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Retail sales rise 0.6% in February, but impact of Iran war threatens to derail spending
Sources from Associated Press say that shoppers increased their spending in February, particularly on cars and clothing, after pulling back at the start of the year due to severe winter storms.
Hershey says it will shift back to classic recipe for all Reese’s products after criticism
Associated Press reports that Hershey said Wednesday it will use classic recipes for all Reese’s products starting next year, a change that comes after the grandson of Reese’s founder criticized the company for shifting to cheaper ingredients.
Supreme Court hears arguments over Trump’s bid to limit birthright citizenship as he attends
Sources from AP say that the Supreme Court is taking up one of the term’s most consequential cases, President Donald Trump’s executive order on birthright citizenship declaring that children born to parents who are in the United States illegally or temporarily are not American citizens, and he was in the courtroom on Wednesday for some of the arguments.
Maine’s pool of money from taxes on home sales is growing. How is it being used?
According to Associated Press, a tax generated by property sales helps power Maine’s various affordable housing initiatives, including a program that assists first-time home buyers and another to prevent foreclosures.
Mid-Morning (Parkinson Awareness Walk) - 04/01/26
Today on Mid-Morning, Kealy talks with Jennifer Pounders about the upcoming Parkinson Awareness Walk.
WCBI Sunrise (What You Need To Know Wednesdays) - 04/01/26
Today on WCBI Sunrise, Kealy talks with Nick Hairston on what you need to know this Wednesday.
Hershey says it will shift back to classic recipe for all Reese’s products after criticism
Associated Press reports that Hershey said Wednesday it will use classic recipes for all Reese’s products starting next year, a change that comes after the grandson of Reese’s founder criticized the company for shifting to cheaper ingredients.
Supreme Court hears arguments over Trump’s bid to limit birthright citizenship as he attends
Sources from AP say that the Supreme Court is taking up one of the term’s most consequential cases, President Donald Trump’s executive order on birthright citizenship declaring that children born to parents who are in the United States illegally or temporarily are not American citizens, and he was in the courtroom on Wednesday for some of the arguments.
Maine’s pool of money from taxes on home sales is growing. How is it being used?
According to Associated Press, a tax generated by property sales helps power Maine’s various affordable housing initiatives, including a program that assists first-time home buyers and another to prevent foreclosures.
Mid-Morning (Parkinson Awareness Walk) - 04/01/26
Today on Mid-Morning, Kealy talks with Jennifer Pounders about the upcoming Parkinson Awareness Walk.
WCBI Sunrise (What You Need To Know Wednesdays) - 04/01/26
Today on WCBI Sunrise, Kealy talks with Nick Hairston on what you need to know this Wednesday.
Lee County Sheriff to seek seventh term as initial work underway on new Adult Detention Center
As work is underway on the first phase of a new Adult Detention Center for Lee County, Sheriff Jim Johnson is making a decision about his future. Johnson will seek a seventh term. Allie Martin talked with the sheriff who has been pushing for a new jail and justice center for years.
Cooler Temps and More Rain Are Coming
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) - A cold front pushing through Saturday will drop the afternoon highs this week from the 80s to the low 70s. TODAY - Today will be a warm and humid day with isolated rain chances this afternoon. The afternoon…
Tranquil Methodist Church rebuilds after 2023 tornado
Three years ago in March, parts of the WCBI viewing area were hit by a devastating tornado. One of the places that sustained significant damage was a 172-year-old church in Wren. Tranquil Methodist Church sat right off Highway 45 North.
Sulligent residents react to new mayor
Dozens of Sulligent residents attended the special called meeting, but not all agreed with the final vote.
King Charles III to visit U.S. in late April, attend state dinner at the White House, Trump says
CBS News reports that Britain's King Charles III will make a state visit to the U.S. in late April, Buckingham Palace and President Trump announced on Tuesday...
Scattered Storms For The Rest Of The Work Week
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI)- Storms chances become more scattered through the rest of the work week. Update on the timing on this weekend's cold front. TONIGHT: A few isolated storms will be possible early tonight. Once they fizzle out expect partly…
Trump signs order on mail-in ballots and federally run voter lists as critics vow legal challenges
CBS News reports that President Trump signed an executive order on Tuesday requiring states to impose stricter mail-in voting rules and directing his administration to create a list of confirmed U.S. citizens who are eligible to vote in each state.
AL law enforcement provides update on Perry County homicide investigation
The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency State Bureau gives updates on a homicide investigation in Perry County.
Woman arrested for alleged shoplifting in Columbus
The Columbus Police Department has made an arrest for alleged shoplifting.
Deputies respond to two deadly shootings in Attala Co.
Deputies in Attala County responded to two deadly shootings Sunday afternoon about four miles apart.
Two Noxubee residents to stand trial for murder in connection with 2023 shooting
Two Noxubee County residents will stand trial for murder in connection with a 2023 shooting.
Man faces burglary charges in Amory
25-year-old James Shackford is charged with Burglary of a Commercial Building.
Man to remain behind bars for killing his girlfriend in Lowndes Co.
A Caledonia man serving a life sentence for killing his girlfriend will remain in prison.
Traffic stop in Chickasaw Co. leads to a drug arrest
A traffic stop in Chickasaw County leads to drugs, guns, and money. Now, a Houston man is behind bars.
Police in search of a robbery suspect in Noxubee Co.
The Noxubee County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help to find the person who robbed a Mashulaville store.
Crime Stoppers and Tupelo police in search of multiple credit card fraud suspect
Crime Stoppers of Northeast Mississippi and the Tupelo Police Department need help identifying the person or persons involved in multiple cases of Credit Card Fraud.
Man arrested on sexual battery charges in Saltillo
The Saltillo Police Department arrested a man charged with Sexual Battery against a Juvenile.
Police investigate a second shooting in Verona
For the second time in less than 24 hours, Verona Police found themselves investigating a shooting.
Teenager in custody after a shooting leaves one injured in Verona
Verona Police arrested a teenager in connection with a Tuesday afternoon shooting.
Man wanted for allegedly selling drugs in Lowndes Co.
A man is wanted by multiple agencies for allegedly selling drugs.
Woman arrested in connection with a Burglary case in January
Tupelo Police made an arrest in a January burglary case.
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.
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