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House fire in Columbus causes major damage to interior of home
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Columbus Fire and Rescue was on the scene of a house fire on the morning of Sunday, July 7 on 105 Gaylane Drive. The house received major damage, only on the interior, in a bedroom and a bathroom. Columbus Fire and Rescue suspects the cause...
Homeless Coalition finds ways to help with heat safety
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – As temperatures soar into the upper 90’s this week, folks in Columbus will have a place to cool off. The Golden Triangle Homeless Coalition is opening a cooling station. It opened this morning at 1501 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. That’s just off 14th...
100 Day Bulldog Countdown: 55 Days – No. 55, OT Leon Bell
Jeff Lebby’s era of Mississippi State football has arrived. The Bulldogs are on their third coach in as many years as Mike Leach’s tragic passing opened the door for defensive coordinator Zach Arnett’s debut as head coach last year. That experiment failed before the year even ended for State and now it’s Lebby’s turn to […] The post 100 Day Bulldog Countdown: 55 Days – No. 55, OT Leon Bell appeared first on On3.
Keep your pets cool during the heat this summer
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – In the past month, we have seen extreme heat with highs often in the 90s. Taking care of yourself during the heat is important, but so is taking care of your four-legged family members. Columbus Lowndes Humane Society Manager Trudy McDanell says there are signs...
The Provost to open in August
The Provost, Southaven’s newest upscale apartment living community, is putting the finishing touches on the building and will be ready to welcome tenants in about a month. Located in the Snowden District at the intersection of Getwell and Nail Road, and within walking distance of Silo Square, Fogelman Properties manager McKenzie Houston said the 92-unit apartment complex offers one and two bedroom apartments ranging from 900 square feet to 1200 square feet with multiple on-site amenities and easy access to shopping and dining.
New Hattiesburg gallery promoting diversity in art
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - The Mississippi Latinx Art Association was officially founded in October 2023. Now, the foundation has a brick-and-mortar gallery to showcase Latino artists and art that represents Latino culture. Nuestro Arte is located in downtown Hattiesburg. The gallery is open to the public, free of charge on...
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 […]
Lucky Rabbit encourages shopping downtown during First Saturday
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - The first Saturday of every month is a party in downtown Hattiesburg. July was no exception. A portion of Mobile Street is blocked off in front of The Lucky Rabbit for families and shoppers to try different vendors and food trucks. The Lucky Rabbit is a...
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.
MSU's Jans hopes Hubbard can take step in leadership
Josh Hubbard has already gained respect during his short career with the Mississippi State men's basketball team. After an outstanding freshman season with the Bulldogs, Hubbard is now working to avoid a sophomore slump. There is no doubt in the mind of MSU head coach Chris Jans that Hubbard will...
MSU Deer Lab co-director will keep contributing to work in retirement
STARKVILLE — Steve Demarais, co-director of the MSU Deer Lab, retired last week. His career working with white-tailed deer began in college although his fascination with deer started in high school. He loved hunting and fishing growing up and his first harvest of a deer was in college when he was at the University of […] The post MSU Deer Lab co-director will keep contributing to work in retirement appeared first on Daily Leader.
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...
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...
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