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Loaves and Fishes spends part of Thanksgiving week giving back
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Some community members got to serve others as a part of their Thanksgiving holiday. Loaves and Fishes of Lowndes County hosted its Thanksgiving lunch for the public. Attendees were able to get a free meal from volunteers…
Volunteers feed area jails, shut-ins and others on Thanksgiving Day
TUPELO, MISS. (WCBI) - Volunteers were busy at Harrisburg Baptist Church, making plates, cooking vegetables, washing dishes, and keeping each table supplied for the well-organized outreach. The meals were headed to area jails, shut-ins, the ICU waiting room, and other…
Starkville Strong helps people stay warm with 24/7 clothing drive
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – The Thanksgiving holiday is in full swing, and one local organization is giving back to those in need. Starkville Strong is now offering its Winter Weather Bin to help citizens stay warm. With low temperatures making…
Cooler day for Thanksgiving
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) - Happy Thanksgiving from WCBI Weather! We have a cool day in store, with temperatures remaining in the 50's over the next few days. THANKSGIVING: A small shower is possible during the very early morning hours for…
Local dietitian offers tips about managing diabetes
Mississippi has one of the highest rates of diabetes in the United States.
Next To Nature (Sugar Berry Tree) - 11/26/2025
On this week's episode of Next to Nature, Eric and Dr. Long discuss the important facts about the Sugar berry tree!
Volunteers feed area jails, shut-ins and others on Thanksgiving Day
TUPELO, MISS. (WCBI) - Volunteers were busy at Harrisburg Baptist Church, making plates, cooking vegetables, washing dishes, and keeping each table supplied for the well-organized outreach. The meals were headed to area jails, shut-ins, the ICU waiting room, and other…
Starkville Strong helps people stay warm with 24/7 clothing drive
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – The Thanksgiving holiday is in full swing, and one local organization is giving back to those in need. Starkville Strong is now offering its Winter Weather Bin to help citizens stay warm. With low temperatures making…
Cooler day for Thanksgiving
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) - Happy Thanksgiving from WCBI Weather! We have a cool day in store, with temperatures remaining in the 50's over the next few days. THANKSGIVING: A small shower is possible during the very early morning hours for…
Local dietitian offers tips about managing diabetes
Mississippi has one of the highest rates of diabetes in the United States.
Next To Nature (Sugar Berry Tree) - 11/26/2025
On this week's episode of Next to Nature, Eric and Dr. Long discuss the important facts about the Sugar berry tree!
An army of volunteers make sure Salvation Army is set for Thanksgiving Day feeding
An army of volunteers has been busy making sure no one goes hungry on Thanksgiving Day. Allie Martin has more.
Temperature drop
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) - A Fall-like but cool end to the week. Hopefully everyone enjoys their Thanksgiving holiday! WEDNESDAY NIGHT: It is going to be a clear and COLD night. Temperatures will be dropping close to freezing overnight and into…
Immigrant with family ties to White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt is detained by ICE
Associated Press reports that a Massachusetts woman who was once engaged to the brother of White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt remains in ICE custody two weeks after being arrested on her way to pick up the son she shares with her former fiancé.
Police in search of teen suspect in Robinsonville
Law Enforcement in the Northwest corner of Mississippi is looking for a teenage suspect.
Two West Virginia National Guard members shot in DC have died, the state’s governor says
Associated Press reports two West Virginia National Guard members who deployed to the nation’s capital were shot and killed Wednesday just blocks from the White House, the state’s governor said.
MHP to be patrolling during Thanksgiving Holiday
Thanksgiving is tomorrow, and the Egg Bowl is at Mississippi State this year, so you can be sure the roads around the Golden Triangle will be busier.
FDA warns consumers about 19 cookware products that could leach lead into your food. Here's the list.
Sources from CBS News say the Food and Drug Administration is warning consumers about 19 types of cookware that may contain lead
Police in search of teen suspect in Robinsonville
Law Enforcement in the Northwest corner of Mississippi is looking for a teenage suspect.
Tupelo woman arrested after a child was found unresponsive in a car
A young mother has been arrested after her child was found alone in a parked car.
Additional charges filed for Monroe Co. man arrested for child porn
Additional charges have been filed against a Monroe County man who was arrested on child pornography charges.
Arrest made after an alleged shooting in Itawamba County
The Itawamba County Sheriff's office makes an arrest in an alleged shooting incident.
Lowndes Co. Sheriff warns residents about a new scam in the area
The Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office is warning about a recent scam circulating in the area.
Four people arrested on drug charges in Clay Co.
Four people have been arrested in the past five days on a variety of drug charges.
Two women wanted after several Dollar General scams in Union Co.
Several area Dollar General's have been scammed, now the Union County Sheriff's Office is looking for two suspects who may be involved.
Drug warrant ends with two arrests in Prentiss Co.
Prentiss County deputies arrested Jerry Garner of Booneville on a Controlled Substance warrant.
Attempted robbery lands a man in Prentiss Co. Jail
Police believe he was trying to rob someone, but things didn't go to plan. Now DeWayne Michael Collins is in the Prentiss County Jail.
Police made an arrest for alleged false pretenses in Booneville
Booneville Police make an arrest for alleged false pretenses.
Reported hit-and-run leads to an arrest in Booneville
Booneville Police made an arrest for a reported hit-and-run incident.
Man accused of drug possession and voyeurism in Booneville
A Baldwyn man is in the Prentiss County Jail accused of drug possession and voyeurism..
Early morning chase leads to a teen's arrest in Tupelo
An early morning joy ride through a business parking lot leads to the arrest of a Tupelo teen.
CCSO is investigating a weekend incident
Clay County Sheriff Eddie Scott tells WCBI, at least five people were injured by gunfire at a bonfire early Sunday morning, including a juvenile.
Arrest made in connection with missing person case in Columbus
Columbus Police have made an arrest in connection with a missing persons case.
Man arrested on serious burglary charges in Prentiss Co.
A disturbance call leads to more serious charges for a Booneville man.
Man arrested on several drug charges in Pickens Co.
A month-long drug investigation leaves on man facing several charges.
Man faces charge for alleged Grand Larceny in Tupelo
Tupelo Police make an arrest for alleged Grand Larceny.





