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Next to Nature (Pepper Vine) - 10/15/2025
On this week's episode of Next to Nature, Joey and Dr. Long talk about the pepper vine.
Houston Fire Department gets life saving equipment from Firehouse Subs
A restaurant that was started by firemen donates life-saving equipment to a Chickasaw County fire department.
Lobbying contract up for discussion in Columbus
The decision to continue using a lobbying firm for the city of Columbus is under discussion. However, Mayor Stephen Jones said relationships have paid off in the past.
Man in the country illegally accused of child abuse in Pontotoc Co.
A man in the country illegally is in the Pontotoc County Jail, accused of abusing a child.
Shooting investigation in Tupelo leads to a man's arrest
Tupelo police are investigating a Tuesday night shooting.
Smucker sues Trader Joe’s, saying its new PB&J sandwiches are too similar to Uncrustables
According to Associated Press, the J.M. Smucker Co. is suing Trader Joe’s, alleging the grocery chain’s new frozen peanut butter and jelly sandwiches are too similar to Smucker’s Uncrustables in their design and packaging.
Suspicious envelope found at an office complex in Tupelo
There were some tense moments in Tupelo earlier today, October 15.
Lowndes Co. Sheriff's Office receives grant for homeland security
The Lowndes County Sheriff's Office gets almost $40,000 to help investigate and respond to crimes.
Scott Colom for Senate State of the Race Memo: $600k Raised in 27 Day
Sources from a Press Release say that in the 27 days after launching his campaign for the U.S. Senate, Scott Colom raised nearly $600,000 with over $580,000 cash on-hand.
Midday (Caledonia Days)- 10/15/25
Today's Midday includes Kealy Shields as she talks with Christina and Hope about the upcoming Caledonia Days event.
Lowndes Co. Supervisors accepts grant for new fire trucks
The Board of Supervisors accepted the Rural Fire Truck Grant at its mid-month meeting.
One person dead and another injured after a fire in Lowndes Co.
One person is dead and another is in a Jackson hospital after a shed fire in Lowndes County.
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.
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!