Man indicted after 2024 shooting in Columbus
Rufus Neal has been charged with three counts of aggravated assault and one count of shooting into a dwelling.
Man indicted for second-degree murder in Columbus
Dietrix Cunningham has been charged with second-degree murder.
Investigation continues after Dollar General robbery in Lowndes Co.
Lowndes County deputies continue to investigate a store burglary.
Inaugural Festival of the Fae kicks off in Columbus
The renaissance fair style festival is a unique addition to the region, making it welcome for creatives and fantasy fans.
The renaissance fair style festival is a unique addition to the region, making it welcome for creatives and fantasy fans.
Hitching Lot Farmer’s Market hosts season grand opening
The market featured locally sourced produce, honey, and handmade crafts for the community to gather around.
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – The Hitching Lot Farmer’s Market just held its grand opening for the season. Vendors and shoppers showed up to support the community event. The market is a joint operation between the city of Columbus and Main Street Columbus. The mission of the market is to promote health and education to the public. Part of that education…
Nationally nominated author of MSU history hosts book signing
Robertson said he always enjoys spreading knowledge to those who are involved with the university.
West Point community brings in annual Cottrell Street Festival
For a fourth year, the Cottrell Street Music and Heritage Festival brought West Point residents, families, and visitors together.
Gumtree Mother’s Day Brunch brings community together
The brunch raised money for the Gumtree Museum of Art through sponsorships and ticket sales while also celebrating moms.
The brunch raised money for the Gumtree Museum of Art through sponsorships and ticket sales while also celebrating moms.
Storm displaces Oktibbeha County residents
Some residents in Starkville and Oktibbeha County spent much of Friday cleaning up and assessing damage after a severe thunderstorm blew through the area Thursday afternoon.
New WCBI Teacher of The Month Announcement
We want to congratulate WCBI’s Teacher of the Month for April, Tracie Fox, a fifth grade teacher at Overstreet Elementary in Starkville.
Alcorn Regional Correctional Facility Inmates take part in graduation
NEMCC partners with Alcorn County to offer various classes to inmates
One by one, as their names were called, as twelve inmates received certificates for completing a semester of the prison education program.
West Lowndes High School alum donates several trumpets to band
Jesse’s sister and former West Lowndes Band member, Adrienne Morris, said this is an investment in the future of the students.
WCBI announced Southern Hearts Mother’s Day contest winner
We have a winner in the Thanks, Mom: A Southern Hearts Home Care Mother’s Day Tribute.
44th Annual Red Hills Festival cancelled for this weekend
The 44th Annual Red Hills Festival scheduled for Saturday has been cancelled.
Police confirm the finding of human remains in Fayette, AL.
The Fayette County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed the discovery of human remains believed to be those of 1-year-old Kahleb Collins.
MUW holds graduation ceremony in Columbus
Friends and family members were on hand on May 9 as more than 300 Mississippi University for Women students received their diplomas at two ceremonies on The W’s Columbus campus.
MS Supreme Court denies Auditor’s dismissal on NFL player’s defamation
The Mississippi Supreme Court denied State Auditor Shad White’s appeal to dismiss a former NFL quarterback’s defamation lawsuit against him.
EMCC hosts two graduation ceremonies on campus
East Mississippi Community College’s Golden Triangle Campus hosted two graduation ceremonies on May 9.
Fire Department in Starkville works to clear storm damage
Starkville Fire Department had a busy afternoon after the storms rolled through.
Various areas in Oktibbeha suffered severe storm damage
A severe thunderstorm in Oktibbeha County caused heavy damage to various areas.
The Columbus Farmers Market Is Back! – 05/09/25
Our Kealy Shield sits down with Chelsea Best to tell us the when and where for the upcoming return of the farmers market. Take a look!
Wood company brings new jobs to Noxubee County
Huber Engineered Woods hosted a hiring event on Thursday at the Shuqualak Action Group Community Center.
The Columbus Farmer’s Market Is Back – 05/09/25
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