Teenager arrested after a shooting in Starkville
17-year-old Kameron Coffey was charged with aggravated assault…
Miss Mississippi Volunteer Pageant impacts communities beyond the runway
TUPELO, MISS. (WCBI) – For day one at the Miss Volunteer Mississippi Pageant, it was a chance for contestants to enjoy a welcome reception, then their first rehearsal for one of the elaborate production numbers. This is the third year for Annie Hillman to compete. Miss Southern Magnolia Volunteer says this pageant system is different than any other. “It is all…
Man arrested after a burglary investigation in Tupelo
A man has been arrested after a burglary investigation in Tupelo. Matthew Calise was charged with Burglary of a Building…
Mid-Morning (Germany’s Great Bavarian Circus) – 07/01/26
Today on Mid-Morning, Kealy talks with Marvin Spindler and Khrystus Sofiia about Germany’s Great Bavarian Circus coming to Louisville and Columbus!
Mid-Morning (What You Need to Know Wednesday) – 07/01/26
Today on Mid-Morning, Kealy, Keyton Blocher, and Nick Hairston discuss everything you need to know about firework safety.
Supervisors sign off on inmate plan
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Lowndes County and the City of Columbus are back on the same page when it comes to housing city inmates in the county jail. The Board of Supervisors signed off an agreement that would bring the city up-to-date on that tab and will get the ball rolling for a new inter-local agreement. The city will…
Outgoing MUW President reflects on her time at the university
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – For nearly 25 years, Nora Miller has served in some administrative capacity at Mississippi University for Women. Counting her time in the interim role, the past eight years have been as President of her Alma Mater. Those years haven’t been without their challenges. Just getting through COVID would have been enough for some, but there was…
Keeping the Human Touch: Columbus Marketing Firm Expands in Age of AI
Columbus business neonFROG prepares to expand in new building.
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – In a world dominated by algorithms and instant digital art, true creativity still starts with a blank page. For Columbus marketing firm neonFROG, this hand-crafted approach isn’t just an art form — it’s the secret to their massive growth. Founder Karen Stanley said connecting with the community is the heart of all their projects. “Relationships, customers, knowing…
Mississippi Highway Patrol opens new substation in Starkville
MHP hosts a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate facility upgrade.
For years, the Mississippi Highway Patrol Troop G has been waiting for a new home…
Summer fun and faith the focus at Connect Camps
A camp that combines high energy, non-stop, with faith-based growth kicks off in Tupelo…
Starkville Rotary’s new President speaks on Companion Club concept
Rotary is a local club with a global reach. While its roots are as a civic organization designed to help the community, the club has expanded its idea of community from local to international…
Aberdeen holds second annual Blue and White Festival
For the second year, Aberdeen shuts down Main Street for its two day festival. Blue and White Festival kicked off Friday and Saturday…
Booneville teen arrested for alleged child molestation
PRENTISS COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – A Booneville teen was arrested for alleged sexual battery crimes. According to the Prentiss County Sheriff’s Department, authorities arrested 18-year-old Preston Jeremiah Thomas. Thomas from Booneville has been charged with two counts of molestation — touching a child for lustful purposes. On Sunday, June 7, the Sheriff’s department received a report regarding the inappropriate touching…
Creating a Vision of Hope for Macon
MACON, Miss., (WCBI) — Substance Abuse is something that affects many families directly or indirectly. A nonprofit organization in Macon wants people to know that if you’re seeking help there’s a place you can turn. What started as a dream is now a reality. John Conner, Selethia Malone and Adolphus Gillespie opened Vision of Hope as a way to give hope…
Illegal dice game leads to shooting in Clay County
CLAY COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – One person was shot after an illegal dice game in Clay County. Sheriff Eddie Scott tells WCBI that about 40 people were riding 4-wheelers on Dixie Road off Highway 46 west . A group started playing dice when things got heated. An argument then turned to gunfire. The victim, a bystander, allegedly told law enforcement…
WCBI News (Lowndes Co. Benefit Rodeo: LIVE Shot with Kealy Shields Part 2)
Today on WCBI News at 6, Kealy Shields gives us more on what to expect at the Lowndes Co. Benefit Rodeo…
WCBI News (Lowndes Co. Benefit Rodeo: LIVE Shot with Kealy Shields Part 1)
Today on WCBI News at 5, Kealy Shields gives us a LIVE preview of the upcoming rodeo in Lowndes County…
Community saddles up for 2nd annual Clay Co. Sheriff’s Rodeo
If you are not able to make it out to the Lowndes Benefit Rodeo this weekend, you are still in luck. Next week, folks in Clay County are saddling up for the 2nd annual Clay County Sheriff’s Rodeo…
Pets Without Partners (Austin and Lyla) – 06/26/26
Today on Pets Without Partners, Angie Beatty and Mindy Tusko from the Columbus-Lowndes Humane Society talk with Kealy about our special guests, Austin and Lyla.
Mississippi Department of Health reminds MS to protect themselves from the heat
Summertime is in full swing, and parts of the state are expected to see a heat index in the triple digits this weekend, and MDHS encourages Mississippians to take precautions to avoid heat stroke…
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announces waive day-use fees at more than 2,800 USACE-operated recreation areas
The Government agency announced it will waive day-use fees at more than 2,800 USACE-operated recreation areas nationwide…
Citizens National Bank presents Lowndes Co. Loaves and Fishes with $1,300 check
A local non-profit will be able to continue to carry out its mission of serving the community thanks to a generous donation…
Noxubee County Civic Center host community health fair
Getting access to wellness resources in rural areas can be a challenge. But in Noxubee County, they’re tackling that challenge head-on…
Prairie Opportunity Inc. holds community meeting at Plum Grove Community Center
Prairie Opportunity Incorporated held its quarterly community meeting this morning at Plum Grove Community Center in southern Lowndes County…