The matters of the heart
According to the American Heart Association, Black Americans have a disproportionally higher rate of heart disease, stroke and heart attack compared to other races. And an equally higher death rate.
Winona starts call to action for debris pickup from winter storm
The city has contracted with Looks Great Services of Mississippi Inc. to gather debris that has been brought to the roadside.
WCBI’s Kealy Shields shares career experiences as guest speaker at Amory Rotary Club
Amory Rotarians enjoyed lunch and learning about broadcast journalism today. Our Kealy Shields was this week’s guest speaker.
Visit Columbus Tourism Director talks about several events in the works for Spring
Spring is shaping up to be Tourist Season in Columbus.
WCBI Sunrise (GSDP) – 02/19/26
Today Kealy talks with Paige Watson about upcoming spring events in Starkville!
WCBI Sunrise (Black History Month Dance Program) – 02/19/26
Today Kealy talks with Kayla Gilmore about upcoming Black History Month Dance program.
Next to Nature (Privet) – 02/19/26
On this week’s episode of Next to Nature, Eric and Dr. Long discuss the convenience of the Privet plant.
Columbus Assistant Police Chief to appear on hit game Family Feud
Columbus Assistant Police Chief Doran Johnson is getting ready for his moment in the national spotlight.
Crimestoppers of Northeast Mississippi honors those who help keep communities safe
Awards lunch recognizes officer of the year, lifesaver of the year and others who help Crimestoppers in its mission
As chief deputy with the Chickasaw County Sheriff’s Office, Keith Roberson knows the important role Crimestoppers plays in fighting crime and helping solve cases.
Community speaks out about Aliceville school faculty arrested
Concerned parents, grandparents and community members attended the school district’s board meeting on Wednesday.
Pickens Co. School Board meeting (LIVE) – 02/18/26
Pickens Co. Schools had a board meeting on Wednesday morning. Charity Johnson gave a LIVE update after the meeting on the next steps for the students.
The most rewarding match
The Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science isn’t the first school that comes to mind when you think of sports, but in just two years the Blue Wave is making serious waves in this growing competition.
Mid-Morning (Speech Language and Pathology Program) – 02/18/26
Today on Mid-Morning, Kealy talks to Jianwen Crump about speech language/ pathology program at the “W”.
WCBI Sunrise (What you need to know Wednesday) – 02/18/26
Today on WCBI Sunrise, Kealy talks with Nick Hairston about what you need to know this Wednesday.
Hamilton family reflects over Matthew Wade’s life
HAMILTON, Miss. (WCBI) – A Hamilton family is still mourning the loss of their loved one. Tragedy struck the Wades this past weekend. Valentine’s Day morning, Hamilton Native Matthew Wade and his girlfriend Kateryna Tovmash were killed in North Carolina. Wade was a brother, a son, an uncle, and a servant of his community. “He was the type of person…
Contractors work on new roof for East Columbus Gym
Contractors are now working on the roof at the East Columbus Gym, a space many in Ward Two call a second home.
Mississippi Arts Commission’s Leslie Barker visits Columbus Arts Council
Places like the Columbus Arts Council and similar organizations rely on grants to keep operations running smoothly.
Nettleton plans recreational complex on 40 plus acres of city owned land
Grants are being applied for to help fund the project that can impact the quality of life for the region
The town of Nettleton has plans to develop a 44-acre tract of city-owned land into a recreation complex.
Midday (Annual Black Walls Street Event) – 02/17/26
Today on Midday, Lathomas McClelland, and Queen Cullens talk with Kealy about the annual Black Walls Street Event in West Point, Mississippi
Police investigate a shooting that injured a juvenile in Tupelo
Tupelo Police are investigating a weekend shooting that injured a juvenile.
Lee Co. Sheriff’s Office makes an arrest for alleged sexual battery of a child
The department was notified by Child Protective Services of a possible sexual abuse case involving a child under the age of 6 and allegations of sexual assault against a child surfaced.
Saltillo man denied bond after drug trafficking accusations in Tupelo
Bond is denied for a Saltillo man accused of trafficking drugs in Tupelo.
Lowndes Co. Supervisors move forward with proposed tax on short-term rentals
The Lowndes County Board of Supervisors is moving forward with a proposed tax on short-term rentals.
Sheriff’s Department recovers another stolen vehicle in Noxubee Co.
The Noxubee County Sheriff’s Department has recovered another stolen vehicle.