New police chief sworn in after six months of vacancy in Brooksville
A Brooksville native becomes the new police chief.
Brooksville native, Anthony Belgrave, was sworn in Monday, July 27, as the town’s new police chief…
Tupelo Salvation Army extends Community Center hours as cooling shelter
The Tupelo Salvation Army is expanding its hours for its Community Center to provide some relief from the scorching temperatures. Allie Martin has more…
Former Police officer to spend the next 7 years behind bars in Oxford
A former Police officer will spend the next 7 years behind bars. Antonio Wade was sentenced in an Oxford Federal Court today…
Midday (Second Annual Golf Tournament for Special Olympics) – 07/27/26
Today on Midday, Kealy talks with Foresome Golf President John Sevier about an upcoming tournament to benefit the Special Olympics at Green Oaks Golf Course in Lowndes County!
Amory man arrested after a brawl with a police officer
An Amory man is arrested after a brawl with a police officer. Last Wednesday, Tupelo police responded to Wallace Street for a disorderly conduct call…
Three-month investigation leads to two men facing charges in Tupelo
A three-month-long investigation led to two men facing charges in Tupelo…
Local church hosts “Fun Day” for students before school starts
WEST POINT, Miss. (WCBI) – West Point students return to school Monday, July 27, and one local church made sure they had one last day of fun before summer vacation ends. Lee Memorial Seventh-Day Adventist Church hosted its “Back-to-School Fun Day” on Sunday, July 26. There was free food, activities for the whole family, and a water slide, drivers could…
Black Wall Street Expo holds Back to School Event
WEST POINT, Miss., (WCBI) — Rain and heat didn’t stop many from coming out to a back-to-school event in West Point. In today’s economy, anything to ease the pressure and stress for parents helps. That was the aim of the Black Wall Street Back to School event in West Point. Despite the downpour many still made it out to the…
Ecru turns out for a night for St. Jude
A top recruit for the MSU Bulldogs took some time out of his busy schedule to give back to St Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Allie Martin has more…
Rooted in Love: Wicks family holds bi-annual reunion in Columbus
One family in Lowndes County is not only celebrating their family this weekend but also taking the time to teach them about their ancestry…
MUW holds Summer Commencement at Rent Auditorium
Over 300 students joined the long blue line at Mississippi University for Women…
Pets Without Partners (Franklin) – 07/24/26
Today on Pets Without Partners, Charity and Kim Hays talk about our special guest, Franklin.
West Point High alum returns to alma mater as principal
WEST POINT, Miss. (WCBI) – The Green Wave is keeping it in the family. A West Point High alum returns to his alma mater as principal years after getting his start in education in The Point City. The new principal, Michael Watkins, met with faculty and staff Wednesday, July 23, as they returned for the first official day back on…
Conditions still concerning at Hargrove Estates
LOWNDES COUNTY (WCBI) – County leaders continue to work with tenants, management, and owners of a Lowndes County housing development. District Four Supervisor Jeff Smith met with residents, management and ownership representatives of Hargrove Estates Tuesday afternoon, July 21, to find out what progress has been made in addressing tenant complaints about continuing sewage issues, flooding, and possible mold. On…
Starkville Swim Team wins gold at state championships
The Starkville Swim Team brings home some hardware and its first state championship banner…
New CEO for Boys and Girls Clubs of North Mississippi is on the job
There is a new leader at the Boys and Girls Clubs of North Mississippi, and she knows firsthand the positive impact the clubs can have on young people…
Kelly, Tech Generation Learning Center holds youth football camp
Aberdeen native and former NFL player Reggie Kelly was back in the area today. He’s been working with the next generation of athletes in West Point…
Next to Nature (Bird Banding) – 07/23/26
On this week’s episode of Next to Nature, Eric and Dr. Long discuss the topic of bird banding.
Murder trial in West Point ends in a mistrial
After hearing two days of testimony, closing arguments, getting instructions, and beginning deliberations in the murder trial of Jaylan Heard, one of the jurors disclosed that he lived where the incident took place…
Friendly City Books staff gear up for 3rd Annual Possumtown Book Festival
If you like to curl up with a good book, you’ll soon have a chance to stretch out with a bunch of them. The staff at Friendly City Books is gearing up for the 3rd Annual Possumtown Book Festival…
UPDATE: Man who died in officer-involved shooting has been identified
We now know the name of the man who died Wednesday in an officer-involved shooting…
Midday (Anderson Grove Day) – 07/22/26
Today on Midday, Charity talks with Carolyn Pointer and Sharon Jones about Anderson Grove Day.
Midday (Black Wall Street Expo Back to School Edition) – 07/22/26
Today on Midday, Charity talks with Black Wall Street Expo organizer LaThomas McClelland about the next Black Wall Street Expo event…
Midday (Magnolia Motor Speedway Races) – 07/22/26
Today on Midday, Charity talks with Magnolia Motor Speedway General Manager Abby Brewer and Race Car Driver Jase Knight about the upcoming race nights.