SUMMARY: It will be breezy, cloudy and cooler for your Friday. A nice weekend is ahead for us. Here’s another thing to get excited about this weekend. We officially begin spring tomorrow at 4:37 am. It’s sure going to feel like it with sunshine and temperatures in the 60s. Enjoy! Our next chances for some showers & storms won’t be…
#3 MississippiState begins SEC play this weekend against #19 LSU in Baton Rouge. A look at the trio of weekend starters, how Will Bednar got to where Chris Lemonis wants him to be after being out and how Eric Cerantola has progressed: Categories: College Sports, Local Sports, Sports
OKTIBBEHA COUNTY,Miss. (WCBI)- The Controller’s 4-H Clubs honored Oktibbeha County Sheriff Steve Gladney with the Frontline Worker Humanitarian Award. Members say Gladney has worked tirelessly for the community. The club also recognized the EMS team at OCH Regional Medical Center with the Frontline Workers Humanitarian Award. Workers are vital in assisting children during the pandemic. “It really surprises me, it…
Quiet weather will hold through the weekend
OKTIBBEHA COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – One woman is dead and another is in jail after a shooting in Oktibbeha County. 23-year-old Alexis Sanders of Canton is charged with murder. She remains in the Oktibbeha County jail. Her first court appearance is scheduled for tomorrow. Deputies were called to the 22 hundred block of Hickory Grove Road on Tuesday evening. They…
SUMMARY: After a very active first half of the workweek with our weather, a more quieter weather pattern will settle in as we end the workweek and head into the weekend. It will be breezy and cooler for your Thursday into Friday. A nice weekend is ahead for us. Our next chances for some showers & storms won’t be until…
Mississippi State head baseball coach Chris Lemonis is impressed with what his team has done recently, says they are ready for SEC play. Bulldogs visit #19 LSU this weekend. Categories: College Sports, Local Sports, Sports
GOLDEN TRIANGLE, Miss. (WCBI)- When severe weather is on the horizon, you’re not the only one making a plan. First responders and utility workers also prepare to respond after the storm has passed. “Heed the warnings get somewhere and stay put until you get the all-clear,” said Clay County Sheriff Eddie Scott. Scott said he has been here before; getting…
SUMMARY: Widespread strong to severe storms are likely Wednesday from mid afternoon through about 1 a.m. Thursday. We are now under a Level 4 to Level 5 Threat for severe weather for Wednesday from the Storm Prediction Center. All modes of severe weather are possible, including large hail, damaging wind gusts, and tornadoes. A few strong tornadoes could occur somewhere…
Ole Miss HC Yolett McPhee-McCuin tested positive for COVID-19. Here is the latest on that and how it impacts their trip to Memphis for the WNIT: Categories: College Sports, Local Sports, Sports
MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY. (WCBI)- Mississippi State University is offering vaccinations to its employees. The drive-thru clinic began this afternoon, but the weather forced them inside. While this vaccination site is just for university employees, students planned to sign up for appointments through the state or other sources. “I would definitely get the vaccination shot because I believe it would be…
CHICKASAW COUNTY, MISS. (WCBI) – A new K 9 team is hard at work in Chickasaw County. Chickasaw County K 9 Officer B J Gladney trains frequently with his partner. Gladney has been with the sheriff’s department since 2010 but recently became the K 9 officer. His first assignment was to bond with ‘Rex” The Dutch shepherd has been with…
SUMMARY: Several chances of storms will be possible between now and Wednesday night. The greatest risk is still likely to be Wednesday when the main system pushed through the region. We are now under a Level 4 Threat for severe weather for Wednesday as of Tuesday morning from the Storm Prediction Center. Confidence is continuing to increase that we will…
AMORY, Miss. (WCBI) – The Amory Police Department recently reminded its citizens about Homeland Security’s latest grant opportunity to enhance security measures for nonprofits vulnerable to foreign and domestic terrorist attacks. “People see these incidents happen across the country and they think ‘Oh, not here,’” said Amory Police Lt. Andy Long. “And those places said the same thing that small…
WINSTON COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI)- The search for two missing men yields heartbreaking news for one family in Winston County. “First of all, I’d like to begin by offering our sympathy and our condolences to the family of Mr. Melvin Sherrod,” said Winston County Sheriff Jason Pugh. Melvin Sherrod was one of the two men who went missing this past week…
NOXUBEE, Miss (WCBI)- It’s not often you meet a celebrity, role model, or superhero, but In Noxubee, some community members met them all in one by meeting their first responders. Those are the people that help throughout the community and even save lives. “I hear that they do this every year and I can’t wait to be here every year…
SUMMARY: Hoping you enjoyed the quiet weather pattern last week because a more active weather pattern is returning as we begin the new workweek. A round of showers moves in this Monday morning. Storm chances will last off-and-on into Monday afternoon, some could be on the strong side. Another round of storms is likely on Wednesday and those could come…
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI)- It has been a rough year for folks in the restaurant industry due to the COVID-19 pandemic. While some businesses have closed their doors, a new eatery in Bruce is opening up shop. The owner of Paisley’s Boardwalk Steakhouse says it’s been a challenge to keep his restaurant going. Get your tastebuds ready. A new restaurant…
Earnest Perkins, Jr. was fatally shot during an incident on March 3rd in Starkville.
SUMMARY: A very warm weekend is ahead for us here in north MS and west AL. Look for highs well into the 70s with some low 80s possible. Try to take advantage of the nice weather if you can. Strong to severe storms will remain a possibility late Sunday night into Monday. We’ll continue to keep you updated. More rain…
SALTILLO, MISS. (WCBI) – A police department in Lee County is recognized for its work keeping the public safe during the recent winter ice and snowstorms. Police don’t get to take snow days, they still have to be on the job, protecting and serving. And when the ice storm hit a few weeks ago, Saltillo Police took to social media…
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI)- In a year filled with isolation, restrictions at nursing homes and long-term care facilities have taken a toll on patients, family, and staff. Many older residents have been on lockdown for one year. And, even with safety rules, there has been illness and death, and separation. If you have a family member in a nursing home,…
At least one person was airlifted to a nearby hospital after a multi-vehicle accident on Highway 82 Thursday afternoon.
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – What’s known as a dangerous railroad crossing is getting some renewed attention. The crossing is near the intersection of Hughes and Frisco Roads in southern Lowndes County. District 4 Supervisor Jeff Smith would like to see additional safety measures put in place at the crossing. One suggestion he has is to add level crossing signals…