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Weather staying nice
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) - Just nice conditions getting us through the week. TUESDAY NIGHT: Very calm and mostly clear tonight. Temperatures will drop into the upper 40s to lower 50s. Just a nice night. WEDNESDAY: Going to be another really…
Sweet Peppers Deli to host fundraiser for community member battling cancer
Sweet Peppers Deli in Columbus is rallying behind a local community member battling terminal cancer.
All DHS workers to be paid by end of week for past 6 weeks of shutdown
Sources from CBS say that Markwayne Mullin, the secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, promised Tuesday that DHS employees affected by the ongoing government shutdown can expect to receive paychecks by the end of the week.
American journalist Shelly Kittleson is released after being kidnapped in Iraq, sources say
According to CBS News, American journalist Shelly Kittleson has been freed after militants from the Iranian-backed Kata'ib Hezbollah kidnapped her in Iraq one week ago, according to two Iraqi government sources and a source familiar with the situation.
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche says he's open to serving in job permanently
CBS News reports that Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said Tuesday that he'd be willing to serve as the attorney general permanently if asked by President Trump, after Pam Bondi was ousted from the post last week.
Former Assistant Police Chief charged with embezzlement in Okolona
The former assistant police chief in Okolona is charged with embezzlement after an investigation by the Mississippi Attorney General's Office.
Sweet Peppers Deli to host fundraiser for community member battling cancer
Sweet Peppers Deli in Columbus is rallying behind a local community member battling terminal cancer.
All DHS workers to be paid by end of week for past 6 weeks of shutdown
Sources from CBS say that Markwayne Mullin, the secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, promised Tuesday that DHS employees affected by the ongoing government shutdown can expect to receive paychecks by the end of the week.
American journalist Shelly Kittleson is released after being kidnapped in Iraq, sources say
According to CBS News, American journalist Shelly Kittleson has been freed after militants from the Iranian-backed Kata'ib Hezbollah kidnapped her in Iraq one week ago, according to two Iraqi government sources and a source familiar with the situation.
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche says he's open to serving in job permanently
CBS News reports that Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said Tuesday that he'd be willing to serve as the attorney general permanently if asked by President Trump, after Pam Bondi was ousted from the post last week.
Former Assistant Police Chief charged with embezzlement in Okolona
The former assistant police chief in Okolona is charged with embezzlement after an investigation by the Mississippi Attorney General's Office.
Raising a child now costs over $300,000 in the U.S., study finds. See how your state compares.
Sources from CBS News say that raising a child comes with a long list of expenses, from child care to additional groceries. But how much does that add up to over 18 years?
Columbus's Market Street Festival is celebrating 30 years
Columbus's Market Street Festival is celebrating 30 years this year, and Main Street Columbus is gearing up for the big event.
AI will affect more than half of all U.S. jobs, analysis finds
According to CBS News, artificial intelligence will dramatically change the nature of work, but stop short of replacing most employees, according to a recent analysis.
Tupelo Homelessness Task Force provide resources and help for the homeless
Tupelo’s Homelessness Task Force brings organizations together to provide resources and help for those who want to get off the streets.
Drivers to expect a closure on Steens-Vernon Road in Lowndes Co.
Some drivers in Lowndes County will need to plan for an alternate route tomorrow.
Remains of a World War II soldier from Mississippi have been identified
A World War II soldier who died as a Prisoner of War in the Philippines will be laid to rest this month in his hometown.
Flag football season off to a strong start for West Point Green Wave
The West Point Green Wave flag football team is off and running in year one, and they're wasting no time making noise in the growing world of flag football.
Columbus Police arrest a man after a stabbing on Railroad Street
Columbus Police have made an arrest in a stabbing on Railroad Street.
Budget for next year's fiscal passes in 2026 legislative Session
The 2026 Legislative Session is nearing the finish line, and the budget for the next fiscal year has been passed.
Booneville man arrested on multiple charges after checkpoint in Prentiss Co.
PRENTISS COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) -A Booneville man was arrested after Prentiss County Sheriff's Department deputies conducted a checkpoint. According to the department, 46-year-old Maurice Miller was arrested for a suspended driver’s license and a municipal warrant. Maurice was allegedly found…
Traffic stop leads to drug seizure in St. Clair County
ST. CLAIR COUNTY, Ala. (WCBI) - A traffic stop leads to a drug seizure in St. Clair County. On March 31, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency's Motor Carrier Safety Unit conducted a commercial motor vehicle inspection on a tractor on…
Police arrest a man on assault charges in Columbus
A man who allegedly assaulted Columbus Police is now in custody.
Suspect wanted for shooting at a home in Tupelo
Tupelo Police are asking for the public's help in finding someone who shot at a home on Wednesday night.
Sheriff's office in search of a suspect accused of damaging vehicles in Lowndes Co.
The Lowndes County Sheriff's Office is asking for your help to find a suspect accused of damaging vehicles.
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.
A man is facing Fentanyl charges in Tupelo
A Tupelo man is in jail facing Fentanyl charges.
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.





