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Oktibbeha County man reported missing, found safe
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WTVA) — Update - Authorities in Oktibbeha County say thanks to a concerned citizen, Sylvester Warren was found safe. Authorities in Oktibbeha County are asking for help locating a missing man. Someone last saw Sylvester Warren, 36, in Starkville, on Monday, April 22. He wore a red...
Rally held to mark 15th birthday of 14-year-old killed in January
WEST POINT, Miss. (WTVA) – Outside of West Point on Saturday, a rally was held for a 14-year-old boy who was shot and killed. Saturday’s rally was called Ethan’s Fun Fest. In January, Ethan Evans was killed when riding in a car. Sunday, April 28 would have...
Public's help sought by West Point Police in theft investigation
WEST POINT, Miss. (WTVA) – The West Point Police Department is asking the public if they can identify suspects who are allegedly involved in a string of thefts. Anyone with information is asked to call the West Point Police Department at (662) 494-1244.
MSU baseball wins series against #11 Vanderbilt
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVA) – Mississippi State baseball has come out ahead against Vanderbilt in Nashville. The Bulldogs, on Sunday, won 8-7 over the #11 ranked Commodores. This secured their win in the series after a loss on Friday of 4-0, and a win on Saturday of 7-4. The Bulldogs...
Mississippi coaching legend Bob Tyler dead at 91
TUPELO, Miss. (WTVA) – Mississippi coaching legend Bob Tyler died Sunday at the age of 91. He coached for 45 years, including at Mississippi State, Ole Miss, and Alabama. Tyler's first coaching job was in his hometown at Water Valley High School. He also coached at Corinth, Okolona, Meridian,...
Strong pitching, fourth-inning rally leads Missouri softball over Mississippi State
In front of a packed crowd on a rainy Sunday, Missouri softball used another strong start defensively to put away Mississippi State 4-1, earning another Southeastern Conference series win at Mizzou Softball Stadium. Led by starting pitcher Cierra Harrison, the Tigers (37-13, 10-10 SEC) held Mississippi State (30-16, 9-11) off...
West Point community members gathers for sickle cell disease
WEST POINT, Miss. (WCBI) – West Point community members gathered on Saturday, April 27, for sickle cell disease. The Progressive Foundation of Clay County hosted their 5th annual “Breaking the Silence” on sickle cell disease 5k. The organization provides funds for those who need assistance and the...
The Walk-Off: Arizona evens the series, Missouri handles Mississippi State
If it’s not Morgan Leinstock stepping up in the circle, it’s Robyn Herron. If it’s not Robyn Herron, well Saturday it was Hannah Camenzind. LSU tied the game in the second after Herron tossed multiple wild pitches. Camenzind came in and shut down the threat, proceeding to throw 4.1 scoreless innings before Leinstock got the final out for another SEC series win.
Thompson of SHS to take softball skills to Coahoma Community College
Whether it was on the softball field or on the basketball court at Starkville High School, Thompson had an intensity that she was going to get the job done. It was also how she approached making a decision to play softball at the next level. After a successful visit to...
East Webster baseball sweeps Kossuth to advance in 3A playoffs
MABEN, Miss. (WCBI) — East Webster baseball defeated Kossuth 14-4 in six innings Saturday night to win the second round playoff series. The Wolverines won game one 11-1 on the road Friday. The game was tied at 3 heading into the bottom of the fourth inning. That’s when the...
SHS cheerleaders officially commit to next level
Three Starkville High School senior cheerleaders officially signed to cheer at the next level on Friday, April 26, 2024. Katie Duran, Izabella Sauseda, and Jaida Lucious each committed to a 2-year Mississippi community college. Duran and Sauseda will be continuing their education at Pearl River Community College and Lucious at Itawamba Community College.
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