Mid-Morning (What You Need to Know Wednesday) – 06/17/26
Today on Mid-Morning, Kealy talks with Keyton Blocher about handling humidity and preventing mold…
Inside the cockpit: taking flight with Columbus Air Force Base
Home to the 14th Flying Training Wing- its mission is to train pilots and advanced Airmen to feed the fight.
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – The Columbus Air Force base will soon open its gates for a free 4th of July celebration. Not only will attendees have the chance to celebrate America’s 250th birthday, but they will also have the opportunity to learn more about the world of aviation. The Columbus Air Force Base is a powerhouse when it comes to…
The things you can think! TCT brings Seussical Jr. to the stage
Young actors are taking the stage in Tupelo, pulling beloved Dr Seuss stories from the page. Allie Martin was at a full dress rehearsal for ‘Seussical Junior” and brings us a sneak peek of the whimsical show…
Traffic stop leads to deadly crash in Columbus
One person is dead after a car crash following a traffic stop.
A deadly crash in Columbus Tuesday night is under investigation after what police say began as a traffic stop. WCBI was on the scene where the crash happened along Alabama Street…
West Point police say they’re getting closer to making arrests after a deadly drive-by shooting earlier this month
One man was killed and another injured, and investigators say the community is playing a key role in moving the case of a deadly drive-by shooting forward. Marcus Hunter has more…
Community monument honoring Lowndes Co. African-African Americans vandalized in Columbus
A community monument honoring Lowndes County African-African Americans has been vandalized…
Well-known political cartoonist visits Columbus to speak to community leaders
He came to Mississippi, expecting to stay a couple of years. Three decades later, Marshall Ramsey still calls the Magnolia State home…
UPDATE: Body of Corinth man recovered from Pickwick Lake
We have an update to a story we first brought you yesterday. Lowell Hinton, Jr., was recovered from Pickwick Lake this morning…
Former Corinth Middle School teacher enters guilty plea to 6 counts of child exploitation
A former Corinth Middle School teacher already sentenced to Federal prison gets more time tacked on for state charges…
Army veteran helps community recover from PTSD
Retired Army Sgt Melvin Gatewood says he remembers when a military vehicle he was driving, exploded, like it was yesterday.
Police in search of suspect who may be responsible for multiple auto burglaries in Pontotoc
Pontotoc Police are looking for a suspect who may be responsible for multiple auto burglaries, and they’re hoping the public and security video can help find them…
Crime Stoppers (Oktibbeha County Sheriff’s Department) -06/16/26
Today on Crime Stoppers, Charity and Oktibbeha Sheriff’s Department Sergeant Tanner Pritchard talk about jail fraud scams…
Good News with Colin – 06/16/2026
Today on Good News, Charity and Colin Krieger talk about upcoming area events…
Noxubee General Hospital hosts official welcome for new Chief Executive Officer
In a time when many rural, county-owned hospitals are in crisis, Noxubee Medical Complex is eyeing growth…
Part time law enforcement officers have a pathway to go full time
A new pathway is available for part-time law enforcement officers in Mississippi who are looking to protect and serve on a full-time basis. It is called the “Bridge” program and will allow part-time law officers, who meet stringent requirements, to transition to a full-time role, without attending a multi-week police academy. Allie Martin has more with a local sheriff and is a graduate of a recent part-time academy…
WCBI’s Kealy Shields spends the day learning to become a pilot at Columbus Air Force
The countdown to the 4th of July is on, and the Columbus Air Force is gearing up to throw America one of the biggest birthday bashes in the area…
City Engineer briefs Starkville leaders about paving funds
City Engineer briefs Starkville leaders about paving dollars…
WCBI’s Teacher of the Month – (06/12/26)
Congratulations to Tina May, our final WCBI Teacher of the Month for 2026!
Midday (Job Readiness Workshop) – 06/15/26
Today on Midday, Charity talks with Paroled2Pride Executive Director Sharon Jones about the upcoming Job Readiness Workshop…
Midday (R.E. Hunt High School Celebration) – 06/15/26
Today on Midday, Charity talks with R.E. Hunt Alumni Laverne Greene-Leech and Roy Hicks about the R.E. Hunt High School Celebration…
Mid-Morning (The Dominion Runway Production) – 06/15/26
Today on Mid-Morning, Charity talks with Lasuntae Lashley about the upcoming Dominion Runway Production…
Mid-Morning (2026 Choctaw Indian Fair) – 06/15/26
Today on Mid-Morning, Charity talks with Choctaw Indian Princess Lexi Camille Rodriguez about this year’s Choctaw Indian Fair and Lexi’s time as Choctaw Indian Princess.
MS Governor appoints Sabrina Howell as Chancery Judge for the Third Chancery District
Governor Tate Reeves makes an appointment to the Third Chancery District bench…
ALEA and volunteers assist in the search of missing boaters
A pair of boating mishaps has kept the Marine Division of the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency and the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources busy since the weekend…