Tensions flared at a special-called meeting on Wednesday, September 17, leaving Ackerman Mayor Lauren Carson without the votes — or even an interview — for her pick to serve as interim police chief.
Plans for spending the city’s remaining internet tax money split the Columbus City Council down the middle last night.
Today on Midday, Kealy talks with Brittnay Turner about the upcoming BGC Golf Tournament.
Today on Mid-Morning, Kealy talks with Rita Felton and Lieutenant Marcus Shanahan about the upcoming Retiree Appreciation Day.
For years, there have been flooding issues in different wards in the city of Columbus. City and county leaders have joined forces to help solve the problem.
Local senior citizens had the chance to learn about resources available to them at the annual WCBI Senior Expo. At the event sponsored by Baptist Memorial Hospital, attendees got to meet with vendors from a wide range of interests and industries.
The Lottery Corporation transferred just over 10 and a half million dollars to the State treasury’s Lottery Proceeds Fund.
Today on Mid-Morning, Kealy talks with Dr. Keith Watson about Mental Health in kids and how you can help them.
40-year-old Charlie Terrell Jones has been charged with a violent robbery of a clerk at the 35/55 Truck Stop in Vaiden.
For this Week’s Good News, Kealy talks with Colin Krieger about the upcoming events that will be happening this week.
Laverne Greene-Leech said her heart “dropped” when she saw her church in flames. Canaan M.B. Church was founded in1870 in Columbus.
Alabama Governor Kay Ivey’s Back-to-School tour made a stop in Pickens County at Gordo Elementary and Pre-K. The Pickens County School District recently expanded its Pre-K program, opening 4 new classrooms around the district.
A high visibility saturation detail in Itawamba County leads to arrests and citations on charges ranging from DUI, marijuana possession, and outstanding warrants.
For the second time in less than two weeks, Aberdeen Police find themselves investigating a shooting.
A wannabe cowboy has been accused of killing cattle in Clay County.
Starkville firefighters give an update on the condition of a fire victim.
The Winston County Sheriff’s Department is warning of a scam caller identifying themselves as Sergeant Grady with the sheriff’s department.
At this morning’s meeting, the Board of Supervisors approved what they describe as a “bare bones” budget for the next fiscal year.
Police continue to investigate an east Columbus shooting and want your help finding a car.
City leaders joined neighborhood volunteers and Columbus Recreation Department workers to begin a cleanup in Lee Park.
Today on Mid-Morning, Kealy talks to Steven Woodruff about becoming the new president of the Mississippi Deputy Sheriffs’ Association.
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) Around 3:00 Sunday afternoon, the Columbus Fire & Rescue team responded to a fire at Cannan Baptist Church near the city shop/barn. Initial information showed that the fire may have started in the church’s attic. The building was unoccupied when the 911 call came in. At this time, no injuries have been reported. More information will be…
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) Around 9:00 on Friday, the Starkville Fire Department was dispatched by Oktibbeha County E-911 to a structure fire at 110 Logan Drive. Initial reports showed everyone was out of the home, but when fire crews arrived, they found one person trapped inside. Firefighters initiated a search, and found one victim on the second floor. While crews worked…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) An alumni group came together to reconnect and reflect on memories. Members of the graduating class of 1965 of Hunt High School held their 60th class reunion this weekend. Part of the class reunion included a tour of Hunt Intermediate School. The graduates got a chance to see the cafeteria and get a look at the classrooms….