COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – The Commercial Dispatch was created in 1922 with the merger of two local papers. Since then, it has printed each edition on its own presses. On Tuesday, that tradition came to an end. The three pressmen and others heard Goss Urbanite press ring for the last time as The Dispatch printed its final paper in house Tuesday…
Tupelo is gearing up for the biggest New Year’s Eve party in the region. While all the excitement happens on Wednesday, December 31, Allie Martin shows us how the All America City and local businesses are preparing for big crowds to ring in 2026.
Tupelo is gearing up for the biggest New Year’s Eve party in the region. While all the excitement happens on Wednesday, December 31, Allie Martin shows us how the All America City and local businesses are preparing for big crowds to ring in 2026.
Police have arrested two men who were charged in connection with firearm thefts from a Nettleton store.
Columbus’s Municipal Court will soon have a new tool to help find people who owe fines.
A traffic stop in Lee County leads to a drug charge for a Shannon man.
A safety checkpoint in Baldwyn nets two felony drug arrests.
Today on Mid-Morning, Kealy talks with Dr. Keith Watson about Health Resolutions for 2026.
Today on WCBI Sunrise, Kealy talks about the upcoming Rose Parade and the talk with Charlie Worsham and Rochelle Hicks.
On this week’s Crime Stoppers, Kealy sits down to talk with Jack Hall about the topic of firearm theft.
A fire broke out Monday morning at a house on Mill Street.
One of Tupelo’s historic homes is now a new restaurant and nightspot.
Clay County deputies are investigating a weekend shooting that left one man dead and another in critical condition.
Tupelo Police made an arrest in a September assault case.
Bond is set at $100,000 for a Prairie man accused of biting a police officer.
The new year is near, and Orbit Fireworks workers are preparing for the large crowd.
Today Kealy talked to Kim Hays with the Columbus Lowndes Humane Society about Akeley the Akita.
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) The Starkville Cross of Christ is serving as a meeting place for a group of women working to bring change in themselves and their communities. Dr. Marjada Tucker said the lord had been pressing on her to do something concerning women. And coincidentally erica shields came to her with a similar idea. That’s how but I pray…
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) Around 8:00 Saturday night, the Tupelo Fire Department responded to a fire at the Sunshine Mill. When Firefighters arrived, they found some equipment on fire inside of the building. The flames were extinguished. Tupelo Fire Chief Brad Robinson tells WCBI, no injuries were reported. The Cause of the fire is under investigation. Tupelo Fire stations one, two,…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) Christmas is officially over, and unfortunately, the gifts you got from Santa Clause can attract thieves. The Columbus Police Department wants you to remember, boxes at the curb can show thieves the valuable gifts you got for Christmas. If a thief sees several boxes at the curb after the holidays, your home could become a target for…
MONROE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) Several Monroe County Fire Departments responded to a structure fire Friday morning. Cason, Nettleton, and Amory Fire Departments, responded to a fully involved structure fire on Sargent Lane at 11:19 Friday Morning. No injuries were reported. For 24/7 news and updates, follow us on Facebook and X Categories: Featured, Local News Tags: fire, investigation, local, Monroe County, structure
CLAY COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) An investigation is underway after a shooting in Clay County. Clay County Sheriff Eddie Scott tells WCBI, one person is dead, and another person is in critical Condition at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. The shooting happened around 5:00 Saturday afternoon, on Waverly Boat Landing. The incident is under investigation, and more information will be…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) “It is very very disturbing and sad.” said Donald Pope, Columbus Resident. Columbus Resident Donald Pope is outraged about a recent shooting. Columbus Police Officers responded to the 500 block of Waterworks Road for a gunshot victim. When they arrived, they also learned that two other victims had been taken to Baptist Memorial Hospital by personal vehicle….
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – The holiday season brings many opportunities for people to give. The Second Servings program is collaborating with several Starkville organizations to provide food through the holidays. Starkville Strong has been helping many families through its Second Servings program for over a year now. However, at this time of year, feeding the community becomes more challenging because…