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Panthers, Pirates advance to state tournament
FLORENCE — The Hackleburg Lady Panthers and the Winfield Lady Pirates are advancing to the state tournament after winning the 1A and 3A North Regional Tournaments. The Panthers won the NAC Tournament, then proceeded to win the 1A Area 13 Tournament, defeating Phillips and Belgreen to advance to regionals.
ICYMI: Top stories from May 5 to May 11 of 2024
In case you missed it, here are some of WTVA’s top stories from May 5 to May 11 of 2024. Saturday, two World War II veterans celebrated their birthdays. Friday, the Northern Lights became visible! See more here. Thursday, winds hit Columbus knocking down trees and power lines. Read...
Warm temperatures with increasing clouds for Mother’s Day
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) – We have a comfortable and mild end to our Saturday evening as clouds increase throughout the night. Clouds continue to build into the region for our Mother’s Day with the chance for a few isolated showers in the evening. Expect multiple rounds of rain and storms throughout the next work week.
Update: Quarter-sized hail and damaging winds expected with thunderstorms to hit Fayette County Thursday
On Thursday at 7:44 p.m. an updated severe thunderstorm warning was issued by the National Weather Service valid until 8 p.m. for Fayette County. The storms could bring quarter-sized hail (1 inch) and wind gusts of up to 60 mph. "At 7:43 p.m., a severe thunderstorm was located near Fayette,...
Home destroyed in fire caused by Thursday’s storm in Columbus
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WTVA) – Thursday’s storm led to a fire that destroyed a home in Columbus. Tawana Cockrell’s home on Gaylane Drive burned after lightning struck a power line. But thanks to neighbors, she is alive. “And all of a sudden I hear this banging at my...
High winds knocked down trees and power lines in Columbus
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WTVA) — Thursday evening’s high winds knocked over trees and downed power lines in Columbus. The Columbus Police Department is encouraging the public to stay home as crews clear debris and power lines. At 7:46 p.m., Mississippi University for Women alerted, “Reports of trees and power...
Thursday night’s storm explained
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) – Hot, steamy weather led to a few intense storms across east Mississippi and west Alabama late Thursday afternoon, May 9th. So, what happened? And why? Let’s take a closer look >>. This is a sampling of the atmosphere in Jackson, MS shortly after 7...
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