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Scattered rain to continue
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) - A long line of strong thunderstorms swept through NE Mississippi this afternoon ahead of a cold front to the northwest. Scattered rain lingers until Saturday morning with much drier and cooler weather to follow for Sunday.…
Oktibbeha Sheriff warns residents of a new scam in the area
The sheriff's department said several people have been swindled after receiving a phone call. Scammers tell the potential victims they need to take a DNA test or be arrested.
Update on fatal Highway 45 Alternate crash in Clay Co.
The person killed in a multi-car crash on Highway 45 Alternate Thursday morning has been identified.
Amory residents asked to line funeral route for boy who drowned
People in Monroe County are being asked to line the funeral procession route for him.
Traffic stop leads to drug arrest in Itawamba Co.
A traffic stop in Fulton leads to drug distribution charges.
Man accused of selling illegal substances in Alcorn County
An Alcorn County store owner has been accused of selling illegal substances.
Oktibbeha Sheriff warns residents of a new scam in the area
The sheriff's department said several people have been swindled after receiving a phone call. Scammers tell the potential victims they need to take a DNA test or be arrested.
Update on fatal Highway 45 Alternate crash in Clay Co.
The person killed in a multi-car crash on Highway 45 Alternate Thursday morning has been identified.
Amory residents asked to line funeral route for boy who drowned
People in Monroe County are being asked to line the funeral procession route for him.
Traffic stop leads to drug arrest in Itawamba Co.
A traffic stop in Fulton leads to drug distribution charges.
Man accused of selling illegal substances in Alcorn County
An Alcorn County store owner has been accused of selling illegal substances.
Arrest made in Sulligent, AL bank robbery
SULLIGENT, Ala. (WCBI) - An arrest was made after a Friday morning bank robbery in Sulligent, Alabama. Lamar County Sheriff Marty Gottwald says the hold-up happened just after 9 AM Friday at First National Bank on Highway 17. Law enforcement…
Former Mississippi State football player now facing civil complaint
Our statewide news partner WLBT reports attorneys for Trace Howell filed a civil suit against former MSU defensive lineman De’Monte Russell in Lowndes County Circuit Court on Thursday.
Market Street Festival (LIVE with Grace Brister) - 05/02/25
Today, we go LIVE in Columbus with Grace Brister to talk about the Market Street Festival Event.
WCBI's Senior Spotlight (Class of 2025)
WCBI is celebrating the high school Class of 2025 with WCBI’s Senior Spotlight. Go to wcbi.com/contests to share a picture of your high school graduate to be featured, from May through July, on WCBI and in our online gallery. Congratulations to the Class of 2025!
Day of Giving - 05/02/25
Today on Mid-Morning, Kealy talks with Farris Norris and Delores Cunnie about the upcoming Day of Giving Day event.
Blue Bell - 05/02/25
Today on Sunrise, Kealy and Isaac talk to Emanuel Williams about the return of the Groom cake ice cream to Blue Bell.
Breaking News: Sulligent Police Chief arrested
he Sulligent, Alabama Police Chief has been arrested.
Oktibbeha Sheriff warns residents of a new scam in the area
The sheriff's department said several people have been swindled after receiving a phone call. Scammers tell the potential victims they need to take a DNA test or be arrested.
Traffic stop leads to drug arrest in Itawamba Co.
A traffic stop in Fulton leads to drug distribution charges.
Man accused of selling illegal substances in Alcorn County
An Alcorn County store owner has been accused of selling illegal substances.
Second person arrested in connection with Tupelo assault
A second juvenile is arrested in connection with the videotaped assault of a mentally disabled adult that was posted on social media.
Tupelo man arrested for dropping off suspicious packages
A Tupelo man is in jail after police said he dropped off suspicious packages, containing pills and other items, at homes in one subdivision.
17-year-old charged with sexual battery in Saltillo
17-year-old Joseph Killough has been charged with two counts of Sexual Battery by the Saltillo Police Department.
Woman indicted for child abuse in Saltillo
A woman has been indicted for child abuse charges in Saltillo.
Murder trial begins for a man in Oktibbeha Co.
The murder trial for Marco Brown began this week in Oktibbeha County Circuit Court.
Police make an arrest in connection with disabled assault in Tupelo
Tupelo police have made an arrest in the assault of a mentally disabled man that was videotaped and put on social media.
Man charged with felony fleeing in Tupelo
Tupelo Police officers arrested a man after fleeing from being pulled over for traffic violation.
Woman arrested for burglary and attempted arson in Lafayette
Lafayette County deputies made an arrest on a person charged with burglary and attempted arson.
Tupelo police in search of a suspect after an armed robbery
Tupelo Police are trying to track down the suspect in an early morning armed robbery.
Suspects wanted for assaulting a disabled man in Tupelo
Tupelo Police are looking for suspects in an assault on a disabled man
Man arrested on multiple sex crime charges in Monroe Co.
A Monroe County man is facing nearly a dozen child sex crimes, and investigators fear there could be more victims.
Man behind bars after assaulting police officers in Tupelo
A Tupelo man is being held without bond after assaulting police officers.
Woman arrested for grand larceny in Tupelo
A Tupelo woman is in the Lee County Jail after being accused of leaving a gas station in someone else's car.
Police make a burglary arrest in Eupora
Koran White was arrested and charged with burglary, with more charges to be expected.
Man arrested in Verona on first-degree murder charges
A Shannon man has been arrested and charged with first-degree murder in connection with a shooting in Verona earlier this month.