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Joyner area residents plan memorial garden for pets killed by vicious dogs
Pet owners in Tupelo's Joyner neighborhood are organizing a memorial space to remember cats lost to dog attacks this year.
Abandoned house caught fire in Columbus
Columbus Fire & Rescue says it's common for more fires to happen in colder weather at abandoned buildings.
CCSO is investigating a weekend incident
Clay County Sheriff Eddie Scott tells WCBI, at least five people were injured by gunfire at a bonfire early Sunday morning, including a juvenile.
Midday Toy Giveaway - 11/21/2025
It's time for the WCBI Midday Toy Giveaway! Go ahead now and scan the QR code you see to enter a picture of a Holiday/Christmas drawing or craft.
Teen Charged in East Columbus Shooting
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – A Columbus teenager is facing multiple charges after a shooting Tuesday night in East Columbus. Police say 19-year-old Monte Beckwith has been charged with four counts of…
Body Found in Columbus After Family-Led Search
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – A family searching for a missing loved one made a heartbreaking discovery Tuesday afternoon. After nearly three weeks of searching, a body was found near an abandoned building…
Abandoned house caught fire in Columbus
Columbus Fire & Rescue says it's common for more fires to happen in colder weather at abandoned buildings.
CCSO is investigating a weekend incident
Clay County Sheriff Eddie Scott tells WCBI, at least five people were injured by gunfire at a bonfire early Sunday morning, including a juvenile.
Midday Toy Giveaway - 11/21/2025
It's time for the WCBI Midday Toy Giveaway! Go ahead now and scan the QR code you see to enter a picture of a Holiday/Christmas drawing or craft.
Teen Charged in East Columbus Shooting
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – A Columbus teenager is facing multiple charges after a shooting Tuesday night in East Columbus. Police say 19-year-old Monte Beckwith has been charged with four counts of…
Body Found in Columbus After Family-Led Search
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – A family searching for a missing loved one made a heartbreaking discovery Tuesday afternoon. After nearly three weeks of searching, a body was found near an abandoned building…
Community gathers in Columbus to demand justice in Caledonia teen gun case
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) - A few months after a video from Caledonia showed a white teenager pointing a gun at a Black teen while using racial slurs, community members gathered on the Lowndes…
Harrisburg and Mid-South partner for local food giveaway in Tupelo
The church has partnered with the Mid South Food Bank and will distribute five hundred food boxes on Saturday morning, November 22.
Drier weekend with rain again next week
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) - Rain, then dry, then more rain, and then dry and cool! Pushing towards Thanksgiving. FRIDAY NIGHT: Scattered showers and a few rumbles of thunder will continue with the passing of a cold front overnight and into…
Arrest made in connection with missing person case in Columbus
Columbus Police have made an arrest in connection with a missing persons case.
FAA warns all pilots of risks of flying over Venezuela over ‘worsening security situation’
Associated Press reports that the Federal Aviation Administration on Friday warned all pilots to “exercise caution” when flying in the airspace over Venezuela, due to the worsening security situation and heightened military activity ” around the country.
Stepbrother eyed in cruise ship death of Florida teen may be called to testify in custody dispute, attorney says
Sources from CBS say a 16-year-old who is being eyed for possible involvement in the death of his stepsister on a Carnival cruise ship may be called to testify in person about the incident
Trump praises Mamdani after White House meeting: "I want him to do a great job"
According to CBS, here's What to know about the Trump-Mamdani meeting
CCSO is investigating a weekend incident
Clay County Sheriff Eddie Scott tells WCBI, at least five people were injured by gunfire at a bonfire early Sunday morning, including a juvenile.
Arrest made in connection with missing person case in Columbus
Columbus Police have made an arrest in connection with a missing persons case.
Man arrested on serious burglary charges in Prentiss Co.
A disturbance call leads to more serious charges for a Booneville man.
Man arrested on several drug charges in Pickens Co.
A month-long drug investigation leaves on man facing several charges.
Man faces charge for alleged Grand Larceny in Tupelo
Tupelo Police make an arrest for alleged Grand Larceny.
Two arrests made for alleged aggravated assault in Macon
Macon Police made two arrests for alleged Aggravated Assault.
Lee Co. man to spend 20 years in prison for aggravated assault
A Lee County man will spend the next 20 years in prison for his part in the death of a Tupelo teenager and the wounding of another.
Stolen tractor from Carroll County recovered in Yazoo County
The Carroll County Sheriff's Office finds a stolen tractor two counties away and helps expose an alleged multi-county theft ring in the process.
Two Eupora suspects wanted after an attempted break-in at a pharmacy
Eupora Police are looking for two suspects who attempted to break in and steal narcotics from a pharmacy.
Okolona man charged with grand larceny in Tupelo
An Okolona man is facing charges after allegedly wrecking a stolen vehicle and running from police.
Aggravated assault conviction upheld for a man in Oktibbeha Co.
The Mississippi Supreme Court has upheld the Aggravated Assault conviction of the man who crashed into a four-wheeler. leaving one child dead and another seriously injured.
Police in search of a car burglary suspect in Winston Co.
The Winston County Sheriff's Department needs the community's help in identifying a car burglary suspect.
Former Corinth teacher pleads guilty to child porn in federal court
Wilson Jones entered a guilty plea to one count of Possessing Child Pornography.
Update: CMSD teacher faces multiple drug charges in Columbus
A teacher for the Columbus Municipal School District has been placed on administrative leave after being arrested for drug charges.
Traffic stop leads to a drug bust in Itawamba Co.
Two people are in jail after a traffic stop in Fulton led to the discovery of a felonious amount of Methamphetamine.
Police warn citizens about a dangerous drug mixture in Sulligent
The Sulligent Police Department is warning citizens that a recent batch of drugs, such as Methamphetamine or Cocaine, is suspected of being mixed with a powerful synthetic opioid such as Fentanyl.
Police respond to a drive-by shooting in New Albany
Police said it's a miracle no one was hurt after a drive-by shooting on Broad Street in New Albany early Tuesday morning, November 12.
Man arrested for alleged retaliation in Tupelo
Tupelo Police made an arrest for alleged Retaliation Against a Public Servant or Witness.





