Columbus dedicates markers honoring black excellence and education
Markers telling the stories of Henry Baker, Junior, and Union Academy were unveiled at ceremonies on Friday Feb. 20.
Annual Magnolia Film Fest makes its way in the Golden Triangle
West Point’s Ritz Conference and Starkville’s UEC Hollywood Premier movie theater are this year’s host sites for the festival.
Firefighters respond to a house fire in Oktibbeha County
Multiple Fire Departments responded to a house fire Friday morning.
Three nonprofits receive $5,000 donations from LEAD
Three nonprofits that have helped people during the recent winter storm were recognized for their work.
Update from West Point Police on shooting that left two dead
The West Point Police Department is releasing more information about a Thursday afternoon shooting that left two people injured.
Pets Without Partners (Garfield) – 02/20/26
This week on Pets Without Partners, Kealy talks with Kim Hayes and her special guest, Garfield.
Boil water notice issued for residents in Choctaw County
The Reform Water Association has issued a Boil Water Notice for customers located along Reform Sturgis Road.
Fire Department adds two new members to its squad in Columbus
DeAndra Lewis and Preston Long were recognized for graduating from the Mississippi Fire Academy in Pearl.
An investigation is underway after a shooting in West Point
WEST POINT, Miss. (WCBI) Tragedy has struck the city of West Point once again. An investigation into a shooting is underway in West Point. Assistant Police Chief Harold Harris tells WCBI, officers responded to a report about a shooting on Meadowbrook Drive around 4:15 Thursday afternoon. Two People were injured by gunfire. A West Point Resident said is he frustrated…
Two big trucks collide on Highway 12 in Lowndes Co.
A lunchtime crash sent a truck driver to the hospital and snarled traffic on Highway 12 in Lowndes County.
The matters of the heart
According to the American Heart Association, Black Americans have a disproportionally higher rate of heart disease, stroke and heart attack compared to other races. And an equally higher death rate.
Winona starts call to action for debris pickup from winter storm
The city has contracted with Looks Great Services of Mississippi Inc. to gather debris that has been brought to the roadside.
WCBI’s Kealy Shields shares career experiences as guest speaker at Amory Rotary Club
Amory Rotarians enjoyed lunch and learning about broadcast journalism today. Our Kealy Shields was this week’s guest speaker.
Visit Columbus Tourism Director talks about several events in the works for Spring
Spring is shaping up to be Tourist Season in Columbus.
WCBI Sunrise (GSDP) – 02/19/26
Today Kealy talks with Paige Watson about upcoming spring events in Starkville!
WCBI Sunrise (Black History Month Dance Program) – 02/19/26
Today Kealy talks with Kayla Gilmore about upcoming Black History Month Dance program.
Next to Nature (Privet) – 02/19/26
On this week’s episode of Next to Nature, Eric and Dr. Long discuss the convenience of the Privet plant.
Columbus Assistant Police Chief to appear on hit game Family Feud
Columbus Assistant Police Chief Doran Johnson is getting ready for his moment in the national spotlight.
Crimestoppers of Northeast Mississippi honors those who help keep communities safe
Awards lunch recognizes officer of the year, lifesaver of the year and others who help Crimestoppers in its mission
As chief deputy with the Chickasaw County Sheriff’s Office, Keith Roberson knows the important role Crimestoppers plays in fighting crime and helping solve cases.
Community speaks out about Aliceville school faculty arrested
Concerned parents, grandparents and community members attended the school district’s board meeting on Wednesday.
Pickens Co. School Board meeting (LIVE) – 02/18/26
Pickens Co. Schools had a board meeting on Wednesday morning. Charity Johnson gave a LIVE update after the meeting on the next steps for the students.
The most rewarding match
The Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science isn’t the first school that comes to mind when you think of sports, but in just two years the Blue Wave is making serious waves in this growing competition.
Mid-Morning (Speech Language and Pathology Program) – 02/18/26
Today on Mid-Morning, Kealy talks to Jianwen Crump about speech language/ pathology program at the “W”.
WCBI Sunrise (What you need to know Wednesday) – 02/18/26
Today on WCBI Sunrise, Kealy talks with Nick Hairston about what you need to know this Wednesday.