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Mississippi 2025 Municipal Election begins
The Mississippi 2025 Municipal election is officially underway!
Columbus Municipal School District Summer Feeding Program
The USDA-funded program provides free breakfast and lunch for anyone under 18 who needs a hot, nutritious meal during the summer.
Safe Haven Baby Box installed at Fire Station #3 in Tupelo
A "Safe Haven Baby Box" has been installed at Fire Station #3 on Veterans Boulevard.
Nice while it lasted
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) - The dry days are over. Moisture will build and the rain chance increases. The team is keeping our eyes on Friday and the weekend. TUESDAY NIGHT: A mostly clear sky with a few passing clouds is in store…
Columbus Mayoral candidates share closing message
Voters in Columbus will head to the polls Tuesday, June 3, to decide who will be the city's next mayor. Three candidates—each with different visions—are making their final appeals to the public ahead of the election.
Two men sentenced to federal prison for drug trafficking in Oxford
Two Columbus men have been sentenced to Federal prison time for drug trafficking.
Orthopaedic Institute of North MS to join forces with MSMOC
Orthopaedic Institute of North Mississippi is joining forces with Mississippi Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Center.
Midday (Blues at Sunset Fundraiser) - 06/03/2025
Today on Midday, Kealy talks to the President & CEO of the Boys and Girls Club GTR, Ron Thorton, about the Blues at Sunset Fundraiser happening at the Farmers Market in Columbus.
Good News with Colin (rodeos and ribbon-cutting) - 06/03/25
On today's Good News, Kealy and Colin discuss the local rodeos and ribbon-cuttings going on in the area.
Crimestoppers (Clay County) - 06/03/25
Today on Crime Stoppers, Kealy talks to Williams Knowles of Clay County about stolen Four wheelers.
Deadly house fire claims the lives of three people in Louisville
LOUISVILLE, MISS. (WCBI) - A deadly house fire claims the lives of three people in Louisville. The fire happened Monday morning around 10 am. on Brooksville Road. Louisville Fire Chief Robert Hutto told WCBI the house was fully engulfed in…
Sunny, hot Tuesday ahead of a few showers Wednesday
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) - The weather gets increasingly humid over the next few days, and rain chances slowly return. Storm chances could ram up over the weekend. TUESDAY: Expect another mostly sunny, slightly hazy day with highs nearing 90 degrees in…
Former Shannon Chief speaks out about issues/hurdles he faced
The recently retired chief of the Shannon Police Department is speaking out about what he says are issues with town leaders who aren't adequately funding the police department.
Local sheriff discusses protecting property when going out of town
It's the time of year when many people are taking off work and heading out of town. However, while you're out of town, it's important to take precautions to keep your home and property safe. Clay County Sheriff Eddie Scott says that burglars are criminals of opportunity, always looking for a chance.
Amory residents share their opinions ahead of municipal elections
Municipal elections have some of the lowest voter turnout despite the massive impact they have on people's daily lives.
Sun stays another day
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) - Conditions stay dry for another day. Moisture will return, bringing our next chance for rain end of week and into the weekend. MONDAY NIGHT: Expect a comfortable night! Lows will fall into the low to middle 60s.…
Chasing the Weather (The End) - 06/02/2025
Today, on WCBI Sunrise, Chief Meteorologist Isaac Williams reviews what he encountered during the weather chase.
LCRD reports road closure for cross drain replacement
The Lowndes County Road Department has reported it will close Hughes Road from Mohagony Drive to Robin Street tomorrow from 8 am-3 pm.
Two local museums in Starkville combine to tell history of its people
The interconnected Museum of Mississippi History and Mississippi Civil Rights Museum combine to tell the story of Mississippi's history and its people.
Lowndes Supervisors discuss funds toward ARC grant
Lowndes County leaders took a step at their regular meeting to put matching funds toward an Appalachian Regional Commission grant to pay for a water tower and 16-inch waterline connection for the Megasite.
Two men sentenced to federal prison for drug trafficking in Oxford
Two Columbus men have been sentenced to Federal prison time for drug trafficking.
Man arrested for child sex crime charges in Caledonia
A Caledonia man is in the Lowndes County Jail on child sex charges.
Man indicted for alleged illegal re-entry/child sex crime in Ecru
A Mexican Citizen is indicted by a federal grand jury in Oxford for alleged illegal re-entry into the United States after being charged with a state child sex crime.
West Point man arrested after a pursuit in Lowndes County
A West Point man has been arrested in Lowndes County after a brief pursuit.
Shots fired at a local barbershop in Brooksville
Shots were fired at a barbershop in Brooksville on Thursday evening, May 29.
West Point Police look for suspect involved in various car burglaries
West Point Police have identified a suspect in a string of Memorial Day Weekend car burglaries, and now they're asking for your help to find him.
Man arrested for kidnapping in Tupelo
A Tupelo man is being held without bond after police say he tried to take a child.
Man accused of sexual battery in Tupelo
A Tupelo man has been accused of child sex crimes against a minor.
Teen faces multiple charges of child porn in Oxford
An Oxford teenager is facing multiple charges of Child Pornography.
Bond denied for man accused of robbery in Tupelo
Bond has been denied for a Shannon man accused of a mid-April armed robbery in Tupelo.
Tupelo police arrest a man in connection with shooting in April
Tupelo Police made another arrest in connection with an April shooting.
Columbus suspect wanted after shooting leaves man injured
One man is injured in a shooting. Now, Columbus police are looking for a gunman.
One man dead and another in jail after a shooting in Grenada Co.
A Memorial Day shooting in Grenada leaves one man dead and another in jail.
Lowndes County man arrested for punching an officer in the face
A Lowndes County man has been accused of punching a Columbus police officer in the face.
Philadelphia man arrested on multiple charges
A man is behind bars in Philadelphia facing three different charges.
Suspect wanted for stealing a MS Lottery ticket in West Point
Video surveillance caught a suspect reaching over the counter while the clerk was distracted, and stealing several Mississippi Lottery scratch-offs.
Two suspects wanted for theft at a Walmart in West Point
The West Point Police Department and Golden Triangle Crime Stoppers are asking for the public's help to find two people wanted for theft.
Five people arrested for alleged shoplifting in Amory
Amory Police made five arrests for alleged shoplifting.
Corinth Superintendent indicted in connection with AI child porn case
The former superintendent of the Corinth School District is indicted in connection with the case of AI generated child porn allegedly produced by a former teacher.
Two cousins sentenced in connection with 2020 racing crash
Two cousins from Columbus are sentenced in connection with a deadly racing crash from 2020.
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