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Playing through the pain: A CHS senior turns loss into strength
CALEDONIA, Miss. (WCBI) - WCBI is continuing coverage on the nominees for the Accepting the Challenge of Excellence Award. The A.C.E. Award goes to…
Lowndes County honors dispatchers during Public Safety Telecommunications Week
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) - They are committed 24/7, 365 days a year, working with various agencies in the area to help keep everyone safe and…
Warm Once Again! Isolated Storms North
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI)- Another very warm day today this time with a few isolated storm chances. More rain and storm coverage this weekend! THURSDAY: Most of the area should remain dry with partly cloudy conditions as highs are expected to…
From setback to strength: Heritage Academy senior’s fight through POTS
POTS caused Sophie to spend many of her evenings in the hospital. However, she says having a diagnosis was validating. What felt like a setback and frustration soon turned into fascination.
ICC releases statement regarding a student found dead in his vehicle on campus
Itawamba Community College is mourning the loss of one of its students.
Warm highs continue through week
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) - Middle to upper 80s are continuing through the week and into the beginning of the weekend. WEDNESDAY NIGHT: Mild lows, dropping into the lower 60s. Just another comfortable night. THURSDAY: Warm afternoon highs stick around, middle…
Lowndes County honors dispatchers during Public Safety Telecommunications Week
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) - They are committed 24/7, 365 days a year, working with various agencies in the area to help keep everyone safe and…
Warm Once Again! Isolated Storms North
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI)- Another very warm day today this time with a few isolated storm chances. More rain and storm coverage this weekend! THURSDAY: Most of the area should remain dry with partly cloudy conditions as highs are expected to…
From setback to strength: Heritage Academy senior’s fight through POTS
POTS caused Sophie to spend many of her evenings in the hospital. However, she says having a diagnosis was validating. What felt like a setback and frustration soon turned into fascination.
ICC releases statement regarding a student found dead in his vehicle on campus
Itawamba Community College is mourning the loss of one of its students.
Warm highs continue through week
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) - Middle to upper 80s are continuing through the week and into the beginning of the weekend. WEDNESDAY NIGHT: Mild lows, dropping into the lower 60s. Just another comfortable night. THURSDAY: Warm afternoon highs stick around, middle…
Trump aide Sebastian Gorka signals he's interested in top counterterrorism post
CBS News reports that Sebastian Gorka, a national security aide to President Trump, has signaled interest in becoming the next director of the National Counterterrorism Center, according to two U.S. officials who spoke to CBS News.
Newly released surveillance video shows Oklahoma high school principal tackling gunman
Sources from CBS News say that newly released surveillance video shows an Oklahoma high school principal tackling a gunman in the school's lobby.
Controversial surveillance program faces uncertain future ahead of House vote
According to CBS News, a key surveillance authority, the spy tool known as Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, faces major obstacles in the House ahead of its expiration next Monday.
Ackerman Board of Aldermen to set special election on tax bill
The Town of Ackerman is one step closer to implementing a 2% tax.
Senate rejects 4th attempt to curb Trump's war powers in Iran
According to CBS, the Senate on Wednesday defeated another war powers resolution aimed at curbing President Trump's ability to use further military force against Iran, with Democrats vowing to keep trying to rein in the president.
S&P 500 hits record high as investors shrug off Iran war fears
CBS News reports that the S&P 500 surged to a new all-time high on Wednesday, as investors shrug off the hottest inflation in nearly two years and ongoing concerns about the economic impact of the Iran war.
Starkville's Habitat for Humanity doubles down on helping build affordable homes
This year, the Starkville chapter approved two families to partner with for its annual building project.
Man faces multiple felony charges after multiple alleged assaults
MONROE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) - Monroe County Deputies responded to a domestic situation in the Lackey Community last month, which led to multiple charges. According to the Monroe County Sheriff's Office, Reynaldo Gonzales Jr. allegedly physically attacked deputies in the…
LCSO makes arrest for possession of illegal machine gun conversion devices
Co-operation among local and Federal law enforcement agencies helps get some dangerous devices off the streets of Lee County.
Police make an arrest after multiple burglaries in Tupelo
Police have made an arrest after a string of burglaries in the Highland Circle and North Madison Street areas.
Police investigate a weekend shooting in Monroe Co.
The Monroe County Sheriff's Office is investigating a weekend shooting.
Multi-state investigation leads an Arkansas man's arrest in Tupelo
A break-in attempt at a Tupelo ATM leads to a multi-state investigation and the arrest of an Arkansas man.
Man charged with one count cyberstalking in Tupelo
A Tupelo man accused of harassing someone online has been arrested.
Teen arrested after a weekend shooting in Tupelo
Tupelo Police arrested a teenager for a weekend shooting.
Teen faces Breaking and Entering charges in Amory
18-year-old Horatio French is charged with Breaking and Entering of a Dwelling.
Tupelo man charged with felony fleeing
TUPELO, Miss., (WCBI) -- A Tupelo man has been arrested after he ran from officers after they attempted to make a traffic stop. According to the Tupelo Police Department's Facebook post, Earnest Long, Jr., 25, was arrested and charged with…
Tupelo PD makes arrest for alleged Aggravated Domestic Violence and Grand Larceny
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) - The Tupelo Police Department has made an arrest for alleged Aggravated Domestic Violence and Grand Larceny. According to the department, officers contacted a victim at the Tupelo Police Department. The victim said they had been assaulted…
Tupelo PD makes arrest for alleged credit card fraud
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) - The Tupelo Police Department has arrested a person for alleged credit card fraud. According to the department, TPD received a report of unauthorized transactions on a victim's credit/debit card. It was later determined that the card…
Prentiss Co. Police warn citizens of recent scam in the area
The Prentiss County Sheriff's Office is warning citizens of a recent scam making the rounds.
Winona Police make an arrest in 2021 death of a 3-month-old infant
According to the department, Winona PD arrested Detavion Meeks Sr. of Greenwood on April 8, 2026, in connection with the death of his infant son, Detavion Meeks Jr.
Columbus Police arrest a man after a stabbing on Railroad Street
Columbus Police have made an arrest in a stabbing on Railroad Street.
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.





