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…
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.
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.
Mississippi has begun phasing out its state income tax, but it won’t be fully eliminated until 2040, so you still have to file.
There is a deadline coming up for Booneville residents cleaning up after the recent storms.
A state inmate has died in the Marshall County Correctional Facility.
There is a deadline coming up for Prentiss County residents cleaning up after the recent storms.
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.
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!
Today on Midday, Kealy talks with Karolinka Kastsiuchenka and Maite Bueno Baldini about the upcoming International Fiesta.
Today on Mid-Morning, Kealy talks with Frances Glenn about the upcoming Catfish Alley event.
Today on WCBI Sunrise, Kealy talks with Sonora Foster and Irene Doyle about their roles in The Tales From The Crypt event.
On this week’s Animal health, Dr. Sarah Field talks with her special guest, Heartly, about types of diabetes in animals.
When crews arrived, flames were still coming through the roof of one apartment.
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – Though Kratom was banned Wednesday night in Starkville, there are still some city leaders who believe there could be benefits from the drug. That ordinance prohibits the use, sale, and purchase of the drug. The Board of Alderman voted to ban the herb and any of its synthetic forms Tuesday night. “It is unsafe, dangerous and harmful,…
A non-profit that helps victims of domestic violence and sexual abuse has moved its offices and is expanding its outreach.
Mississippi Secretary of State Michael Watson is hitting the road to let people know about his next career move.
Today on WCBI Sunrise, Kealy talks with Nick Hairston on what you need to know this Wednesday.
Today on Midday, Kealy talks with David O’Mary about the Golden Triangle Waste Day event.
According to the department, Winona PD arrested Detavion Meeks Sr. of Greenwood on April 8, 2026, in connection with the death of his infant son, Detavion Meeks Jr.
Itawamba Community College is expanding a program that helps people get prepared for a career in law enforcement.
Today on Mid-Morning, Kealy talks with John Klosterman and Murphy about the Southern Exchange one year event.
Wednesday, April 8, kicks off the 2026 “Tales from the Crypt.” Some MSMS students, like Dietrich Hedgpeth, chose veterans as their research subject.
Starkville leaders have officially moved to ban the sale of kratom inside the city limits.