COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Small Business Saturday is a big day for small businesses. It’s the day after Black Friday and the Saturday before Cyber Monday. It was created back in 2010 by American Express to encourage people to support local businesses. Many local businesses across the United States and here in Columbus offer deals on this day. Owner of…
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – The busiest shopping day of the year has arrived. Black Friday sales have begun and Christmas shoppers are out. “We’re just kind of randomly going around Starkville just trying to find some good deals. We went to Book Mart and found a lot of good deals, bought the boys some shirts for Christmas, so we’re hoping to…
WEIR, MISS. (WCBI) -As they look at pictures of Willie Ray Meaders, the thought of the tragic death of the 57-year-old starts to settle in. “Uncalled for,” said Patricia Jobe, Willie Meaders’ Sister. “A senseless murder.” Willie Ray Meaders was shot in the back of the head on Christmas Day last year. His sister and son said this time of…
CLAY COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Putting talent to good use. Clay County Jail does more than just house inmates. It prepares them for life after incarceration. “There’s a big skill set spread out in your correctional facilities, and you know, we try to utilize that and at the same time, give them a sense of purpose. Getting up, going to…
A plan to relieve flooding in the South Delta takes a major step forward.
Judge Michelle Easterling of the 16th Judicial District Circuit Court has been appointed by the Mississippi Supreme Court as one of three new members of the Bar Complaint Tribunal.
The Salvation Army has started ringing their bells around the area to collect donations for the Kettle Drive.
West Point police are asking for the public’s help in finding a stolen truck.
Jury selection has been scheduled to begin Monday, December 2, in a high-profile Oxford murder trial.
The new training complex sits across the street from the sheriff’s office.
As plates were being made and boxed up for delivery, a worship service broke out in the kitchen of Harrisburg Baptist Church.
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COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Community members celebrated Thanksgiving at Sim Scott Park on Thursday, Nov. 28. For 17 years, event organizer Mary James and her family have been giving back to the community by hosting a Thanksgiving meal. Anyone was welcome to get a plate full of food and desserts. James says they know many people may struggle during the…
Over 300 plates of food were given out here and they plan to keep honoring the legacy of the late Annie Barry and Johnny Hampton.
Dozens of families in the Starkville Oktibbeha County School District will have a Thanksgiving meal with all the trimmings thanks to community partners.
During the holidays many of us spend time at large indoor gatherings. It’s a place for good food and bad germs too.
One person was injured in a Lowndes County accident this afternoon, November 27.
Not all college students can make it home for Thanksgiving, so Mississippi State University is making sure they have a traditional feast.
WCBI and our sponsor, Richard Schwartz and Associates, want to see your children’s Christmas drawings, coloring pages and holiday crafts. And they’ll get a gift.
Grocery stores are probably the busiest places to be.
A man has been accused of ramming his vehicle into his ex-girlfriend’s car and shooting her friend.
A Lafayette County woman has been accused of ramming her car into another vehicle that had children inside.
Tupelo police make an arrest after the pursuit of stolen car.
Imagine seeing someone burst into your home and hold you at gunpoint… fearing for your life.