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CMSD announces plans to 'repurpose' Franklin, Fairview schools
Some historic changes are coming to some historic schools in the Columbus Municipal School District. Part of the district's new strategic plan calls for the repurposing of Franklin Academy and Fairview Elementary.
Poll workers for Columbus city elections could see pay raise
Election workers in Columbus could be getting a pay raise in time for the upcoming school bond vote.
Unsettled going into the weekend
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) - Showers start up across Mississippi tonight and the chance for rain continues for the next several days. Temperatures take a slight drop Friday before heating back up next week. THURSDAY NIGHT: Isolated showers and a few…
Crowd gathers in Columbus for National Day of Prayer
Prayers for our world and our neighbors echoed on the Lowndes County Courthouse lawn. Hundreds were there to partake in the National Day of Prayer events.
Drive-by shooting injures two people in Columbus
A drive-by shooting in Columbus left two men injured. Two men arrived at Baptist Memorial Hospital with gunshot wounds to the hand and leg.
Warm Thursday ahead of unsettled weekend
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) - Temperatures stay in the upper 80s Thursday ahead of several days of rain chances. THURSDAY: Expect more filtered sun thanks to persistent high cloudiness through the day, but highs should still reach the upper 80s. A few late-day…
Poll workers for Columbus city elections could see pay raise
Election workers in Columbus could be getting a pay raise in time for the upcoming school bond vote.
Unsettled going into the weekend
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) - Showers start up across Mississippi tonight and the chance for rain continues for the next several days. Temperatures take a slight drop Friday before heating back up next week. THURSDAY NIGHT: Isolated showers and a few…
Crowd gathers in Columbus for National Day of Prayer
Prayers for our world and our neighbors echoed on the Lowndes County Courthouse lawn. Hundreds were there to partake in the National Day of Prayer events.
Drive-by shooting injures two people in Columbus
A drive-by shooting in Columbus left two men injured. Two men arrived at Baptist Memorial Hospital with gunshot wounds to the hand and leg.
Warm Thursday ahead of unsettled weekend
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) - Temperatures stay in the upper 80s Thursday ahead of several days of rain chances. THURSDAY: Expect more filtered sun thanks to persistent high cloudiness through the day, but highs should still reach the upper 80s. A few late-day…
High grocery costs have many seeking alternative options
If you have been to the grocery store lately, you know you are spending more money on the basics. However, some people are choosing to source their groceries locally to eat healthy, and save money.
MDOT construction: Traffic hits brakes on Highway 82 - Here's why
Construction on Highway 82 has raised a popular question among drivers and passengers alike over the past few days: Why can't the work be done at night?
CPD partners with Slim Chickens to raise money for good cause
The Columbus Police Department has joined forces with Slim Chickens to raise money for a good cause.
Oscar Mayer Wienermobile rolls into Starkville
"Oh, I wish I were an..." Well, today you had your chance. And you're welcome for getting that song stuck in your head.
Man involved in officer-involved shooting faces new charges
The man who was shot by a Monroe County Sheriff's Deputy Monday evening is now facing a new felony charge.
Labor union petitions for living wages for MSU campus employees
There's a student union of a different sort on the campus of Mississippi State University. The United Campus Workers is a labor union affiliated with universities across the Southeast.
Summer sneak peek
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) - Mid-week warm up has turned into more of a summer sneak peek! Clouds fill back in Thursday, with heavier rain chance expected for the end of the week. Temperatures are staying warm though! WEDNESDAY NIGHT: A…
Calhoun County law enforcement continues search for other robbers
Shermeka Murray and Lacamien Wright have both been charged with armed robbery and disorderly conduct.
Drive-by shooting injures two people in Columbus
A drive-by shooting in Columbus left two men injured. Two men arrived at Baptist Memorial Hospital with gunshot wounds to the hand and leg.
Man involved in officer-involved shooting faces new charges
The man who was shot by a Monroe County Sheriff's Deputy Monday evening is now facing a new felony charge.
Houston police search for park vandals
A kid's park in Houston has been vandalized and police are looking for who did it. HPD shared photos on its Facebook page.
MBI takes over officer-involved shooting case near Nettleton
The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation has taken over a shooting case from Monroe County. As we first reported last night the officer-involved shooting near Nettleton injured one person.
Starkville police make arrest in shooting at Dawg Wash South
Starkville police made an arrest in a Monday night shooting incident. Police arrested Devonte Lucious of Starkville and charged him with aggravated assault.
Officer-involved shooting near Nettleton leaves one person injured
Monroe County Sheriff Kevin Crook told WCBI that his deputies responded to a 911 call on Highway 6 near Nettleton.
Lady Garth files federal lawsuit against Mayor, Monroe County
Lady Garth contends her First and 14th Constitutional Amendment rights were violated after she was arrested and convicted of disturbance in a public place.
CPD urges people to come forward with info on stabbing case
Columbus police continue to investigate a weekend stabbing. The incident happened near the 100 block of Brown Street on Sunday night.
One person charged in connection with Amory shooting
We have new information about a shooting that happened last week in Amory. Kerina Harris has been charged with aggravated assault.
Man shoots at person in process of repossessing his vehicle
The repossession of a vehicle led to the arrest of a man in Oxford. 22-year-old Jamarion Sharp was charged with aggravated assault.
Okolona PD and West Point PD investigate string of thefts
OKOLONA/WEST POINT, Miss. (WCBI) - The West Point Police Department needs the community’s help in identifying and locating the suspects responsible in a string of thefts.…
CPD makes Aggravated Domestic Violence arrest
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) - Saturday, April 27, around 1 p.m. the Columbus Police Department responded to the 800 block of North Lehmberg for a gunshot victim. 44-year-old Courtney Stewart Wiggly…
Fulton PD makes arrest for felony possession of methamphetamine
FULTON, Miss. (WCBI) - An arrest has been made in Fulton for felony possession of methamphetamine. On April 26, Officers with the Fulton Police Department and Agents…
MBI investigates officer-involved shooting with CCSD
CLAY COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) - The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is looking into an officer-involved shooting with the Clay County Sheriff's Department. On Friday, April 26 during a traffic stop,…
Amory police look for third person in connection with shooting
Amory police have two people in custody, and they're looking for a third in connection with a shooting earlier on Friday.
Louisville police offer reward for information about stolen trucks
Louisville police are hoping a large reward will help them find the thieves who drove away in two trucks.
Water Valley man charged with aggravated assault
A Water Valley man was charged with aggravated assault. Lafayette County deputies were called to Abbeville Market earlier this week about the incident.
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