CALEDONIA, Miss. (WCBI) — The Southern Cruisers Car Club and Cub Scouts of Pack Nine held their ninth annual Cruisin for Tots and Pack Nine Toy Run. Things started rolling in the Sweet Peppers parking lot this morning at 7. The group then moved up the road to the old Bargain Hunt parking lot to accept donations before making the…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) Downtown Columbus was filled with shoppers on Saturday afternoon. Several families came out to see what local businesses had to offer for “Small Business Saturday.” Small Business Saturday is an annual shopping day, and it takes place on the Saturday after Thanksgiving. It was created to encourage customers to support small local businesses during the busy holiday…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) Around 6:30 Saturday afternoon, the Columbus Fire and Rescue team responded to a fire at the city’s landfill. The landfill’s gate was locked, and Casey Bush was called to the scene to unlock the gate so that fire crews could enter. Columbus Fire Chief Duane Hughes tells WCBI, his department will investigate the cause of the fire….
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – From Bath & Body Works, to Belk’s to JCPenney, people started shopping at Barnes Crossing in Tupelo early Black Friday morning. Employees said that this is one of the mall’s busiest times of the year. “Good sales, good deals basically because I just spent $105, and I got a bag full of stuff,” said Aja Chambers,…
Mississippi has one of the highest rates of diabetes in the United States.
On this week’s episode of Next to Nature, Eric and Dr. Long discuss the important facts about the Sugar berry tree!
An army of volunteers has been busy making sure no one goes hungry on Thanksgiving Day. Allie Martin has more.
Law Enforcement in the Northwest corner of Mississippi is looking for a teenage suspect.
Thanksgiving is tomorrow, and the Egg Bowl is at Mississippi State this year, so you can be sure the roads around the Golden Triangle will be busier.
A young mother has been arrested after her child was found alone in a parked car.
The Sun Creek Water Association has lifted the precautionary boil water notice that was issued on Tuesday, November 25.
Additional charges have been filed against a Monroe County man who was arrested on child pornography charges.
Today on WCBI Sunrise, Kealy talks with Keyton Blocher Nick Hairston about what you need to know this Wednesday.
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – A Columbus woman hosted an event to “Stop the Violence.” Lakeshia Hairston first held the program last year. Survivors of self-harm and families who have been affected by gun violence were some of the speakers on Sunday She hopes to impact the younger generation to stop the cycle. The event was held at the Townsend Community Center…
Mississippi University for Women says a lot nursing students gets financial assistance from donors and scholarships the school offers.
Tupelo’s non-profit arts, education, and social service center will get some much-needed repairs, thanks to a grant from the Mississippi Arts Commission.
Today on Midday, Kealy talks with Chelsea best about the upcoming Christmas Parade.
The Columbus Police Department held its Citizen Police Academy Graduation.
Today on Mid-Morning, Kealy talks with Erin Busbea and Melissa Duncan-Thomas about the upcoming events at the library
For today’s Good News, Kealy talks with Colin Krieger about the upcoming events for this week, as well as wish him a happy birthday.
On this week’s Crime Stoppers, Kealy talks with Dr. Ashley Meredith and Assistant Chief Brian Locke as they discuss a new tool for drug testing.
It’s time for the WCBI Midday Toy Giveaway!
MSU professor John Ball says it is satisfying helping students be a part of the next generation of advanced vehicle engineering.
Volunteer firefighters across Lee County received some valuable training without having to leave the area.