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Next to Nature (Persimmons) - 10/08/2025
On this week's Next to Nature, Joy Barnes talks with Dr. Long about the native wild fruit, the Persimmons, and their potential to predict the weather.
Great feeling weather
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) - Very comfortable afternoon conditions for the next several days. The Fall-like kick happens in the morning with those cool overnight lows. THURSDAY NIGHT: Most of our night will be mostly clear. A few clouds will begin…
Herrington retrial to use a jury from Madison County
The capital murder retrial for Sheldon Timothy Herrington Junior will use a jury selected from Madison County.
Columbus Firefighters and ATMOS crew respond to a gas leak
Firefighters and crews from ATMOS Energy have been busy with a natural gas leak in Columbus.
Clay County Fugitive Captured in Pennsylvania
A wanted fugitive from Clay County is back in custody after being captured hundreds of miles away in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
America 250's to make a stop this week in Columbus
Area residents have a chance to join in the celebrations of our nation's 250th anniversary.
Great feeling weather
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) - Very comfortable afternoon conditions for the next several days. The Fall-like kick happens in the morning with those cool overnight lows. THURSDAY NIGHT: Most of our night will be mostly clear. A few clouds will begin…
Herrington retrial to use a jury from Madison County
The capital murder retrial for Sheldon Timothy Herrington Junior will use a jury selected from Madison County.
Columbus Firefighters and ATMOS crew respond to a gas leak
Firefighters and crews from ATMOS Energy have been busy with a natural gas leak in Columbus.
Clay County Fugitive Captured in Pennsylvania
A wanted fugitive from Clay County is back in custody after being captured hundreds of miles away in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
America 250's to make a stop this week in Columbus
Area residents have a chance to join in the celebrations of our nation's 250th anniversary.
Police investigate a homicide in Calhoun County
Calhoun City police are investigating a homicide.
City Leaders and Police team up to strengthen community ties
City leaders and police are teaming up to strengthen community ties, one neighborhood at a time.
Soybean harvest underway in Mississippi
It's been a season of highs and lows for Mississippi soybean farmers. Philip Good said it's the toughest year he's seen is his career.
Finally Feeling Like Fall!
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI)- TODAY: Fall-like conditions finally makes its much awaited appearance today! Highs will struggle to reach into the low 80s with mostly sunny skies! TONIGHT: Some clouds will build into the area from Central Alabama, but otherwise look…
New Curator has big plans for Tupelo's Oren Dunn Museum
The museum that tells the story of the All-America City has a new leader, and he has big plans for the attraction.
LCSD discusses its state accountability ratings
For the 7th year in a row, the Lowndes County School District earned an "A" rating
After front changes
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) - Expect a bit more sun and slightly cooler temperatures heading into the weekend. Feeling a bit more on average for this time of the year! WEDNESDAY NIGHT: A continued progression of clearing the heavy clouds from…
Herrington retrial to use a jury from Madison County
The capital murder retrial for Sheldon Timothy Herrington Junior will use a jury selected from Madison County.
Bond now set for a murder suspect in West Point
Dennis Roberson Junior was given a $200,000 bond.
Two charged in Columbus shooting
Alex Malik Williams has been arrested and charged with aggravated assault, manifesting extreme indifference to life.
Man from Oxford arrested on 14 counts of credit card fraud
An Oxford man has been arrested on 14 counts of credit card fraud.
One man in custody and another on the run in Winston Co.
A man on the run is being taken back to Winston County.
String of burglaries leave Amory Police asking community for help
A string of car burglaries has the Amory Police Department asking the community to help.
A 38-year-old man is facing prison time for attempted murder
CORINTH, Miss. (WCBI) On October 3rd, Lemarius Andron Harris pled guilty for trying to murder Jerry Lucas Prayer. Senior Circuit Court Judge Paul S. Funderburk sentenced Harris to a…
A woman is behind bars facing an aggravated DUI charge
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) Hailey Cole is being Charged with Aggravated DUI in a fatal crash Involving a Motorcyclist. On October 3, 39-year-old Hailey Cole was charged…
Itawamba Sheriff warns community about new scam in the area
An organization that provides equipment and other support for law enforcement officers is finding itself the victim of scammers.
Monroe homicide leaves questions unanswered for law enforcement
Now, the Monroe County Sheriff's Office and Aberdeen Police are asking if anyone has information that could help solve the case.
Police arrest a man on murder charges in Tupelo
Tupelo police made an arrest in a homicide case.
Two West Point brothers plead guilty in Clay Co. Circuit Court
Two West Point brothers have been sentenced for their roles in the death of Mikel Craven.
Police investigate a deadly shooting in Tupelo
Tupelo Police are investigating a deadly shooting.
Baldwyn man charged with second-degree murder in Prentiss Co.
A Baldwyn man has been charged with second-degree murder after a weekend shooting.
Man from New Albany accused of stealing a car in Tupelo
A New Albany man has been arrested in Oxford, accused of stealing a car in Tupelo.
Two former Noxubee Co. officials arrested for alleged fund embezzlement
Two former officials in Noxubee County have been arrested for allegedly embezzling funds.
Joint operation in Lowndes County leads to 9 arrests
A joint operation between the Lowndes County Sheriff's Office STING Unit and a number of state and Federal agencies led to the arrests of 9 people.
Boonville man faces burglary charges in Prentiss Co.
A Booneville man is facing charges for allegedly taking things that don't belong to him.