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WTVA's chief videographer has covered Northeast Mississippi for more than two decades
TUPELO — Alvin Ivy, WTVA's chief videographer, has spent more than two decades behind the camera sharing the news and stories of Northeast Mississippians. Ivy, 52, graduated from Houston High School in 1991. After trying out a couple of colleges, the Trebloc native ended up at Mississippi State University in 1995, where he enrolled in "Introduction to Broadcast." Instructor Curtis Martin sent ...
Inside Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin, 49, relationship with stunning younger girlfriend after sharing intimate holiday pix
COLLEGE football icon Lane Kiffin has gone from Ole Miss to a young miss. The charismatic Ole Miss head coach has moved on from his ex-wife with a much younger girlfriend. Kiffin, 49, is dating Sally Rychlak, who graduated from Ole Miss in 2019. The couple have been dating since at least February 2023. They […]
Biloxi’s 95th annual Blessing of the Fleet promotes safe, prosperous shrimping season
BILOXI, Miss. (WLOX) - For nearly a century, the Blessing of the Fleet has promoted a safe and prosperous shrimping season. In fact, St. Michael Catholic Church, which hosts the ceremony, is known as the “Church of the Fisherman.”. The 2024 Shrimp King and Queen joined Monsignor Dominick Fullam...
Swingshift Golf: An entertainment venue in Tupelo to focus on the experience
TUPELO – For more than two years, Wesley Bray has worked hard on a project that's close to his heart – a unique entertainment venue for the area that will create fond memories for all. And it all began after a dinner date in Tupelo with his wife, Dena. "We got through eating at a local restaurant, and it was like, 'what else is there to do?'" he said. "What is there to do for adults? We've got ...
Three new members appointed, three reappointed to Access to Justice Commission
Chancellor Joseph Kilgore of Philadelphia, former Mississippi Bar President Blake Teller of Vicksburg and attorney Michael Carr of Cleveland have been appointed to the Access to Justice Commission. Hinds Chancery Judge Tiffany Grove of Raymond and attorneys Julian Miller of Jackson and David Haadsma of Tupelo were reappointed to the...
Ole Miss football is looking to flip this talented Syracuse commit
Ole Miss head coach Lane Kiffin and his staff are looking to dip into Florida again, working to flip one of their outstanding talents. The Rebels issued an offer to current Syracuse commit Demetres Samuel Jr., the Sunshine State's No. 17-ranked player. Samuel Jr. is a 2026 four-star prospect and...
Tupelo officials Cook Coggins for engineering of Tulip Creek sewer improvements
TUPELO — The City of Tupelo has spent much of this year improvement wastewater and drainage through myriad American Rescue Plan Act funding, but with more improvements on the horizon, city officials hope to secure another funding source for a project that would tie a portion of South Industrial Park under the Tupelo Water & Light system that was previously served by Verona. The Tupelo City ...
Dr. Sheena Tran shares heat safety tips for summer
TUPELO — As temperatures rise and Northeast Mississippians spend more time outdoors in the summer months, there are several ways to prevent and treat heat-related illness. Dr. Sheena Tran, a recent graduate of North Mississippi Medical Center's Family Medicine Residency program, will be working at Booneville Urgent Care, a North Mississippi Health Services clinic where physicians often treat ...
Mississippi State grad prepares for second trip to the Olympics
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) – During his time at Mississippi State, Florence, N.J. native Curtis Thompson was a four-time First-Team All-American in the javelin and was an NCAA Champion in 2016. Last month, Thompson qualified for the 2024 Paris Olympics with a throw of 83.04 meters, the top mark in...
Smith commits to MSU baseball program
It has been an eventful last few years for Kentucky right-handed pitcher Travis Smith and that won’t stop within the next few weeks. After helping Kentucky to its first ever trip to the College World Series, the talented hurler entered the transfer portal. Mississippi State was the choice for Smith on Saturday as he announced for the Diamond Dawgs over heavy interest from Ole Miss and several other Southeastern Conference schools.
Local phone service holds event to prevent crime
Www.wcbi.com – Anthony Jenkins – 2024-07-06 20:42:57. SUMMARY: Louisville, Miss. hosted a violence prevention block party outside the Louisville Coliseum to inspire, educate, and curb community violence. The event featured free food, vendors, outdoor activities, and was sponsored by Louisville Cricket Wireless. Shina Boler of Cricket Wireless emphasized targeting youth, stressing the impact of gun violence and crime. Boler expressed a desire to protect children and prevent violence. Attendees also enjoyed prizes and back-to-school giveaways. This event sought to foster community unity and address safety concerns, especially among the youth. For updates, follow WCBI on Facebook and X.
Mississippi native to be honored with star on Hollywood Walk of Fame. Chances are you have heard his music.
Mississippi native and six-time Grammy Award-winner Glen Ballard will be honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame this Thursday. The ceremony, administered by the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, will be live-streamed on the official Hollywood Walk of Fame website (walkoffame.com) at 1:30 p.m. Central Time. A Natchez...
Early morning shooting in Macon leaves one person dead
MACON, Miss. (WCBI) – The Macon Police Department is investigating an early morning shooting that left a female dead. Macon Police Chief Davine Beck says it happened on July 6, shortly after 2 a.m., on Pearl Street. A vehicle drove up beside a car and fired one shot through...
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