Classroom grants featured at annual AEE luncheon
Tupelo teachers benefit from partnership with local businesses
It was a celebration of a longtime partnership between private businesses, and the Tupelo Public School District.
Rideshare apps aim to ease riders concerns
Lyft has launched, and Uber is piloting, programs which allow women and nonbinary riders the option to prefer women drivers.
Lyft has launched, and Uber is piloting, programs which allow women and nonbinary riders the option to prefer women drivers.
MBI is investigating an officer involved incident
32-year-old Taylor G. Jackson is being charged with one count of simple assault on a police officer and one count of felony eluding, along with a number of traffic violations.
MUW held a “Disaster Day” Training
Police, Fire, and ambulance crews responded to the Mississippi University for Women campus Thursday morning.
Citizens look to raise funds for Safe Haven Baby Box in Columbus
Columbus residents are working to raise money for the installation of a Safe Haven Baby Box.
Former MUW police officer charged with felony embezzlement
A former university police officer and corrections officer is accused of theft.
Students plant pinwheels for peace at Annunciation Catholic School
Today in Columbus, some of the youngest residents were focused on peace. Students at Annunciation Catholic School planted their “Pinwheels for Peace” today, September 18.
Rural King opens its doors in the city of Columbus
Less than a year after announcing its plans for the former K-Mart location in Columbus, Rural King opened its doors on September 18.
Quitman Coroner and his aunt plead guilty to body transport scheme
A North Mississippi coroner and his aunt pleaded guilty to a body transport scheme.
Animal Health (Heart Worms) – 09/18/25
This week, on Animal Health, the folks over at Emerson’s brought in Sophie who is having some issues with heart worms.
Mid-Morning (Greater Starkville Development Partnership) – 09/18/25
Today on Mid-Morning, Kealy talks to Paige Watson with the Greater Starkville Development Partnership about all the cool things happening around Starkville at the moment.
Aberdeen residents voice housing complaints
From rats to roaches, Destani Spratt said she’s seen it all in her apartment at Aberdeen Housing Authority.
Next to Nature (Iron Weed) – 09/17/2025
This time of year, as we transition into fall, several plants are starting to bloom. They also provide a pop of springtime color. We learn more about this weed in this week’s Next to Nature.
Accident in Lowndes Co. leaves conservation officer injured
A conservation officer was injured in a Lowndes County accident this morning, September 17.
MS Secretary of State’s office in position to help with city clean-up
Dilapidated buildings are a problem in nearly every town and city in the state.
Man pleads guilty to Aggravated Assault in Itawamba Co.
A man has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for a deadly crash.
Two women arrested after a robbery in Columbus
What started as a call to help a victim in the hospital led to the arrest of the patient and another woman.
Man arrested on aggravated DUI charges in Columbus
Columbus Police made an arrest in connection with a deadly accident.
Ackerman board without any votes for new interim police chief
Tensions flared at a special-called meeting on Wednesday, September 17, leaving Ackerman Mayor Lauren Carson without the votes — or even an interview — for her pick to serve as interim police chief.
City Council discusses internet tax spending on projects in the area
Plans for spending the city’s remaining internet tax money split the Columbus City Council down the middle last night.
Midday (BGC Golf Tournament) – 09/17/25
Today on Midday, Kealy talks with Brittnay Turner about the upcoming BGC Golf Tournament.
Mid-Morning (Retiree Appreciation Day) – 09/17/25
Today on Mid-Morning, Kealy talks with Rita Felton and Lieutenant Marcus Shanahan about the upcoming Retiree Appreciation Day.
Construction continues on Highway 182 drainage project
For years, there have been flooding issues in different wards in the city of Columbus. City and county leaders have joined forces to help solve the problem.
Citizens learn about resources available to them at WCBI Senior Expo
Local senior citizens had the chance to learn about resources available to them at the annual WCBI Senior Expo. At the event sponsored by Baptist Memorial Hospital, attendees got to meet with vendors from a wide range of interests and industries.