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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...
Crime Stoppers (Oktibbeha County Sheriff's Department) -06/16/26
Today on Crime Stoppers, Charity and Oktibbeha Sheriff's Department Sergeant Tanner Pritchard talk about jail fraud scams...
Good News with Colin - 06/16/2026
Today on Good News, Charity and Colin Krieger talk about upcoming area events...
Flash Flood Threat Thursday
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) - A cluster of storms near Texas have the chance for further tropical development, bringing lots of rain to NE Mississippi and Western Alabama. TODAY - Most of the rainfall today will remain in southern Mississippi, around…
Noxubee General Hospital hosts official welcome for new Chief Executive Officer
In a time when many rural, county-owned hospitals are in crisis, Noxubee Medical Complex is eyeing growth...
Part time law enforcement officers have a pathway to go full time
A new pathway is available for part-time law enforcement officers in Mississippi who are looking to protect and serve on a full-time basis. It is called the "Bridge" program and will allow part-time law officers, who meet stringent requirements, to transition to a full-time role, without attending a multi-week police academy. Allie Martin has more with a local sheriff and is a graduate of a recent part-time academy...
Crime Stoppers (Oktibbeha County Sheriff's Department) -06/16/26
Today on Crime Stoppers, Charity and Oktibbeha Sheriff's Department Sergeant Tanner Pritchard talk about jail fraud scams...
Good News with Colin - 06/16/2026
Today on Good News, Charity and Colin Krieger talk about upcoming area events...
Flash Flood Threat Thursday
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) - A cluster of storms near Texas have the chance for further tropical development, bringing lots of rain to NE Mississippi and Western Alabama. TODAY - Most of the rainfall today will remain in southern Mississippi, around…
Noxubee General Hospital hosts official welcome for new Chief Executive Officer
In a time when many rural, county-owned hospitals are in crisis, Noxubee Medical Complex is eyeing growth...
Part time law enforcement officers have a pathway to go full time
A new pathway is available for part-time law enforcement officers in Mississippi who are looking to protect and serve on a full-time basis. It is called the "Bridge" program and will allow part-time law officers, who meet stringent requirements, to transition to a full-time role, without attending a multi-week police academy. Allie Martin has more with a local sheriff and is a graduate of a recent part-time academy...
WCBI's Kealy Shields spends the day learning to become a pilot at Columbus Air Force
The countdown to the 4th of July is on, and the Columbus Air Force is gearing up to throw America one of the biggest birthday bashes in the area...
Wet Pattern Continues
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) - Rain and storms stay in the forecast for the rest of the week, along with highs in the 80's. MONDAY NIGHT: Ongoing showers in our southern counties will continue through the evening, with a few showers and…
Preservation Society approaches Lowndes Co. Supervisors about installing a plaque at local courthouse
You may know that Columbus has a large number of historic buildings and sites, especially in its downtown area. What you may not know is that the city also has a walking tour...
City Engineer briefs Starkville leaders about paving funds
City Engineer briefs Starkville leaders about paving dollars...
Climbing the Ladder: MSU’s College of Professional and Continuing Studies helping skilled workers advance careers through leadership credential program
An MSU Press Release reports that Mississippi State’s College of Professional and Continuing Studies is spearheading a new leadership and project management credential program to help skilled workers advance into supervisory roles...
Extension Outdoors: Know your pond goal and objectives
Sources from an MSU Press Release say that a serious pond manager will know their pond goal and have specific objectives to achieve it...
King named interim director, associate dean for MSU’s CITE
According to an MSU Press Release, Stephanie King is the new interim executive director/associate dean of Mississippi State’s Center for Innovation in Teaching Excellence....
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...
Woman charged with one count of felony fleeing in Tupelo
One woman is adding a felony to her rap sheet after running from the cops...
A man is being charged with one count of burglary of a vehicle in Tupelo
One man is now being charged after a burglary incident that happened over a month ago in Tupelo...
Tunica man faces aggravated DV charge in Tupelo
A tunica man is facing a charge after an incident in Tupelo...
UPDATE: Both suspects wanted in officer-involved shooting now in custody
We have an update on the blue alert issued Monday in Mississippi: law enforcement has arrested both suspects wanted in the officer-involved shooting...
Five suspects plead not guilty to the fatal shooting of a Mississippi football player
According to CBS affiliate WJTV News, More than a year after the fatal shooting of a Mississippi football player, five suspects pleaded not guilty in court today about their involvement in the case...
Two brothers turn themselves in after a shooting in Noxubee Co.
Both are being charged with shooting from a public road and disturbing the peace...
Choctaw Co. man faces murder charge after allegedly shooting someone with a bow and arrow
A man in Choctaw County faces a murder charge after allegedly shooting a man with an arrow....
Blue Alert issued for 2 suspects after an officer-involved shooting in Covington Co.
The Mississippi Department of Public Safety has issued a Blue Alert for two suspects in an officer-involved shooting...
Starkville woman accused of taking shots at someone else's car
A Starkville woman is in the Oktibbeha Jail accused of taking shots at someone else's car.
Two arrests made after a reported home invasion in Columbus
A quick arrest today in Columbus after a reported home invasion...





