Pickens Co. residents to vote on referendum in upcoming primary
Voters in Pickens County will have an extra spot on their ballots when they go to the polls May 19th…
Pets Without Partners (Donnie) – 04/24/26
On this week’s Pets Without Partners, Grace talks with Kim Hayes about her special guest, Donnie!
Red Cross helps provide medical service after an apartment fire in Columbus
Within hours of the first calls about an apartment fire in Columbus, the Red Cross was on the scene.
Wienermobile delivers Meals on Wheels in Starkville
The Oscar Mayer Wienermobile rolled through Starkville to deliver meals.
This was Karl Podrebarac’s first time seeing a Wienermobile up close. The iconic Oscar Mayer mobile helped deliver meals with a community organization.
Lee-Itawamba Library System sees usage boom and big economic impact for the area
A new report shows the Lee Itawamba Library System is doing much more than just lending books.
Webster County Sheriff’s Office uses new drone to find juvenile
A grant from the 4 County Foundation paid for the DJI Matric T 30 drone, and it’s proving to be a sound investment.
Starkville Sports Complex hosts 2026 Senior Games of Mississippi
The 2026 edition of the Senior Games of Mississippi took over the Starkville Sportsplex today.
Midday (Starkville Dachshund Derby) – 04/23/26
Today on Midday, Kealy talks with Starkville Derby Director/Creator Alden Thornhill about the upcoming Starkville Derby.
Midday (YMCA Healthy Kids Day) – 04/23/26
Today on Midday, Kealy talks with YMCA Membership Director Cynthia Mutch and Marketing/Communications Director Essie Brock about the upcoming YMCA Healthy Kids Day.
Midday (Wienermobile Food Delivery: LIVE) – 04/23/26
The Oscar Mayer Wienermobile stopped in Starkville! Charity Johnson joined the “hotdoggers” for the ride and went LIVE to talk about the experience.
Grenada mother wants answers after alleged bullying continues
A mother is looking for a resolution after contacting administrators about her son allegedly being bullied at a middle school.
Shironda Davis said her son first told her he was being bullied by classmates earlier this semester at a middle school.
Mid-Morning (The Friendship Bench Initiative) – 04/23/26
Today on Mid-Morning, Kealy talks with Wil’lani Turner about The Friendship Bench Initiative.
Mid-Morning (30th Annual Columbus Market Street Festival) – 04/23/26
Today on Mid-Morning, Kealy talks with Columbus Main Street Director Barbara Bigelow and Coordinator Amber Brislin about the Columbus Market Street Festival.
Next to Nature (Spring Flowers) – 04/22/26
On this week’s episode of Next to Nature, Eric and Dr. Long discuss the topic of Spring Flowers!
United Way kit packing teams can make a lifetime of difference with a simple act
For her lunch hour, General Atomics HR Manager Kebebe Wilson was putting in the work at the United Way offices.
Lowndes County’s ‘Pathway to Peace’ program aims to tackle crime through education, enforcement, and rehabilitation
Through the “Pathway to Peace Program” at the Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office, Hawkins hopes to reduce crime, prevent violence, and create meaningful opportunities for individuals to succeed and change lives.
Mid-morning (Hunter McKnight) – 04/22/26
Today on Mid-Morning, Kealy Shields sits down for a one-on-one discussion with Survivor 46/Mississippi native, Hunter McKnight.
WCBI Sunrise (What You Need to Know Wednesday) – 04/22/26
Today on Sunrise, Kealy talks with Nick Hairston about what you need to know about cooling, drying, and surge protector products.
UPDATE: 3-year-old shooting victim identified
Columbus Police said officers were not called to the scene, instead, they were notified by the hospital after the child arrived with a gunshot wound
103-year-old Calhoun City woman honors her husband’s WWII sacrifice
Clemmie Brown was born in Calhoun County in 1923. The lifelong Calhoun County resident recently celebrated her 103rd birthday with a surprise party.
WCBI’s Scott Brown visits Columbus Christian Academy students
The students from Miss Vaughan’s class at Columbus Christian Academy have been learning about weather and weather preparedness. Today, they got a lesson from an expert, our own Meteorologist Scott Brown.
WCBI News (Earth Day) – 04/21/26
Earth Day is this Wednesday April 22, and to celebrate, WCBI wants to see your nature photos!
Starkville Police provide tips on how to avoid auto burglaries
Starkville Police Chief Mark Ballard said there is an easy 2-step defense to keep from contributing to these statistics: remove your valuables from your car and lock it.
Police make an arrest on aggravated assault charges in Lafayette Co.
The Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office has made an arrest after receiving a call for service regarding a disturbance.