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CMSD sticks true to safety policies ahead of first game
With all the fun that comes with the season, the Columbus Municipal School District wants players and fans to be safe. That's why it is sticking true to their safety policies ahead of kickoff.
Operation Overload targets crime in South Lee County
Local, state and federal agencies are targeting crime in South Lee County.
Football filled Labor Day weekend
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) - Whoever scheduled football to start on Labor Day weekend, GENIUS! It will be a nice weekend to enjoy both. FRIDAY NIGHT: Friday Night Lights will kickoff with temperatures in the lower 80s. Temps drop to mid70s…
Sunrise (Comedy Show) - 08/29/25
Today on WCBI Sunrise, Kealy talks with Roz Merchant and Emily Holley about the upcoming comedy show at the Methodist church, starring Kerri Pamarolli.
Pets Without Partners (Roland) - 08/29/25
On this week's segment of Pets Without Partners, Joey is in the studio with West Point-Clay County Animal Shelter's Neely and her special guest, Roland.
Police in search of a missing teenager in New Albany
New Albany Police are asking for your help to find a missing teenager.
Operation Overload targets crime in South Lee County
Local, state and federal agencies are targeting crime in South Lee County.
Football filled Labor Day weekend
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) - Whoever scheduled football to start on Labor Day weekend, GENIUS! It will be a nice weekend to enjoy both. FRIDAY NIGHT: Friday Night Lights will kickoff with temperatures in the lower 80s. Temps drop to mid70s…
Sunrise (Comedy Show) - 08/29/25
Today on WCBI Sunrise, Kealy talks with Roz Merchant and Emily Holley about the upcoming comedy show at the Methodist church, starring Kerri Pamarolli.
Pets Without Partners (Roland) - 08/29/25
On this week's segment of Pets Without Partners, Joey is in the studio with West Point-Clay County Animal Shelter's Neely and her special guest, Roland.
Police in search of a missing teenager in New Albany
New Albany Police are asking for your help to find a missing teenager.
Mistrial declared for a murder case in Lowndes County
A mistrial has been declared in a Lowndes County murder trial.
Man arrested in connection with a deadly November 2024 shooting
Louisville Police made an arrest in a deadly shooting that happened this past November.
Columbus firefighters reflect on deployment during Hurricane Katrina
Columbus Fire Chief Duane Hughes said "nothing prepared anyone for the things that (they) experienced during Hurricane Katrina."
Chance of Rain Continues
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) - Rain chances continue into the Labor Day weekend with highs maintaining in the low to mid 80s. Most of the evening will be clear for the first Friday night for HS football. FRIDAY: Rain potential for…
Lux Boutique thriving with hard work and help from CDF's business incubator
Starting and growing a small business can be a challenge, with many obstacles, but a small business incubator is helping many business owners.
Remembering Salvation Army leader Lt. Jason Houser
People are remembering the leader of The Salvation Army in Columbus.
Rain through the night, dry by kickoff
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) - Soggy conditions hold crossing overnight and into the first Friday night for HS Football. Luckily, conditions should be drier for kickoff. THURSDAY NIGHT: Showers and potential for a few storms will continue overnight and into Friday…
Mistrial declared for a murder case in Lowndes County
A mistrial has been declared in a Lowndes County murder trial.
Man arrested in connection with a deadly November 2024 shooting
Louisville Police made an arrest in a deadly shooting that happened this past November.
Columbus man found guilty of manslaughter in Lowndes Co.
A Columbus man will spend the next 19 years in prison for killing his cousin.
Closing arguments given in Lowndes Co. Childs case
The fate of a Lowndes County man is in the hands of a jury.
Stolen firearm investigation leads to an arrest in Tupelo
Tupelo Police busted a suspected car burglar who may have made off with a gun.
Man accused of Aggravated Domestic Violence in Tupelo
A Tupelo man is in jail, accused of choking someone.
Houston Police give reminder after an argument leads to a shooting
The Houston Police Department is reminding parents to be aware of what their children are doing, following an incident overnight.
Police arrested a shooting suspect in Winona traffic stop
Winona Police arrested a shooting suspect during a traffic stop.
Man to spend 10 years after hit-and-run incident in Oxford
A Collierville, Tennessee, man will spend the next 10 years in prison for a hit-and-run that caused the death of an Ole Miss student.
Defense presents its side in Buckhalter's murder trial in Columbus
The state rested its case in the trial of Israel Buckhalter this morning, on August 27, after calling witnesses and presenting evidence yesterday, August 26.
Man charged with attempted murder in Starkville shooting
A Starkville Man was arrested and charged with attempted murder after a Friday night shooting.
Various charges pending for a man arrested in Lee Co.
A stolen vehicle led to a lockdown and a chase, along with an officer being assaulted in Lee County.
Jury selection begins for first-degree murder trial in Columbus
Bobby Childs Jr. is facing a first-degree murder charge.
Testimony underway for a murder trial in Columbus
Testimony is underway in a Columbus murder trial.
Gun found in student's backpack at West Point Elementary School
Parents in our area are being alerted after a gun was found in a student's backpack.
Man charged with Ole Miss student's death to enter possible plea
One of the men charged with the death of an Ole Miss student in 2022 could know his fate this week.
SPD is investigating a Friday night shooting
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) On Friday, August 22nd, around 9:50 Starkville Police Officers responded to a report of gunshots in the area of The Social Block apartments. Initial information suggested that the…
Two suspects caught trying to break into a house in Prentiss Co.
Two suspects were caught on camera trying to break into a home on County Road 4111 near New Site.