TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – Area organizations are often looking for ways to connect with their communities. In Tupelo, the Parks and Recreation Department is helping them do it in a fun way that especially appeals to kids and kids at heart. Tupelo Parks and Recreation is gathering the community together for some family-friendly fun. The Touch-A-Truck event allowed families to…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Educators’ lives often revolve around their students. But paying that attention back to educators who give so much is just as important. That’s why the Columbus Lowndes Chamber of Commerce hosted its “Educators are Essential Conference.” Without educators, communities wouldn’t have the foundation of knowledge they need to grow, said Carrie Martin, The Columbus Lowndes Chamber…
The annual Salute to Lowndes County’s Finest Recovery and Relief Fund and Annual Event committee brings first responders from across the county together to celebrate the work they do every day. For almost 2 decades, this has also been a way for the organization to raise money to help first responders when they are on the other side of an emergency.
A Columbus woman with a vision has transformed an empty lot into a business.
Ackerman Mayor Lauren Carson did not want to go on camera, but she tells me, the demotion of the Former Chief is because she wants someone more qualified, and someone to crack down on drugs in the town.
The Itawamba County Sheriff’s Office is investigating two separate incidents involving school employees.
A man wanted in connection with a Columbus shooting is behind bars.
The Mississippi Supreme Court set an execution date for a North Mississippi killer.
Hawkins said at this point, there is no threat to the school, students, or faculty. But there is a message to anyone who communicates through a device, social media, or AI.
Doing things as simple as washing your hands, and getting a flu shot, could be the difference in keeping you healthy this fall.
With Starkville living up to the nickname ‘Stark Vegas’ with lots of activity, law enforcement makes sure to prepare for whatever can happen.
Blue Delta Jean Company began twelve years ago, with three employees, working out of cramped offices in a junkyard. Now, the company is the largest manufacturer of custom jeans in the nation. Allie Martin visited their headquarters in Lee County and tells us about expansion plans.
Residents of Aberdeen and Monroe County join together to remember those who lost their lives in the terror attacks of September 11, 2001.
Today, Kealy talks to Roz Merchant and Vaughn Stafford about the upcoming Comedy Show featuring Kerri Pamarolli.
A Republican state senator said the assassination of Christian conservative commentator Charlie Kirk should be a wake-up call to the nation.
Today on WCBI Sunrise, Kealy talks with Carrie Martin and Alison Alexander about the upcoming W’s Teacher Conference.
The school district released a statement saying the high school received a call-in regarding a shooting.
Hundreds of high school students got out of the classroom, to learn about possible aviation careers.
Nicolas Jenkins lost his life a little over week ago in Lowndes County. His family is working to get a traffic light installed near the intersection his accident happened.
The Mississippi Kite is an interesting bird that can be seen once farmers get out in the fields. We learn more about the history of this bird and its famous moves that can put you in awe.
Mississippi Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith has a GOP Challenger, and she was making the rounds in Northeast Mississippi.
Lowndes County deputies arrest two people in connection with a threat at East Mississippi Community College’s Mayhew campus.
Good security video helps Prentiss County deputies nab suspected burglars from 2 states.
Today on Midday, Kealy talks with Earnestine Mobley and Chief Duane Hughes about bringing a baby box to Columbus.