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West Point community partnership awards local artist hub $50,000
On Friday, April 3, the Black Prairie Blues Museum in West Point received the official check from T-Mobile as part of its Hometown Grant.
A sweet refreshing treat, with a lesson
Schoolhouse Ice Pops and Lemonade, located on Military Road in Columbus, held its opening day Saturday.
Local business hosts Easter event for with their customers' children
One business in Lowndes County is using the Easter holiday as a way to connect with customers and their children.
A Hippity Hoppity Easter in West Point
Some children from West Point and Clay County got an early hop on Easter. They used their own detective skills in an annual Egg Hunt sponsored by the Clay County Sheriff's Department and the West Point Police Department.
WCBI Sunrise (International Fiesta) - 04/06/26
Today on WCBI Sunrise, Kealy talks with Karolina Kastsiuchenka about the upcoming International Fiesta at Mississippi State University
Dry Week Ahead!
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI)- After receiving a good amount of rain on Saturday, we return right back to a dry pattern for this week: MONDAY: Northly winds being reinforced by high pressure will maintain dry and cool conditions today. Highs will…
A sweet refreshing treat, with a lesson
Schoolhouse Ice Pops and Lemonade, located on Military Road in Columbus, held its opening day Saturday.
Local business hosts Easter event for with their customers' children
One business in Lowndes County is using the Easter holiday as a way to connect with customers and their children.
A Hippity Hoppity Easter in West Point
Some children from West Point and Clay County got an early hop on Easter. They used their own detective skills in an annual Egg Hunt sponsored by the Clay County Sheriff's Department and the West Point Police Department.
WCBI Sunrise (International Fiesta) - 04/06/26
Today on WCBI Sunrise, Kealy talks with Karolina Kastsiuchenka about the upcoming International Fiesta at Mississippi State University
Dry Week Ahead!
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI)- After receiving a good amount of rain on Saturday, we return right back to a dry pattern for this week: MONDAY: Northly winds being reinforced by high pressure will maintain dry and cool conditions today. Highs will…
Dry Week Ahead
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) - After some much needed rainfall this weekend, we are drying out for the new week. SUNDAY NIGHT: Cloudy conditions will hang around overnight as temperatures drop into the mid-40's. Overall a calm night with slightly chilly…
A fish fry for a good cause
STARKVILLE, Miss., (WCBI) -- This is Holy Week for most Christian groups. And as people are preparing for Easter Sunday, many are taking this Good Friday to help others. A Starkville organization is doing that and having a day of…
Strong Storms Saturday
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI)- Strong storms will move through the area Saturday afternoon and early overnight. Much drier and cooler conditions for Easter Day! TONIGHT: Partly cloudy conditions and a stray shower or two is possible tonight. Lows only dropping to…
Lee County church covers the streets in prayer
VERONA, MISS. (WCBI) - Step by step, members of The Anchor Church prayed as they walked on this evening, to the fire station, the police department,…
Columbus church and feeding ministry serve up a good meal on Good Friday
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) - On this Good Friday, several members of Hopewell Missionary Baptist Church are helping their neighbors by making them…
Booneville man arrested on multiple charges after checkpoint in Prentiss Co.
PRENTISS COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) -A Booneville man was arrested after Prentiss County Sheriff's Department deputies conducted a checkpoint. According to the department, 46-year-old Maurice Miller was arrested for a suspended driver’s license and a municipal warrant. Maurice was allegedly found…
Volunteer firefighters quickly contain brush fire
DERMA, Miss. (WCBI) - Quick response by volunteer firefighters puts out a brush fire before it got out of hand. According to Sabougla Volunteer Fire Department Chief Jess Moore, Sabougla VFD responded to assist Derma and Calhoun City Volunteer Fire…
Budget for next year's fiscal passes in 2026 legislative Session
The 2026 Legislative Session is nearing the finish line, and the budget for the next fiscal year has been passed.
Booneville man arrested on multiple charges after checkpoint in Prentiss Co.
PRENTISS COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) -A Booneville man was arrested after Prentiss County Sheriff's Department deputies conducted a checkpoint. According to the department, 46-year-old Maurice Miller was arrested for a suspended driver’s license and a municipal warrant. Maurice was allegedly found…
Traffic stop leads to drug seizure in St. Clair County
ST. CLAIR COUNTY, Ala. (WCBI) - A traffic stop leads to a drug seizure in St. Clair County. On March 31, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency's Motor Carrier Safety Unit conducted a commercial motor vehicle inspection on a tractor on…
Police arrest a man on assault charges in Columbus
A man who allegedly assaulted Columbus Police is now in custody.
Suspect wanted for shooting at a home in Tupelo
Tupelo Police are asking for the public's help in finding someone who shot at a home on Wednesday night.
Sheriff's office in search of a suspect accused of damaging vehicles in Lowndes Co.
The Lowndes County Sheriff's Office is asking for your help to find a suspect accused of damaging vehicles.
AL law enforcement provides update on Perry County homicide investigation
The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency State Bureau gives updates on a homicide investigation in Perry County.
Woman arrested for alleged shoplifting in Columbus
The Columbus Police Department has made an arrest for alleged shoplifting.
Deputies respond to two deadly shootings in Attala Co.
Deputies in Attala County responded to two deadly shootings Sunday afternoon about four miles apart.
A man is facing Fentanyl charges in Tupelo
A Tupelo man is in jail facing Fentanyl charges.
Two Noxubee residents to stand trial for murder in connection with 2023 shooting
Two Noxubee County residents will stand trial for murder in connection with a 2023 shooting.
Man faces burglary charges in Amory
25-year-old James Shackford is charged with Burglary of a Commercial Building.
Man to remain behind bars for killing his girlfriend in Lowndes Co.
A Caledonia man serving a life sentence for killing his girlfriend will remain in prison.
Traffic stop in Chickasaw Co. leads to a drug arrest
A traffic stop in Chickasaw County leads to drugs, guns, and money. Now, a Houston man is behind bars.
Police in search of a robbery suspect in Noxubee Co.
The Noxubee County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help to find the person who robbed a Mashulaville store.
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.





