Ansley Perkins

Aug 27, 2024 | wcbi.com | Ansley Perkins

STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – Starkville police posted on social media about an accident involving “vehicles and motorcycles” at Highway 12 and Russell Street/Stone Boulevard. Police did report in the post that there were injuries, but did not give any further information. Mississippi Department of Transportation traffic cameras saw a white SUV with major damage to the passenger side. A firetruck was also on the scene and law enforcement was directing traffic.

Aug 27, 2024 | wcbi.com | Simeon Gates |Ansley Perkins

by Simeon Gates, Mississippi Today August 26, 2024 MISSISSIPPI (MISSISSIPPI TODAY) – With the general election three months away, Mississippi is running low on one essential resource: poll workers. While Secretary of State Michael Watson couldn’t quantify the shortage in Mississippi, he said county circuits and election commissioners around the state had told him they were having problems recruiting poll workers.

Aug 22, 2024 | wcbi.com | Ansley Perkins

LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – If you use McCullough Road to cut between Ridge and Wolf roads in northern Lowndes County, you will need to find a different way to go next week. The Lowndes County Road Department said McCullough Road will be closed from 8 a.m. on Monday, August 26 until Thursday, August 29 at 4 p.m.The department is making repairs to the road during that time. If you have any questions, call the road department at (662)434-8219.

Aug 21, 2024 | wcbi.com | Ansley Perkins

STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – Because of weather conditions and an increase in grass fires, the city of Starkville has issued a citywide burn ban. No permits will be issued for burning in the city. The city is also urging people to be cautious when disposing of cigarette butts and charcoal ashes. The Starkville Fire Department says the ban will be in place until further notice.

Aug 19, 2024 | wcbi.com | Ansley Perkins

Top prize in August 27 Summer of Fun drawing comes with a cooler and cash JACKSON, Miss. (PRESS RELEASE) – The Mississippi Lottery is cranking into high gear for the final Summer of Fun giveaway on Aug. 27. To wrap up the 15-week promotion, one lucky person will win the top prize of a 2024 Nissan Titan Pro-4x truck from Gulfport Nissan, $10,000 and a 65-quart RTIC cooler. Second prize is $10,000; third prize is $5,000; and fourth prize is a Yeti Hopper cooler.