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Rain Chances Increase Tomorrow
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) - Afternoon pop-up showers continue to be possible all week with highs slowly dropping into the low 90s for the weekend. Rain chances increase tomorrow with the possibility of strong to severe storms possible in the afternoon.…
Local businesses and leaders look to battle the heat with hydration
With temperatures maintaining a 90-degree or more status, local, business owners and Columbus City officials are looking to lend a helping hand.
GTR Boys & Girls Club celebrate their week in creative fashion
It's National Boys & Girls Club Week, and local clubs are highlighting the impact they have on young people in our area.
MS Congressman says US operations had major impact on Iran's nuclear plans
North Mississippi's Congressman is supporting President Donald Trump's handling of the conflict between Iran and Israel.
Still hot
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) - Definitely summer. Staying hot, humid, and with afternoon rain. TUESDAY NIGHT: Conditions tonight will be muggy, with lows dropping only into the middle 70s. There will be another night for a chance of patchy fog across…
Alabama residents vote to fill empty State Senate District 5 seat
Voters across Northwest Alabama are heading to the polls in a special election to fill the vacant Senate District 5 seat.
Local businesses and leaders look to battle the heat with hydration
With temperatures maintaining a 90-degree or more status, local, business owners and Columbus City officials are looking to lend a helping hand.
GTR Boys & Girls Club celebrate their week in creative fashion
It's National Boys & Girls Club Week, and local clubs are highlighting the impact they have on young people in our area.
MS Congressman says US operations had major impact on Iran's nuclear plans
North Mississippi's Congressman is supporting President Donald Trump's handling of the conflict between Iran and Israel.
Still hot
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) - Definitely summer. Staying hot, humid, and with afternoon rain. TUESDAY NIGHT: Conditions tonight will be muggy, with lows dropping only into the middle 70s. There will be another night for a chance of patchy fog across…
Alabama residents vote to fill empty State Senate District 5 seat
Voters across Northwest Alabama are heading to the polls in a special election to fill the vacant Senate District 5 seat.
Recovery efforts from previous storm damage continue in MS
The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency said more than $8 million has been handed out for housing assistance.
Man arrested for assaulting an officer in Pontotoc Co.
A Tupelo man has been accused of fighting with law enforcement during a traffic stop.
Brooksville Alderman decides not to return to administration
Brooksville Alderman Eddie Henley has informed the rest of the Board and the incoming mayor that he will not be taking his seat when the new administration is sworn in next week.
Winston County Library hosts Summer Social program for all ages
The Winston County Library hosted its summer social on Thursday afternoon, part of a region-wide celebration for the "Color Our World" summer reading program.
Midday (Lowndes Co. Foundation Fundraiser) - 06/24/25
Today on Midday, our Grace Brister talks to Chanley Rainey and Tyler Covington from the Lowndes Community Foundation about their first big fundraiser coming up in July.
4-County and TVA ask Consumers for Voluntary Reduction in Power Use
MISSISSIPPI (WCBI) - The extreme heat is not just affecting the local area; it's being felt across the entire Southeast. And that has a regional power supplier asking for help from its customers. The Tennessee Valley Authority is asking its…
WCBI Sunrise (Lately at the Library) - 06/24/25
Today on WCBI Sunrise, our friends at the Columbus-Lowndes Public Library are gearing up for a jam-packed July. Erin Busbea stopped by the studio to tell us what you don’t want to miss out on
man charged with alleged domestic violence in Oxford
27-year-old Javarus Henderson of Oxford, was charged with Domestic Violence - Aggravated Assault.
Man charged with grand larceny after ATM heist in Oxford
The suspect in an Oxford ATM heist chose to hide out in Memphis in the Meantime.
Man faces felony fleeing charges in Tupelo
32-year-old Jager S. Livingston of Tupelo was arrested and charged with one count of Felony Fleeing.
Man arrested for assaulting an officer in Pontotoc Co.
A Tupelo man has been accused of fighting with law enforcement during a traffic stop.
Man sentenced to 12 years for carjacking in Corinth
A Corinth carjacker will spend more than a decade in prison.
Man arrested for alleged credit card fraud in Tupelo
The Tupelo Police Department made an arrest for alleged credit card fraud.
Tupelo man arrested for Aggravated Domestic Violence
A Tupelo man is now in the Lee County Jail, accused of stabbing someone.
Grenada Police alerts community about new scam in the area
The law enforcement agency said they have received reports of calls requesting donations for the Grenada Police Department, and asking citizens to mail in payments, or provide credit card information over the phone.
Man arrested for Strong-Armed Robbery in Columbus
Jontavius Thomas was arrested for reportedly physically assaulted a man with a closed fist and stealing money from his wallet.
Two men receive multiple charges after drive by shooting in Louisville
The men charged in connection with a deadly Louisville drive-by shooting make a court appearance.
STING Agents make a drug arrest in Lowndes County
Agents with Lowndes County's STING Unit received information through the app about drug activity involving a red Dodge Durango with a black hood. Patrol deputies located the Durango and pulled it over at 10th Avenue North and Railroad Street in Columbus.
US Marshals Service in search of North MS murder suspect
The U.S. Marshals Service is asking for help finding a North Mississippi murder suspect.
Deputies make an arrest after a reported theft in Pickens Co.
David Perry of Vestavia was charged with two counts of breaking and entering a vehicle, theft of property second and fourth degree, and criminal trespass.
Man charged with home invasion/drug arrest in Prentiss Co.
An accused burglar was arrested and charged with Home Invasion and Possession of a Controlled Substance.
Plantersville man faces sexual battery charges in Saltillo
Saltillo Police Department charged Cayson Nix with two counts of Sexual Battery.
Police in search of a suspect after a burglary in Tupelo
The Tupelo Police Department is asking the community's help in identifying a burglary suspect.
Deputies make an arrest after a theft in Clay County
Clay County Sheriff Eddie Scott said video surveillance helped identify Sallings and recover the stolen property.
Police search for answers after a house fire in Monroe Co.
A recent house fire has the Monroe County Sheriff's Office asking the community for answers.