Latest News
Man pleads guilty to murder in Lee County
Christopher Clayton pleaded guilty to second degree murder in the shooting death of Justin Mayfield.
Absentee voting to take place this weekend across Mississippi
In-person absentee voting is happening this weekend.
Columbus man receives Golden Deeds award from Exchange Club
Steve Greenough receives the Book of Golden Deeds Award from the Exchange Club of Columbus.
Mercedes-Benz will establish its North American HQ in Georgia, moving hundreds of jobs
According to Associated Press, Mercedes-Benz announced Thursday that it plans establish its North American headquarters in metro Atlanta, where the automaker will expand its existing U.S. corporate hub by adding hundreds of jobs relocated from other cities.
Stop making cents: US Mint moves forward with plans to kill the penny
Sources from Associated Press say that the Trump administration says making cents doesn’t make sense anymore.
Two men face charges after a reported shooting in Oxford
Two Oxford men face charges after a reported shooting in the city.
Absentee voting to take place this weekend across Mississippi
In-person absentee voting is happening this weekend.
Columbus man receives Golden Deeds award from Exchange Club
Steve Greenough receives the Book of Golden Deeds Award from the Exchange Club of Columbus.
Mercedes-Benz will establish its North American HQ in Georgia, moving hundreds of jobs
According to Associated Press, Mercedes-Benz announced Thursday that it plans establish its North American headquarters in metro Atlanta, where the automaker will expand its existing U.S. corporate hub by adding hundreds of jobs relocated from other cities.
Stop making cents: US Mint moves forward with plans to kill the penny
Sources from Associated Press say that the Trump administration says making cents doesn’t make sense anymore.
Two men face charges after a reported shooting in Oxford
Two Oxford men face charges after a reported shooting in the city.
Man accused of trying to set cars on fire in Oxford
34-year-old Martel McEwen is being charged with 3rd and 4th degree arson.
CAFB holds ceremony in remembrance of two fallen airmen
Ahead of Memorial Day weekend, the Columbus Air Force Base is remembering two fallen airmen.
Concert/ Music Festival Hair - 05/22/2025
Today on Mid-morning, Kealy talks with McKenzie Rhett, and her special guest about hair for concerts and festivals
Chasing the Weather -05/22/25
Today on WCBI Sunrise, we got an update from meteorologist Isaac Williams on weather chasing.
Pleasant Thursday
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) - Happy Thursday! Warm temperatures and sunshine continue through the end of the work week before rain chances build this weekend. TODAY: Another stunning day expected. High temperatures will reach the middle 80s area wide with lots…
Local school district prepares students for workforce
Lowndes County School District helps students land jobs after high school through its Career and Technical Center (CTC).
Next to Nature (Dog Vomit) - 05/21/2025
On this week's Next to Nature, Joey Barnes and Doctor John Long discuss the dog vomit slime mold and why it's important.
Three more suspects arrested in connection with Lowndes Robbery
Three more suspects are now in custody in connection with a violent robbery in Lowndes County.
Man pleads guilty to murder in Lee County
Christopher Clayton pleaded guilty to second degree murder in the shooting death of Justin Mayfield.
Two men face charges after a reported shooting in Oxford
Two Oxford men face charges after a reported shooting in the city.
Man accused of trying to set cars on fire in Oxford
34-year-old Martel McEwen is being charged with 3rd and 4th degree arson.
Fight between two men leads to an assault arrest in Lafayette Co.
A fight in Lafayette County leads to more than just bloody knuckles and bruises.
Wanted Macon man now in custody for child abuse
A Macon man on the run has been arrested and is facing child abuse charges.
State Auditor announced Survillion guilty plea in Jackson
A Quitman County man pleads guilty to defrauding rental assistance programs.
Macon Police in search of man wanted for child abuse
Macon Police are asking for the public's help to find a man wanted for child abuse.
Lowndes robbery leaves one arrested and one a wanted suspect
It appears a Lowndes County robbery victim was a set-up. There's been one arrest, but deputies are searching for other suspects.
Man faces multiple charges in Tupelo
Tupelo Police made an arrest in connection with an April shooting and got a machine gun conversion device off the streets.
Former Lewisburg teacher faces charges for kissing a student
A former special education teacher at Lewisburg High School is facing charges of fondling by a person of trust in a case involving a student, according to DeSoto County court documents.
One man dead and another injured after a shooting in Grenada
A Grenada County man is dead and another is in jail after a shooting.
Man charged with possession of cocaine in Boonville
A routine patrol ends up being more than just a walk in the park for Booneville Police.
Man facing charges after a stabbing in Tupelo.
A man is now facing charges after allegedly stabbing someone.
Drug bust leads to fleeing charges for Tupelo man
What started as a possible drug bust led to a chase and a fleeing charge for a Tupelo man.
Indictment returned for three men in Lowndes Co.
A Lowndes County grand jury returns indictments against three men.
Police in search of Phillips Hardware burglary suspect in West Point
Police are asking for your help to find a suspect accused of taking merchandise from Phillips Hardware in West Point.
Man indicted after 2024 shooting in Columbus
Rufus Neal has been charged with three counts of aggravated assault and one count of shooting into a dwelling.