Statewide organization meets in Starkville to discuss plans on future workforce
Local partners were in attendance such as Blue Cross & Blue Shield, Starkville Rotary Cub and the Greater Starkville Development Partnership…
Intense Heat Continues Into the Work Week
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) — High heat and plentiful sunshine will keep us in these triple digit temperatures, at least for a little while longer. MONDAY: An Extreme Heat Warning remains in effect today across our entire area. As of publishing, the warning is set to expire at 8 p.m. in Mississippi and 9 p.m. in Alabama, although the National Weather…
Staying With Extreme Heat; Some Relief In Sight!
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI)- Extreme Heat Warnings remain in effect until Monday at 8pm for dangerous heat. Some relief in the way of rain chances this week! TONIGHT: Mostly clear conditions tonight, but still fairly warm for overnight lows as they drop down only to the upper 70s. MONDAY: Stay cool and have that water bottle handy as we expect another hot…
Community spirit and support energize students at Mooreville High School
MOOREVILLE, MISS. (WCBI) – Scorching temperatures didn’t keep the crowds away or dampen the enthusiasm at a back-to-school rally in Mooreville. The rally has become an annual tradition in Mooreville, as the community shows its support for students, teachers, and staff. Cheerleaders from all grade levels helped hype the crowd, and say they have already been preparing for the new…
Three more defendants receive sentences for drug offenses in Lee Co.
Three more defendants receive lengthy prison sentences for drug offenses in North Mississippi…
Pets Without Partners (Robert) – 08/14/26
Today on Pets Without Partners, Charity talks with Kim Hays about our special guest, Robert.
Motorcyclist killed in Ackerman 18-wheeler crash has been identified
Choctaw County Coroner Chris Coleman says 54-year-old Jacky Meaders from Weir was pronounced dead at the scene Thursday evening…
Mid-Morning (100 Women Who Care Impact Award Drawing) – 08/14/26
Today on Mid-Morning, Charity welcomes representatives of 100 Women Who Care Columbus to the studio for the Fall 2026 Impact Award Drawing!
Man charged with home burglary in Lowndes Co.
A man is in the Lowndes County jail after he had a very eventful Tuesday morning, and it was all caught on camera…
Animal health (Tumors) – 08/13/26
On this episode of Animal health, Dr. Karen Emerson talks about a tumor that appeared on Lula’s toe a few months back…
Burning Up Outside
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) — A ridging pattern with the high pressure system moving towards the northwest from the Gulf is keeping us dry — in terms of minimal rain and lower humidity — but well above average in terms of temperature. FRIDAY: Today’s high temperature will be around 98°, and the peak heat index value will get to and possibly…
Former Captain of Investigations steps in as second Assistant Police Chief in Columbus
The second person has moved up in ranks in the Columbus Police Department…
Law Enforcement Liaison Network holds “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” informational lunch in Tupelo
Area law enforcement officers are gearing up for the upcoming Labor Day holiday…
Heat Dome arrives
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) – The heat is getting hotter as the week comes to an end and the weekend rolls in with triple digit highs. THURSDAY NIGHT: A muggy and overall WARM evening. Temperatures will only be dropping into the upper 70s. FRIDAY: Ending with week with consistent heat across NE MS and western AL. Afternoon high temperatures will be in…
City of Columbus to transform old Dial A Bus building into inventory control room
The City of Columbus is transforming the old Lowndes County Dial-A-Bus building into an inventory control room…
Midday (Game Day Kick-Off) – 08/13/26
Today on Midday, Charity talks with Main Street Columbus Event Coordinator Chelsea Best about the upcoming Game Day Kick-Off event!
Maroon alert issued for gas leak at Mississippi State University
Early this afternoon, a Maroon Alert went out advising of a gas leak…
Former Columbus Ward 2 City Councilman and Vice Mayor have been arrested
According to the Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office, Mickens is charged with Laundering a Monetary Instrument and Offer of Inducements to Influence an Award of Contracts, while Dawson is charged with Conspiracy to Commit Laundering a Monetary Instrument and Conspiracy to Offer Inducements to Influence an Award of Contracts…
Scorching Sunshine
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) — Heat advisories remain in effect across the entire Southeast, and, bolstered by the forecast scorching sunshine, are projected to last through the weekend. THURSDAY: Southwesterly flow remains in place for now, bringing some limited moisture into our area along with that excessive heat. The high temperature today will get to 98°, but that heat index value…
All space is sold out at the Summer Tupelo Furniture Market
TUPELO, MISS. (WCBI) – It is near lunchtime, and Correy Arnaud and his team at Ardent Home are greeting buyers. “Our reps have some pretty good size customers coming,” Arnaud said. It’s the first time Ardent Home has set up at the Tupelo Furniture Market. Arnaud says with the solid reputation of the Eunice Louisiana based company, it made sense to…
Speaker of the Mississippi House encourages students to bring their talents back home
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Some of Mississippi’s most academically gifted high school students started their school year Wednesday, and the Speaker of the Mississippi House of Representatives encouraged them to consider staying in the state. State Represetnative Jason White was the featured speaker at the Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science Convocation. White encouraged the students, who come from all…
Columbus City Council exploring funding options for grant match
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – The City of Columbus is looking for options to help launch a new feature at Propst Park. The city applied and was approved for a grant to help build a kayak launch site on the Luxapalila Creek at Propst Park. That grant award was contingent on the city providing a match of $95,000 in in-kind services….
Little Rain, Lots of Sun
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) – No rain is expected for the next few days, but that means a whole lot of sunshine and heat. TONIGHT – Clear conditions will continue into the evening and remain overnight. Temps will cool off into the mid 70’s with humidity making it feel uncomfortable. TOMORROW – The afternoon high will warm into the upper 90’s…
One person confirmed dead in 18-wheeler crash
CLAY COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – The driver in a fatal 18-wheeler crash in Clay County has been identified. According to the Mississippi Highway Patrol, 62-year old Donald McIntyre from Marietta, Mississisppi was traveling south on Highway 45 when he ran off the road & crashed into a mini-storage facility in the Northwood Forest Road area Officials say the accident happened…