Tupelo Police Chief says License Plate Readers help enhance public safety
The Tupelo Police Department is setting the record straight when it comes to the use of automated license plate readers…
Summer Heat is Here to Stay
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) – The mid-90’s will be consistent throughout the week as well as triple digit heat indices. TONIGHT – Tonight will be the last of the somewhat comfortable evenings with temps in the low 70’s across the area. No rain overnight, but partly cloudy conditions. TOMORROW – The warm up begins tomorrow, climbing out of the low 90’s…
Next to Nature (The Rattlesnake) – 08/05/26
Today on Next to Nature, Eric and Dr. Long discuss some fun facts about the rattlesnake…
Midday (Starkville Voices) – 08/05/26
Today on Midday, Kealy talks with Starkville Voices Founder Christopher Thompson about the Starkville Voices organization…
Mid-Morning (What You Need to Know Wednesday) – 08/05/26
Today on Mid-Morning, Kealy and Nick Hairston discuss everything you need to know about making homemade ice cream!
Mid-Morning (Pilates and Pistols) – 08/05/26
Today on Mid-Morning, Kealy talks with Trigger Time Owner Richard Dye and Pilates Instructor Caitlyn Wooten about the Pilates and Pistols class…
Mid-Morning (Beauty with a Purpose Pageants) – 08/05/26
Today on Mid-Morning, Kealy talks with Pageant Director Mariana Pearson about the upcoming Beauty with a Purpose Pageant!
Climbing Heat Indices Ahead
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) — While sunny and seasonably average conditions are in store today, humidity returns to NE Mississippi tomorrow, making for a muggy — and stormy — end to the week. WEDNESDAY: Bright, sunny conditions will stick around all day long, with just a few scattered clouds passing through. The high temperature will be 94°, but heat index values…
Attorney General Lynn Fitch announces her run for Mississippi Governor
Another hat is being thrown in the ring for the Mississippi Governor’s Race…
GT Development Link announces DRC Industries to be establishing operations in Lowndes Co.
DRC Industries is a packaging solutions provider that focuses on custom packaging products, services, and solutions…
Midday (The Forensic Science Lab) – 08/04/26
Today on Midday, Kealy talks with Columbus Parks and Rec Director Greg Lewis and Columbus Forensic Lab Director Claudette Gilman about the upcoming Forensic Science Lab event…
Midday (National Night Out) – 08/04/26
Today on Midday, Kealy talks with Lowndes County Sheriff’s Department Lieutenant Rhonda Sanders about the National Night Out…
Crime Stoppers (Amory Police Department) – 08/04/26
Today on Crime Stoppers, Kealy talks with Amory Police Detective Department Sergeant Jake Hall about a series of car burglaries…
Back to the middle 90s
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI ) – Temperatures continue to climb back into the middle 90s as the week rolls on. TUESDAY NIGHT: It is going to be another calm night. Temperatures will be dropping into the lower 70s tonight. There will be a chance for patchy fog overnight and into early Wednesday morning. WEDNESDAY: Conditions will be staying dry, but moisture…
Mid-Morning (Back to School Sickness) – 08/04/26
Today on Mid-Morning, Kealy talks with Doctor Keith Watson about dealing with sickness as a new school semester begins…
Good News with Colin – 08/04/26
Today on Good News, Kealy and Colin Krieger discuss upcoming area events!
MDE designates 15 elementary schools as Mississippi Emerging Science of Reading (SOR) Schools
Just over a handful of schools across the state are being recognized by the Mississippi Department of Education for students’ reading skills, and some happen to be in the WCBI viewing area…
WCBI’s Community Blood Drive
Roll up your sleeve and help save lives at WCBI’s Community Blood Drive! Join us Friday, August 14, from noon until 4 pm at the Vitalant Bloodmobile outside WCBI Studios in downtown Columbus.
NEMCC’s Marketing and Community Relations to offer internship for communications students
College students across the state will soon head back to class, and one local junior college is looking to offer a hands-on opportunity for students…
Very Pleasant Today, Warmup In Sight
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) — Picture perfect skies will stick around today, along with comfortable conditions, but more heat and humidity is just around the corner. TUESDAY: The high temperature will reach about 91° today, and lower-than-average humidity will keep the real-feel within ~5° of that high. Sunny skies prevail for most of the day, with just a couple of isolated…
Mississippi adds roundabout to campus
When Mississippi State students return to campus later this month, they’ll be welcomed with a new type of intersection…
What is a reserve deputy?
Three men were sworn as Lowndes County reserve deputies last week.
The Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office is welcoming three new reserve deputies to the force…
Lee County Coroner to host fentanyl symposium
The Lee County Coroner is taking steps to make the public aware of the dangers of fentanyl…
MS Museum of Natural Science says farewell to a slithery friend
Elvis, the speckled kingsnake, is officially retiring from public programs and appearances at the museum…