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Mayor's Unity Celebration makes a comeback
Saturday, Mayor Stephen Jones and the City of Columbus held the Mayor's Unity Celebration, as a way to give back to the community. The Columbus Riverwalk was the place to be Saturday for a day of food and fun, and a chance to meet with city leaders...
Stricter gun laws to take effect July 1
In July, a new law will take effect, and its aim is to toughen punishments for teens and young adults convicted of violent crimes. On July 1, teens or young adults charged with a violent crime involving a gun will face stiffer punishments.
Muggy Week Ahead
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) - We are going to be feeling hot and muggy this week, with isolated chances for rain and storms. MONDAY: A few showers are possible in the late morning hours, followed by the potential for a few…
Heating Up This Week!
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI)- Scattered storms return tomorrow. Low 90s will become the new normal for temperatures this week! TONIGHT: A stray shower is possible, but most of the rain has passed. Clouds will stay with lows only dropping into the…
WCBI's 2026 Viewer's Choice Awards - 06/05/26
The votes are in, and the best of the best throughout North Mississippi and West Alabama have been awarded in WCBI's 2026 Viewers' Choice Awards!
Debate on former interim chief B.J. Edwards continues
In Winona, there's an ongoing debate as to whether former interim chief B.J. Edwards will retire Snitch...
Stricter gun laws to take effect July 1
In July, a new law will take effect, and its aim is to toughen punishments for teens and young adults convicted of violent crimes. On July 1, teens or young adults charged with a violent crime involving a gun will face stiffer punishments.
Muggy Week Ahead
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) - We are going to be feeling hot and muggy this week, with isolated chances for rain and storms. MONDAY: A few showers are possible in the late morning hours, followed by the potential for a few…
Heating Up This Week!
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI)- Scattered storms return tomorrow. Low 90s will become the new normal for temperatures this week! TONIGHT: A stray shower is possible, but most of the rain has passed. Clouds will stay with lows only dropping into the…
WCBI's 2026 Viewer's Choice Awards - 06/05/26
The votes are in, and the best of the best throughout North Mississippi and West Alabama have been awarded in WCBI's 2026 Viewers' Choice Awards!
Debate on former interim chief B.J. Edwards continues
In Winona, there's an ongoing debate as to whether former interim chief B.J. Edwards will retire Snitch...
Work expected to begin soon on the Senator Terry Brown Amphitheater
Soon, Columbus residents and those passing through town will have another entertainment venue...
Family displaced after an early morning fire in Oktibbeha Co.
A family is displaced in Oktibbeha County after an early morning fire...
ALEA reminds drivers to make safety a priority
As summer travel ramps up, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency is reminding drivers to make safety a priority, starting with securing what you carry...
Rain returns for the weekend, again
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) - Dry for most Saturday, with a few getting rain. The reverse for Sunday, with most experiencing showers/storms. FRIDAY NIGHT: Tonight will be calm. Moisture will continue building in from the SSE, increase clouds are our sky.…
Campers wrap up first week of Columbus Rec Summer camp
The Columbus Recreation Department's Summer camp program is off to a fun start...
Weir firefighters gear up with extra equipment to help save lives
Thanks to a grant, Weir firefighters will be gearing up with extra equipment to help save lives...
Graham Platner faces another controversy days ahead of Maine Senate primary
Sources from CBS News say that for the second time this week, Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner is facing another major controversy just days ahead of the Maine primary he is poised to win...
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...
3 people wounded and another behind bars after a stabbing in West Point
Three people were wounded and another is behind bars after a stabbing in West Point...
Nettleton man charged with burglary of a commercial building in Tupelo
A Nettleton man is in the Lee County Jail after Tupelo Police reportedly tied him to two separate cases in the city...
Lafayette Man given $1 million bond for multiple Child Sex Crimes
31-year-old Jarvis Petty was arrested and charged with multiple Child Sex Crimes...
An update to the shooting investigation in West Point
West Point Police are investigating a fatal drive-by shooting...
59 people arrested in large-scale illegal cockfighting operation in Chickasaw Co.
The Chickasaw County Sheriff's Department, along with several other federal, state, and local agencies, seized 164 fighting roosters, narcotics, 13 trailers, multiple vehicles, and $84,000 in cash...
Four people face armed robbery charges in Tupelo
Four people, two of them being teenagers, are facing Armed Robbery Charges in Tupelo...
Teenager faces charges for allegedly assaulting two police officers in Tupelo
A teenager is facing charges for allegedly assaulting two police officers...
Two Clay Co. residents hospitalized after being shot
Two Clay County residents are hospitalized after being shot...
Alabama man faces multiple charges after allegedly stealing a fire truck in Jones Co.
According to our sister station WXXV, 26-year-old John Burhing, the 3rd of Hoover, Alabama, was arrested and charged with commercial burglary, motor vehicle theft, and auto burglary.
Suspects in multi-state burglary operation tracked down in Missouri by Oxford Police
Both men are charged with Burglary - Forced Entry...
Substitute teacher faces a child pornography charge in Desoto Co.
According to WJTV News, a substitute teacher who taught in Mississippi has been arrested on a child pornography charge...
Man sentenced to 10 months Federal prison for Conspiracy to Commit Bank Fraud
It's called "jackpotting", but it's going to cost a Venezuelan man nearly a year in prison and more than 47 thousand dollars...
Grenada parent faces charges for allegedly assaulting a teacher
A Grenada mother made her first court appearance for assault charges against a local school teacher...
Man faces two counts of arson in Winston Co.
A Winston County man is in jail after he intentionally set fires not once but twice...
UPDATE: Jones found not guilty of the murder of Elias Eugene Trudell
Just before 4 pm today, a Lowndes County jury found Jones not guilty of the murder of Elias Eugene Trudell...
Man faces multiple felony charges in Carrollton
A Carrollton man is adding three more felonies to his rap sheet...
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