Archives: 2018

Chickasaw County Holds Groundhog Day Ceremony

HOUSTON, Miss. (WCBI) – The town of Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania is about a fourteen hour drive from our area, but some Chickasaw County residents thought they’d save people the trip to see a Groundhog Day ceremony. “It’s just a little community thing where a bunch of Christian men in the community get together and celebrate Groundhog Day,” said event member Larry Parker….

Abortion Bill Under Debate In Mississippi

Felicia Brown-Williams, state director for Planned Parenthood Advocates Southeast, calls the proposal unconstitutional, saying the U.S. Supreme Court won’t allow bans before a fetus can live outside the womb.

Johnthan Banks Joining Starkville High Football Coaching Staff

(Photo Courtesy: AP) STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) — One area star will be trading in his maroon for black and gold next football season. Johnthan Banks will be joining head coach Chris Jones’ coaching staff at Starkville High School, WCBI has confirmed. Robbie Faulk of the Starkville Daily News was the first to report the news. Banks spoke at the Starkville…

2018 Grove Bowl Set for April 7th

OXFORD, Miss. (WCBI/Ole Miss Athletics) — Ole Miss will host 2018 Grove Bowl festivities on April 7 at 1 p.m. at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium, and admission is free. Television and general gameday information for the football team’s annual intrasquad scrimmage will be announced at a later date. As part of Ole Miss’ Year of the Fan activities, two lucky fans will…

2018 Super Bulldog Weekend Set for April 20-22

STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI/MSU Athletics) – A Mississippi State spring homecoming tradition returns April 20-22 with the 33rd annual Super Bulldog Weekend on the MSU campus. Fans will get a glimpse at new football head coach Joe Moorhead’s 2018 squad with the Maroon and White spring game on Saturday, April 21. Kickoff is scheduled for 3 p.m. CT in Davis Wade…