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WCBI announces December's Teacher of the Month
The WCBI Teacher of the Month for December 2025 is Erica Puckett of New Hope Upper Elementary School!
Former Interim mayor of Weir to stand trial in Webster Co.
The former, interim mayor of Weir Trades City Hall for the Webster County Courthouse on Monday.
Heavy Rain and Storms Expected Tonight
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI)- Numerous pockets of heavy rain and storms are expected tonight through Saturday morning! Look for a cool down to end the week! TONIGHT: A Marginal Risk (1/5) and Slight Risk (2/5) remain in play for NE Mississippi…
Parkgate Pregnancy Clinic expands with help of Eight Days of Hope
A Tupelo-based ministry that helps women facing crisis pregnancies is expanding, and another area ministry is playing a major role in the project.
Law Enforcement warns drivers of hazards during rain & flooding
Law enforcement agencies are encouraging drivers to be mindful of the water on the road and to take extra precautions.
Non-profit organization holds lunch for law enforcement in Columbus
On Friday, January 9, a non-profit organization called the "Sisters For Service" held an event to honor the sacrifices of all the men and women who wear blue.
Former Interim mayor of Weir to stand trial in Webster Co.
The former, interim mayor of Weir Trades City Hall for the Webster County Courthouse on Monday.
Heavy Rain and Storms Expected Tonight
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI)- Numerous pockets of heavy rain and storms are expected tonight through Saturday morning! Look for a cool down to end the week! TONIGHT: A Marginal Risk (1/5) and Slight Risk (2/5) remain in play for NE Mississippi…
Parkgate Pregnancy Clinic expands with help of Eight Days of Hope
A Tupelo-based ministry that helps women facing crisis pregnancies is expanding, and another area ministry is playing a major role in the project.
Law Enforcement warns drivers of hazards during rain & flooding
Law enforcement agencies are encouraging drivers to be mindful of the water on the road and to take extra precautions.
Non-profit organization holds lunch for law enforcement in Columbus
On Friday, January 9, a non-profit organization called the "Sisters For Service" held an event to honor the sacrifices of all the men and women who wear blue.
Looking for a job? Here are the best U.S. cities to find openings.
CBS News reports that, although large U.S. metros continue to offer ample job opportunities, job-seekers don't necessarily need to head to the very biggest cities to find work.
Hackers accessed University of Hawaii Cancer Center patient data; they weren’t immediately notified
Sources Associated Press say, Social Security numbers and other personal information from participants in a University of Hawaii Cancer Center study were exposed to computer hackers in August
City of Baldwyn installs three new storm shelters for the community
Baldwyn residents now have a safe place to go when severe weather threatens.
Former MSDHS testifies during Ted DiBiase Jr. trial
CBS Affiliate WJTV reports that, according to court documents, Ted DiBiase Jr. and co-conspirators Davis, Christi Webb, Nancy New, and others are alleged to have fraudulently obtained federal funds, including welfare funds.
Lyft and Uber drivers protest Waymo robotaxis as California considers further regulations
Sources from Associated Press, drivers for Lyft and Uber protested self-driving Waymo taxis in San Francisco on Friday
Minnesota prosecutor calls on the public to share Renee Good shooting evidence with her office
According to Associated Press, Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty on Friday called on members of the public to send any video or other evidence in the fatal shooting of Renee Good directly to her office, challenging the Trump administration’s decision to leave the investigation solely to the FBI.
Denmark's former NATO ambassador slams Trump's bid to takeover Greenland as American imperialism
CBS News reports that Denmark's former ambassador to NATO, veteran diplomat Michael Zilmer-Johns, had tough words for the Trump administration as Danish and American officials prepare to discuss the future of the small European nation's semi-autonomous territory of Greenland.
Six people are dead after a mass shooting in Clay County
Clay County Sheriff Eddie Scott tells WCBI, 24 year old Daricka Moore shot and killed 67 year old Glenn Moore, 55 year old Willie Guines, 33 year old Quinten Moore, at this home on David Hill Road. All three victims were related to the shooter. Moore then allegedly stole a Ford F-150 that belonged to Quinten Moore.
Multiple dead in Clay County mass shooting
CLAY COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) -- Clay County is reeling from a deadly attack. Multiple people have been shot as the Clay County Sheriff's Department undertakes a mass shooting death investigation. Details are still limited but Clay County Sheriff Eddie Scott…
Former Interim mayor of Weir to stand trial in Webster Co.
The former, interim mayor of Weir Trades City Hall for the Webster County Courthouse on Monday.
An update on the 200 dogs discovered on a property in Nettleton
Authorities are in the process of helping place as many as 200 dogs that were found at a Lee County property.
Man pleads guilty to second-degree murder in Oktibbeha Co.
Daniel Miller entered a guilty plea to Second-Degree Murder in the January 2024 shooting death of his friend Gabe Tipton.
CPD makes six DUI arrests and four felonies during holiday travel period
The Columbus Police Department's participation in the Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign proved to be a success over the holiday travel periods.
Two men arrested on separate gun charges in Tupelo
A convicted felon is facing more charges after a shooting in Tupelo.
Tupelo police arrest suspect after armed robbery lands clerk in the hospital
Otheno English has been charged with one count of Armed Robbery for the incident that happened Saturday at the Breeze-N convenience store on North Gloster Street.
Two juveniles arrested for alleged attempted auto burglary in Starkville
Two juveniles are arrested in Starkville for alleged attempted auto burglary.
Smithville man arrested for Aggravated Assault in Monroe Co.
Monroe County Sheriff's deputies arrested Richard Lance McCain Sunday evening for a shooting that happened at a home on Ausborn Road.
Investigation underway after discovered animal abuse in Lee Co.
A criminal investigation is underway in Lee County after several animals were found to be in terrible living conditions.
Fulton man faced with drug charges in Lee Co.
A Fulton man is facing drug charges in Lee County.
Investigation underway after police respond to gunshot victim in Columbus
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) - The Columbus Police Department is investigating after police responded to a gunshot victim. According to the department, officers with the Columbus Police Department responded to Baptist Memorial Hospital-GTA in reference to a gunshot victim on January…
Two juveniles face various charges in Starkville
A couple of juveniles are facing charges after an incident in Starkville.
Police arrest a suspect in connection with a Tupelo shooting
Tupelo police have a suspect in custody in connection with a shooting Sunday night.
A man is wanted in West Point
WEST POINT, Miss. (WCBI) Demetris Edwards is wanted for Aggravated Assault with a deadly weapon. Edwards is being described as a black man, who is five foot ten, and…
Bond set at $1 million for a man accused of murder in Choctaw Co.
Bond has been set at a million dollars for an Attala County man accused of Murder.
Investigation underway after a 19-year-old was shot in Choctaw Co.
A death investigation is underway in Choctaw County after a 19-year-old was shot and killed.





