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Cool Temp Trend In Store!
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI)- A "cooling" trend is upon us as temperatures are expected to rise only to the upper 80s as we head into next week. TONIGHT: Look for cloud cover to slowly diminish down to partly cloudy skies. Lows will…
Witness close to man involved in CPD crash speaks out
Sheriff's office determines the officer lost control before hitting the vehicle while it was stopped at a stop sign.
Three Golden Wave baseball standouts represent MS at future games
Three Tupelo High School baseball players represented Mississippi in a prestigious tournament that showcases top talent in the nation.
Oktibbeha County Sheriff's Office launches new app
After around three months of preparations and work, the Oktibbeha County Sheriff's Office app is live.
McKee Park host ribbon-cutting after park renovations
Since 2009, the city of Starkville has talked about making improvements to McKee Park. On Friday morning, August 1, citizens were on hand for a ribbon cutting to see the newly renovated park.
An outdoor type of weekend
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) - The cold front brought in some changes that we are not upset about. Cooler summer temperatures are perfect when you want to enjoy the outdoors. FRIDAY NIGHT: Showers and storms may continue into the late evening…
Couple arrested on child neglect charges in Monroe Co.
A call from a concerned resident leads to the arrest of a Becker couple on multiple charges.
MSU doctoral student receives distinguished assistantship
According the Mississippi State University's Press Release, Dalton Whitt, a doctoral student at Mississippi State University, has been named the recipient of the Dr. Will D. Carpenter Distinguished Field Scientist Graduate Assistantship.
14th Chancery Court hosts free legal assistance clinic in Starkville
The 14th Chancery Court District is helping some area residents overcome that obstacle. Senior Chancellor Paula Drungole-Ellis hosted a free legal assistance clinic in Starkville.
MSU Alumni Association of Lowndes County gives back
The organization gathered donated socks from the community, and distributed them to local nursing homes in need.
Plans for green energy materializing in Columbus
Organizations are partnering with the city of Columbus, and gathering public input, to craft a plan that fits the city's needs.
Pets Without Partners (Bob) - 08/01/25
Today on Pets Without Partners, Joey talks with West Point - Clay County Animal Shelter's Neely about her special guest Bob.
Investigation continues after the death of a juvenile in Columbus
The investigation continues for a juvenile who died at Cypress Park Apartments in Columbus.
Around the Area with Allie Martin (Harrisburg Baptist) - 08/01/2025
This week, on Around The Area, Allie Martin is at Harrisburg Baptist Church in Tupelo with Missions Pastor Clay Anthony, as they discuss their outreach to the community through food boxes.
Lowndes Co. Sheriff reports auto theft suspect has been captured
Heather Miranda Russ was booked into the Lowndes County Jail on Friday, August 1.
NEMCC receives training ambulance for upcoming paramedic program
Area company donates full-functional ambulance to community college paramedic program
Connie's Chicken closes West Point location
It looks like fried chicken and blueberry donuts were not the taste combination Clay County was looking for. Connie's Chicken's West Point location has closed down.
Golden Triangle Regional Airport is expanding its presence in the air and on the ground
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) - Growth is in the air - and on the ground at Golden Triangle Regional Airport.…
Thank a cold front
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) - We will start to feeling the changes on Friday brought to us by the passing cold front. THURSDAY NIGHT: A cold front will be moving further SE before stalling out. Clouds and rain chances will continue…
Clay County Sheriff's Office launches new app
Sheriff Eddie Scott said the app gives citizens an easy way to access information right at their fingertips.
Couple arrested on child neglect charges in Monroe Co.
A call from a concerned resident leads to the arrest of a Becker couple on multiple charges.
Lowndes Co. Sheriff reports auto theft suspect has been captured
Heather Miranda Russ was booked into the Lowndes County Jail on Friday, August 1.
Man and woman wanted by the Amory Police Department
AMORY, MISS. (WCBI) - A man and woman are wanted by the Amory Police Department on felony charges. Christopher Austin Tedford was last seen in Columbus. He…
Police investigate the death of a woman in Lee Co.
A death investigation is underway in Lee County, and it has ties to a Columbus police officer.
CPS releases statement regarding child molestation case in Pontotoc
The Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services releases a statement after the recent arrest of a former employee involved in a child molestation case.
Man pleads guilty to child sex crime charge in Oktibbeha Co.
Bryant Dotson pleaded guilty to sexual battery in Oktibbeha County Circuit Court.
Oktibbeha teen pleads guilty to killing her mother in Oktibbeha Co.
An Oktibbeha County teenager will spend 25 years in prison for killing her mother.
Three people accused of intimidating a witness in Columbus
29-year-old Erica Moody, 32-year-old Aneesah Williams, and 21-year-old Neshawn Beckwith have all been charged with intimidating a witness.
Prentiss Co. man arrested on drug charges and indecent exposure
A man in Prentiss County is facing possible drug charges and indecent exposure.
Arrest made in connection with child molestation case in Pontotoc
Pontotoc County deputies make another arrest in connection with a child molestation case and it possibly involves a CPS worker.
Three arrests made after multiple shots fired in Tupelo
Three men are facing charges in Tupelo after multiple vehicles were shot at.
Two men given 20 years after a crash that killed an unborn child
Two Panola County men will spend the next 20 years in prison for a car crash that killed a pregnant woman's unborn child.
Man faces child sex abuse charges in Lee Co.
A Mooreville man is facing charges for alleged child sexual abuse crimes.
18-year-old faces several child sex crime charges in Clay Co.
18-year-old Amari Lyles is facing several child sex crime charges.
Police question person of interest after a shooting in Tupelo
Tupelo police are questioning a person of interest in a shooting on Wednesday night, July 23.
FBI arrests ten people on drug charges in Winston County
Federal and local law enforcement are turning up the heat on several accused drug dealers in Winston County.
Man wanted for firing three dozen shots into a house in Shuqualak
An incredible story of survival in Noxubee County after nearly three dozen shots are fired into a house. Now, deputies are asking for help finding the gunman.
Two people charged with murder after a shooting in Oktibbeha Co.
Two people charged in connection with a deadly shooting in Oktibbeha County have been sentenced.
Man wanted for aggravated assault in Corinth Co.
The Corinth Police Department is asking for the public's help to find the suspect in an assault case.
Three Tennessee men arrested after being on the run in Oxford
Three men from Tennessee who were on the run are facing more charges after being arrested in Oxford.
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