The first Black land-grant university held a fundraising event in Tupelo

Founded in 1871, Alcorn State is the second state-supported school in Mississippi.

TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – The first Black land-grant university in the nation held a fundraising event in Tupelo on June 17. Alcorn State University held its second annual walk, Run and Roll 5K Race for Scholars, at Fair Park to raise money for scholarships for students from Northeast Mississippi. Founded in 1871, Alcorn State is the second state-supported school in…

Local artist looks to carry on legacy of classic country singer

Over Jessica Horton's music career, she has taken on several roles, but many know her for her similar looks and vocals to Patsy Cline.

VERNON, Ala. (WCBI) – Over Jessica Horton’s music career, she has taken on several roles, but many know her for her similar looks and vocals to Patsy Cline. Horton gave radio listeners a blast from the past Saturday morning as she performed some of the country artist’s biggest hits. Horton will tell you she’s loved Patsy Cline since she was…

Two area sheriffs were publicly threatened by citizens in their counties

In the past two weeks, there have been two instances of people publicly threatening area sheriffs

NORTH MISSISSIPPI, Miss. (WCBI) – Threats to law enforcement aren’t uncommon. In the past two weeks, there have been two instances of people publicly threatening area sheriffs. They said when threats come in, to them or anyone within their department or the community, they have to take them very seriously for their safety and the public’s. Threats to law enforcement…

Juneteenth organizers want to make celebration entertaining, educational

STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – Communities across the country are celebrating Juneteenth this weekend with festivals, concerts, and other special events. The celebration in Starkville kicked off Wednesday. Organizers said the mission was to make it one that is entertaining, educational, and inclusive. Before the time of technology, information took quite some time to spread around. As for enslaved African Americans,…