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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...
Mississippi city official fired after reportedly being found using fuel card that was to have been confiscated
The public works director for a small Mississippi community has been fired after being accused of using a fuel card that was not supposed to have been in his possession. WTVA in Tupelo reports that Calhoun City Public Works Director Brenton Reynolds was fired on April 12 after officials discovered that a fuel card that was supposed to be turned in two years ago was still in use.
Eupora issues boil water alert on Thursday for some of its customers
EUPORA, Miss. (WTVA) — The City of Eupora issued a boil water alert on Thursday, April 25 for some of its customers. This affects all customers who live south of Roane Avenue. The city issued the alert because of a loss of water pressure. This will remain in effect...
Flywheel Festival features antique engines, food, fun
HOUSTON, Miss. (WCBI) – For more than 20 years, Todd Hughes has been feeding hungry flywheel festival crowds. “Funnel cakes, corn dogs, lemonade, tater twisters, snow cones, frozen drinks, but our funnel cakes are really good,” Hughes said. Antique flywheels are another big attraction for those who restore...
Rose Hill Memorial being built in Okolona
A Chickasaw County man is building a memorial in Okolona for the community to represent past, present and future generations. A Chickasaw County man is building a memorial in Okolona for the community to represent past, present and future generations.
Eupora takes first game round two softball victory over Walnut
EUPORA – A wild first inning took both Eupora and Walnut on a ride in Thursday night’s second round softball matchup. The Lady Wildcats dropped four runs on the board in the top of the inning and Eupora followed with an incredible 11-run inning in the bottom of the frame. Though things calmed down the rest of the way, Eupora had to hold on late in the game in order to get the 12-9 victory.
New safety measures being put in place along the Tanglefoot Trail
HOUSTON, Miss. (WTVA) – New safety measures are being put in place along the Tanglefoot Trail. The trail follows a former railroad line that runs from Houston, through Pontotoc, New Albany, and to Ripley. And while there have been no reports of crimes in Houston’s part of the trail,...
HS Softball Playoffs: Choctaw County downs Independence 10-0
ACKERMAN, Miss. (WCBI) — Choctaw County softball finished off its first round sweep of Independence with a 10-0 run-rule victory. The Chargers went on the road on Friday and blew out the Wildcats 18-2. Lexi Patterson led Choctaw County with a two-run home run in the second inning. Choctaw...
Mississippi State baseball live score updates vs. Memphis: Bulldogs face Tigers in midweek game
Mississippi State baseball travels to Memphis on Tuesday for a nonconference contest before a weekend series at Vanderbilt. The Bulldogs (26-14, 10-8 SEC) are set for a rematch with the Tigers (18-22, 6-9 AAC) from a midweek contest in Starkville on March 19. MSU won 17-9, though it had to overcome a deficit. Memphis led 9-3 after the top of the fifth. However, Mississippi State scored seven runs in the bottom half of the inning and cruised to a victory.
Weir, Morgantown and Frontier Win OVAC Softball Championships
WHEELING,W.Va. (WTRF) – Weir, Morgantown and Frontier all won OVAC softball championships Friday night at the I-470 complex. In 5A the Mohigans got home runs from Madison Wisman and Liz Alsop on their way to 4-3 win over John Marshall. In 4A, Weir downed Indian Creek 4-1. Rayna Hoover had a solo home run and […]
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