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Mississippi high school athlete killed after being struck by vehicle in Pennsylvania
YORK COUNTY, Pa. (WTVA) – A Mississippi teen is dead after he was struck by a vehicle in Pennsylvania. According to the York County Coroner’s Office, Quinterrion Smith, 17, was visiting Springettsbury Township, Pennsylvania with his basketball team on July 11, when he was hit by a car while crossing North Hills Road with his friends.
DMI receives Mississippi Arts Commission grant
CLEVELAND, Miss. — The Delta Music Institute at Delta State University has been awarded a $4,250 grant from the Mississippi Arts Commission (MAC). This grant is a portion of the more than $1.7 million in grants MAC awarded in Fiscal Year 2025 and will be used to fund the annual DMI Summer Camp, a five-day interactive experience for high school students ages 15-18 exploring three entertainment industry career tracks.
Storm damage reports in East Missississppi
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - Wednesday afternoon several cities and towns across East Mississippi were hit with very strong scattered thunderstorms resulting in a lot of damage. There was a multi-vehicle wreck on North Hills Street, with no major injuries being reported. According to reports, a single vehicle rolled over on...
Yokohama student interns learn importance of serving community
Www.wcbi.com – Aundrea Self – 2024-07-17 18:41:59. SUMMARY: Student interns from Yokohama Tire's “I-TIRE” program visited the Boys and Girls Club in West Point, Mississippi, highlighting the importance of community service. During their visit, they read stories and shared their internship experiences, focusing on the skills they are acquiring in various plant departments like human resources and engineering. Notably, some interns are former club members. The event ended with a fun game and a motivational challenge for club members to maintain good attitudes and support each other. Follow WCBI News on Facebook and X for continuous updates.
Reigning Miss NCF loves to cook
Hattie Hicks has fond memories of her childhood, watching her mom whip up homemade macaroni and cheese and chicken pesto pasta, often lending a helping hand whenever she could. “I like making her mac and cheese,” she said. “I don’t make it as good as her, but I do like...
Riley Center Renovations Aim for November Completion to Boost Meridian Growth
The MSU Riley Center in downtown Meridian is undergoing some renovations. Some of the renovations include repainting, window frame replacement, and more. The Riley Center hopes these renovations will help to impact growth in the city of Meridian. Funds for the project were provided by the Riley Foundation and will...
MSU faculty members recognized nationally as outstanding educators
STARKVILLE, Miss.—Two Mississippi State University faculty members in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences are in the spotlight for excellence in teaching with awards from a national agricultural education organization. The North American Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture is honoring Aswathy Rai, assistant teaching professor in the Department...
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