COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – One local student is soaring in academics. Columbus native Lani Carter got a full ride scholarship to an Ivy League school. She opened the acceptance letter in her dorm room at Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science. “I didn’t make a big fuss out of it. I didn’t record a video. I was just like ‘I’m…
A staple of the Amory community receives a grant from American Express and Main Street America. Allie Martin stopped in at Bill’s Hamburgers and showed us how the popular business will use the money…
The City of Winona has found themselves in a unique position. The candidate who they offered the police chief position to turned it down, and they may not have many officers left to protect and serve the residents…
Today on Pets Without Partners, Kealy talks with the Lowndes County Humane Society about the upcoming Community Bash and our special guest, Alana.
Ahead of the long weekend, community members came together in Columbus to honor service members who have died for our freedom and put a permanent marking of names who have yet to be recognized for their efforts…
Today on Mid-Morning, Kealy hosts Greater Starkville Development Partnership Military Affairs Committee member Jeff Donald in the studio. Kealy and Jeff Donald talk about the significance of Memorial Day, Starkville’s Memorial Day Ceremony, and Jeff Donald’s military service.
On this week’s episode of Next to Nature, Eric and Dr. Long discuss the importance of the Life Vest.
Today on Midday, Kealy talks with MSMS History Professor Chuck Yarborough and MSMS Student Grayson Garrick about the 2026 Columbus Memorial Day Ceremony.
The city of Grenada is honoring a long-time public servant…
In just a short amount of time, the Columbus Chapter of 100 Women who Care has grown to 230 people and has raise close to 300,000 for organizations in Lowndes County.
Itawamba Community College is joining forces with area police departments and sheriff’s offices as part of a program providing training for future law officers. Allie Martin has more on the story…
Officials say Pickens County EMS responds to about 200 calls a month, most of them in the Aliceville area.
Tupelo Firefighters have gained valuable hands-on experience to tackle emergencies involving hazardous materials on the tracks…
In Pickens County, voters passed to pay an additional fee to help keep EMS running. Our Charity Johnson is back in Alabama with reaction to backing their ambulance service…
Today on Midday, Kealy talks with Director Workshop Facilitator Myron Barnes and Minister Ella Davis about the upcoming Voices of Victory Community Choir Spring Concert.
Today on Mid-Morning, Kealy and Nick Hairston discuss what you need to know about flags.
Today on Mid-Morning, Kealy talks with Columbus Arts Council Executive Director Quan Walker and Blend Babe Beauty Owner Aja White about the upcoming Wrap ‘N’ Blend class.
Today on Mid-Morning, Kealy talks with MUW Wellness Society President Alexandria Williams about the community and classes offered by the Wellness Society.
With summer upon us, more people will be traveling, and that means a diminished supply of emergency blood on the shelves. To help raise awareness about the need for more blood donors, Vitalant Tupelo hosted local elected officials at a meeting of its Community Leadership Council. Allie Martin was there and has more…
There are two ambulances in Pickens County, but depending on Tuesday’s vote, that number can drop down to one.
Parts of South Mississippi are still recovering after damaging tornadoes nearly two weeks ago.
High school students in Aberdeen aren’t just learning about aviation. They’re actually taking off. WCBI’s Marcus Hunter has more…
Rotary Club Exchange Students are wrapping up their year-long program in Stark Vegas.
The longtime leader of the Boys and Girls Clubs of North Mississippi is retiring.