Grenada is getting grant money to improve the water
The Delta Regional Authority is awarding $150,000 to Grenada to modernize the city’s water infrastructure.
Pets Without Partners (Calvin) – 10/17/2025
On this week’s Pets Without Partners, Kealy talks to Brandy from the Lowndes Humane Society about trying to get this little guy adopted.
Tombigbee Electric brings high-speed internet to rural Alabama
More than 100,000 people in northwest Alabama now have access to fiber internet. Company, state, and federal leaders celebrated this accomplishment on Thursday.
Remembering Noxubee Co. and Louisville High Coach M.C. Miller
Mississippi high school football has lost a coaching legend.
Students get a glance at future careers at a career fair in Amory
High school students in Monroe County had a chance to see some of the possibilities they have for future career fields.
Future police officers get close to completing basic training
NMLETC set to graduate one of its largest classes
A regional police academy has some new tools to train law officers. Allie Martin has more.
Local organization host senior fair to inform retirement benefits
Representatives said making sure your legal affairs are in order is important at any age, but especially as we get older.
A crash in Oktibbeha County leaves one person dead
One person is dead after a mid-afternoon crash in Oktibbeha County.
Gary Sinise Foundation awards $58,000 grant to OFD
The Gary Sinise Foundation recently awarded a $58,000 grant to the Oktibbeha Volunteer Fire Department.
Traffic stop in Prentiss Co. lands a woman in jail for drug possession
A traffic stop for improper equipment leads to a drug arrest in Prentiss County.
Midday (Lowndes haunted House) – 10/16/2025
Today on Midday, WCBI’s Grace Brister is in the studio with Lieutenant Rhonda Sanders to discuss a spooky upcoming event in the area, the Lowndes County Haunted House.
Man arrested for felony fleeing after a chase in Tupelo
Bradley Tahtinen, was charged with one count of Felony Fleeing.
Police make an arrest after a vehicle burglary in Tupelo
Tupelo Police made an arrest for burglary of a vehicle.
Man charged with murder after weekend shooting in Alcorn Co.
The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation has made an arrest in the weekend shooting at Alcorn State University that left one person dead and two others injured.
Local school districts amp up security for homecoming
In West Point, school leaders say instead of canceling their homecoming, they made changes to the activities.
Next to Nature (Pepper Vine) – 10/15/2025
On this week’s episode of Next to Nature, Joey and Dr. Long talk about the pepper vine.
Houston Fire Department gets life saving equipment from Firehouse Subs
The Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation awards nearly $45,000 to HFD
A restaurant that was started by firemen donates life-saving equipment to a Chickasaw County fire department.
Lobbying contract up for discussion in Columbus
The decision to continue using a lobbying firm for the city of Columbus is under discussion. However, Mayor Stephen Jones said relationships have paid off in the past.
Midday (Caledonia Days)- 10/15/25
Today’s Midday includes Kealy Shields as she talks with Christina and Hope about the upcoming Caledonia Days event.
One person dead and another injured after a fire in Lowndes Co.
One person is dead and another is in a Jackson hospital after a shed fire in Lowndes County.
Inmate found dead in his cell at Lafayette Co. Detention Center
Early this morning, on October 15, state inmate John Leath Halley Jr. was found unresponsive in his cell during routine checks.
Two people facing felony exploitation charges in Starkville
Two people are facing felony charges for exploiting a vulnerable adult.
WCBI Sunrise (What You Need To Know Wednesday) – 10/15/25
Nick talks with Kealy about what types of screws needed for what types of jobs, on this week’s What You Need to Know Wednesday!
WCBI Sunrise (Godspell) – 10/15/25
Zane and Garrett talk with Kealy about the musical production Godspell on this morning’s WCBI Sunrise!