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.
Investigation underway after the death of an inmate in Monroe County Detention Center
According to Monroe County Coroner Alan Gurley, 66-year-old Spencer Eckford of Aberdeen arrived at the Monroe Regional Hospital Tuesday night without signs of life, after being transported from the jail…
Northeast Mississippi lawmakers sound off on special session that overhauled Youth Courts statewide
The recent special session for Mississippi lawmakers means big changes are in store for youth courts across the state…
Mila Hardy awarded merit scholarship to attend Broadway Kids Auditions in New York City
An 11-year-old actress from Columbus is in the Big Apple this week for a nationally recognized performing arts intensive…
Bill Walker briefs Columbus Rotary Club members on this year’s service trip to Mexico
Bill Walker of the Rotary Club of Columbus briefed his fellow club members on this year’s service trip to Mexico…
Midday (First Mother’s Tea) – 07/21/26
Today on Midday, Charity talks with DeWanda Jones Nelson about the upcoming First Mother’s Tea: An Inauguration Fundraising Celebration.
Regional Correctional Facility offers job skills training in Carroll County
A little inmate ingenuity is helping drive a job training program at the Carroll County Regional Correctional Facility…
Retired law enforcement officer now a full-time artist in West Point
DC Native and now West Point resident Diane Yeldell has decades of law enforcement under her belt, including contract work with the FBI and 20 years of service with the Washington, DC Metropolitan Police Department…
SOCSD Superintendent Tony McGee speaks at Starkville Rotary Club
The Starkville Oktibbeha School District is looking for a “three-peat”. This competition isn’t on the field or the court; it’s in the classroom…
Columbus Municipal School District holds annual convocation at Columbus High School
The Columbus Municipal School District is working to get the new school year off to a good start…
Two people arrested on drug charges in Prentiss Co.
A trip to the Dollar General ends in drug charges for two people in Prentiss County…
Two people accused of taking things from a vacant house in Tupelo
Two people are under arrest, accused of taking things from a vacant house…
Police make an arrest in a fatal shooting in Tupelo
Tupelo Police made an arrest in a fatal Friday night shooting…
Columbus Arts Council holds inaugural Blues on the River
COLUMBUS, Miss., (WCBI) — The City of Columbus held its inaugural Blues on the River Saturday. The event, sponsored by the Columbus Arts Council, Columbus Parks and Recs, and the City of Columbus, aimed to bring unity to the city. To do so, the city utilized two things people love — music and food. Hosted by Rick “Don’t Go” Mason,…
Vaiden home destroyed by fire
VAIDEN, Miss. (WCBI) – A family home is now a total loss after a Sunday morning fire. Officials say Vaiden Firefighters got called to the 200 block of Highway 51 shortly after 11 a.m., July 19. The house was fully engulfed in flames, and some drivers could see the smoke from miles away. Officials say no one was home at…
One man dies after Tupelo shooting
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – The Tupelo Police Department is investigating a homicide that left one man dead over the weekend. Lee County Coroner Carolyn Green identified the victim as Charles Burleson II, 43. TPD said officers were called North Mississippi Medical Center about a gunshot victim with life threatening injuries. Investigators discovered that the shooting happened at a Shell Gas station…
Bruce native brings documentary to Square Theater
BRUCE, Miss., (WCBI) — A Bruce native’s film is being featured on the Mississippi Hills Festival tour and made a stop in his hometown for a showing. You’ve heard of Medgar Evers and James Meredith, but have you ever heard of Dr. Donald Cole and the Ole Miss Eight? Filmmakers Antonio Tarrell and Castel V. Sweet are bringing Cole’s story…
Local business helps students get ready for first week of school
Superior Financial Solutions hosts its 2nd annual Back to School Drive
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – As some students prepare to return to class this week, one Columbus business is making sure they have what they need to start the school year. Superior Financial Solutions hosted its 2nd annual Back to School Drive on Sunday, July 19 — giving away 200 backpacks filled with school supplies. CEO Shaquayla Sherrod said the team…
Macon man faces multiple drug charges
A Noxubee County Search Warrant leads to an arrest.
MACON, Miss. (WCBI) – A Macon man is facing multiple drug charges after a search warrant leads to his arrest. According to the Noxubee County Sheriff’s Department, deputies worked with several state and local agencies to carry out the search at a home on Thursday, July 16. Authorities arrested Marcus Price and charged him with trafficking cocaine, possession of hydrocodone,…
Mississippi Legislature special session ends with major changes to youth court system
A special session of the Mississippi Legislature has ended with some major changes to the state’s youth court system…
IMAC 4 and Iverson McCoy wrap up Summer fun at Haven Acres Boys and Girls Club
The final day of the summer program for one Boys and Girls Club in our area had a special guest, who is well known in the region. Allie Martin has more…
SPD, Rick’s Cafe holds fundraiser for Cpl. Colby Huffman
As a Starkville officer continues to recover, the community is invited out to a fun night at Rick’s. The proceeds from the event will aid his family financially while he is recovering physically…