MSU hosts ceremony after new renovations on Sanderson Center
Fitness and Recreation on the Mississippi State campus get a welcome upgrade.
Chickasaw Co. executes a disaster drill at a local nursing home
State emergency personnel joined Chickasaw County emergency teams as they played out a scenario involving two large scale disasters.
Monroe county sheriff’s department investigating church fire
A fire destroyed an old church in Monroe County, leaving the building in piles of rubble.
Tupelo Police investigate ATM ‘Jackpotting’ heist
Police chief says investigators are making progress in the case
At lunchtime Wednesday, the ATM at the Community Bank Branch on North Gloster was still out of service.
WCBI’s Kealy shields speaks at Itawamba Community College
Students at Itawamba community college are getting a peek into different job opportunities.
Former ICC advisor pleads guilty to embezzlement
A former advisor for a student organization at Itawamba Community College has admitted to taking money from the group.
Columbus organizations team up for annual Turkey Drive
Thanksgiving is fast approaching, and the Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office and the Community Benefit Committee are teaming up to make sure area residents have the main course.
Man pleads guilty to manslaughter In Lowndes Co. Circuit Court
A Columbus man pleads guilty in a homicide investigation.
Man charged with first degree murder in Oxford
An elderly Oxford man has been arrested after a deadly shooting.
Tupelo businesses join forces for ‘Feed the Red, Feed the Blue’
Area first responders are treated to a free lunch as a show of appreciation
Joshua Parks spent part of his day off from the Tupelo Fire Department getting in a workout at Premiere Athletix.
Local businesses struggle to find reliable workers
Employers across the country, including in our area, continue to face a worker shortage.
MCSD getting grant money to improve security at schools
The Monroe County School District is receiving federal money to improve security on campuses.
Tupelo set to provides angel trees to the public from Salvation Army
Christmas shoppers have an opportunity to provide hope to children across our area as part of an annual program from the Salvation Army.
West Point Police in search of suspect involved in home burglary
The Clay County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a burglary suspect.
International Paper presents annual grant and lunch for Columbus
A Columbus industry is giving back to the community.
Man declared dead in Oxford murder trial after two-year search
The man at the center of an Oxford murder trial is being declared dead.
Man accused of shooting his girlfriend in Tishomingo Co.
A man in Tishomingo County has been accused of shooting his girlfriend.
West Point church honors veterans
While many communities honor those who served in the military on Veterans Day with a parade, Northside Christian Church in West Point hosted a “Veterans Appreciation” service in the house of the Lord.
Airbus hosts Veterans Day in tribute to those who serve
A Lowndes County industry that builds helicopters for the U.S. Army paid tribute to the men and women who serve.
MUW hosts a day of recognition in honor of Veterans Day
Young people are learning what it means to serve and say thank you.
EMCC hosts “Proud to be an American” event for Veteran’s Day
East Mississippi Community College honored the brave men and women on November 11, who protect and serve.
Art in Public Places program begins its annual Winter Showcase
The Starkville Area Arts Council held an opening reception for its annual Art in Public Places Winter Showcase.
The Starkville Area Arts Council held an opening reception for its annual Art in Public Places Winter Showcase.
‘Under the Oaks Arts Festival’ hosted local vendors at MUW
MUW and the Columbus Arts Council partnered up to host the second annual Under the Oaks Arts Festival on the MUW campus.
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – The Columbus Arts Council, in partnership with Mississippi University for Women, held its second annual “Under the Oaks Arts Festival.” The festival had almost double the amount of vendors than last year at 36 unique vendors. The Columbus Arts Council relies on some of its funding to come from donations. Alum of MUW’s art department and…
Boys and Girls Club of the Golden Triangle empowers local kids
The Boys and Girls Club of the Golden Triangle held its third annual Passport to Manhood Summit to empower local children.
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Becoming a successful, productive member of society starts at a young age. One has to be given the right tools and guidance to grow into the person they are meant to be. That’s why organizations like the Boys and Girls Club of the Golden Triangle are essential to the development of the local youth. Ron Thornton,…