HS Baseball: Starkville Academy rallies past Heritage Academy 13-10
HIGHLIGHTS (HS Baseball): Starkville Academy rallies past Heritage Academy 13-10. Categories: High School Sports, Local Sports, Sports
Skinner’s journey leads him to Mississippi State
WATCH: Before he was hitting bombs into the 20th row at Alex Box Stadium in Baton Rouge or diving acrobatically into home plate at Dudy Noble, Brayland Skinner was a 5’9″, 150 lb kid out of Lake Cormorant without many offers. He also didn’t know how much his first opportunity would end up preparing him for the SEC. Northwest Community…
City leaders concerned about low voter turnout during municipal elections
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI)- Municipal elections introduce new candidates and often give incumbents a chance to continue to serve. However, getting voters to the polls on election day is a growing issue across North Mississippi. Only a fraction of voters is participating, leaving local races slim to none. In many towns, Tuesday’s primary election participation was abysmal. Road infrastructure, bridges, and…
More severe storms Friday night
Stay weather aware from late Friday PM through sunrise Saturday.
A break for your Thursday before more storms return Friday
SUMMARY: After a stormy Wednesday night, we’ll dry out on Thursday. Additional rain and storms will return Friday into the start of the weekend. An additional 1-3 inches of rain is possible Friday through Saturday. We are under a Level 2-3 Risk for severe weather Friday night through early Saturday morning. Stay tuned to WCBI for the very latest! THURSDAY:…
911 dispatchers are being recognized for National Telecommunicators Week
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI)- The person on the other end of the line may just be the critical link in an emergency. Operators in local emergency centers are called telecommunicators. It’s their job to match a caller and their needs with the best and fastest responder; their duties seem simple, but they are essential. “The 911 dispatchers actually take calls coming…
Four County customers will benefit from upcoming broadband expansion
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Four County customers are set to benefit from broadband expansion in the area. The money to expand is coming, in large part, from 35.5 million dollars in federal funds. Brandon Presley, the Northern District Public Service Commissioner, and Four County leaders signed the documents that will move the funding toward helping more people in rural…
OCH Regional Medical Center launches service for homebound patients where paramedics can give COVID-19 vaccines at their homes
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – Starting Friday, certain people in Oktibbeha County will be able to get their COVID-19 shot right at home. OCH Regional Medical Center is launching a new service where homebound patients can schedule paramedics to come to their homes and administer the vaccine. “They have so many underlying conditions, they can’t do it on their own,” said…
Miss Mississippi Volunteer Pageant To Promote Volunteerism, Teen Driving Safety
TUPELO, MISS. (WCBI) – A new beauty pageant is coming to the All America City this summer. As executive director of the “Miss Mississippi Volunteer Pageant,” Steve Stockton wants to have a pageant with a purpose. That’s why the Amory resident recently visited the Mississippi Highway Patrol headquarters in Pearl, to partner with the agency. “The newly crowned Miss Mississippi…
Downtown Columbus filled with music as “Noon Tunes” kicks off
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Music fills the air in downtown Columbus once again today. Dawn Barham performs for the kickoff of this year’s “Noon Tunes.” The live concert continued as folks dropped by the Trotter Convention Center-Courtyard to listen, dance, or grab lunch. Main Street Columbus is hosting “Noon Tunes” for the next three Wednesdays downtown. Categories: Local News
Active weather & severe storm chances make a return
SUMMARY: As of Midday Wednesday, we are under a Level 2-3 Risk for severe weather later on this evening after sunset into the early overnight hours. Damaging winds, heavy rain and some large hail are possible later on this evening including a brief spin-up tornado. Stay tuned to WCBI for the very latest! Additional rain and storms could linger through…
Students return to class less than a week after tornado caused historic damage to Vardaman Schools
VARDAMAN, Miss. (WBCI) – Six days ago, an EF-0 tornado hit Calhoun County in the middle of the night, causing significant damage to both Vardaman Elementary and High School. Tuesday, the elementary school students were there for class. “I just remember thinking, ‘We’ve got to get in here and get this cleaned up so we can have school,’” said Vardaman…
Louisville’s Cooper wins 4A Mr. Football Award
Congrats to Mississippi State commit and Louisville Ty Cooper on winning the 2020 4A Mr. Football Award. “I wish all my teammates could get this award. We all put in the work.” -Ty Cooper “The sky is the limit for this kid.” – Louisville head coach Tyrone Shorter Categories: High School Sports, Local Sports, Sports
Ole Miss Women’s, Men’s hoops add transfers
Ole Miss Women’s and Men’s basketball added transfers Tuesday. Kermit Davis got a commitment from Miami’s Nysier Brooks. He averaged 7.4 points and 5.8 rebounds per game this season while shooting 51.7% from the field. Yolett McPhee McCuin added Eastern Carolina’s Lashonda Monk. She has four years of experience, put up 13.5 points per contest and won 2019-20 AAC Defensive…
Starkville fire department has openings on their team
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI)- First responders are essential to the community, but even sometimes they need help. The Starkville fire department is looking for 6 people to join their team to help provide for the community. People often associate firefighters with just putting out fires, but they do much more than that and the career has several benefits. The fire department…
Severe storms possible Wednesday evening/night
Unsettled weather is back in a big way.
One more quiet day for your Tuesday before storms return midweek
SUMMARY: Temperatures will continue to warm up and staying dry for our Tuesday. Showers and thunderstorms will return into the area late Wednesday night into early Thursday morning. Some of those storms will be strong to possibly severe. We’ll keep you updated! Additional rain and storms could linger through the end of the week and into the start of the…
NCAA to have predetermined Regional, Super Regional sites
According to Kendall Rogers of D1Baseball.com, the NCAA will predetermine Regional and Super Regional site. More details: Categories: College Sports, Local Sports, Sports
Storms coming on back
Several rounds of storms are headed our way from Wednesday evening through the start of the weekend.
Quiet then getting active again this workweek
SUMMARY: After a beautiful Easter weekend, our sunny & quiet weather pattern will continue as we begin a new workweek. Temperatures will continue to warm up. Showers and thunderstorms will return into the area late Wednesday night into early Thursday morning. Some of those storms will be strong to possibly severe. We’ll keep you updated! Weather pattern should quiet down…
Warm Weather Continues, Storms Return Wednesday
SUMMARY: Temperatures stick around in the 70s for the next several days. Warm weather is here to stay but unfortunately, the sunshine is not. Sunny skies will persist through Wednesday until our next chance for showers and thunderstorms rolls into the area Wednesday night into Thursday morning. Scattered showers likely on Friday but blue skies return by the weekend. SUNDAY NIGHT: We’ll…
Beautiful Easter Sunday, Warmer Next Week
SUMMARY: A beautiful weekend in store for us continuing into early next week. Warm, spring-like weather persists as well as plenty of sunshine for the next several days. Our next chance for showers and thunderstorms arrives Wednesday night into Thursday morning. SATURDAY NIGHT: Clear skies and a chilly night with low temperatures in the low 40s. SUNDAY: A beautiful Easter Sunday expected…
“A Cast of Blues” exhibit shares Mississippi history
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI)- Blues music originated down in the deep south. The slow, rich voices of soul carried many triumphs and often defeat. Now,one Columbus woman is re-telling those stories with art. ” A Cast of Blues”…the artist says she wants to connect people old and young to the history of famous blue-singers throughout Mississippi. And her journey to…
Ole Miss DB Finley says Rebels ‘need to be better’
Ole Miss DB AJ Finley said the Rebels need to be better defensively. Last season they allowed the most total yards and points per game. Categories: College Sports, Local Sports, Sports