COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Gas prices have been climbing since the war with Iran began. No matter the commute, people say their pockets are feeling the effects of higher gas prices. Chris Latham drives a Ford F-150, and often fills his gas cans for his boat and lawnmower. “A whole 50 dollars more to fill up this 40-gallon tank right here….
Students at a Lee County high school witnessed the cost of a bad decision during a unique demonstration.
The state ranks last in the country when it comes to teacher pay, with an average teacher salary of $55,704.
A community group in northern Lowndes County is on a mission to preserve and bring new purpose to a former school.
West Lowndes Community Outreach honored the men who help keep the school going, Elementary Principal Robert Sanders and High School Principal Antonio Magee.
A man who allegedly assaulted Columbus Police is now in custody.
Today on Midday, Kealy talks with Margaret-Mary-Coker about the upcoming Golden Triangle Lemonade Day.
According to the Mississippi Lottery Corporation, the lucky ticket was purchased in Southeast Mississippi at Kieth’s Super Store in Lucedale.
Despite recent rains, several of our area counties are still under burn bans.
Tupelo Police are asking for the public’s help in finding someone who shot at a home on Wednesday night.
Voting is now open in the WCBI Viewer’s Choice Awards! Go to wcbi.com/contests now to vote for your favorites from across North Mississippi and West Alabama.
We are adding more winners. Congratulations to Margaret Tumblin of Houston and Monica Sanders of Macon! You both also won 4 free tickets to Monster Jam this weekend.
Congratulations to our winners, Pamela Wilson of Macon and Kelly Keller of Amory!
On this week’s Animal Health, Dr. Karen Emerson talks with her special guest, Lucy, about the importance of emergency surgery.
On this week’s episode of Next to Nature, Eric and Dr. Long are back to discuss more about the “King of Spring”, the Turkey!
Decades ago, on April 1, the Comers started their family business. Jimmy Comer was only a year old when his father founded Comer Packing Company.
A partnership between The CREATE Foundation and local schools is pairing students with businesses and nonprofits. Allie Martin shows us how the Frank Spain Internship Program is helping a Tupelo non-profit and is also shaping the future goals of a high school senior.
Creativity stole the spotlight tonight in Columbus as students turned books and newspapers into runway fashion.
Today on Good News with Colin, Kealy and Colin are back in the studio to discuss the upcoming events going on this week
Today on Mid-Morning, Kealy talks with Jennifer Pounders about the upcoming Parkinson Awareness Walk.
Today on WCBI Sunrise, Kealy talks with Nick Hairston on what you need to know this Wednesday.
As work is underway on the first phase of a new Adult Detention Center for Lee County, Sheriff Jim Johnson is making a decision about his future. Johnson will seek a seventh term. Allie Martin talked with the sheriff who has been pushing for a new jail and justice center for years.
Three years ago in March, parts of the WCBI viewing area were hit by a devastating tornado. One of the places that sustained significant damage was a 172-year-old church in Wren. Tranquil Methodist Church sat right off Highway 45 North.
Dozens of Sulligent residents attended the special called meeting, but not all agreed with the final vote.