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Columbus business holds Kids Entrepreneur Con
On Saturday, despite the rain, people came out for the inaugural Kids Entrepreneur Con. It was a chance for some young people to show off their businesses and brands...
Strong Storms To Start The Week
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI)- Our active pattern continues as strong storms will be possible as we head into this afternoon and evening! TODAY: A (2/5) Slight Risk has been upgraded to cover the entire viewing area for storms that develop this…
More Rounds of Rain and Storms
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) - A few strong storms are possible tomorrow to start the week, followed by more rain and storm chances through the end of the work week. SUNDAY NIGHT: A few showers are possible overnight, but many of…
Students learn valuable lessons while interacting with SROs at D.A.R.E. Camp
Hundreds of kids have spent part of their summer learning about online safety, the dangers of drugs and building relationships with School resource Officers. Allie Martin has more...
Columbus and Lowndes County come to a compromise
An ongoing battle about who owes whom and how much has reached a compromise. The Columbus City Council and the Lowndes County Board of Supervisors held a joint meeting this morning to discuss some accounting issues...
CPD holds press conference regarding details of deadly crash
A crash in Columbus earlier this week claimed the life of one person. Since that incident, online posts to social media have been spinning different accounts of what they say happened. Friday, Columbus Police Chief Joseph Daughtry invited the media to watch officer bodycam footage and report on it...
Strong Storms To Start The Week
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI)- Our active pattern continues as strong storms will be possible as we head into this afternoon and evening! TODAY: A (2/5) Slight Risk has been upgraded to cover the entire viewing area for storms that develop this…
More Rounds of Rain and Storms
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) - A few strong storms are possible tomorrow to start the week, followed by more rain and storm chances through the end of the work week. SUNDAY NIGHT: A few showers are possible overnight, but many of…
Students learn valuable lessons while interacting with SROs at D.A.R.E. Camp
Hundreds of kids have spent part of their summer learning about online safety, the dangers of drugs and building relationships with School resource Officers. Allie Martin has more...
Columbus and Lowndes County come to a compromise
An ongoing battle about who owes whom and how much has reached a compromise. The Columbus City Council and the Lowndes County Board of Supervisors held a joint meeting this morning to discuss some accounting issues...
CPD holds press conference regarding details of deadly crash
A crash in Columbus earlier this week claimed the life of one person. Since that incident, online posts to social media have been spinning different accounts of what they say happened. Friday, Columbus Police Chief Joseph Daughtry invited the media to watch officer bodycam footage and report on it...
Columbus' historic R.E. Hunt and Cultural Museum to officially reopen
The historic R.E. Hunt and Cultural Museum is officially reopening its doors...
MSU’s Ballew Hall recognized for preservation with America 250 Heritage Award
According to an MSU Press Release, Mississippi State’s Ballew Hall has received a 2026 America 250 Heritage Award from the Mississippi Heritage Trust, recognizing the building’s extensive restoration...
Stormy Weekend
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) - Our gloomy weather pattern will continue into the weekend. Keep the umbrella handy! FRIDAY NIGHT: Scattered showers and storms will continue to move across the area through the evening hours. Most of the activity will be out…
Face the Music(Fest): MSU Summer Scholars take stage June 26, 27
According to a press release, celebrating its 45th year, Mississippi State’s Summer Scholars On Stage program will debut its newest original musical comedy, “Face the Music(Fest)” later this month...
City of Columbus and Lowndes Supervisors hold joint meeting at Columbus City Hall
After a back and forth of who owes whom and how much, the City of Columbus and the Lowndes County Board of Supervisors agree to compromise...
The Trump administration says it is cutting student loan interest. Not everyone qualifies.
CBS News reports that the Education Department on Thursday said it is temporarily cutting interest rates for some federal student loan borrowers...
Trump unveils new Air Force One, a $400 million plane gifted by Qatar
Sources from CBS News say that President Trump on Friday unveiled the Boeing 747-8 that will serve as the new Air Force One, providing the first look at the $400 million luxury plane that the U.S. accepted as a gift from the Qatari government last year...
CPD holds press conference regarding details of deadly crash
A crash in Columbus earlier this week claimed the life of one person. Since that incident, online posts to social media have been spinning different accounts of what they say happened. Friday, Columbus Police Chief Joseph Daughtry invited the media to watch officer bodycam footage and report on it...
Police in search of burglary suspects in Noxubee Co.
The Noxubee County Sheriff's Office needs your help finding some burglary suspects. The good news is they have some video to help identify them...
Multiple sentenced for felony drug charges in Prentiss Co.
It was a busy Circuit Court term in Prentiss County. No fewer than 7 people were sentenced for felony drug charges...
Bond denied for a Tupelo man accused of domestic violence
Bond for a Tupelo man accused of domestic violence has been denied...
Pontotoc Co. Sheriff's Department warns public of new scam
The Pontotoc County Sheriff's Department is warning the public of a new scam that can seem very realistic...
West Point man to spend 10 years in Federal prison for drug distribution
Charterious Moore pleaded guilty to Federal charges of distribution of more than a pound of methamphetamine...
Woman faces drug charges in Lee Co.
Woman charged with Possession of a Schedule Two Controlled Substance enhanced with a Firearm in Lee Co...
Tupelo Police reportedly catch suspect in auto burglary act
Tupelo Police reportedly catch an auto burglary suspect in the act...
Tupelo man accused of breaking into a business and using the company vehicle for getaway
A Tupelo man has been accused of breaking into a business and using the company vehicle for his getaway...
Former Corinth Middle School teacher enters guilty plea to 6 counts of child exploitation
A former Corinth Middle School teacher already sentenced to Federal prison gets more time tacked on for state charges...
Police in search of suspect who may be responsible for multiple auto burglaries in Pontotoc
Pontotoc Police are looking for a suspect who may be responsible for multiple auto burglaries, and they're hoping the public and security video can help find them...
Biloxi Police respond to Sunday night shooting
According to sister station WXXV, Biloxi Police are confirming a shooting has injured at least four people...
Memphis man to spend 17 and a half years in Federal prison for robbing three banks
Between February and May of 2024, Freddy Najil robbed banks in Horn Lake and Southaven in Mississippi and West Memphis, Arkansas...
Tupelo man accused of showing too much in public
A Tupelo man is in jail, accused of showing too much in public...
Pontotoc man accused of trying to steal someone else's trailer
A Pontotoc man is behind bars, accused of trying to take off with someone else's trailer...
Three women recovering after a man reportedly opened fire at a home in Columbus
Three Columbus women are recovering from gunshot wounds after a man reportedly opened fire at a home...
Tip leads Starkville Police to 3 suspected out-of-town car burglars
Shortly after 3 am on Tuesday, June 9, Officers were called to the area of Ferndale Manor on Lynn Lane, where a resident reported people pulling on car door handles. Police spotted three suspects, who ran toward a grassy area behind a nearby apartment complex...
Habitual offender wanted by Lowndes Co. Sheriff's Office
Garry Scott Gilstrap is wanted for Felony Fleeing of a Law Enforcement Officer and Possession of Stolen Property...





