MSU and SOCSD partner to provide students with education tutoring enrichment
The educational partnership between the Starkville Oktibbeha County School District and Mississippi University is proving to be beneficial for both groups.
Firefighters respond to a structure fire in Oktibbeha County
Volunteer fire departments in Oktibbeha County responded to a structure fire in Sturgis yesterday.
Fire at Chanticleer Apartments displaces many families
More than 40 families are displaced after a Friday night fire at Chanticleer Apartments in Columbus. Saturday, the American Red Cross was at the Sim Scott Park Community Center to assist the families. Others were at Chanticleer working to salvage what they could.
Midday (Columbus Market Street Festival) – 04/20/26
Today on Midday, Kealy talks with Main Street Director Barbara Bigelow and Coordinator Amber Brislin about the Market Street Festival.
New scam reported across some areas in Mississippi
Several area sheriff’s offices are warning people about a new take on a recent scam.
Three separate arrests made on three separate charges in Amory
Three people are facing charges after three seperate arrests in Amory.
Mid-Morning (The Starkville Dachshund Derby) – 04/20/26
Today on Mid-Morning, Kealy talks with Starkville Derby Director/Creator Alden Thornhill and Derby Intern Whitney Boley
WCBI Sunrise (2nd Annual Starkville S.P.A.C.E Expo) – 04/20/26
Today on Sunrise, Kealy talks with Creative Media Director Sarra Waters and Cosplay Coordinator Emma Furini about the 2nd Annual S.P.A.C.E Expo.
Grant makes EMCC Golden Triangle’s campus more accessible
The East Mississippi Community College Golden Triangle Campus in Mayhew held a ribbon cutting for improvements to make the campus more accessible. A Mississippi Department of Transportation grant will help students better navigate the Golden Triangle Campus of East Mississippi Community College.
Cotton District Arts Festival officially begins this weekend
A 40-year-old tradition continues in Starkville this weekend!
Peter’s Rock Church hosts its 3rd annual Autism Awareness Luncheon in Starkville
A Starkville after-school program is working to open the lines of communication between students with Autism and the people they may encounter during emergencies.
Lauren Zarandona named Mississippi’s 2026 Teacher of the Year
A Columbus-based teacher is the Mississippi Department of Education’s 2026 Teacher of the Year.
Booneville man arrested for Sexual Battery and Statutory Rape in Prentiss Co.
A Booneville man faces Sexual Battery and Statutory Rape charges after information about a missing girl from Tennessee leads law enforcement to him.
Columbus native chosen as 14th president of Jackson State University
A Columbus native is the 14th President of Jackson State University.
WCBI Sunrise (New Blue Bell Ice Cream Flavors) – 04/17/2026
Today on Sunrise, Kealy talks with Territory Operations Manager Emanuel Williams and Territory Manager Marcus Woods about two new Blue Bell Ice Cream flavors.
Mid-Morning (Celebrating and Highlighting Early Education Respect Conference) – 04/17/26
Today on Mid-Morning, Kealy talks with Center of Education Support Director Penny Mansell about the upcoming CHEER Conference.
Boil water notice for Shuqualak and Macedonia area
The Shuqualak, Butler Water Association has issued a ‘Boil Water Notice’ after a water leak repair within the system.
Road closure to be expected in the Tupelo area
Starting next week, your everyday route in Tupelo may be temporarily affected.
Amzi Love Home to end 75‑Year Run in Columbus Pilgrimage
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – The Columbus Spring Pilgrimage is wrapping up. 18 Antebellum homes are featured on the tours, including the nearly 180-year-old Amzi Love home. Sid Caradine is the great-great-grandson of Amaziah “Amzi” Love. Amzi built the Columbus home on his family’s property in 1848. Generations later, Sid took over the home on 7th Street South. “I like it. It’s…
MHP Trooper finds his niche in second career
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Some people don’t find their true calling right away. Sometimes it takes a career change to land in the right spot. Chad Turner ran a successful trucking company for 20 years, but about five years ago he joined the Mississippi Highway Patrol, and found his niche. Since then the Louisville native has become a Police Motorcycle…
SBA opening up loan process for businesses, non-profits, and individuals affected by Winter storm
NORTH MISSISSIPPI (WCBI) – The Small Business Administration is coming to the aid of business and individuals affected by January’s winter storm. In response to the Presidential Disaster Declaration issued on April 10th, the S-B-A has announced the availability of low interest disaster loans for businesses, private non-profits, and residents. The declaration covers 36 counties and the Mississippi Band of…
Residents speak out about community sewage problems
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Lowndes County Leaders have stepped in after maintenance issues build up in a housing development. Some of those issues are also causing health concerns among residents at Hargrove Estates. “We are fed up. We have really had enough of what’s going on here,” said Rhonda Patterson, a Hargrove resident of 15 years. Residents are outraged at…
Playing through the pain: A CHS senior turns loss into strength
CALEDONIA, Miss. (WCBI) – WCBI is continuing coverage on the nominees for the Accepting the Challenge of Excellence Award. The A.C.E. Award goes to students who have overcome hardship in their lives and excelled. Ashia Williams of Caledonia High School says that for her, experiencing loss turned into resilience. Grief is not a trip with a destination; it’s a journey,…
Lowndes County honors dispatchers during Public Safety Telecommunications Week
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – They are committed 24/7, 365 days a year, working with various agencies in the area to help keep everyone safe and get them help in an emergency. This week is National Public Safety Telecommunications Week, and Lowndes County leaders recognized 911 dispatchers at the Emergency Services office on April 15. The Board of Supervisors presented…