WCBI Sunrise (What You Need To Know Wednesdays) – 09/03/25
Today, Kealy talks with Keyton Blocher and Nick Hariston about what you need to know this Wednesday!
Mid-Morning (Changing Your Palette for Fall) – 09/03/25
On today’s Mid-Morning, Kealy talks with Julie Tompkins about the colors of clothes that go well with this season.
Local restaurant owner receives U.S. Citizenship
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – Immigration is in the news a lot lately. We’ve seen round-ups and mass deportations, but many immigrants are still working through the process to achieve their dreams of citizenship. Isabel Vanegas, co-owner of The Taco Amigo, reached that goal last month. Isabel was just 15-years-old when she moved to America from Oaxaca, Mexico. 21 years later, she…
Fire station construction on-track in Lowndes County
Fire station destroyed by tornado on-track to reopen this year
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Emergency response in the Caledonia and Steens area of Lowndes County will soon be back up to its former level. Work on the District One Volunteer Fire Station at Cal-Steens Road and Highway 12 is running on-time and on-budget. The new firehouse is expected to be operational by the end of this year. The original…
Former Aberdeen mayor wins appeal in pay case
ABERDEEN, Miss. (WCBI) – Former Aberdeen Mayor Charles Scott wins an appeal with the Mississippi Court of Appeals. The Aberdeen Board of Aldermen voted to reduce Scott’s salary by $15,000 in 2023. Scott then appealed that decision to the Monroe County Circuit Court and then the state Court of Appeals. Justices said the board of aldermen’s decision was, quote, “arbitrary…
City of Columbus seeking funding for fossil park
The Jack Kaye Cretaceous Fossil Park is seeking grant funding for a walking trail, geological timeline, and a kayak launch.
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – The Jack Kaye Cretaceous Fossil Park in Columbus is looking to make some improvements. The city is seeking grant funding to get these projects started. One grant applied for is the Mississippi Department of Wildlife and Fisheries recreational trails grant. They plan to use this grant to pay for what they are calling the Cretaceous Walking…
Road Department worker follows in father’s footsteps
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – The unofficial end of summer starts Monday. Labor Day was created to recognize and highlight the hard work of American workers. It comes full circle for Lowndes County Road Manager Tyrone Cunningham. He started his new position in January. However, his journey with the Road Department began 40 years ago when he was in high school….
Secretary of State’s Office promoting voter registration
JACKSON, Miss. (WCBI) – The Right to vote is one of America’s greatest civil liberties, and this month, Secretaries of State are reminding people to take the first step to exercising that right. September is National Voter Registration Month. Mississippi Secretary of State Michael Watson is joining other members of the National Association of Secretaries of State in encouraging voter…
UCW Mississippi chapter says it needs more members
The United Campus Workers union depends on broad membership to fight for higher wages and better working conditions.
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – When most people think of Labor Day, they may imagine a relaxing day off- barbecuing with the family. But Labor Day is not just a time for a little rest and relaxation. It’s meant to celebrate workers- and the accomplishments of the Labor Movement. Nearly two years ago, graduate students at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville…
Local organization cooks up fish fry on Labor Day for the homeless
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Labor Day gives many people a day off, but for some, it’s just another Monday at work. A Columbus organization is striving to work with a cause on Labor Day. The PAND group hosts a fish fry to raise money for homeless initiatives. Eating and shopping are common activities you can find families doing on Labor Day….
Lowndes County man perseveres through third cancer diagnosis
Keyton Blocher was first diagnosed in October 2022 with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma.
Hurricane Katrina: 20 years later
Today marks 20 years since Hurricane Katrina made landfall, it was one of the most devastating natural disasters in U.S. history. That powerful hurricane changed the lives of people from the Mississippi Gulf Coast to New Orleans.
CMSD sticks true to safety policies ahead of first game
With all the fun that comes with the season, the Columbus Municipal School District wants players and fans to be safe. That’s why it is sticking true to their safety policies ahead of kickoff.
Operation Overload targets crime in South Lee County
Multi agency effort to help agencies and cities with limited resources to fight crime
Local, state and federal agencies are targeting crime in South Lee County.
Sunrise (Comedy Show) – 08/29/25
Today on WCBI Sunrise, Kealy talks with Roz Merchant and Emily Holley about the upcoming comedy show at the Methodist church, starring Kerri Pamarolli.
Pets Without Partners (Roland) – 08/29/25
On this week’s segment of Pets Without Partners, Joey is in the studio with West Point-Clay County Animal Shelter’s Neely and her special guest, Roland.
Columbus firefighters reflect on deployment during Hurricane Katrina
Columbus Fire Chief Duane Hughes said “nothing prepared anyone for the things that (they) experienced during Hurricane Katrina.”
Lux Boutique thriving with hard work and help from CDF’s business incubator
Renasant Center for Ideas helps small businesses go to the next level
Starting and growing a small business can be a challenge, with many obstacles, but a small business incubator is helping many business owners.
Remembering Salvation Army leader Lt. Jason Houser
People are remembering the leader of The Salvation Army in Columbus.
Columbus man found guilty of manslaughter in Lowndes Co.
A Columbus man will spend the next 19 years in prison for killing his cousin.
Closing arguments given in Lowndes Co. Childs case
The fate of a Lowndes County man is in the hands of a jury.
Firefighters respond to a home in flames on Oktibbeha Co.
An Oktibbeha County home caught fire yesterday afternoon on Oriole Drive.
Stolen firearm investigation leads to an arrest in Tupelo
Tupelo Police busted a suspected car burglar who may have made off with a gun.
Man accused of Aggravated Domestic Violence in Tupelo
A Tupelo man is in jail, accused of choking someone.