MONROE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) This may be bare now, but it will soon make the perfect spot for a shopping spree. “We are very excited.” said Mayor Phil Goodwin, town of Smithville. City leaders and Freshly’s market workers in Aberdeen, came together to hold a town hall meeting to discuss the plans for building the new Freshly’s Market in Smithville….
Students at an elementary school in West Point wrapped up a nationwide literacy campaign, with music, dancing, and of course, reading. Allie Martin was at South Side Elementary and showed us how students and teachers celebrated the final day of “Read Across America Week”.
The organizations are using the money to build a high tunnel/hoop house that will allow them to grow vegetables and other produce year-round.
Today on WCBI Sunrise, Kealy talks with Emmanuel Williams about their new Blue Bell ice cream flavor.
In recent years, independent pharmacies across Mississippi like Chris’ Pharmacy in Columbus say they’ve been short-changed by their benefit managers–forcing some to close.
Louisville Fire Chief Robert Hutto is devastated about hearing the news of the tier five bill dying in this year’s legislative session.
The Exchange Club of Columbus Hosted its 2025-2026 Youth of the Year and Accepting the Challenge of Excellence Awards Luncheon.
There will be two public hearings addressing the proposed ordinance. Those will be March 17th and April 7th at Starkville City Hall.
Today on Midday, Kealy talks with Rev. Eddie Longstreet and Dr. Stan McCrary about the upcoming minister training
Today on Mid-Morning, Kealy talks with Queen Cullens and Lathomas McClelland about the upcoming Black Walls Street Expo
Today Dr. Karen Emerson, and her guest Hazel, discuss what to do if your dog is in a car accident.
A Mississippi chapter of The Arc shared concerns about possible Medicaid reductions and new education bills
Thousands of people enjoyed a hearty lunch while helping the Tupelo Salvation Army meet the needs of people throughout the year. Allie Martin has more.
On this week’s episode of Next to Nature, Eric and Dr. Long discuss about the Northern Flicker.
Historically, black leadership in the Mississippi Association of Independent Schools District II East has been limited. This Women’s History Month, Columbus Christian Academy is marking a milestone, recognizing the first black woman to serve as Head of School in the district.
The Starkville Board of Aldermen voted tonight to move forward with two public hearings on a proposed ordinance to ban the sale of synthetic kratom and kratom products inside the city limits.
Today on Mid-Morning, Kealy talks with Pam Stewart about the upcoming BBQ fundraiser
Today on WCBI Sunrise, Kealy talks with Nick Hairston on what you need to know this Wednesday.
LOUISVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – Diamond Grove Center in Louisville is welcoming new patients and making room for more. Tuesday, March 3, they cut the ribbon for a new 24-bed building “which will allow us to provide adequate services, and additional services to children & adolescents, and their families in our communities and the great state of Mississippi,” said Diamond Grove…
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – Tupelo Police are investigating a Monday night shooting that left one person injured. Officers responded to a reported shooting at the West Jackson Mart gas station at the corner of West Jackson Street and Lumpkin Avenue. They found one victim with what were reported to be non-life-threatening injuries. The victim was taken to North Mississippi Medical…
MONROE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Firefighters in Monroe County continue to stay busy. Around 2:30 AM Tuesday crews were called to a fire on Bartahatchie Road. Bartahatchie, Hamilton, and Splunge fire departments were able to douse the blaze. No injuries were reported. On Sunday, crews responded to 4 separate fires. The first call was about a brush and woods fire…
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Spring Break is just around the corner for many area students. At East Mississippi Community College’s Golden Triangle campus students in the Career programs are helping their schoolmates get ready. EMCC hosted a Spring Break Pit-Stop with several stations to help students get what they need before their week off. Automotive students checked tires and…
CLAY COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – A speeding ticket can save a life, but not every county in Mississippi can issue them easily. Only one Sheriff’s Office in the state has the authority to use radar equipment. And that’s Lowndes County. For years, The Mississippi Sheriff’s Association has advocated for a bill to expand radar access. “The purpose of the enforcement is…
The Itawamba County School District is getting input from the communities it serves to come up with a strategic five year plan.