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Head Start/Pre-K Program holds open house in Pickens Co.
The Pickens County Community Action Head Start and Pre-K program held an open house for everyone to know about a safe place for children and families.
Shootout reported in Southwest Jackson Brookhollow Subdivision
WJTV reported a shootout that spanned several blocks in the Brookhollow subdivision, in Southwest Jackson.
Officials find no water contamination after train derails in Tallahatchie
State health officials found no contamination after a train derailment in Tallahatchie County.
Man wanted in connection with home burglary in Noxubee Co.
Noxubee County deputies believe an accused burglar could be selling stolen guns.
Lee Sheriff's Department in search of missing man
Lee County deputies are asking for help finding a missing man.
Around the Area with Allie Martin (Miss MS Volunteer) - 07/10/2025
On this week's episode of Around the Area, Allie Martin is at the Miss Mississippi Volunteer Pageant to talk with Miss Teen Volunteer winner, Josie Todd, and Miss Mississippi Volunteer winner, Mattie Grace Morris.
Shootout reported in Southwest Jackson Brookhollow Subdivision
WJTV reported a shootout that spanned several blocks in the Brookhollow subdivision, in Southwest Jackson.
Officials find no water contamination after train derails in Tallahatchie
State health officials found no contamination after a train derailment in Tallahatchie County.
Man wanted in connection with home burglary in Noxubee Co.
Noxubee County deputies believe an accused burglar could be selling stolen guns.
Lee Sheriff's Department in search of missing man
Lee County deputies are asking for help finding a missing man.
Around the Area with Allie Martin (Miss MS Volunteer) - 07/10/2025
On this week's episode of Around the Area, Allie Martin is at the Miss Mississippi Volunteer Pageant to talk with Miss Teen Volunteer winner, Josie Todd, and Miss Mississippi Volunteer winner, Mattie Grace Morris.
The hunt for a new CMSD superintendent making progress
The district partnered with the Mississippi School Boards Association to assist in hiring a new superintendent for the district.
Hot and steamy weekend ahead
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) - We have another hot, humid day to look forward to with scattered thunderstorms in the afternoon. TODAY: Hot, with a heat index near 100 and highs in the upper 80s to low 90s. Scattered afternoon storms…
Suspect identified in furniture factory shooting by Baldwyn Police
Baldwyn Police are looking for a 29-year-old suspect in the shooting last week of a man at a furniture factory.
Doctors warn parents about hot temperatures ahead of football camps
It's the middle of summer, and it's supposed to be hot, but that heat can be dangerous anytime that you're outside.
A popcorn chance
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) - The chance for afternoon showers and storms will continue as a popcorn chance through the end of this week and staying around for next. THURSDAY NIGHT: Humid, warm, and sticky. Overnight conditions won't be changing much…
Stephen Jones hosts first work session as new mayor of Columbus
Stephen Jones hosted his first work session as Mayor this morning, July 10.
Columbus City Council discusses GTR Waste services increase
The City Council discussed the Golden Triangle Waste Services increase at a work session this morning, July 10. The 84-cent increase will be passed along to all of the organization's customers.
Shootout reported in Southwest Jackson Brookhollow Subdivision
WJTV reported a shootout that spanned several blocks in the Brookhollow subdivision, in Southwest Jackson.
Man wanted in connection with home burglary in Noxubee Co.
Noxubee County deputies believe an accused burglar could be selling stolen guns.
Lee Sheriff's Department in search of missing man
Lee County deputies are asking for help finding a missing man.
Suspect identified in furniture factory shooting by Baldwyn Police
Baldwyn Police are looking for a 29-year-old suspect in the shooting last week of a man at a furniture factory.
Police in search of a suspected wallet thief in Tupelo
A lost wallet could lead to some big charges. Now, Tupelo police hope you can help them find the accused thief.
Texas man pleads guilty to sex charges in Lowndes Co.
42-year-old man from Texas, Tanner Stinson, pleaded guilty to one count of interstate travel to engage in sex with a minor.
Police in search of suspect after a shooting in Aberdeen
One man is injured and another is on the run after a shooting in Aberdeen. Investigators are searching for 41-year-old Willie Carter.
Shooting victim's family marches for justice three years later
On Tuesday, July 9, Willie Dickerson, Jr.'s family went to the place where he was shot in July 2022.
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.