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Families in Tupelo explore annual Touch-A-Truck event
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – Area organizations are often looking for ways to connect with their communities. In Tupelo, the Parks and Recreation Department is helping them do it in…
Rain Chances Return to the Forecast
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) - So far this month, we have not had much rainfall. However, that will change this week as rain returns to our area. SUNDAY NIGHT: A few scattered showers are possible overnight tonight. Expect a low…
Educators are Essential Conference held in Columbus
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) - Educators' lives often revolve around their students. But paying that attention back to educators who give so much is just as important. That's why the…
Hot Days Ahead!
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI)- TONIGHT: Another lovely night as clear skies will take hold. Lows will drop down to 64. TOMORROW: The dry weather continues as sunshine will stay all day. Look for highs to increase into the mid 90s. NEXT…
Columbus and Lowndes County residents celebrate first responders
The annual Salute to Lowndes County's Finest Recovery and Relief Fund and Annual Event committee brings first responders from across the county together to celebrate the work they do every day. For almost 2 decades, this has also been a way for the organization to raise money to help first responders when they are on the other side of an emergency.
Food truck court opens in Columbus
A Columbus woman with a vision has transformed an empty lot into a business.
Rain Chances Return to the Forecast
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) - So far this month, we have not had much rainfall. However, that will change this week as rain returns to our area. SUNDAY NIGHT: A few scattered showers are possible overnight tonight. Expect a low…
Educators are Essential Conference held in Columbus
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) - Educators' lives often revolve around their students. But paying that attention back to educators who give so much is just as important. That's why the…
Hot Days Ahead!
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI)- TONIGHT: Another lovely night as clear skies will take hold. Lows will drop down to 64. TOMORROW: The dry weather continues as sunshine will stay all day. Look for highs to increase into the mid 90s. NEXT…
Columbus and Lowndes County residents celebrate first responders
The annual Salute to Lowndes County's Finest Recovery and Relief Fund and Annual Event committee brings first responders from across the county together to celebrate the work they do every day. For almost 2 decades, this has also been a way for the organization to raise money to help first responders when they are on the other side of an emergency.
Food truck court opens in Columbus
A Columbus woman with a vision has transformed an empty lot into a business.
Residents in Ackerman are frustrated about the mayor's decision
Ackerman Mayor Lauren Carson did not want to go on camera, but she tells me, the demotion of the Former Chief is because she wants someone more qualified, and someone to crack down on drugs in the town.
Beautiful Weekend! Heating Up Into Next Week
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI)- TONIGHT: Another comfortable night is in store as temperatures drop into the mid 60's with mostly clear skies. TOMORROW: Can't ask for a better Saturday as sunny skies stay in the forecast. Highs will reach into the low 90s…
Police investigate two school employee incidents in Itawamba Co.
The Itawamba County Sheriff's Office is investigating two separate incidents involving school employees.
Man charged with indecent exposure in Tupelo
41-year-old Jamund Randle, of Prairie, was charged with indecent exposure, third offense.
Man arrested in connection with a shooting in Columbus
A man wanted in connection with a Columbus shooting is behind bars.
Tupelo PWD to work on several roads in the coming week
Starting on Monday, September 15, Tupelo's public works department will be working on several roads.
North MS man sentenced to death for kidnapping/murdering a college student
The Mississippi Supreme Court set an execution date for a North Mississippi killer.
A woman is behind bars in Booneville
BOONEVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) On September 3rd, Booneville patrol officers received a report about a stolen credit card being used at a business just off of North Second…
Police investigate two school employee incidents in Itawamba Co.
The Itawamba County Sheriff's Office is investigating two separate incidents involving school employees.
Man charged with indecent exposure in Tupelo
41-year-old Jamund Randle, of Prairie, was charged with indecent exposure, third offense.
Man arrested in connection with a shooting in Columbus
A man wanted in connection with a Columbus shooting is behind bars.
Lowndes Co. Sheriff talks about dangers of sending threatening messages
Hawkins said at this point, there is no threat to the school, students, or faculty. But there is a message to anyone who communicates through a device, social media, or AI.
Republican State Senator calls Charlie Kirk's death a wake-up call
A Republican state senator said the assassination of Christian conservative commentator Charlie Kirk should be a wake-up call to the nation.
Man charged with aggravated assault after an Oxford hotel stabbing
Oxford Police made an arrest in a hotel stabbing.
Prentiss deputies arrest suspected burglars from 2 different states
Good security video helps Prentiss County deputies nab suspected burglars from 2 states.
Man arrested after a drive-by shooting investigation in Amory
Amory Police have made an arrest in a drive-by shooting investigation.
Man arrested after a burglary in Lafayette County
A suspected Lafayette County burglar didn't get very far before law enforcement caught up with him.
Two men charged with burglary and vehicle theft in Amory
Two Monroe County men are facing charges.
Lowndes Co. woman receives federal sentence for drug and firearm charges
A Lowndes County woman will spend more than 12 years in federal prison for drug and firearm charges.
New scam leads to an arrest in Prentiss Co.
A well-traveled scam suspect's latest stop is the Prentiss County Jail, thanks to a year-long investigation by the sheriff's office.
Deputies search for a shooting suspect in Union Co.
Union County deputies are searching for a gunman after a person was shot inside a home.
Police investigate after a Tupelo shooting leaves one man injured
A weekend shooting in Tupelo leaves one man injured and police looking for answers.
Man arrested in connection with a July shooting in Noxubee Co.
Noxubee County deputies made an arrest in connection with a July shooting that had nearly three dozen shots fired.
Columbus gunfire sparks neighborhood concern
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) - A neighborhood shooting sparks concern from residents. Columbus Police are still looking for suspects in Saturday's shooting on Airline Road. CPD responded to the…
Batesville woman accused of vandalism in Lafayette Co.
A Batesville woman is in the Lafayette County jail, accused of damaging someone's car.