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Savannah Guthrie to return to ‘Today’ on April 6 after mother’s disappearance
Sources from Associated Press say that after a two-month absence sparked by her 84-year-old mother’s apparent abduction, Savannah Guthrie will return to NBC’s “Today” show next month, saying in an interview that aired Friday “joy will be my protest.”
Another PlayStation price hike means the gaming console will cost 30% more than it did last year
According to AP, the price of a PlayStation is going up by another $100, the second time in less than a year that Sony has upped the price tag on its popular gaming console.
Mountain Dew Bassmaster Elite Series returns to Tenn-Tom Waterway
Fishermen are back on the Tenn-Tom Waterway today for the Mountain Dew Bassmaster Elite Series.
Rain Chances Are Making a Comeback
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) - We're finally going to see some relief from this dry spell next week! Rain chances are making a comeback. TODAY - Isolated rain chances for today to slightly start the trend. Temperatures will reach the lower 80s with…
Local school district gives community child abuse prevention tips
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) - It all starts with awareness. Child abuse can be physical, emotional, sexual, and neglect. And teachers, like those in the Starkville Oktibbeha School District, are mandated reporters. "If a child is being abused, it's going to…
WCBI'S Monster Jam Contest - 03/26/26
Trucks will be rumbling into the Cadence Bank Arena next month for Monster Jam! Scan the QR code or go to wcbi.com/contests to enter.
Another PlayStation price hike means the gaming console will cost 30% more than it did last year
According to AP, the price of a PlayStation is going up by another $100, the second time in less than a year that Sony has upped the price tag on its popular gaming console.
Mountain Dew Bassmaster Elite Series returns to Tenn-Tom Waterway
Fishermen are back on the Tenn-Tom Waterway today for the Mountain Dew Bassmaster Elite Series.
Rain Chances Are Making a Comeback
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) - We're finally going to see some relief from this dry spell next week! Rain chances are making a comeback. TODAY - Isolated rain chances for today to slightly start the trend. Temperatures will reach the lower 80s with…
Local school district gives community child abuse prevention tips
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) - It all starts with awareness. Child abuse can be physical, emotional, sexual, and neglect. And teachers, like those in the Starkville Oktibbeha School District, are mandated reporters. "If a child is being abused, it's going to…
WCBI'S Monster Jam Contest - 03/26/26
Trucks will be rumbling into the Cadence Bank Arena next month for Monster Jam! Scan the QR code or go to wcbi.com/contests to enter.
The NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament is now in the Round of 16!
If your bracket is busted, you can still do a new bracket for the Round of 16 and have a chance to win. And if you didn't enter at the start of the tournament, enter now for a chance to win a $475 nationwide prize of a VISA Gift Card. Go to wcbi.com/contests to enter for a chance to win!
McKellar Technology Center prepares students with skills for the workforce
Many graduates find themselves wondering what to do after high school. In Columbus, there's a place for them to get some insight while they're still in school.
BOLT Tupelo offers fashion, vinyl and live music
For months, social media posts promoting a new Tupelo business have gained traction, as people have made their best guesses about the new venture and what it will be selling. Allie Martin got a sneak peek inside the doors of "Bolt Tupelo ' and shows us the hotspot for music and fashion, with a nod to Elvis...
Temperature changes
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) - Big changes going into the weekend. Temperatures are going to drop! THURSDAY NIGHT: Very calm. Temperatures are going to be mild, as low fall only into the upper 50s to lower 60s. FRIDAY: Clouds will build in…
RNC considering Dallas to host special convention ahead of the midterm elections
Sources from CBS say that representatives from the Republican National Committee toured the American Airlines Center in Dallas late last month as they consider where to hold a first-of-its-kind midterm convention before elections in November.
Trump says he's granting Iran's request to extend pause on energy site strikes
According to CBS News, the United States will extend the pause on strikes on Iranian energy plants by roughly an additional 10 days, at the request of the Iranian government, President Trump announced Thursday on Truth Social.
Crime Stoppers and Tupelo police in search of multiple credit card fraud suspect
Crime Stoppers of Northeast Mississippi and the Tupelo Police Department need help identifying the person or persons involved in multiple cases of Credit Card Fraud.
Crime Stoppers and Tupelo police in search of multiple credit card fraud suspect
Crime Stoppers of Northeast Mississippi and the Tupelo Police Department need help identifying the person or persons involved in multiple cases of Credit Card Fraud.
Man arrested on sexual battery charges in Saltillo
The Saltillo Police Department arrested a man charged with Sexual Battery against a Juvenile.
Police investigate a second shooting in Verona
For the second time in less than 24 hours, Verona Police found themselves investigating a shooting.
Teenager in custody after a shooting leaves one injured in Verona
Verona Police arrested a teenager in connection with a Tuesday afternoon shooting.
Man wanted for allegedly selling drugs in Lowndes Co.
A man is wanted by multiple agencies for allegedly selling drugs.
Woman arrested in connection with a Burglary case in January
Tupelo Police made an arrest in a January burglary case.
Woman accused of SNAP fraud pleads guilty in Pearl River Co.
A Pearl River County woman will spend the next six years on probation after entering a guilty plea for welfare fraud.
Chickasaw man to spend 10 years behind bars for drug dealing in Oxford
A Chickasaw County man will spend the next 10 years in Federal prison for dealing drugs.
Man faces child sex crimes in Grenada Co.
A man in Grenada County is facing child sex crimes.
Teen charged with armed robbery/aggravated assault in Tupelo
17-year-old Jatavion D. Leach has been charged with one count each of Armed Robbery and Aggravated Assault.
Woman enters guilty plea for welfare fraud in Kemper Co.
A Kemper County woman won't have to serve time for welfare fraud, but she will have to pay the money back.
Noxubee teen pleads guilty to burglary of an occupied dwelling
A Noxubee County teenager gets a second chance after he pleads guilty to his part in a crime.
Law Enforcement makes drug/ammunition arrest in Lee Co.
Agents with the North Mississippi Narcotics Unit secured a search warrant for a home on Pulltight Road in Saltillo. During that search, they reportedly found a felony amount of methamphetamine along with several firearms, loaded magazines, and ammunition.
Two men accused of stealing an elderly person's car in Carroll Co.
Two men have been arrested in Carroll County, accused of stealing a car from an elderly person.
Man faces drug trafficking charges in Lee Co.
A tip from the public helps Lee County deputies and narcotics agents catch a suspected drug dealer.
New video released on vehicle suspected to be involved in Monroe Co. murder case
The Monroe County Sheriff's Office and Aberdeen Police Department are releasing new video of a vehicle believed to have been involved in a murder case.
Police in search of a wanted suspect in West Point
West Point Police are asking for your help to find a suspect.
Police arrest a man on sexual assault charges in Lafayette Co.
Lafayette County deputies made an arrest in a sexual assault case.





