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Law enforcement participates in training at Oktibbeha Elementary
Law enforcement and emergency responders must be ready for almost any scenario. Today, on July 9, those groups came together to train and prepare.
Blight Program Informational Session to be held in Columbus
The city of Columbus is hosting a Blight Program Informational Session.
Police make an arrest after a shooting in Columbus
Columbus Police made an arrest after a shooting on July 9 in a north side neighborhood.
Several arrests made after a drug bust in Grenada Co.
Grenada County deputies make several arrests in a drug investigation.
Midday (Artesia Days) -07/09/25
Today on Midday, Joey Barnes talks with Timo James and Tresa Sanders about the upcoming Booking Agent Festival.
Man faces multiple charges after a high-speed chase in Clay Co.
We now know the charges a man is facing after a high-speed chase through two counties.
Blight Program Informational Session to be held in Columbus
The city of Columbus is hosting a Blight Program Informational Session.
Police make an arrest after a shooting in Columbus
Columbus Police made an arrest after a shooting on July 9 in a north side neighborhood.
Several arrests made after a drug bust in Grenada Co.
Grenada County deputies make several arrests in a drug investigation.
Midday (Artesia Days) -07/09/25
Today on Midday, Joey Barnes talks with Timo James and Tresa Sanders about the upcoming Booking Agent Festival.
Man faces multiple charges after a high-speed chase in Clay Co.
We now know the charges a man is facing after a high-speed chase through two counties.
Okay mornings, stormy afternoons
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) - We will continue to have some relatively calm and nice mornings paired with stormy afternoons for the next few days. TODAY: Highs near 90 and a heat index near 100. Storms erupt right around noon and…
Car dealerships explain verification process for buying a car
One of the first steps to purchasing a car is verifying your identity.
Starkville company presented the AI award for groundbreaking work
Camgian was named "AI Company of the Year" by The Mississippi Small Business Development Center Network.
Students write songs from scratch at Catfish Alley Studio summer camp
This week, Catfish Alley Studio is hosting its inaugural summer camp for kids. Owner Josh Gillis has a passion for music, and he's using his passion to pour into the next generation.
SBA offer disaster loans for Calhoun County from storms in March
The U.S. Small Business Administration is taking action to help Calhoun County, along with other areas that were affected.
Sticky, rainy, and hot to stay
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) - Locked in to some uncomfortable conditions over the next several days. Take care of yourselves, your kids, and pets. TUESDAY NIGHT: Continued showers and storms through the area into the rest of the evening, likely drying…
An update on the Mayoral election hearing in Macon
The hearing involving a dispute over the Macon mayoral election wraps up on July 8.
Woman in jail on $2 million bond for murder in Verona
A Lee County woman is in jail on a $2 million bond, charged with the murder of a Verona woman.
Person of interest wanted for various car burglaries in Winston Co.
Winston County deputies are hoping you can help them solve some car burglaries.
Police make an arrest after a shooting in Columbus
Columbus Police made an arrest after a shooting on July 9 in a north side neighborhood.
Several arrests made after a drug bust in Grenada Co.
Grenada County deputies make several arrests in a drug investigation.
Man faces multiple charges after a high-speed chase in Clay Co.
We now know the charges a man is facing after a high-speed chase through two counties.
Man arrested after a shooting in Tupelo Chili's parking lot
A weekend shooting outside a Tupelo restaurant has led to an arrest.
Robbery pursuit in West Point lands a man behind bars
It was a robbery, a high-speed chase, and a crash, all before 10 am on Tuesday, July 8. What started at a fried chicken restaurant in West Point ended with one man behind bars in Lowndes County.
Investigations continues for a deadly shooting in Verona
The shooting happened on Arizona Drive on Sunday afternoon, July 6.
Man charged with child sex crime in Calhoun Co.
A man in Calhoun County is facing a child sex crime. Austin Bevils has been charged with sexual battery.
Two men charged with buying a vehicle using false info in Tupelo
Two men are facing charges after buying a vehicle using false information.
Investigation continues after a burglary in Aberdeen
Aberdeen Police continue to investigate after a woman woke up to a man undressing in her bedroom.
Georgia man given 20 years federal prison for exploitation in Oxford
A Georgia man will spend the next 20 years in Federal prison for exploiting a Mississippi child.
Two people arrested after a high-speed chase in Lowndes Co.
Lowndes County deputies made two arrests after a high-speed chase.
Reported stolen Mack truck leads to felony arrests in Prentiss Co.
A stolen big rig led law enforcement across multiple counties and ended with felony charges in Prentiss County.
Man faces felony charges after high-speed chase in Prentiss Co.
A Booneville man is facing new felony charges after a high-speed pursuit in Prentiss County.
Employee accused of stealing from Home Depot in Oxford
A home improvement store employee has been accused of taking merchandise worth more than $1,700 from the Home Depot store.
Former Sardis Treasurer pleads guilty to embezzlement
William Clark pleaded guilty to one count of Embezzlement of Public Funds in Panola County Circuit Court.
Two arrests made for double homicide in Oktibbeha Co.
Two people are dead and two suspects are in custody after a weekend shooting in Oktibbeha County.