ABERDEEN, Miss., (WCBI) — For the second year, Aberdeen shuts down Main Street for its two day festival. Blue and White Festival kicked off Friday and Saturday. There was a kid zone, food vendors, and arts and crafts. Friday, there was a gospel night featuring the Payne Chapel Male Choir, Aberdeen First Pentecostal, and Demarrio Brown and Connected. Saturday, it…
PRENTISS COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – A Booneville teen was arrested for alleged sexual battery crimes. According to the Prentiss County Sheriff’s Department, authorities arrested 18-year-old Preston Jeremiah Thomas. Thomas from Booneville has been charged with two counts of molestation — touching a child for lustful purposes. On Sunday, June 7, the Sheriff’s department received a report regarding the inappropriate touching…
MACON, Miss., (WCBI) — Substance Abuse is something that affects many families directly or indirectly. A nonprofit organization in Macon wants people to know that if you’re seeking help there’s a place you can turn. What started as a dream is now a reality. John Conner, Selethia Malone and Adolphus Gillespie opened Vision of Hope as a way to give hope…
CLAY COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – One person was shot after an illegal dice game in Clay County. Sheriff Eddie Scott tells WCBI that about 40 people were riding 4-wheelers on Dixie Road off Highway 46 west . A group started playing dice when things got heated. An argument then turned to gunfire. The victim, a bystander, allegedly told law enforcement…
Today on WCBI News at 5, Kealy Shields gives us more on what to expect at the 2nd annual Clay County Sheriff’s Rodeo…
Today on WCBI News at 5, Kealy Shields gives us a LIVE preview of what to expect at the 2nd annual Clay County Sheriff’s Rodeo…
If you are not able to make it out to the Lowndes Benefit Rodeo this weekend, you are still in luck. Next week, folks in Clay County are saddling up for the 2nd annual Clay County Sheriff’s Rodeo…
Today on Pets Without Partners, Angie Beatty and Mindy Tusko from the Columbus-Lowndes Humane Society talk with Kealy about our special guests, Austin and Lyla.
Summertime is in full swing, and parts of the state are expected to see a heat index in the triple digits this weekend, and MDHS encourages Mississippians to take precautions to avoid heat stroke…
The Government agency announced it will waive day-use fees at more than 2,800 USACE-operated recreation areas nationwide…
A local non-profit will be able to continue to carry out its mission of serving the community thanks to a generous donation…
Getting access to wellness resources in rural areas can be a challenge. But in Noxubee County, they’re tackling that challenge head-on…
Prairie Opportunity Incorporated held its quarterly community meeting this morning at Plum Grove Community Center in southern Lowndes County…
A stolen side-by-side has been recovered by the Winston County Sheriff’s Department…
Today on Midday, Kealy talks with Lathomas McClelland about the upcoming Wallstreet Expo Back to School Edition
Today on Mid-Morning, Kealy talks with KMG Creations Owner, Kayla Gilmore about the upcoming 17th Annual Dancing in the Park event.
The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks is reminding anglers to review recent freshwater fishing regulations…
Today on Mid-Morning, Kealy talks with Columbus Lowndes Public Library Director Erin Busbea and Community Engagement Coordinator Melissa Duncan about this summer’s special programs and book clubs…
At the Columbus Lowndes Public library its anything but quiet on Thursdays. That’s because Mother Goose is back to singing and dancing for the annual Summer Reading Program…
The City of Louisville and the Louisville Fire Department are giving residents a heads-up. The Fire Department is testing its fire hydrants today…
The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation has issued a Silver Alert for a Coffeeville man…
The prestigious honor was announced this afternoon at the North Gloster showroom. Dealership leaders, team members, Hyundai representatives, and community leaders were on hand for the ceremony…
A back-to-school supply and backpack giveaway that was scheduled to last until Thursday wrapped up early, because organizers managed to distribute all of the supplies…
The world-renowned Kickboxer and Columbus native Oliver “Big O” Miller gets inducted into a second Hall of Fame this year…