Columbus Victims’ Advocate explains next steps after assault
It takes courage to speak up, especially if you’ve been a victim of sexual violence.
‘Purr-fect’ partnership brings vital care to cats of Parchman Prison
A partnership between Verona’s Snip Station and a cat rescue group out of Oxford will help control the cat population at Parchman Prison, and will also help inmates.
State Auditor issues more than $7 million civil demand to Management and Training Corporation
An investigation into prison staffing has the State Auditor’s Office calling on a staffing contractor to pay up.
Police investigate a weekend shooting in Monroe Co.
The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a weekend shooting.
Oktibbeha Sheriff Phelps discusses tech updates/additional services at Rotary Club
The Oktibbeha County Sheriff’s Office is in the process of updating its technology and adding additional services.
Midday (Old Main Music Festival) – 04/13/26
Today on Midday, Kealy talks with Cooper Word about the Old Main Music Festival.
Man charged with one count cyberstalking in Tupelo
A Tupelo man accused of harassing someone online has been arrested.
Teen arrested after a weekend shooting in Tupelo
Tupelo Police arrested a teenager for a weekend shooting.
Teen faces Breaking and Entering charges in Amory
18-year-old Horatio French is charged with Breaking and Entering of a Dwelling.
WCBI employees win multiple awards at MAB in Jackson, MS
MAB gives recognition to several television and radio journalists throughout the state and a chance for them to show off their work.
Mid-Morning (40th Annual Cotton District Arts Festival) – 04/13/26
Today on Mid-Morning, Kealy talks with Josh Herrington and Paige Hunt about the 40th annual Cotton District Arts festival.
Mid-Morning (Sally Gray Hat Day) – 04/13/26
Today on Mid-Morning, Kealy talks with Sally Gray and Greg Lewis about Sally Gray Hat Day
WCBI Sunrise (40th Annual Cotton District Arts Festival) – 04/13/26
Today on WCBI Sunrise, Kealy talks with Josh Herrington about the 40th Annual Cotton District Arts Festival
Columbus-Lowndes Humane Society expands as stray population surges
The Columbus Lowndes Humane Society is expanding to better serve the needs of the animals, the community, and the surrounding areas.
Several apartments damaged in complex fire
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Clean-up and repairs are underway at an apartment complex that caught fire Wednesday evening in Columbus. Nikki Jackson was home when the fire broke out at her apartment complex. “I smelt the smoke, and I’m like, I smell smoke, but I’m still moving around … And the smell got stronger, so I go to the door…
All aboard for the Amory Railroad Festival
A festival that started as a tribute to the impact of the railroad has grown into one of the most popular springtime events in Northeast Mississippi.
From self-doubt to strength: CHS A.C.E. award nominee finds her voice
NiJayhia Capron, Senior at Columbus High School and A.C.E. Award nominee, has moved around a lot during her time in school, which made it difficult for her to figure out where she fit in. Each restart left her wondering what the next move was while also navigating self-doubt and comparison to her peers. So, it was either continue walking in fear and self-doubt, blending in with the crowd, or pushing past that fear.
Expert Tax Accountant gives essential tips ahead of deadline
Mississippi has begun phasing out its state income tax, but it won’t be fully eliminated until 2040, so you still have to file.
deadline approaches for Booneville residents cleaning up after storms
There is a deadline coming up for Booneville residents cleaning up after the recent storms.
State inmate found dead in Marshall County Correctional Facility
A state inmate has died in the Marshall County Correctional Facility.
Deadline approaching for Prentiss Co. residents picking up storm debris
There is a deadline coming up for Prentiss County residents cleaning up after the recent storms.
An update to a Columbus apartment complex fire
Today on Midday, Charity Johnson goes LIVE in Columbus, where four families were displaced from an apartment complex fire. Charity Johnson will have more tonight on WCBI News at six.
Midday (Housing Expo) – 04/09/26
Today, on Midday, Kealy sits down in the studio with North Mississippi Rural Legal Services/ Fiscal Secretary, Katrina Porter, and City of Columbus/Councilman, Gregory Jefferson, to discuss an upcoming housing expo event happening this weekend!
Midday (International Fiesta) – 04/09/26
Today on Midday, Kealy talks with Karolinka Kastsiuchenka and Maite Bueno Baldini about the upcoming International Fiesta.