunday. Highs in the low 70s. Fairly pleasant weather overall, but an isolated shower or two cannot be ruled…

Lafayette County Court Cleared To Hear Rebel Rags Lawsuit

JACKSON (WCBI) – The Mississippi Supreme Court says a lawsuit filed by an Oxford business against 2 Mississippi State football players will be heard in Lafayette County.  Ole Miss merchandise outlet Rebel Rags is suing Kobe Jones and Leo Lewis claiming they lied to the NCAA about the store giving the pair free clothing.  Those claims led to the store…