Connie’s Chicken closes West Point location
It looks like fried chicken and blueberry donuts were not the taste combination Clay County was looking for. Connie’s Chicken’s West Point location has closed down.
Golden Triangle Regional Airport is expanding its presence in the air and on the ground
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Growth is in the air – and on the ground at Golden Triangle Regional Airport. The airport’s Executive Director, Matt Dowell, gave a progress report to business and community leaders in Columbus Thursday GTRA’s newest carrier, American Airlines, is already expanding its presence. American is expanding its passenger capacity on the Columbus to Dallas route,…
Clay County Sheriff’s Office launches new app
Sheriff Eddie Scott said the app gives citizens an easy way to access information right at their fingertips.
Man and woman wanted by the Amory Police Department
Tips leading to an arrest are eligible for a cash reward.
AMORY, MISS. (WCBI) – A man and woman are wanted by the Amory Police Department on felony charges. Christopher Austin Tedford was last seen in Columbus. He is wanted in connection with Felony Shoplifting and Felony Escape charges. Tedford is 5’5 and 175 pounds. He has blonde hair and hazel eyes. Police are also searching for Heather Maranda Russ in…
Police investigate the death of a juvenile in Columbus
An investigation is underway in Columbus after a juvenile was found dead.
Houston Fire Academy for Kids features fun activities and life saving lessons
Annual kids fire academy gives youngsters a behind the scenes look at what it takes to be a firefighter
A unique camp in Houston lets kids get a behind the scenes look at what it takes to be a firefighter.
Local project helps food security in Guatemala
The Guatemala Rabbit Project came about as an opportunity to teach students practical lessons about smaller livestock species while addressing food security.
Downtown Starkville businesses hosted at mass clearance sale
Starkville Main Street Association hosted the event to give retailers a chance to clear their Summer stock in time for the Fall.
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – With this week’s high temperatures, it may seem like Fall is a long way off, but area retailers are already gearing up for the season and closing out their Summer stock. That’s where Starkville’s second “Shop Local Warehouse Sale” comes in. The event gives downtown businesses a chance to sell their goods at discounted rates- all…
Next to Nature (Woodpeckers) – 07/30/2025
Special steps are taken to preserve animals, especially those that are threatened. In our area, there’s a unique feature on a tree that will stand out but it has a purpose to keep away a predator. We learn more in this week’s next to nature.
Police investigate the death of a woman in Lee Co.
A death investigation is underway in Lee County, and it has ties to a Columbus police officer.
Kealy Works Out with CORE Fitness Reimagined (Sunrise on FOX4) – 07/30/25
Today on Sunrise on FOX4, our Kealy Shields uses the pull-up bar in studio with Salem Gipson and Marcus Deloach from CORE Fitness Reimagined!
Sunrise on FOX4 (Family Fun Day) – 07/30/25
Today on Sunrise on FOX4, our Kealy Shields talks with Salem Gipson and Marcus Deloach from CORE Fitness Reimagined about the upcoming Family Fun Day event happening Saturday, August 2, in Columbus!
CPS releases statement regarding child molestation case in Pontotoc
The Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services releases a statement after the recent arrest of a former employee involved in a child molestation case.
Columbus Air Force Base joins inaugural mental fitness training
Columbus Air Force Base is helping those who may experience mental health challenges with an innovative mental health fitness training.
Pieces with Purpose; building a future, one student at a time
Lee County School convocation encourages teachers and staff to keep up momentum
Teachers, staff, and administrators at Lee County Schools gathered for encouragement and motivation as a new school year begins.
Mississippi State University uses AI recruit new students
MSU launched an A.I. initiative with Amazon Web Services to amp up its recruitment strategy
Columbus bank gives $900 check to Loaves and Fishes
A Columbus bank is giving back to the community in a way that helps those who need it most.
Man pleads guilty to child sex crime charge in Oktibbeha Co.
Bryant Dotson pleaded guilty to sexual battery in Oktibbeha County Circuit Court.
State Representative discusses bill passing process to Columbus Rotary Club
State Representative Dana McLean spoke to the Columbus Rotary Club about some of the legislation that was taken up last session.
Worker who fell off an MUW building has been identified
We now know the name of the man who fell from a building at Mississippi University for Women and later died.
Lately at the Library (Mona Vance-Ali and the Archives) – 07/29/25
Our second guest on Mid-Morning is Columbus History Department Archivist Mona Vance-Ali, who is here to show us some of the cool histories that can be found, as well as looking for more volunteers.
Mid-Morning (Whooping Cough) – 07/29/25
For an all-new episode of Mid-morning, we have Dr. Keith Watson in the studio to discuss a well-known disease, the whooping cough.
Crime Stoppers (Amory Police Dept.) – 07/29/25
This week’s episode of Crime Stoppers includes Kealy Shields as she sits down with Assistant Police Chief Nick Weaver to discuss the Mississippi Most Wanted List.
Good News with Colin – 07/29/2025
Kealy and Colin are back in action with the good news going on this week, on WCBI Sunrise!