Columbus merchants team up for weekend Holiday Open House
It may be early November, but there is already a December vibe in the streets of Downtown Columbus.
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Popular Tupelo business works to help those affected by government shutdown
A popular Tupelo business is helping those who are finding it hard to make ends meet during the government shutdown.
Teacher of the Month - 11/07/2025
Congratulations to Katelyn Hester, the WCBI Teacher of the Month for October!
Residents can help make history come to life for an Itawamba Co. school
Students at an Itawamba County school are gearing up for a unique history lesson, but they need the public's help to pull it off.
The Bryan Public Library is collecting food for families
The library is collecting nonperishable, shelf-stable, and baby food for local food pantries.
Downtown Columbus streets filled with Christmas tunes
It's beginning to sound a lot like Christmas in Downtown Columbus.
Bond set for a Shannon couple charged with felony child abuse
Bond has been set for a husband and wife from Shannon, charged with felony child abuse.
Teen faces adult charges after a shooting last week in Tupelo
A teenager faces charges as an adult for a shooting last week in Tupelo.
Winston Police warns community about a new scam in the area
The Winston County Sheriff's Office is alerting people to a scam that is going around.
Noxubee Co. police in search of MS Department of Corrections escapee
Robert Cage escaped from the Mississippi Department of Corrections Work Center in Noxubee County late this morning, November 7.
Man dead after a fatal crash in Lowndes Co.
A Lowndes County man is dead after a Thursday night crash.
Bond denied for a woman facing several charges in Winston Co.
A bond has been denied for a woman in Winston County.
Man sentenced to life in prison for deadly 2021 shooting
A Starkville man will spend the rest of his life in prison for a deadly 2021 shooting.
MUW reports highest enrollment growth in the state
The W leaders said seeing improvements in enrollment after facing recruiting hurdles in recent years is exciting.
Fifth graders learn positive ways to combat stress
Students at a Tupelo Elementary School got some tips on healthy ways to handle stress from someone who has dealt with high levels of stress as part of his daily job.
A mental health first aid training was held in Columbus
Connie and Morrison both know firsthand the impacts a mental health crisis can have on families, which is why they attended the mental health first aid training.