Midday (Jeep Meet) – 09/22/25
Today on Midday, Kealy talks with Bryon Benson of East End Baptist Church about the Jeep Meet.
Building destroyed after a fire in Oktibbeha Co.
A building is a total loss after a fire in Oktibbeha County.
West Point Police Department welcomes in new Chief
Michael Edwards was officially sworn in as the city’s top cop today, on September 19.
Two people injured after a weekend shooting in Tupelo
Two people were injured in a weekend shooting in Tupelo.
Tupelo celebrates different cultures in annual event
Tupelo residents took a trip around the world through their taste buds on Sunday, September 21. The city hosted its annual Celebration of Cultures this weekend.
The second annual smoke and sizzle fest was held in Eupora
EUPORA, Miss. (WCBI) Smoked filled the air in Eupora this weekend, this was all a part of the smoke and sizzle hometown fest. This gave those who like to grill an opportunity to show off their grilling skills. Vendors competed in a rib cook off, and it was judged by three people. The competition included four different vendors. Organizer of…
Community holds vigil for Demartravion “Trey” Reed
Candles were lit, and balloons were released in the air to honor the life of Demartravion “Trey” Reed
A girl went missing 16 years ago in Lowndes County
COLUMBUS, miss. (WCBI) The Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office needs your help finding a woman whose been missing for over a decade. Wednesday September 17th, marked sixteen years since Kaila Morris disappeared from her mother’s home in Columbus. Morris was last seen by her stepfather on September 17, 2009. Her stepfather said he saw Morris leave with an unknown person in…
Aberdeen Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry needs help
The food pantry has been struggling financially since Mid-South Food Bank had its federal funding cut earlier this year.
ABERDEEN, Miss. (WCBI) – To donate to or volunteer with Aberdeen Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry, visit its Facebook page. When Leslie Hitchcock moved back to her hometown of Aberdeen, Mississippi, she was just looking for something to fill her time. That’s when she began volunteering at Aberdeen Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry, an organization dedicated to ensuring everyone in…
The Mission raises funds to save the lives of struggling men
The Christ-centered addiction rehabilitation center relies on community volunteers and donations to continue its work.
WEST POINT, Miss. (WCBI) – To donate to, volunteer for, or get help from The Mission, visit its site. When a person is in a crisis, they need all the help they can get. But many people don’t have the support system necessary to get them through. That’s where The Mission in West Point comes in. It’s a nonprofit focused…
Classroom grants featured at annual AEE luncheon
Tupelo teachers benefit from partnership with local businesses
It was a celebration of a longtime partnership between private businesses, and the Tupelo Public School District.
Rideshare apps aim to ease riders concerns
Lyft has launched, and Uber is piloting, programs which allow women and nonbinary riders the option to prefer women drivers.
Lyft has launched, and Uber is piloting, programs which allow women and nonbinary riders the option to prefer women drivers.
MBI is investigating an officer involved incident
32-year-old Taylor G. Jackson is being charged with one count of simple assault on a police officer and one count of felony eluding, along with a number of traffic violations.
MUW held a “Disaster Day” Training
Police, Fire, and ambulance crews responded to the Mississippi University for Women campus Thursday morning.
Citizens look to raise funds for Safe Haven Baby Box in Columbus
Columbus residents are working to raise money for the installation of a Safe Haven Baby Box.
Former MUW police officer charged with felony embezzlement
A former university police officer and corrections officer is accused of theft.
Students plant pinwheels for peace at Annunciation Catholic School
Today in Columbus, some of the youngest residents were focused on peace. Students at Annunciation Catholic School planted their “Pinwheels for Peace” today, September 18.
Rural King opens its doors in the city of Columbus
Less than a year after announcing its plans for the former K-Mart location in Columbus, Rural King opened its doors on September 18.
Quitman Coroner and his aunt plead guilty to body transport scheme
A North Mississippi coroner and his aunt pleaded guilty to a body transport scheme.
Animal Health (Heart Worms) – 09/18/25
This week, on Animal Health, the folks over at Emerson’s brought in Sophie who is having some issues with heart worms.
Mid-Morning (Greater Starkville Development Partnership) – 09/18/25
Today on Mid-Morning, Kealy talks to Paige Watson with the Greater Starkville Development Partnership about all the cool things happening around Starkville at the moment.
Aberdeen residents voice housing complaints
From rats to roaches, Destani Spratt said she’s seen it all in her apartment at Aberdeen Housing Authority.
Next to Nature (Iron Weed) – 09/17/2025
This time of year, as we transition into fall, several plants are starting to bloom. They also provide a pop of springtime color. We learn more about this weed in this week’s Next to Nature.
Accident in Lowndes Co. leaves conservation officer injured
A conservation officer was injured in a Lowndes County accident this morning, September 17.