Local Girl Scout troops host cookie pickups/booth sales in Columbus
Girl Scouts across the Golden Triangle are in the midst of cookie season, with local troops hosting cookie pickups and public booth sales.
West Point Police Department swears in two captains and one sergeant
Three officers within the West Point Police Department are climbing the ranks.
Woman enters guilty plea for welfare fraud in Kemper Co.
A Kemper County woman won’t have to serve time for welfare fraud, but she will have to pay the money back.
Woman reported missing in Alcorn County has been found
A woman is found safe after a missing person report in Alcorn County.
Salem Ministry members host food/personal hygiene drive in Columbus
Volunteers used the Sunshine this Thursday to give back to the community.
Boil water notice issued for Noxubee County
Some community members in Noxubee County will need to take extra steps before consuming or using water.
Mid-Morning (Learning the Train with Kayla) – 03/19/26
Today on Mid-Morning, Kealy talks with Kayla Gilmore about the show “The Learning Train”
Animal Health (Oliver) – 03/19/26
Today on Animal health, the folks over at Emerson’s brought in Oliver who hasn’t been feeling very good lately. After some simple tests they were able to figure out what was wrong with Oliver and get him back to good health.
Mid-Morning (April Events) – 03/19/26
Today on Mid-Morning, Kealy talks with Paige Hunt about the upcoming April events in Starkville.
Dangerous chemicals found in braiding hair
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – What you put in your hair matters. From braids to sew-ins to press and curls, Lavonne Latham Harris said she does it all at her Columbus salon. And though most of her clients may lean towards roller sets, Harris said she’s still selective in the braiding hair she uses for her clients. “You have to always keep…
Crossroads Ranch to host “Golden halo” fundraiser in Itawamba County.
It began as one mother’s search for a facility that could provide care for her son after he suffered a traumatic brain injury. Years later, Itawamba Crossroads Ranch is helping high-functioning adults with special needs celebrate their abilities and find their true purpose. Allie Martin has more.
Four more counties now eligible for public assistance grants in MS
Four more counties are now eligible for Public Assistance grants to support debris removal and permanent work to repair public facilities damaged by the January winter storm.
Arts Council hosts “Break the Chain of Silence” in Columbus
Some area students are taking part of their Spring Break to learn how to stay safe and protect themselves online.
Ackerman Board approves ordinance to allow golf carts in town
the board approved a new ordinance allowing people to ride golf carts and low-speed vehicles in town. The ordinance goes into effect on May 1.
Midday (Senior Bingo) – 03/18/26
Today on Midday, Grace Brister talks with Lavonne Latham Harris and Greg Lewis about the senior Bingo event.
WCBI hosts 2026 March Mayhem 3-in-1 contest
It’s tournament time! Scan the QR code to fill out your bracket, or go to wcbi.com/contests.
Law Enforcement makes drug/ammunition arrest in Lee Co.
Agents with the North Mississippi Narcotics Unit secured a search warrant for a home on Pulltight Road in Saltillo. During that search, they reportedly found a felony amount of methamphetamine along with several firearms, loaded magazines, and ammunition.
Two men accused of stealing an elderly person’s car in Carroll Co.
Two men have been arrested in Carroll County, accused of stealing a car from an elderly person.
Man faces drug trafficking charges in Lee Co.
A tip from the public helps Lee County deputies and narcotics agents catch a suspected drug dealer.
Starkville Fire Department honors one of its fallen members
The Starkville Fire Department is honoring one of its fallen service members. Firefighter Caleb Cistrunk passed away in December 2025.
Monroe County inmates get second chance at education
Monroe County trustee Tyquarius Beale just graduated from a high school equivalency program last week.
Retired oil Executive explained parts of oil business in Columbus
At some stations in Columbus, the price for regular has gone up about 80 cents a gallon in the past 6 weeks. Frank Howell, a retired oil executive, explained that and other parts of the oil business.
Retired ambulance receives second life in law enforcement
Priority Ambulance donated a former medical ambulance to the Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office.
New video released on vehicle suspected to be involved in Monroe Co. murder case
The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office and Aberdeen Police Department are releasing new video of a vehicle believed to have been involved in a murder case.