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Beautiful Weekend Ahead
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) - Temperatures are slowly cooling down with beautiful weather on its way. Next week will be perfect for any outdoor activities. TONIGHT: Highs were in the low 90s today, but will be in the low 70s overnight.…
Police in search of a man reported missing in Pickens Co.
The Pickens County Sheriff's Office is asking for your help to find a missing man.
Man accused of exposing himself to a minor in Monroe Co.
An illegal alien who was doing construction work in a Monroe County home is accused of exposing himself to a minor while on the job site.
Blue Bell has a recall on ice cream flavor in the Southeastern states
A packaging problem has Blue Bell Ice Cream voluntarily recalling some of its half-gallons.
Suspect wanted for burglary in Smithville now behind bars
Tips from the public have helped put a burglary suspect behind bars.
Pets Without Partners (Michael) - 08/22/25
On this week's Pets Without Partners, Joey is back in the studio with Columbus-Lowndes Humane Society's Brandy and her new special guest, Michael.
Police in search of a man reported missing in Pickens Co.
The Pickens County Sheriff's Office is asking for your help to find a missing man.
Man accused of exposing himself to a minor in Monroe Co.
An illegal alien who was doing construction work in a Monroe County home is accused of exposing himself to a minor while on the job site.
Blue Bell has a recall on ice cream flavor in the Southeastern states
A packaging problem has Blue Bell Ice Cream voluntarily recalling some of its half-gallons.
Suspect wanted for burglary in Smithville now behind bars
Tips from the public have helped put a burglary suspect behind bars.
Pets Without Partners (Michael) - 08/22/25
On this week's Pets Without Partners, Joey is back in the studio with Columbus-Lowndes Humane Society's Brandy and her new special guest, Michael.
MDHS reminds SNAP clients to protect their PINs
MDHS's Office of Inspector General has reported an increase in reports of stolen benefits in the Golden Triangle, other areas close to the state line, and the Jackson Metro area.
Couple charged with robbery/shoplifting in Eupora
A couple got a reality check after reportedly going on a crime spree in Eupora.
Perfect Summer Friday
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) - Great weather is coming with our cool down still on track. You'll want to get up early and sit on the porch in the mornings next week! TODAY: Great weather. Still hot, but a nice dry…
Tupelo restaurant keeps hungry customers coming back for seventy years
A Tupelo restaurant is celebrating seventy years of service to hungry customers, with a simple menu and a nostalgic feel.
OCH will soon be under new ownership
Baptist will offer employment to all OCH employees in good standing at their current benefit levels.
Aliceville mayor discusses why additional ambulance is necessary for residents
Aliceville Mayor Terrence Windham said that he has felt that his city was left behind when it came to Emergency Medical Services. He has been adamant about having a second ambulance unit located in Aliceville.
CONTACT Helpline hosts Senior Health Fair for Columbus residents
CONTACT Helpline hosted a Senior Wellness Health Fair today at American Legion Post 69 in Columbus.
Man accused of exposing himself to a minor in Monroe Co.
An illegal alien who was doing construction work in a Monroe County home is accused of exposing himself to a minor while on the job site.
Suspect wanted for burglary in Smithville now behind bars
Tips from the public have helped put a burglary suspect behind bars.
Couple charged with robbery/shoplifting in Eupora
A couple got a reality check after reportedly going on a crime spree in Eupora.
Man arrested/charged with grand larceny in Tupelo
Tupelo Police put the brakes on a suspected lawn equipment thief.
Four people charged after a brawl in Choctaw Correctional Facility
Four people add a new charge to their jail log after a brawl in the Winston Choctaw Regional Correctional Facility.
Man sentenced to 12 years for fondling in Lowndes County
A Tupelo man has been sentenced in Lowndes County on a child sex crime charge.
Man charged with domestic violence in Winston Co.
A Winston County man is facing an aggravated assault - domestic violence charge.
Man arrested for threatening to shoot up an industry in Winston Co.
A Winston County man has been accused of threatening to shoot up an industry.
UPDATE: Winona suspects have turned themselves in
UPDATE: The men wanted in connection with a Winona shooting incident turn themselves in.
Man charged with grooming a child in Lee County
An Itawamba County man has been charged with a relatively new crime.
Two men wanted in connection with a shooting in Winona
Winona police have released the names of two suspects in connection with a shooting.
Man now in jail on sexual assault charges in Bruce
A man with a history of sex-related offenses is in the Calhoun County Jail on new charges of sexual assault.
Man arrested in connection a shooting in Columbus
Columbus police make another arrest in connection with a Monday shooting.
Three arrests made in Columbus shooting
Three arrests were made in connection with separate shootings that happened in Columbus on Monday night, August 18.
Man pleads guilty to a nightclub shooting in Lowndes Co.
A man pleaded guilty to a shooting at a Columbus nightclub.
Man behind bars after crashing into a martial arts school in New Albany
A man is in jail after police said he crashed his vehicle into a martial arts school in New Albany.
Man wanted for breaking into a gas station in Smithville
Monroe County law enforcement are asking for help finding a burglar.
Police investigate two separate shootings in Columbus
The Columbus Police Department is investigating two separate shootings that happened overnight.