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Warming Trend Begins
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) - Temperatures will climb into the 70's this week, with rain returning on Thursday. SUNDAY NIGHT: Things will stay quiet tonight as clouds begin to build in. Temperatures will drop into the lower-40's for most of us.…
It has now been five years since a woman went missing
UNION COUNTY, Miss. (WCB) It has now been five years since a woman went missing in Union County. On New Yer's day in 2021, Jessica…
Chess players wanted: Local woman begins chess club
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) If you're looking for something new to try in the New Year, there's a club forming in Columbus. And a local woman is hoping to…
A Community Wash Day was held in Starkville
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) A Starkville Resident is turning her pain into purpose. Saperior Patton is the founder and President of the non profit organization called the Safe Place…
A Montgomery county family is thankful to be alive
DUCK HILL, Miss. (WCBI) Around 8:00 Wednesday night, Elliott and Duck Hill firefighters responded to a house fire at 2897 Highway 404 in Duck Hill. A witness…
Quiet End to Weekend
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) - Calm conditions are expected as we start the first full week of 2026. Rain chances return late next week. SATURDAY NIGHT: Temperatures will drop into the mid-30's overnight with clouds beginning to clear from our area.…
It has now been five years since a woman went missing
UNION COUNTY, Miss. (WCB) It has now been five years since a woman went missing in Union County. On New Yer's day in 2021, Jessica…
Chess players wanted: Local woman begins chess club
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) If you're looking for something new to try in the New Year, there's a club forming in Columbus. And a local woman is hoping to…
A Community Wash Day was held in Starkville
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) A Starkville Resident is turning her pain into purpose. Saperior Patton is the founder and President of the non profit organization called the Safe Place…
A Montgomery county family is thankful to be alive
DUCK HILL, Miss. (WCBI) Around 8:00 Wednesday night, Elliott and Duck Hill firefighters responded to a house fire at 2897 Highway 404 in Duck Hill. A witness…
Quiet End to Weekend
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) - Calm conditions are expected as we start the first full week of 2026. Rain chances return late next week. SATURDAY NIGHT: Temperatures will drop into the mid-30's overnight with clouds beginning to clear from our area.…
Republican Senator Chad McMahan says getting tougher on crime is his top goal for the upcoming session
Mississippi lawmakers are heading to Jackson next week for their annual legislative session, and a Republican Senator from Northeast Mississippi says there will be some key issues to work on.
Aberdeen native is set to fill seat of MS House of Representatives
Democrat Justin Crosby defeated Republican incumbent Jon Lancaster in a special election to represent District 22 in November.
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.
California could impose a billionaire tax. Here's how it would work and where the money would go.
CBS News reports that a proposed billionaire wealth tax in California is sparking debate over whether the measure, if passed, would lead to more harm than good if ultrawealthy residents in the state flee to other locales.
Ohio police seek suspect after dentist and his wife found shot to death at home
According to CBS, police in Columbus, Ohio, are asking for the public's help as they search for a suspect in the fatal shooting of a dentist and his wife on the city's Near East Side.
Rain Chances Decreasing after Today
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) - It was a soggy Friday, but it will be a mostly dry weekend. Above average temperatures will continue next week. FRIDAY NIGHT: Scattered showers and storms are possible into the overnight hours with lows falling into…
Stefon Diggs, Patriots star receiver, says it's been "a very emotional time" in wake of criminal charges
CBS News reports that Stefon Diggs, the New England Patriots' star wide receiver, spoke to the media for the first time on Friday since it was revealed he is facing criminal charges stemming from a Dec. 2 incident with a personal chef in Dedham, Massachusetts.
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.
Man from Guntown faces drug charges in Lee County
A Guntown man is facing drug charges in Lee County.
Two men charged in connection with several firearm thefts from a Nettleton store
Police have arrested two men who were charged in connection with firearm thefts from a Nettleton store.
Man received drug charge after a traffic stop in Lee Co.
A traffic stop in Lee County leads to a drug charge for a Shannon man.
Police make two felony drug arrests in Baldwyn
A safety checkpoint in Baldwyn nets two felony drug arrests.
Two people found sleeping in the back of a U-Haul truck in Tupelo
If you need to take a nap after a crime, it's usually a good idea to do it somewhere besides the crime scene.
Tupelo Police make an arrest in September assault case
Tupelo Police made an arrest in a September assault case.
Bond set for a man accused of biting a police officer in Tupelo
Bond is set at $100,000 for a Prairie man accused of biting a police officer.
Multiple teens face charges for alleged vandalism in Lee Co.
Several teens are facing charges in Lee County for alleged vandalism.
At least one person is dead and another one is injured from gunfire
CLAY COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) An investigation is underway after a shooting in Clay County. Clay County Sheriff Eddie Scott tells WCBI, one person…
A Columbus Resident reacts to recent shooting
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) "It is very very disturbing and sad." said Donald Pope, Columbus Resident. Columbus Resident Donald Pope is outraged about a recent shooting. Columbus Police Officers responded…
Booneville man arrested on sexual abuse charges in Prentiss Co.
The Prentiss County Sheriff's Office made an arrest after receiving a complaint of a juvenile being sexually abused.
Oxford man faces grooming charges after a juvenile threatens self harm online
A concerning social media post ends with an Oxford man facing a grooming charge.
Man arrested for placing a hidden camera on rental property in Lafayette Co.
Deputies with the Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office are investigating after receiving a report of a hidden camera located on a short-term rental property in Lafayette County.
Police make an arrest for alleged meth possession in Amory
Amory Police make an arrest for alleged possession of a controlled substance.
Winona man arrested on multiple charges in Amory
A Winona man has been arrested on multiple charges.





