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Oktibbeha teen pleads guilty to killing her mother in Oktibbeha Co.
An Oktibbeha County teenager will spend 25 years in prison for killing her mother.
State Representative discusses bill passing process to Columbus Rotary Club
State Representative Dana McLean spoke to the Columbus Rotary Club about some of the legislation that was taken up last session.
Worker who fell off an MUW building has been identified
We now know the name of the man who fell from a building at Mississippi University for Women and later died.
Lately at the Library (Mona Vance-Ali and the Archives) - 07/29/25
Our second guest on Mid-Morning is Columbus History Department Archivist Mona Vance-Ali, who is here to show us some of the cool histories that can be found, as well as looking for more volunteers.
Mid-Morning (Whooping Cough) - 07/29/25
For an all-new episode of Mid-morning, we have Dr. Keith Watson in the studio to discuss a well-known disease, the whooping cough.
Crime Stoppers (Amory Police Dept.) - 07/29/25
This week's episode of Crime Stoppers includes Kealy Shields as she sits down with Assistant Police Chief Nick Weaver to discuss the Mississippi Most Wanted List.
State Representative discusses bill passing process to Columbus Rotary Club
State Representative Dana McLean spoke to the Columbus Rotary Club about some of the legislation that was taken up last session.
Worker who fell off an MUW building has been identified
We now know the name of the man who fell from a building at Mississippi University for Women and later died.
Lately at the Library (Mona Vance-Ali and the Archives) - 07/29/25
Our second guest on Mid-Morning is Columbus History Department Archivist Mona Vance-Ali, who is here to show us some of the cool histories that can be found, as well as looking for more volunteers.
Mid-Morning (Whooping Cough) - 07/29/25
For an all-new episode of Mid-morning, we have Dr. Keith Watson in the studio to discuss a well-known disease, the whooping cough.
Crime Stoppers (Amory Police Dept.) - 07/29/25
This week's episode of Crime Stoppers includes Kealy Shields as she sits down with Assistant Police Chief Nick Weaver to discuss the Mississippi Most Wanted List.
Good News with Colin - 07/29/2025
Kealy and Colin are back in action with the good news going on this week, on WCBI Sunrise!
Three people accused of intimidating a witness in Columbus
29-year-old Erica Moody, 32-year-old Aneesah Williams, and 21-year-old Neshawn Beckwith have all been charged with intimidating a witness.
Prentiss Co. man arrested on drug charges and indecent exposure
A man in Prentiss County is facing possible drug charges and indecent exposure.
Dog Days of Summer Continue
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) - Extreme heat warnings are in place through tomorrow evening, brutal heat will continue. TODAY: Very, very hot. Highs in the upper 90s, with a heat index as high as 115. Lots of sun, with a few…
Special election to take place in District 41 next week
A special election will take place next Tuesday, August 5, for District 41 in Columbus and Lowndes County.
Mayfield has a big vision for historic Parkhill District
A Tupelo attorney has plans for a revitalization of the city's historic Parkhill neighborhood.
EMCC launches aerospace training that leads to jobs in industry
When it comes to landing a job in any manufacturing field, hands-on training can give you a definite edge.
Brooksville community provides school supplies for local students
Children will be going back to school in just a couple of weeks, and one local community is making sure that students in the area have all they need.
More hot temps
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) - Temperatures are staying toasty as July comes to an end. Isolated to scattered rain chances maintain for the next several days. MONDAY NIGHT: Muggy, warm, and sticky. Temperatures are only dropping into the middle to upper…
Arrest made in connection with child molestation case in Pontotoc
Pontotoc County deputies make another arrest in connection with a child molestation case and it possibly involves a CPS worker.
Constructor dies after falling from a roof on MUW campus
A contractor working on a building at Mississippi University for Women has died.
Starkville Rotary Club learns more about Guatemala Rabbit Project
The Starkville Rotary Club met on Monday, July 28, to hear from Jessica Graves, the Director of International Capacity Development for M4 Institute. She spoke about reducing food insecurity at the household level.
Man pleads guilty to child sex crime charge in Oktibbeha Co.
Bryant Dotson pleaded guilty to sexual battery in Oktibbeha County Circuit Court.
Oktibbeha teen pleads guilty to killing her mother in Oktibbeha Co.
An Oktibbeha County teenager will spend 25 years in prison for killing her mother.
Three people accused of intimidating a witness in Columbus
29-year-old Erica Moody, 32-year-old Aneesah Williams, and 21-year-old Neshawn Beckwith have all been charged with intimidating a witness.
Prentiss Co. man arrested on drug charges and indecent exposure
A man in Prentiss County is facing possible drug charges and indecent exposure.
Arrest made in connection with child molestation case in Pontotoc
Pontotoc County deputies make another arrest in connection with a child molestation case and it possibly involves a CPS worker.
Three arrests made after multiple shots fired in Tupelo
Three men are facing charges in Tupelo after multiple vehicles were shot at.
Two men given 20 years after a crash that killed an unborn child
Two Panola County men will spend the next 20 years in prison for a car crash that killed a pregnant woman's unborn child.
Man faces child sex abuse charges in Lee Co.
A Mooreville man is facing charges for alleged child sexual abuse crimes.
18-year-old faces several child sex crime charges in Clay Co.
18-year-old Amari Lyles is facing several child sex crime charges.
Police question person of interest after a shooting in Tupelo
Tupelo police are questioning a person of interest in a shooting on Wednesday night, July 23.
FBI arrests ten people on drug charges in Winston County
Federal and local law enforcement are turning up the heat on several accused drug dealers in Winston County.
Man wanted for firing three dozen shots into a house in Shuqualak
An incredible story of survival in Noxubee County after nearly three dozen shots are fired into a house. Now, deputies are asking for help finding the gunman.
Two people charged with murder after a shooting in Oktibbeha Co.
Two people charged in connection with a deadly shooting in Oktibbeha County have been sentenced.
Man wanted for aggravated assault in Corinth Co.
The Corinth Police Department is asking for the public's help to find the suspect in an assault case.
Three Tennessee men arrested after being on the run in Oxford
Three men from Tennessee who were on the run are facing more charges after being arrested in Oxford.
Man arrested in connection with a shooting in Louisville
Louisville police made an arrest in connection with a shooting that injured two people.
Man pleads guilty to sexual battery in Clay Co.
A Clay County man will be spending the next 10 years in prison.
Police investigate after multiple shots fired in Oktibbeha Co.
The Oktibbeha County Sheriff's Office continues to search for answers in a homicide investigation.
Man arrested on child sex crime charges in Tishomingo Co.
Tishomingo County deputies make a child sex crime arrest.
Man behind bars after an assault in Burnsville
A Tishomingo County man is in jail after an assault in Burnsville.
Man faces several charges after a pursuit in Louisville
A man is facing several charges after leading police on a pursuit in a stolen vehicle.
Police arrest a man wanted in connection with a burglary in Lee Co.
After searching for a suspect, Lee County deputies have found Christopher Shaw, a man wanted in connection with a church burglary in Guntown.
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…