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What’s open on Thanksgiving? Not much, as many stores rest -- or prepare -- ahead of Black Friday
Sources from Associated Press say, with Thanksgiving and the formal launch of the holiday shopping season this week, Americans will again gather for Turkey Day meals before knocking off items on their Christmas gift lists.
What You Need to Know This Wednesday - 11/26/25
Today on WCBI Sunrise, Kealy talks with Keyton Blocher Nick Hairston about what you need to know this Wednesday.
Layoffs are piling up, raising worker anxiety. Here are some companies that have cut jobs recently
According to Associated Press, it’s a tough time to be looking for a job.
Cooler temperatures on the way
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) - After an active day yesterday, our weather will turn calm for the remainder of the week. WEDNESDAY: Temperatures will slowly climb from the lower-50's to the upper-50's today, with a high temperature near 59. It'll be…
Columbus woman hosts "Stop the Violence" event
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) - A Columbus woman hosted an event to "Stop the Violence." Lakeshia Hairston first held the program last year. Survivors of self-harm and families who have been affected by gun…
Local university responds federal funding changes
Mississippi University for Women says a lot nursing students gets financial assistance from donors and scholarships the school offers.
What You Need to Know This Wednesday - 11/26/25
Today on WCBI Sunrise, Kealy talks with Keyton Blocher Nick Hairston about what you need to know this Wednesday.
Layoffs are piling up, raising worker anxiety. Here are some companies that have cut jobs recently
According to Associated Press, it’s a tough time to be looking for a job.
Cooler temperatures on the way
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) - After an active day yesterday, our weather will turn calm for the remainder of the week. WEDNESDAY: Temperatures will slowly climb from the lower-50's to the upper-50's today, with a high temperature near 59. It'll be…
Columbus woman hosts "Stop the Violence" event
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) - A Columbus woman hosted an event to "Stop the Violence." Lakeshia Hairston first held the program last year. Survivors of self-harm and families who have been affected by gun…
Local university responds federal funding changes
Mississippi University for Women says a lot nursing students gets financial assistance from donors and scholarships the school offers.
Link Centre to use grant money for concert hall renovations
Tupelo's non-profit arts, education, and social service center will get some much-needed repairs, thanks to a grant from the Mississippi Arts Commission.
Cooler and drier
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) - After the early week rain, conditions are returning to Fall for Thanksgiving celebrations! TUESDAY NIGHT: Clouds are going to continue slowly clearing away, though many cleared by the afternoon. This will help allow temperatures tonight to…
Gramma the Galapagos tortoise, oldest resident of San Diego Zoo, dies at about 141
Associated Press reports that after more than a century of munching on her favorite foods of romaine lettuce and cactus fruit, beloved Galapagos tortoise Gramma, the oldest resident of the San Diego Zoo, has died.
Arrest made after an alleged shooting in Itawamba County
The Itawamba County Sheriff's office makes an arrest in an alleged shooting incident.
Columbus City Leaders to move forward with Terry Brown Amphitheater plans
According to Associated Press, Muriel Bowser, the mayor of Washington, D.C., announced on Tuesday that she will not be seeking re-election next year
Midday (Christmas Parade Event) - 11/25/25
Today on Midday, Kealy talks with Chelsea best about the upcoming Christmas Parade.
CPD holds Citizen Police Academy Graduation ceremony
The Columbus Police Department held its Citizen Police Academy Graduation.
Arrest made after an alleged shooting in Itawamba County
The Itawamba County Sheriff's office makes an arrest in an alleged shooting incident.
Lowndes Co. Sheriff warns residents about a new scam in the area
The Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office is warning about a recent scam circulating in the area.
Four people arrested on drug charges in Clay Co.
Four people have been arrested in the past five days on a variety of drug charges.
Two women wanted after several Dollar General scams in Union Co.
Several area Dollar General's have been scammed, now the Union County Sheriff's Office is looking for two suspects who may be involved.
Drug warrant ends with two arrests in Prentiss Co.
Prentiss County deputies arrested Jerry Garner of Booneville on a Controlled Substance warrant.
Attempted robbery lands a man in Prentiss Co. Jail
Police believe he was trying to rob someone, but things didn't go to plan. Now DeWayne Michael Collins is in the Prentiss County Jail.
Police made an arrest for alleged false pretenses in Booneville
Booneville Police make an arrest for alleged false pretenses.
Reported hit-and-run leads to an arrest in Booneville
Booneville Police made an arrest for a reported hit-and-run incident.
Man accused of drug possession and voyeurism in Booneville
A Baldwyn man is in the Prentiss County Jail accused of drug possession and voyeurism..
Early morning chase leads to a teen's arrest in Tupelo
An early morning joy ride through a business parking lot leads to the arrest of a Tupelo teen.
CCSO is investigating a weekend incident
Clay County Sheriff Eddie Scott tells WCBI, at least five people were injured by gunfire at a bonfire early Sunday morning, including a juvenile.
Arrest made in connection with missing person case in Columbus
Columbus Police have made an arrest in connection with a missing persons case.
Man arrested on serious burglary charges in Prentiss Co.
A disturbance call leads to more serious charges for a Booneville man.
Man arrested on several drug charges in Pickens Co.
A month-long drug investigation leaves on man facing several charges.
Man faces charge for alleged Grand Larceny in Tupelo
Tupelo Police make an arrest for alleged Grand Larceny.
Two arrests made for alleged aggravated assault in Macon
Macon Police made two arrests for alleged Aggravated Assault.
Lee Co. man to spend 20 years in prison for aggravated assault
A Lee County man will spend the next 20 years in prison for his part in the death of a Tupelo teenager and the wounding of another.
Stolen tractor from Carroll County recovered in Yazoo County
The Carroll County Sheriff's Office finds a stolen tractor two counties away and helps expose an alleged multi-county theft ring in the process.
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