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Wolverines punch ticket to Pearl, 3A state title baseball series
Pearl is the jewel at the end of the 2024 baseball season for the East Webster Wolverines. After another run-rule victory in the playoffs, the Wolverines punched their ticket to Class 3A State championship series at Trustmark Park in Pearl. East Webster defeated the Mooreville Troopers 11-1 in five innings Saturday night.
Smithsonian traveling exhibit on rural America in Pontotoc through June 8
PONTOTOC — A traveling exhibition curated by the Smithsonian and produced in collaboration with state and local civic leaders that showcases life in rural America is now open in Pontotoc. Hosted inside the Community House at 144 N. Main Street, the exhibit is open six days a week and...
August remains the deadline for reopening of Tupelo bridge
TUPELO, Miss. (WTVA) — A busy bridge in Tupelo that’s been closed for nine months could reopen soon. The city closed the 70-year-old bridge on West Main Street in August 2023 for repairs. The closure has been a major inconvenience for commuters, and its reopening is highly anticipated.
Tupelo Police connect Shannon man to February robbery
TUPELO, Miss. (WTVA) — A two-month investigation into a robbery in Tupelo landed a Shannon man behind bars. Tupelo Police arrested Quintel Montgomery, 27, on May 5 and charged him with robbery. The robbery happened on Feb. 11 at a business on West Main Street. Police did not name...
As spring wraps up, Amory looks forward to August
AMORY – Throughout spring practices, Amory’s players and coaches have been able to look a few yards to the west and see the promise of what’s to come. Construction of the new football stadium is steadily progressing, and the Panthers are eager to play in it this fall. They had to play every game last season away from home after an EF-3 tornado destroyed their stadium the previous March.
Monroe County leaders take to streets for good cause
MONROE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Members of Monroe County’s law enforcement community and Aberdeen city leaders took to the streets for a good cause. Officers with the Aberdeen Police Department and the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office were joined by Aberdeen’s new mayor Dwight Stevens and Police Chief Quinell Shumpert as the Special Olympics Mississippi Torch Run made its way through town.
Warm and muggy today with scattered thunderstorms at times
We will continue to see some scattered to patchy rainfall and some isolated to scattered thunderstorms later today and over the next few days. Some the rainfall will be on the heavy side at times. Today our thunderstorms could be strong with a level 1 severe weather risk across the area. We will see some hail and gusty winds as the main characters in our area.
Ripley handles South Pontotoc to win 4A North series
SPRINGVILLE – After a dominant win on Saturday night, the Ripley Tigers are headed to Pearl. Ripley beat the South Pontotoc Cougars 13-2 in Game 2 of their Class 4A North finals series. The win completes a Ripley sweep, making the Tigers North half champions for the first time since 1992.
Tenants React to Poor Living Conditions at Southview Apartments
ABERDEEN, Miss. (WCBI) -“Nobody deserves to live like this,” said a Southview Tenant. “WCBI has received several calls and emails about the living conditions here at Southview Apartment,” said Shawanda Jones. “Faulty electrical wiring, mold infestations, and as you take a look at your screen, you can even see a sink in a tenant’s floor. Now this happens all too commonly….but why?
West Point police, firefighters help shine light on important cause
WEST POINT, Miss. (WCBI) – The West Point police and fire departments help shine a light on an important cause. Officers and firefighters escorted the Special Olympics Mississippi Torch from the West Point Police Department through town to the Mossy Oak Outdoor Outlet. The annual tradition raises awareness and...
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