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A week of rain puts a damper on temperatures
COLUMBUS – SUMMARY: Highs remain below 60 as a period of gloomy, wet weather settles in. Overcast skies throughout the week keep the sun out but keep the heat in at night. Lows warm into the 40s and remain there throughout…
Old materials makes new sculpture in West Point
WEST POINT, Miss (WCBI) - West Point has a new sculpture and to some, it would be considered a hidden gem. The piece was found at an art show and brought back to the city. It took a few years…
Rain Returns
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) - Get the rain gear ready! Numerous showers will carry us through Sunday and the week ahead. TODAY: Sunshine will be out although cloud cover will be increasing with winds out of the southeast. Temperatures will peak…
The returning of rain showers
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI)- After a very pleasant end to our week, some changes are going to be occurring to the forecast once again. Rain showers will be returning Saturday night. We are expecting to see several days of rain showers,…
WCBI News update on top stories for January 27, 2023
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) - WCBI News did not broadcast on TV at 5 and 6, however, we uploaded an update on the top stories of Friday, January 27, 2023. WCBI will…
Replacing sleep aids with routines for restful sleep
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) - Sleep. It's something many of us can't seem to get enough of or catch up on. According to the National Sleep Foundation, the average person should Sleep 7 to 8 hours a day, but for many,…
Giant cross raises over Saltillo along intersection of Highway 45, 145
SALTILLO, Miss. (WCBI) - A giant cross was raised in Lee County after a grassroots fundraising effort. The 120-foot steel and aluminum cross was set in place this morning, on a half acre of donated land at the intersection of…
Aberdeen expects to host series of Town Hall meetings
ABERDEEN, Miss. (WCBI) - Aberdeen Mayor Charles Scott wants to get the word out to city residents. Scott is wanting to do it face-to-face. The Mayor has scheduled a series of Town Hall meetings for next week, and he's ready…
Search continues for Montevious Goss in Louisville
LOUSIVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) - It's been just over two weeks since the disappearance of a teen in Louisville. Montevious Goss has not been seen since January 11, 2023. Law enforcement and the…
The Mission in West Point will host breakfast to fundraise for men's center
WEST POINT, Miss. (WCBI) - The Mission in West Point will be hosting a breakfast fundraiser Saturday morning from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. Funds raised will go towards the men's center, which is a 12-month residential drug and alcohol…
Jackson attorney appointed as trustee for United Furniture Industries
NORTH MISSISSIPPI (WCBI) - A Jackson attorney has been appointed as the Chapter 11 trustee for United Furniture Industries. A federal bankruptcy court judge approved Derek Henderson as trustee. Both United and its creditors approved as well. This gives United…
One person injured in house fire on Azalea Drive in Columbus
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) - One person was injured after a Columbus house fire. The blaze happened on Azalea Drive late Thursday night. When firefighters arrived, the home was engulfed in flames. Fire Chief Duane Hughes said it appears the fire…
Mother of child found dead in Tupelo now charged with capital murder
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) - The mother of the five-year-old found dead in Tupelo nearly two weeks ago has been charged with capital murder. District Attorney John Weddle has confirmed that charges for 27-year-old Brianna Young have been upgraded. The child…
Sunny Friday ahead of weekend rain chance
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) - The week ends on a bright, sunny note ahead of additional rain chances for the weekend. FRIDAY: Mainly sunny and pleasant after a cold start! Highs will top out in the middle 50s with gentle southwest breezes. WEEKEND: Saturday…
Two people plead guilty to 2021 murder case in Grenada County
GRENADA COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) - Two People enter guilty pleas in a nearly two-year-old murder case in Grenada County. Reginald Daniels of Grenada has pleaded guilty to manslaughter in connection to the death of Jacqueline Gardner in June 2021. Brandy…
Prestigious Mississippi high school gears up to recruit students
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) - Mississippi is ranked 43 in the nation in education, but there is some good news. The state recorded its highest graduation rate last year, and many schools are making…
Junior Auxiliary of Tupelo prepares for annual charity ball
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) - Members of the Junior Auxiliary of Tupelo are preparing for the group's only fundraiser, which helps hundreds of children throughout the year. The Junior Auxiliary held its annual…
Local library shares how it adjusts to technology changing the world
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) - Staying relevant in a world of changing technology. That's the challenge of libraries today. Erin Busbea shared with Lowndes County business and community leaders how the Columbus-Lowndes Public Library…
Mother of child found dead in Tupelo now charged with capital murder
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) - The mother of the five-year-old found dead in Tupelo nearly two weeks ago has been charged with capital murder. District Attorney John Weddle has confirmed that charges for 27-year-old Brianna Young have been upgraded. The child…
Two people plead guilty to 2021 murder case in Grenada County
GRENADA COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) - Two People enter guilty pleas in a nearly two-year-old murder case in Grenada County. Reginald Daniels of Grenada has pleaded guilty to manslaughter in connection to the death of Jacqueline Gardner in June 2021. Brandy…
Second Columbus public works employee arrested for gas theft
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) - A second Columbus public works employee is arrested in a gas theft investigation. 43-year-old Kendrick Walker was charged with embezzlement. His arrest comes…
Calhoun County jury finds Ricco Simmons guilty of capital murder
CALHOUN COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) - A Calhoun County man will spend the rest of his life in prison after being convicted of capital murder. A Calhoun…
Oktibbeha County aggravated assault trial ends in a mistrial
OKTIBBEHA COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) - An Oktibbeha County assault trial ends with a hung jury resulting in a mistrial. Charron Calvert is accused of stabbing a co-worker in June 2021. The Columbus…
Woman arrested in Clay County for hitting someone with baseball bat
CLAY COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) - It started as an altercation. And ended with one person being hit by a baseball bat. 39-year-old Shamika Williams is charged with domestic violence aggravated assault.…
Suspect wanted in Lee County for breaking into vehicle near Verona
LEE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) - The Lee County Sheriff's Office is looking for someone who broke into a vehicle, and if you can help them, it might be worth cash.…
Oktibbeha County assault trial underway for June 2021 stabbing
OKTIBBEHA COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) - An assault trial is underway in Oktibbeha County. Charron Calvert is accused of stabbing a co-worker in June 2021. The Columbus man…
Columbus city employee accused of embezzling from city-owned gas pump
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) - A Columbus public works employee is accused of filling up his gas tank at the city's expense. 22-year-old Deountray Roby is charged…
Three people in Oktibbeha County indicted for aggravated assault
OKTIBBEHA COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) - Three people in Oktibbeha County are accused of beating a man with a bat. April Kellum, Stacy Jones, and Tommie Wren have…
Noxubee County deputies ask public to help search for stolen SUV
NOXUBEE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) - Noxubee County deputies are hoping you can help them find a stolen SUV. A black GMC Denali was taken off…
Tupelo Police search for suspect wanted for several car burglaries
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) - The Tupelo Police Department is looking for a suspect in a string of car burglaries, and they need your help. These images…
Water Valley man arrested in Oxford for intimidating witness
OXFORD, Miss. (WCBI) - A Water Valley man already charged with one crime in Oxford finds himself in trouble there again. On January 4, an individual went…
Macon Police search for shooting suspect wanted for aggravated assault
MACON, Miss. (WCBI) - Macon police are asking for help finding a shooting suspect. 20-year-old Jermaine McCloud is wanted for aggravated assault. The shooting happened on…
Calhoun County murder trial set to begin on Tuesday
CALHOUN COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) - A Calhoun County murder trial is scheduled to begin Tuesday. Ricco Simmons is charged with capital murder. Calhoun County Sheriff Greg Pollan…
Police investigate robbery outside liquor store in Columbus
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) - Columbus police are investigating a robbery outside a liquor store. The hold-up happened at Liquor World on Highway 45 North. No injuries were reported.…
Man with warrant arrested after driving recklessly, crashing car in Tupelo
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) - If you're wanted on criminal charges, it's usually a good idea to avoid suspicious behavior. A Tupelo man learned that lesson the hard way. Last Thursday, Tupelo police spotted a black Nissan Altima driving recklessly. When…
Shannon man arrested, charged in connection to Tupelo shooting
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) - Bond is set at $150,000 for a Shannon man charged in a Tupelo shooting. Tupelo police were called to Nathaneal's place at 840…
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