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Man pleads guilty to woman's murder in Fayette Co.
A Fayette County, Alabama, man will serve the rest of his life in prison for murder.
Police on the look out for burglary suspect in Lee Co.
The Lee County Sheriff's Office is asking for your help to find a burglary suspect.
Baldwyn man accused of stealing tires from R and R in Tupelo
A Baldwyn man is in the Lee County Jail accused of helping himself to a hot deal on a set of wheels in Tupelo.
Columbus residents will not see an increase on garbage fees
Columbus residents won't be seeing an increase in their garbage bills for now.
Man sentenced to 10 years for child sexual battery in Alcorn Co.
29-year-old Alexander Jordan Delgado was sentenced to ten years in prison for sexual battery of a child.
MSU Bulldog running for recovery efforts of Texas flood victims
A Mississippi State Bulldog is lacing up his running shoes for a good cause.
Police on the look out for burglary suspect in Lee Co.
The Lee County Sheriff's Office is asking for your help to find a burglary suspect.
Baldwyn man accused of stealing tires from R and R in Tupelo
A Baldwyn man is in the Lee County Jail accused of helping himself to a hot deal on a set of wheels in Tupelo.
Columbus residents will not see an increase on garbage fees
Columbus residents won't be seeing an increase in their garbage bills for now.
Man sentenced to 10 years for child sexual battery in Alcorn Co.
29-year-old Alexander Jordan Delgado was sentenced to ten years in prison for sexual battery of a child.
MSU Bulldog running for recovery efforts of Texas flood victims
A Mississippi State Bulldog is lacing up his running shoes for a good cause.
Columbus City Council votes to expand credit use for services
The Columbus City Council has voted to allow expanded use of credit cards to pay for services.
Police in search of a woman reported missing in West Point
The West Point Police Department needs the community's help finding a missing woman. Ebony Jones was last seen at Love's Truck Stop on Wednesday, July 16, at around 6:15 pm.
Around the Area with Allie Martin (Tupelo Vitalant) - 07/17/2025
This week on Around the Area, Allie is with Communications Manager Barley Juarez at Vitalant in Tupelo to discuss the need for summer blood donations.
WCBI Sunrise (16th Annual Dancing in the Park) - 07/18/25
Today on WCBI Sunrise, Kealy talks with Kayla Gilmore of KMG KREATIONS about the 16th Annual Dancing in the Park Event.
Clinic brings adaptive water skiing to those with physical disabilities
Living with a physical limitation can be challenging, especially for those who were physically active before an accident. The health professionals with NMMC's Rehabilitation Services sponsored a free Adaptive Water Ski Clinic.
Periods of rain all weekend
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) - Rain chances spike today through the weekend, it won't be total washout, but very wet! FRIDAY: Rain and clouds build from the south early in the afternoon, with highs limited to the lower 90s and upper…
CMSD continues search for new superintendent
The school board of trustees met for discussion on Thursday, July 17, at 4 pm to review and discuss potential candidates.
Murder victim’s family speaks out after guilty verdict
Mikel Craven’s family said the journey to justice hasn’t been easy. Craven was murdered in Clay County in 2022.
Bogue Chitto Cotton Gin GM explains impact of cotton reduction
Some of that reduction is due to the weather, but the political and economic climates are also playing against farmers.
Columbus Arts Council hosts talent show for special campers
The Columbus Arts Council hosted a talent show for the organization, “Special Needs, Special Spirit.”
Storm Chances Ramp Up This Weekend
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) - TONIGHT: A few storms are still possible early in the night, but overall most of us will be seeing partly cloudy skies with lows dropping to 75. TOMORROW: Storm chances start increasing on Friday as scattered showers and…
Columbus man’s family seeks answers after officer-involved collision
The family of the man injured in a collision with a Columbus police officer is asking for answers. They claim 32-year-old Devion Bankhead pulled over at a stop sign to allow the police car to go by.
Corinth Man is sentenced to life in prison for murder
CORINTH, Miss. (WCBI) - A Corinth Man is sentenced to life in prison for murder. According to the First Circuit District Attorney's Office, 50-year-old Tyrone Traylor, Sr., pled guilty to first-degree murder in connection with the April 24, 2022, shooting…
N.C.S.O. Deputies arrest four people in connection to a shooting
James Vance is outraged and shocked. after hearing the news about a shooting close to where he works.
Man pleads guilty to woman's murder in Fayette Co.
A Fayette County, Alabama, man will serve the rest of his life in prison for murder.
Police on the look out for burglary suspect in Lee Co.
The Lee County Sheriff's Office is asking for your help to find a burglary suspect.
Baldwyn man accused of stealing tires from R and R in Tupelo
A Baldwyn man is in the Lee County Jail accused of helping himself to a hot deal on a set of wheels in Tupelo.
Man sentenced to 10 years for child sexual battery in Alcorn Co.
29-year-old Alexander Jordan Delgado was sentenced to ten years in prison for sexual battery of a child.
Man arrested on statutory rape charges in Winston Co.
A Winston County man has been accused of having sex with a teenager.
Suspect involved in Columbus stand-off faces felony charges
The suspect involved in a stand-off with Columbus Police on Wednesday, July 16. is facing 2 felony charges in connection with that case.
Three arrests made after dozens of break-ins in Webster Co.
Webster County deputies made three arrests after more than a dozen break-ins.
Two people hospitalized after officer-involved crash in Columbus
A collision involving a Columbus police officer sends two people to the hospital.
Jurors find Clay Co. man guilty for capital murder in West Point
A Clay County man will spend the rest of his life in prison for capital murder.
Man charged with breaking into a home in Aberdeen
Aberdeen police believe they found the man who broke into a home and started undressing.
Two arrests made after an armed robbery in Lowndes County
Lowndes County deputies were called to Baptist Golden Triangle on Friday afternoon, July 11, about an armed robbery victim.
Deputies make an arrest after a drive-by shooting in Lowndes Co.
Lowndes County deputies made an arrest after a weekend shooting. 24-year-old Jalen Brewer was charged with drive-by shooting.
Wanted Aberdeen shooting suspect turns himself in
The man wanted in connection with an Aberdeen shooting turns himself in.
Police arrest a man on felony fleeing charges in Starkville
Starkville Police made an arrest for alleged Felony Fleeing on Old West Point Road.
Man arrested after continued cyberstalking in Oxford
A Tupelo man has been accused of continuing to text a victim after he got out of jail.
Police investigate a weekend shooting in Verona
Verona police are investigating a weekend shooting.
Man set to go to trial for murder in Clay Co.
A Clay County murder trial is underway after a jury was picked on July 14.
48-year-old man behind bars for DUI in Lafayette Co.
On Thursday, July 10, A Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office Deputy was patrolling in the area of Highway 6, near F.D Buddy East Parkway, and pulled a Chevrolet Impala over.
Tuscaloosa P.D. needs your help in finding a man who stole a dog
The Tuscaloosa Police Department needs your help in finding a man who stole a dog.
Shootout reported in Southwest Jackson Brookhollow Subdivision
WJTV reported a shootout that spanned several blocks in the Brookhollow subdivision, in Southwest Jackson.
Man wanted in connection with home burglary in Noxubee Co.
Noxubee County deputies believe an accused burglar could be selling stolen guns.