Inmate found dead in his cell at Lafayette Co. Detention Center
Early this morning, on October 15, state inmate John Leath Halley Jr. was found unresponsive in his cell during routine checks.
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Two people facing felony exploitation charges in Starkville
Two people are facing felony charges for exploiting a vulnerable adult.
WCBI Sunrise (What You Need To Know Wednesday) - 10/15/25
Nick talks with Kealy about what types of screws needed for what types of jobs, on this week's What You Need to Know Wednesday!
WCBI Sunrise (Godspell) - 10/15/25
Zane and Garrett talk with Kealy about the musical production Godspell on this morning's WCBI Sunrise!
Mid-Morning (Dancing the Thriller) - 10/15/25
Tune in today on WCBI Mid-Morning as our Kealy Shields gets up from the table with Kayla Gilmore to learn the basics of the fan favorite, "Thriller".
Log truck turned on its side on Highway 50 in Columbus
A semi-truck carrying logs was turned over on its side, with damage to the front of the truck.
Smaller root size marks state’s sweet potato crop
According to an MSU Press Release, as president of both the Mississippi and U.S. sweet potato councils, Caleb Englert knows the impact this year’s expected below-average crop will have on the state’s growers.
LeBonheur provides compassionate care for children across the region
Families across the region are finding specialized care for their children close to home.
October is domestic violence awareness month
Hearing about domestic violence brings back horrible memories For Patrice Butts. Butts is a Case Manager at the Safe Haven Domestic Violence Shelter, she said her goal is to try and help others, who are dealing with some of the same problems her family did.
CMSD seeks homeless liaison to support homeless students and families
Columbus Municipal School District is working to fill a position that would assist in bridging the gap for students who are homeless, providing resources and working with social services.
Noxubee Co. Schools to follow MHSAA guidance, cancelling tailgating activities
Recent violence across the state is having a ripple effect in our area that will put a damper on some game night activities.
Search warrant leads to a large drug seizure in Tupelo
Agents and officers recovered more than 55 pounds of alleged marijuana, three firearms, and more than $100,000 in seized property.
Elementary school in Water Valley evacuates after a bomb threat
An elementary school in Water Valley was evacuated after a bomb threat earlier on October 14.
Columbus seniors take to the streets to raise Breast Cancer awareness
Seniors from across Columbus laced up their walking shoes on the Northside to raise awareness about Breast Cancer and celebrate the survivors.
Columbus MUW holds fair to bring mental health awareness
When it comes to the health of its students, Mississippi University for Women is making overall wellness a priority. Today, on October 14, the focus was on mental wellness.
US charges Cambodian executive in massive crypto scam and seizes more than $14 billion in bitcoin
According to Associated Press, the U.S. government has seized more than $14 billion in bitcoin and charged the founder of a Cambodian conglomerate in a massive cryptocurrency scam