Good News with Colin – 08/25/26
Today on Good News, Eric and Colin Krieger discuss upcoming area events…
Sun Today, Storms Tomorrow
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) — While the chance for showers remains limited for today, we will see some scattered storms tomorrow and Thursday, some of which may be severe. TUESDAY: There will be some showers in the western part of Mississippi, in the Delta and near the Mississippi River. However, in northeast MS, we will have mostly sunny skies, although we…
On the leading edge of experimental flight research
STARKVILLE, Miss., (WCBI) — Have you ever wondered how authorities can tell if a generator is or isn’t working at a hospital during a storm? Or wondered how drones are utilized in other aspects? The Raspet Flight Research Lab at Mississippi State is on the leading edge of UAV technology. Most people know drones for the aerial pictures and video…
Rainy Mid-Week
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) – After days of isolated showers, scattered and likely storms come back by Wednesday. TONIGHT AND TOMORROW – Tonight temps will continue to stay in the low 70’s with mostly clear conditions prevailing. Tomorrow is the last day for isolated showers and storms before more roll through. It will be another hot afternoon in areas that don’t…
Forever 13 Festival honors the memory of Connor Taylor
CALEDONIA, Miss. (WCBI) – Chelsea Taylor talks about “turning pain into purpose” with the Forever 13 Foundation and the inaugural Forever 13 Festival coming up August 29th at Caledonia’s Ola J. Pickett Park https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61590634178409&sk=about https://theforever13foundation.org Categories: Local News Tags: caledonia, Chelsea Carter, Connor Taylor, Forever 13 Festival, Forever 13 Foundation, Ola J. Pickett Park
Seasonable Summer Conditions
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) — After a brutal week of heat index values soaring above 100°, slightly more mild and seasonable conditions will be settling into our area. MONDAY: The high temperature for today will be around 94°, but that heat index value isn’t likely to reach 100°, sticking closer to 97° at peak heating. There is a marginal risk for…
Slight Relief Soon
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) – After a hot week in the upper 90’s, temporary relief is on the horizon. TONIGHT – This Sunday night will be nice and calm with temps reaching the low 70’s. Outside is still feeling a little less humid, but that trend will end soon. TOMORROW – To start off the work week, a front will move…
Sturgis holds Sturgis South Motorcycle Rally this weekend
STURGIS, Miss., (WCBI) — Thursday night kickstarted the Little Sturgis Motorcycle Rally weekend. The annual event can bring hundreds and even thousands to the small Oktibbeha County town. It’s time to rev your engines because the Little Sturgis Motorcycle rally is this weekend. Motorcyclists from all over will convene in Sturgis taking the population from just under 300 to a…
A Break From Heavy Storms, But Not the Heat
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) – Not many storms today or the next couple of days, but the 90’s are still sticking around. TONIGHT – Temps will drop to the low 70’s, around 72 for the overnight low. Mostly clear and calm conditions will last throughout the evening and overnight. TOMORROW – Saturday will start the weekend nice and toasty! Isolated rain…
“Whippets” seized in Lowndes County
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – A morning traffic stops ends with cans of whipped cream chargers, also known as “whippets,” seized in Lowndes County. According to the Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office, when deputies searched the vehicle per probable cause during the traffic stop, they found a misdemeanor quantity of marijuana, a firearm with extended magazines, and a number of cherry…
Thunderstorms Lingering; Cooler Temps
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) — The severe thunderstorms that have been rolling through northeast Mississippi all night long will be mostly out of our area before noon, making for some more seasonable conditions this afternoon and into the weekend. FRIDAY: Lingering showers and thunderstorm cells should be mostly out of our area before noon. However, as we heat up over the…
Visit Columbus holds Art and Antique Sale this weekend
If you’re an antique curator or just a lover of antiques, the Antique and Art Show in downtown Columbus is for you. LaKeadra Coffey stopped in to see the show and spoke with a longtime vendor and has more…
The Reed family ventures into real estate development with ‘The Breakaway’ in Oxford
A well-known retailer and civic leader is expanding his business ventures with a mixed-use development in Oxford. Allie Martin has more…
Evening storm chance into continued heat alerts
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) – Stay weather aware through the rest of the evening, as slow moving storms are likely. THURSDAY NIGHT: Level 2 Slight risk will be in place through the rest of the evening. A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH is in place until 10p. Damaging wind and hail are going to be the highest concerns. Make sure to have ways to…
MSMS’ Tales from the Crypt research project kicks off 37th year
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – The 37th Annual Tales from the Crypt research project kicked off Wednesday, August 20, at the Columbus-Lowndes Public Library. 41 juniors from Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science will research a person or document from Columbus history. The year-long project starts with students writing a research paper on their subject in the Fall and ends with…
Midday ($50K Your Way Raffle) – 08/20/26
Today on Midday, Charity talks with United Way of the Golden Triangle President Priscilla King and Executive Secretary Janie Johnson about the $50K Your Way Raffle…
Midday (Mr. Gospel Pre-Birthday Gospel Fest) – 08/20/26
Today on Midday, Charity talks with Cedric Sykes about the upcoming Mr. Gospel Pre-Birthday Gospel Fest…
Mid-Morning (Upcoming Starkville Events) – 08/20/26
Today on Mid-Morning, Charity talks with Greater Starkville Development Partnership Director of Tourism Paige Hunt about upcoming Starkville events!
Hot Day, Stormy Night
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) — Some sunshine will warm us up significantly around the midday hours, but scattered storms will start moving through our area later in the afternoon. THURSDAY: A Heat Advisory is in effect for today from 11 a.m. until 8 p.m. for heat index values above 105°. This advisory covers most of our area, except for those counties…
Next to Nature (devil’s walking stick) – 08/19/26
On this week’s episode of Next to Nature, Eric and Dr. Long are back to discuss the devil’s walking stick…
Heat alerts and storm potential
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) – Heat continues and moisture keeps us humid with rain chances through the end of the week. WEDNESDAY NIGHT: Showers and storms will continue to be possible through the evening. Some becoming strong to severe. Temperatures overnight will drop into the middle 70s. THURSDAY: It is going to be another hot day, with the chance for showers…
Midday (Faith and Blue Weekend) – 08/19/26
Today on Midday, Charity talks with West Point Police Captain Carl Carter and Lieutenant Mary Huggins about the upcoming Faith and Blue Weekend and the Biking Blue for Cancer motorcycle ride…
Mid-Morning (What You Need to Know Wednesday) – 08/19/26
Today on Mid-Morning, Charity and Nick Hairston discuss what you need to know about hydration!
Hot and Stormy Wednesday
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) — Those temperatures in the triple digits are sticking around for today, but it might get a bit cooler with some potentially severe thunderstorms moving through late this afternoon. WEDNESDAY: A heat advisory is in effect across our entire area for today until 9 p.m.. The heat index will peak around 109° this afternoon, with an actual…