A look back at the life and legacy of Mike Leach
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SPECIAL REPORT: Remembering the legacy of Mike Leach
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – WCBI Anchor Scott Martin and News Director Joey Barnes delivered the special report on the death of Mississippi State University’s head football coach, Mike Leach. Leach died Monday, December 12 at the age of 61. For 24/7 news and updates, follow us on Facebook and Twitter Categories: Featured, Local News
Recent losses in the Starkville community leave people dealing with grief
GOLDEN TRIANGLE (WCBI ) – Mississippi State football players are now dealing with two losses – first the death of teammate Sam Westmoreland, and now head coach Mike Leach. Many are going to need help coping with the pain of those losses. Grief is something that everyone experiences in their life, but most of us aren’t truly ready to handle…
Two women arrested accused of helping man hide from law enforcement
OKTIBBEHA COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Two women are accused of helping a man hide from the law after a shooting and armed robbery. Krystal Murphy and Jada Weeks are both charged with two counts of accessory after the fact of aggravated assault and armed robbery. Prosecutors alleged the women helped Ian Bradford avoid arrest in October and November of 2021….
WCBI hosting two-day blood drive event with Vitalant
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – In this season of giving, you can give someone the gift of life through a blood donation. WCBI will host a blood drive with “Vitalant” Thursday and Friday from 12:00pm to 5:00pm Vitalant will be parked in front of the WCBI studios on 5th Street in downtown Columbus on both days. When you donate, you will…
Noxubee County Sheriff’s Department searches for wanted man
NOXUBEE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – A Noxubee County man is in trouble with the sheriff’s department. Investigators are looking for Clint Earvin, Sr. Noxubee County Sheriff Tommy Roby said Earvin is wanted on two counts of grand larceny. That is basically stealing items that add up to felony charges. Brooksville Police are also on the lookout for Earvin. In addition,…
Pontotoc voters will decide if they want Medical Cannabis dispensaries
PONTOTOC, Miss. (WCBI) – Voters in Pontotoc are heading to the polls this week to decide if they want Medical Cannabis dispensaries or grow operations in the area. When Medical Cannabis became legal in Mississippi local governments were allowed to opt-out. The city and county voted to do so. But there is also a provision in the law that allows…
MUW will offer new scholarship to qualifying boy, girl scouts
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Mississippi University for Women is scouting for scholars. The W announced a new scholarship for Boy Scout Eagle Scouts and Girl Scout Gold Award recipients. Students who have earned those distinctions in their organizations are now eligible for a $1,000 per year scholarship at the university. The scholarship is renewable for up to four years, but…
South Lowndes Water Association issues boil water notice
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Some people in Lowndes County need to boil their water. People living east of 45 Penn Station Road, north and south of Penn Station Road, and those on the east side of Highway 45 alternate need to boil their water. This is for people who are on the South Lowndes Water Association. Boil your water…
MSU officials announce head coach Mike Leach dies at age 61
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI)- Mississippi State head football coach Mike Leach died Monday evening following complications from a heart condition. He was 61. Leach suffered a personal health issue at his home early on Sunday. The issue led to a decision to transfer Leach to the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson by ambulance. The Leach family released the following…
Starkville community shows support for each other during tragic times
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – When you or someone you know is going through a tragic time people in the community seem to be there if you need them. With Coach Mike Leach facing difficult medical issues, people across the area are voicing their thoughts and concerns. WCBI talked to people in Starkville, and they spoke about the times that community…
Tupelo man arrested for threatening employees at Hardee’s on East Main
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – A Tupelo man was accused of threatening the lives of employees at a fast food restaurant. 27-year-old Brandon Potmesil was charged with making terroristic threats. Tupelo police were called to the Hardees restaurant on East Main Street on December 9 about the threats. Potmesil was arrested the next day. He’s being held without bond. The case…
West Point man charged with aggravated assault for stabbing someone
WEST POINT, Miss. (WCBI) – A West Point man was accused of stabbing another person. 42-year-old Wayco Campbell was charged with aggravated assault, along with several misdemeanors. West Point Police Chief Avery Cook said the incident happened at a home on High Street this past Friday. The victim was cut at least four times. Campbell remains in the Clay County…
Booneville man arrested, charged with molesting child
PRENTISS COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Prentiss County deputies made a child sex crime arrest. 33-year-old Justin Brooks of Booneville was charged with molesting. Sheriff Randy Tolar said the victim’s guardian signed an affidavit against Brooks and the arrest warrant was issued. Bond for Brooks was set at $50,000. The case will be presented to the next Prentiss County Grand Jury….
Noxubee County Sheriff’s Office installs two police cameras in the county
NOXUBEE COUNTY, Miss. ( WCBI) – The Noxubee County Sheriff’s Office has a new set of eyes and ears to help them solve crimes. The sheriff’s office has installed two cameras in the Cedar Creek area. They will now have a bird’s eye view of what happens in that area. The best part about these new deputies is that they…
Identity of body found in Noxubee County still unknown
NOXUBEE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Noxubee County investigators are still trying to identify a body found late last week. Coroner R.L. Calhoun said results still have not come in to help identify the remains. Noxubee County deputies got a tip to check a house on Stewart Road this past Friday. Inside an abandoned home was the body of an African…
West Point police search for suspect wanted for multiple crimes
WEST POINT, Miss. (WCBI) – West Point police are looking for a suspect wanted for several crimes. And they’re asking for your help to find him. Travis Morris is facing a laundry list of charges, including felony fleeing, two counts of felony malicious mischief, grand larceny, and burglary. If you know where Morris is, call the West Point Police Department…
Columbus police cruiser destroyed, officer injured after crash
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – A Columbus police officer was injured and a patrol car was destroyed after a weekend pursuit. The CPD vehicle slammed into a pole on Saturday night, near the intersection of Bluecutt and Military Roads. We are told a second cruiser was also damaged. Lowndes County Sheriff Eddie Hawkins said the officer was taken to the hospital…
Weather Whys – Snow
How do snowflakes form?
In question regarding how snowflakes form? Meteorologist Jackson Chastain covers the details in this week’s Weather Whys. Categories: Featured, Featured Weather, Local News, Weather
Tech Byte (Quantum Computing) – 12/09/22
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MUW School of Education takes on challenge to recruit future teachers
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – The National Education Association estimates there’s a shortage of roughly 300,000 teachers and staff across the U.S. Mississippi needs more than 3,000 certified teachers. And Mississippi University for Women’s school of education is ready to take on the challenge of recruiting and training them. Mississippi University for Women’s School of Education hosted its inaugural Teacher…