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Christmas Forecast
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) - Great time to celebrate Christmas! Enjoy the outdoors while it is warm. A big temperatures drop is coming soon. CHRISTMAS EVE NIGHT: Heavy clouds are going to be moving back in and across the Twin State…
Holiday riders roll through Columbus spreading holiday cheer
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) - On this Christmas Eve, families across Columbus got a special surprise as a group of motorcycle riders dressed as Santa, the Grinch, and other holiday favorites hit the streets to spread cheer. The Miles Per Hour…
CLHS reminds citizens before you gift a pet, consider the costs
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) - It's Christmas Eve, and children are getting excited for a special visitor- Santa Claus. While families are preparing to gather, the Columbus Lowndes Humane Society wants to caution those who may still be considering or have…
Serving through the season: First responders stay on duty for the holidays
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) - While many people are enjoying time off for the holidays, first responders are out in full force helping protect and serve. Lowndes County Sheriff Eddie Hawkins says law enforcement, medical personnel, firefighters, and all first…
It's time for more warmth
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) - Great conditions maintaining through our Christmas fun! Sana needs to make sure Rudolph's nose is ready to go tonight though. WEDNESDAY MORNING: There is a Dense Fog Advisory in place until 10AM. If you run into…
Holiday riders roll through Columbus spreading holiday cheer
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) - On this Christmas Eve, families across Columbus got a special surprise as a group of motorcycle riders dressed as Santa, the Grinch, and other holiday favorites hit the streets to spread cheer. The Miles Per Hour…
CLHS reminds citizens before you gift a pet, consider the costs
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) - It's Christmas Eve, and children are getting excited for a special visitor- Santa Claus. While families are preparing to gather, the Columbus Lowndes Humane Society wants to caution those who may still be considering or have…
Serving through the season: First responders stay on duty for the holidays
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) - While many people are enjoying time off for the holidays, first responders are out in full force helping protect and serve. Lowndes County Sheriff Eddie Hawkins says law enforcement, medical personnel, firefighters, and all first…
It's time for more warmth
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) - Great conditions maintaining through our Christmas fun! Sana needs to make sure Rudolph's nose is ready to go tonight though. WEDNESDAY MORNING: There is a Dense Fog Advisory in place until 10AM. If you run into…
Fresh Start Community: One step closer to completion in Columbus
While this project has been in the works for the past few years, the organization has run into obstacles. However, Depriest said, "We're trying to land the plane, and we're close. We're getting much closer."
Tupelo Hardware to become CVB headquarters
A historic building in downtown Tupelo that played a major role in the musical development of Elvis Presley is being sold.
Pleasant for presents
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) - Going to be a beautiful second half to our Christmas week! Conditions staying above average and dry. TUESDAY NIGHT: It is going to be a calm and comfortable night. Temperatures will drop into the lower 50s,…
Boil Water Notice now lifted for residents in Noxubee Co.
The boil water notice for customers of the Shuqualak Butler Water Association in the Macedonia community has been lifted.
Trump administration moves to overhaul how H-1B visas are granted, ending lottery system
According to Associated Press, the Department of Homeland Security said Tuesday it was replacing its longstanding lottery system for H-1B work visas with a new approach that prioritizes skilled, higher-paid foreign workers.
Lineman remains hospitalized after being electrocuted in Benton Co.
A Mississippi Utility Department Lineman remains hospitalized after being electrocuted.
Investigation underway after a body was discovered in a burning car in Jackson
A burning car leads to a homicide investigation in the Capital City.
Booneville man arrested on sexual abuse charges in Prentiss Co.
The Prentiss County Sheriff's Office made an arrest after receiving a complaint of a juvenile being sexually abused.
Oxford man faces grooming charges after a juvenile threatens self harm online
A concerning social media post ends with an Oxford man facing a grooming charge.
Man arrested for placing a hidden camera on rental property in Lafayette Co.
Deputies with the Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office are investigating after receiving a report of a hidden camera located on a short-term rental property in Lafayette County.
Police make an arrest for alleged meth possession in Amory
Amory Police make an arrest for alleged possession of a controlled substance.
Winona man arrested on multiple charges in Amory
A Winona man has been arrested on multiple charges.
Three people arrested on drug charges in Winona
Three people from Winona have been arrested in connection with a two-year joint investigation by the Montgomery County Sheriff's Department, the Mississippi Bureau of narcotics and the us marshals service, and one Winona man has been arrested on a separate felony drug charge.
Man receives fourth DUI charge in Tupelo
A man accused of Driving Under the Influence for a fourth time won't be getting behind the wheel again anytime soon.
Man arrested, accused of kidnapping in Tupelo
A Tupelo man is being held without bond, accused of taking someone and holding them against their will.
Months-long stolen car investigation leads to an arrest in Tupelo
A months-long investigation into a stolen car lands a Tupelo man in jail.
Man being held without bond after an armed robbery in Tupelo
William Rousseau is being held without bond in the Lee County Jail on a charge of Armed Robbery.
Police in search of a car burglary suspect in Louisville
The Louisville Police Department is asking for the public's help to find a car burglary suspect.
Man wanted for shoplifting in West Point
West Point Police are also looking for a man accused of Shoplifting.
West Point man wanted by police for check fraud
A check fraud investigation out of Missouri has law enforcement in two states looking for a West Point man.
Police arrest a man on child exploitation charges in Lafayette Co.
A tip to the Lafayette County Sheriff's Office leads to child exploitation charges against an area man.
Man faces several misdemeanor charges in Prentiss Co.
A Booneville man takes an unplanned detour to the Prentiss County Jail after a traffic stop.
A man faces multiple charges in Itawamba Co.
The Itawamba County Sheriff's Office made an arrest on multiple charges.
Police make an arrest for possible kidnapping in Itawamba Co.
The Itawamba County Sheriff's Office made an arrest after taking a report of a possible kidnapping.
Man arrested for alleged Aggravated Assault in Itawamba Co.
The Itawamba County Sheriff's Office made an arrest for alleged Aggravated Domestic Violence.





