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LCRD reports road closure for cross drain replacement
The Lowndes County Road Department has reported it will close Hughes Road from Mohagony Drive to Robin Street tomorrow from 8 am-3 pm.
Two local museums in Starkville combine to tell history of its people
The interconnected Museum of Mississippi History and Mississippi Civil Rights Museum combine to tell the story of Mississippi's history and its people.
Lowndes Supervisors discuss funds toward ARC grant
Lowndes County leaders took a step at their regular meeting to put matching funds toward an Appalachian Regional Commission grant to pay for a water tower and 16-inch waterline connection for the Megasite.
Midday (Southern Exchange Interview) - 06/02/2025
Today, on Midday, Kealy talks with Mr. Billy and Mr. John about the Southern Exchange on Main Street.
Mid-morning (Coach of the Year Interview) - 06/02/2025
On today's episode of WCBI's Mid-morning, Kealy talks with Daniel Talley from Lowndes County Sports and Recreation about a Coach of the Year event and the winner.
American Idol Winner Jamal Roberts returns home for concert
Jamal Roberts returned home to Meridian for his first concert since winning American Idol.
Two local museums in Starkville combine to tell history of its people
The interconnected Museum of Mississippi History and Mississippi Civil Rights Museum combine to tell the story of Mississippi's history and its people.
Lowndes Supervisors discuss funds toward ARC grant
Lowndes County leaders took a step at their regular meeting to put matching funds toward an Appalachian Regional Commission grant to pay for a water tower and 16-inch waterline connection for the Megasite.
Midday (Southern Exchange Interview) - 06/02/2025
Today, on Midday, Kealy talks with Mr. Billy and Mr. John about the Southern Exchange on Main Street.
Mid-morning (Coach of the Year Interview) - 06/02/2025
On today's episode of WCBI's Mid-morning, Kealy talks with Daniel Talley from Lowndes County Sports and Recreation about a Coach of the Year event and the winner.
American Idol Winner Jamal Roberts returns home for concert
Jamal Roberts returned home to Meridian for his first concert since winning American Idol.
SFD warns Starkville community about mop chemicals
The Department wants to encourage everyone to never heat mop solution on the stove to make your home smell clean.
Case remains unsolved for missing man in Alcorn Co.
Thursday, May 29, marks six years since Steven Oster disappeared in Corinth.
Dog helps law enforcement find a murder weapon in Lee Co.
Law enforcement in Lee County was able to find a murder weapon with help from a furry friend.
Woman arrested on drug/misdemeanor charges in Prentiss Co.
Judge Ray Hall was arrested at a traffic stop in Prentiss County for two counts of Possession of a Controlled Substance along with several misdemeanor charges.
Communities travel to participate in Fly and S.T.Y AAU tournament
The Teams of the Fly and Saving The Youth, or S.T.Y, AAU basketball organization, travel around the south to showcase their talents.
Man faces two counts of meth sale in Lowndes Co.
A 47-year-old man is behind bars in Lowndes County facing two counts of sale of meth.
Ribbon-cutting ceremony held for new gym in Columbus
A new small business is open in Columbus, and it is all about fitness.
Man arrested for child sex crime charges in Caledonia
A Caledonia man is in the Lowndes County Jail on child sex charges.
Man indicted for alleged illegal re-entry/child sex crime in Ecru
A Mexican Citizen is indicted by a federal grand jury in Oxford for alleged illegal re-entry into the United States after being charged with a state child sex crime.
West Point man arrested after a pursuit in Lowndes County
A West Point man has been arrested in Lowndes County after a brief pursuit.
Shots fired at a local barbershop in Brooksville
Shots were fired at a barbershop in Brooksville on Thursday evening, May 29.
West Point Police look for suspect involved in various car burglaries
West Point Police have identified a suspect in a string of Memorial Day Weekend car burglaries, and now they're asking for your help to find him.
Man arrested for kidnapping in Tupelo
A Tupelo man is being held without bond after police say he tried to take a child.
Man accused of sexual battery in Tupelo
A Tupelo man has been accused of child sex crimes against a minor.
Teen faces multiple charges of child porn in Oxford
An Oxford teenager is facing multiple charges of Child Pornography.
Bond denied for man accused of robbery in Tupelo
Bond has been denied for a Shannon man accused of a mid-April armed robbery in Tupelo.
Tupelo police arrest a man in connection with shooting in April
Tupelo Police made another arrest in connection with an April shooting.
Columbus suspect wanted after shooting leaves man injured
One man is injured in a shooting. Now, Columbus police are looking for a gunman.
One man dead and another in jail after a shooting in Grenada Co.
A Memorial Day shooting in Grenada leaves one man dead and another in jail.
Lowndes County man arrested for punching an officer in the face
A Lowndes County man has been accused of punching a Columbus police officer in the face.
Philadelphia man arrested on multiple charges
A man is behind bars in Philadelphia facing three different charges.
Suspect wanted for stealing a MS Lottery ticket in West Point
Video surveillance caught a suspect reaching over the counter while the clerk was distracted, and stealing several Mississippi Lottery scratch-offs.
Two suspects wanted for theft at a Walmart in West Point
The West Point Police Department and Golden Triangle Crime Stoppers are asking for the public's help to find two people wanted for theft.
Five people arrested for alleged shoplifting in Amory
Amory Police made five arrests for alleged shoplifting.
Corinth Superintendent indicted in connection with AI child porn case
The former superintendent of the Corinth School District is indicted in connection with the case of AI generated child porn allegedly produced by a former teacher.