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Family appeals to Arizona community for clues in ongoing disappearance of Nancy Guthrie
Associated Press reports that Savannah Guthrie is renewing pleas to neighbors, friends and residents of Tucson, Arizona, to jog their memories in the hopes of sparking new leads in the disappearance of her mother Nancy.
Trump places statue of Christopher Columbus near the White House
Sources from AP say that a statue of Christopher Columbus has been placed on the grounds of the Eisenhower Executive Office Building adjacent to the White House, the latest effort by President Donald Trump’s administration to recognize the controversial explorer.
Rubio to testify in trial of former roommate accused of secretly lobbying for Venezuela
According to AP, the federal trial of a former Miami congressman accused of secretly lobbying for Venezuela’s government during the first Trump administration begins Monday with Secretary of State Marco Rubio set to testify over his interactions with his old friend.
Trump sued by historic preservation groups to block Kennedy Center changes
Associated Press reports that a coalition of cultural and historic preservation groups is suing to block further physical changes to the Kennedy Center ahead of a two-year closure that President Donald Trump insists is necessary to renovate the prominent performing arts venue.
Supreme Court sounds skeptical of late-arriving ballots, a Trump target
Sources from Associated Press say that the Supreme Court ‘s conservative majority sounds skeptical of state laws that allow the counting of late-arriving mail ballots, a persistent target of President Donald Trump.
Landmark trial in New Mexico to decide whether Meta misled users about children’s safety risks
Closing arguments are scheduled Monday in a landmark trial in New Mexico where social media conglomerate Meta is accused of misleading its users about how safe its platforms are for children.
Trump places statue of Christopher Columbus near the White House
Sources from AP say that a statue of Christopher Columbus has been placed on the grounds of the Eisenhower Executive Office Building adjacent to the White House, the latest effort by President Donald Trump’s administration to recognize the controversial explorer.
Rubio to testify in trial of former roommate accused of secretly lobbying for Venezuela
According to AP, the federal trial of a former Miami congressman accused of secretly lobbying for Venezuela’s government during the first Trump administration begins Monday with Secretary of State Marco Rubio set to testify over his interactions with his old friend.
Trump sued by historic preservation groups to block Kennedy Center changes
Associated Press reports that a coalition of cultural and historic preservation groups is suing to block further physical changes to the Kennedy Center ahead of a two-year closure that President Donald Trump insists is necessary to renovate the prominent performing arts venue.
Supreme Court sounds skeptical of late-arriving ballots, a Trump target
Sources from Associated Press say that the Supreme Court ‘s conservative majority sounds skeptical of state laws that allow the counting of late-arriving mail ballots, a persistent target of President Donald Trump.
Landmark trial in New Mexico to decide whether Meta misled users about children’s safety risks
Closing arguments are scheduled Monday in a landmark trial in New Mexico where social media conglomerate Meta is accused of misleading its users about how safe its platforms are for children.
A burning smell forces Newark airport control tower evacuation, briefly halting flights
According to Associated Press, arrivals and departures were temporarily paused at Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey on Monday morning after air traffic controllers evacuated the tower due to a burning smell coming from an elevator, the Federal Aviation Administration said.
WCBI Sunrise (Paper Fashion Show) - 03/23/26
Today on WCBI Sunrise, Kealy talks with Greg Lewis about the Paper Fashion Show
Community members host Columbus movie night
Columbus organizations joined forces to host a Community Movie Night this weekend.
Cooler Start To The New Work Week
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) - Today begins a colder start to the new work week after a dry cold front moved through the area this morning. This will help drop afternoon highs for Monday. Today - The afternoon high today is expected to…
Lovely Start to the Week
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) - A dry cold front will bring slightly cooler conditions as we head into the start of the week. Isolated rain is possible starting on Tuesday. SUNDAY NIGHT: A cold front will pass through our area, bringing…
Not just warmer, but drier
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) - Warming temperatures isn't the only trend for the coming week, but also a drier than average trend. Weekend Temperatures: A perfect spring weekend is coming up with temps in the mid-80's and very little cloud cover. Time…
Local businesses shine at Taste of Tupelo
It was a capacity crowd at the largest business networking event in the region.
Woman accused of SNAP fraud pleads guilty in Pearl River Co.
A Pearl River County woman will spend the next six years on probation after entering a guilty plea for welfare fraud.
Chickasaw man to spend 10 years behind bars for drug dealing in Oxford
A Chickasaw County man will spend the next 10 years in Federal prison for dealing drugs.
Man faces child sex crimes in Grenada Co.
A man in Grenada County is facing child sex crimes.
Teen charged with armed robbery/aggravated assault in Tupelo
17-year-old Jatavion D. Leach has been charged with one count each of Armed Robbery and Aggravated Assault.
Woman enters guilty plea for welfare fraud in Kemper Co.
A Kemper County woman won't have to serve time for welfare fraud, but she will have to pay the money back.
Noxubee teen pleads guilty to burglary of an occupied dwelling
A Noxubee County teenager gets a second chance after he pleads guilty to his part in a crime.
Law Enforcement makes drug/ammunition arrest in Lee Co.
Agents with the North Mississippi Narcotics Unit secured a search warrant for a home on Pulltight Road in Saltillo. During that search, they reportedly found a felony amount of methamphetamine along with several firearms, loaded magazines, and ammunition.
Two men accused of stealing an elderly person's car in Carroll Co.
Two men have been arrested in Carroll County, accused of stealing a car from an elderly person.
Man faces drug trafficking charges in Lee Co.
A tip from the public helps Lee County deputies and narcotics agents catch a suspected drug dealer.
New video released on vehicle suspected to be involved in Monroe Co. murder case
The Monroe County Sheriff's Office and Aberdeen Police Department are releasing new video of a vehicle believed to have been involved in a murder case.
Police in search of a wanted suspect in West Point
West Point Police are asking for your help to find a suspect.
Police arrest a man on sexual assault charges in Lafayette Co.
Lafayette County deputies made an arrest in a sexual assault case.
Man faces aggravated assault charges in Tupelo
A Tupelo man is facing an aggravated domestic violence charge after an incident that happened in February.
Police make an arrest after the burglary of a Tupelo commercial building
The Tupelo Police Department has made an arrest in the burglary of a commercial building.
Arrest made in connection with a shooting in Tupelo
The Tupelo Police Department has made an arrest in connection with a March 5 shooting.
Winston Co. Sheriff's Department searches for suspect in Thursday night shooting
WINSTON COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) - The Winston County Sheriff's Department is looking for a person in connection with a shooting that occurred Thursday night. According to the department, Winston County 911 received a call about a disturbance on Miller Ave…
Remains of missing Columbus man located
A Lowndes County family now has closure after searching for their loved one for more than a year. Lowndes County Sheriff Eddie Hawkins and Coroner Greg Merchant held a joint press conference about the case of Derek Gray
Suspect wanted in connection with a shooting in Winston Co.
The Winston County Sheriff's Department is looking for a person in connection to a shooting that occurred Thursday night.





