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Crime Stoppers and Sheriff's office in search of two suspects in Union Co.
Crime Stoppers of Northeast Mississippi and the Union County Sheriff's Office need the community's assistance in a Burglary and Grand Larceny case...
Heat sticks around
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) - Hot temperatures and rain chances are sticking around as we head into the weekend. FRIDAY: A hot summer day! Temperatures will climb into the mid-90's by the afternoon, with heat index values near 105 expected during…
Another hot Friday
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) - With daily rain potential and heat, there is no doubt that it is Summer. THURSDAY NIGHT: Continued chances for isolated storms throughout the night. Overnight low temperatures will drop into the low to middle 70s. FRIDAY:…
Mississippi's top students compete for National Civics Bee Crown
Some of the brightest middle schoolers throughout Mississippi spent their day showcasing their knowledge about the US Constitution and the nation's system of government...
Bell's making his own mark as new Eupora Police Chief
The City of Eupora has officially named Bryant Bell as the new police chief. Bell, who has been with the force since September 2024 has worked as the interim chief since May...
MSU research identifies farming practices that improve irrigation efficiency
According to an MSU press release, Mississippi State scientists are building on two decades of irrigation research to identify production practices that help growers save water while improving crop yields...
Heat sticks around
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) - Hot temperatures and rain chances are sticking around as we head into the weekend. FRIDAY: A hot summer day! Temperatures will climb into the mid-90's by the afternoon, with heat index values near 105 expected during…
Another hot Friday
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) - With daily rain potential and heat, there is no doubt that it is Summer. THURSDAY NIGHT: Continued chances for isolated storms throughout the night. Overnight low temperatures will drop into the low to middle 70s. FRIDAY:…
Mississippi's top students compete for National Civics Bee Crown
Some of the brightest middle schoolers throughout Mississippi spent their day showcasing their knowledge about the US Constitution and the nation's system of government...
Bell's making his own mark as new Eupora Police Chief
The City of Eupora has officially named Bryant Bell as the new police chief. Bell, who has been with the force since September 2024 has worked as the interim chief since May...
MSU research identifies farming practices that improve irrigation efficiency
According to an MSU press release, Mississippi State scientists are building on two decades of irrigation research to identify production practices that help growers save water while improving crop yields...
Kia recalling almost 463,000 Tellurides that may catch fire while being driven or parked, agency says
CBS News reports that Kia America is recalling almost 463,000 Telluride midsize crossover SUVs from the 2020-2024 model years that could catch fire while being driven or parked...
Judge orders Indian billionaire Gautam Adani to answer questions on whether there was a quid pro quo
CBS News reports that a federal judge in Brooklyn has ordered Indian billionaire Gautam Adani to answer questions about whether there was any sort of quid pro quo made in connection with the Justice Department's decision to dismiss criminal foreign bribery and securities fraud charges against him...
Midday (2026 Artesia Day Festival) - 07/09/26
Today on Midday, Kealy talks with City Clerk Tresa Sanders about the 2026 Artesia Day Festival!
Midday (Let's Flamingle Downtown) - 07/09/26
Today on Midday, Kealy talks with Main Street Columbus Event Coordinator Chelsea Best about the Let's Flamingle Downtown event!
Probe of Alibaba unearthed evidence it knowingly let dangerous drugs be sold to U.S. consumers — but DOJ did not prosecute
Sources from CBS News say, for eight years, Chinese online retailer Alibaba and its U.S. payment processing company failed to prevent dangerous drugs, chemicals, and pill presses from being sold to American customers — even after employees warned of compliance problems, public records show...
Wally Funk, a North Texas aviation pioneer, has died. Here's how she broke barriers
Sources from CBS News report that Wally Funk, an aviation pioneer who became the oldest woman to travel to space, has died at 87. The city of Grapevine, Texas, where she lived, announced on Thursday that she died peacefully the evening before, surrounded by loved ones...
Questions arise over Qatari-donated Air Force One after Secret Service advised Trump to take old plane
CBS News reports that the Secret Service advised that President Trump take the old Air Force One to leave Turkey on Wednesday instead of the new plane donated by Qatar...
Crime Stoppers and Sheriff's office in search of two suspects in Union Co.
Crime Stoppers of Northeast Mississippi and the Union County Sheriff's Office need the community's assistance in a Burglary and Grand Larceny case...
Police investigate a fatal hit-and-run in Booneville
Booneville Police are investigating a hit-and-run that left a bicyclist dead...
Two teens arrested following a drive-by shooting in Lowndes Co.
Two teenagers have been arrested following a drive by shooting in Lowndes County...
Police investigate a fatal shooting in Tupelo
Tupelo Police are investigating at least two shootings that happened overnight. One of those proved to be fatal...
One person indicted following a fraud investigation involving SNAP
Klisha Johnson of Marshall County was arrested in June after allegedly improperly receiving over $27,000 in benefits from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program...
Pickens County Sheriff's Office makes an arrest on sexual assault charge
The Pickens County Sheriff's Office arrested a man for sexual assault today...
String of car burglaries has Lowndes Co. Sheriff asking for the community's assistance
The Sheriff's Department is encouraging people to check their security camera footage from late Sunday night and early Monday morning if you live in the New Hope Community...
One person dead after a nightclub shooting in Grenada
Police Chief George Douglas says officers responded to the area of Pecan Street near Dean Drive just after three in the morning on Sunday...
4 men in custody after shots rang out at a mobile home park in Shannon
Four men are in custody after shots rang out at a mobile home park in Shannon...
Two arrests made in two separate felony cases in Tupelo
Tupelo Police made arrests in two separate felony cases...
Arrest made in Tupelo after a shoplifting incident in June
29-year-old Kierra King is facing a felony shoplifting charge...
Tennessee man to spend 30 years in prison for transporting a minor across state lines
A Tennessee man will spend the next 30 years in prison for transporting a 14-year-old across state lines to engage in sex...
Teenager arrested after a shooting in Starkville
17-year-old Kameron Coffey was charged with aggravated assault...
Former Jones Co. Chancery Clerk arrested for allegedly altering official records
A former Jones County Chancery Clerk has been arrested for allegedly altering official county records...
Man arrested after a burglary investigation in Tupelo
A man has been arrested after a burglary investigation in Tupelo. Matthew Calise was charged with Burglary of a Building...
Lafayette County Sheriff's Office warning of property scam
LAFAYETTE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) - The saying goes, if it's too good to be true, then it probably is - especially when it comes to something online. That's why the Lafayette County Sheriff's Department is looking to help community members…
Man arrested for vehicle burglary incident at a restaurant in Tupelo
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) - The Mississippi Department of Corrections has placed a hold on a Tupelo man after a burglary incident on North Gloster Street. On June 23rd, Tupelo police responded to Lost Pizza Company in reference to a burglary…
Teens facing charges after two assault incidents in Tupelo
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) Two teenagers are facing charges after two separate assault incidents at two parks in Tupelo. 15-year-old Jamarian Donelson is being charged with one count of aggravated assault. On June 15th, police responded to North Mississippi Medical Center…





