BIRTHDAY BUNCH – 7/6/2021
Happy birthday to all those celebrating today! Categories: Birthday Bunch Tags: Birthday, bunch
Summer humidity and afternoon storms making its return
SUMMARY: Here’s your top weather headlines as you’re waking up! A typical summer weather pattern will be returning & staying with us. Daily afternoon storm chances will also be returning so keep the rain gear handy. Plus, watching Elsa out in the Gulf as it nears Florida. TUESDAY: A mix of sun & clouds with a few chances for afternoon…
Bulldog Nation has business booming for Starkville stores as they buy up Diamond Dawgs national championship merchandise
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – After the Diamond Dawgs made history in Omaha by bringing home the College World Series title, Mississippi State fans have been out making sure they bring home as much championship memorabilia as they can. “It’s been crazy,” said McKensi Lashy, a cashier at the Lodge in Starkville. “We’ve had people from all over. We’ve had people…
Columbus man is dead after a hit and run in Lowndes County
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – A Columbus man is dead after an early morning hit and run in Lowndes County. According to the Mississippi Highway Patrol, around 1:30 Monday morning, 31-year-old Marquis Ramone Dixon was riding south on Highway 373 when the scooter he was riding was hit by another vehicle. The other vehicle left the area. Dixon died at the…
Two suspects on the run after search and felony arrest warrants issued
WEBSTER COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Two suspects are on the run after search and felony arrest warrants were issued in Webster County. Kenneth Mann and Cassandra Mann are both wanted for a Sale of Controlled Substance Charge according to the sheriff’s Department. The warrants were issued Saturday while executing a search warrant at David Gary’s home on Snow Bottom road…
Medical experts are concerned as the Delta variant enters the U.S.
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI)- Mississippi continues to rank the lowest with COVID-19 vaccination rates across the U.S. With a new Delta variant now in all 50 states, health experts urge folks to get the vaccine. “There doesn’t seem to be a sense of urgency like there was before,” said Family Nurse Practitioner Vanita Phinisey. Phinney is a part of the Urgent…
City officials encourage people to stop using fireworks before and after the holidays
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI)- Fireworks have caused issues for some citizens and law enforcement. “Discharging fireworks in the city limits is illegal there’s a city ordinance against it as well you can’t sell fireworks inside the city limits,” said Columbus chief of police Fred Shelton. Firework shows are a sight to see, but the place to do it isn’t inside the…
Starkville Daily News printed 10,000 copies of Bulldog Championship edition
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – The Diamond Dawgs aren’t the only winners in Starkville following the College World Series. The Starkville Daily News has been bombarded with readers and fans wanting copies of their Thursday, July 1st edition. On an average day, Starkville Daily prints 1,400 copies. So far, they have printed 10,000 copies of the Bulldog Championship edition. “The line…
Warm, humid, scattered storms
SUMMARY: A fairly typical summer pattern will be with us for the foreseeable future. Storm chances will be with us each and every day but some spots may miss out on the action while others get a good soaking. MONDAY NIGHT: Mainly clear to partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s to around 70. Light winds. TUESDAY: Partly cloudy with…
ON THE BEAT – Chiropractic Physicians Center on Gluten
Dr. Andy Barlow of Chiropractic Physicians Center discusses why so many Americans have become gluten-intolerant. Categories: On the Beat Tags: beat, chiropractic, gluten, on, the
Typical summertime weather returns this week
SUMMARY: Hoping you’ve enjoyed the amazing weather this holiday weekend. Our typical summertime weather pattern will be making its return starting today into the workweek. Expect the return of the humidity and afternoon chances of showers & storms. MONDAY: Sunshine with a few clouds moving in and a bit more humid as some tropical moisture moves back into the region….
Dozens celebrate Independence day at Starkville sportsplex
STARKVILLE,Miss. (WCBI)- Starkville is pulling out all the stops for the fourth of July. The city hosted an Independence Day Celebration at the Starkville Sportsplex. Folks made their way to the lawn with blankets and chairs. The fun kicked-off with concessions, inflatables, and music. Get Rolled Ice Cream and Sister’s Snowcone Bar food trucks provided refreshing treats for the public….
First responders assist the community during Independence day
WEST POINT, Miss. (WCBI) -During independence day, first responders are on the frontlines helping the community. “We don’t, say, want any praise. We just, this is our job. We signed up for it,” Fireman Seth White said. Across the country, thousands of first responders were on duty for the Fourth of July. Here, at the West Point Fire Department Station…
Fireworks OK tonight, humidity & storms to return
Standard summer fare will be the story this week
The townsend blues festival is back in Columbus
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI)- Barbeque, funnel cakes, and live music is what festival-goers saw when they showed up at Townsend Park on Saturday, July 3, 2021. “It’s just something so people can relax let their hair down and just have fun for one day just come in peace you know just have a unity this is just about unity this is…
Locals prepare for their Independence Day celebrations
MONROE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – In July of 2020, several Fourth of July celebrations were canceled due to the pandemic. With lifted COVID-19 restrictions, holiday traditions are getting back to normal and dozens are gearing up for this weekend. “Wow. We’re going to go crazy. We’re going to go crazy,” Norris Burns, a Monroe county local, said. Cookouts, pool parties,…
Fabulous 4th of July on tap
Simply amazing weather will be enjoyed all across the region on Independence Day
Gorgeous July 4th weekend, storms return next week
SUMMARY: An absolutely gorgeous 4th of July weekend for us here in northeast Mississippi! Lots of sunshine, dry air, and temps in the mid to upper 80s will make for a great weekend to celebrate the holiday. Humidity makes a return on Monday, along with temps in the 90s. Shower and storm chances come back by Tuesday and stick around…
Mississippi State grad creates ‘world’s largest cowbell’ to ring in the Diamond Dawgs
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – Starkville’s biggest party deserves the world’s biggest cowbell. That’s what Mississippi State 1988 grad Steve Sharpe claims he created Friday morning out of an old church bell that has been in his family for years. “This bell is a family heirloom. Legend has it, it was forged from the fires of Mount Olympus. After that, it…
Elgton Jenkins sat down with WCBI to discuss the CWS champs
DUDY NOBLE FIELD, Miss. (WCBI) – Courtney Robb sat down with Elgton Jenkins, former MSU football player, and current Green Bay Packer, to discuss what it feels like to be back in Starkville for such a big occasion. Categories: Local News, Local Sports
A taste of Taste: Sitting down with Chef Thornsberry
DUDY NOBLE FIELD, Miss. (WCBI) – A taste of Taste. Aundrea Self sat down with Chef Jeff Thornsberry to see what Taste in Starkville is bringing to the table. Categories: Local News
Starkville retailers see double the business following CWS win
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI)- A sea of Maroon and White. That’s the scene in Starkville and Dudy Noble Field as bulldog fans greet the MSU National Champions. Leading up to the celebration, local businesses tell us their merchandise is almost sold out. The phone is ringing off the hook. And t-shirts are selling fast. After MSU’s Baseball team won the 2021…
Nationwide firework shortage impacts Mississippi retailers
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – If you’re planning on celebrating this independence day with fireworks, you might have to look a little harder to find them. “When I see the shortages in here, they need to be coming and getting them, or there won’t be any,” customer, Michael Thorn, said. Michael Thorn is just one of the millions of Americans hunting…
Very nice 4th of July weekend
SUMMARY: The long holiday weekend is shaping up to be pretty good in our neck of the woods. Humidity will be quite low Saturday and that will support lows around 60° early Sunday morning. A few stray afternoon storms could pop on Monday but better storm chances and much higher humidity levels will kick back in starting Tuesday. FRIDAY NIGHT:…