Mid-Morning (Sally Gray Hat Day) – 04/13/26
Today on Mid-Morning, Kealy talks with Sally Gray and Greg Lewis about Sally Gray Hat Day
WCBI Sunrise (40th Annual Cotton District Arts Festival) – 04/13/26
Today on WCBI Sunrise, Kealy talks with Josh Herrington about the 40th Annual Cotton District Arts Festival
Columbus-Lowndes Humane Society expands as stray population surges
The Columbus Lowndes Humane Society is expanding to better serve the needs of the animals, the community, and the surrounding areas.
Several apartments damaged in complex fire
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Clean-up and repairs are underway at an apartment complex that caught fire Wednesday evening in Columbus. Nikki Jackson was home when the fire broke out at her apartment complex. “I smelt the smoke, and I’m like, I smell smoke, but I’m still moving around … And the smell got stronger, so I go to the door…
All aboard for the Amory Railroad Festival
A festival that started as a tribute to the impact of the railroad has grown into one of the most popular springtime events in Northeast Mississippi.
From self-doubt to strength: CHS A.C.E. award nominee finds her voice
NiJayhia Capron, Senior at Columbus High School and A.C.E. Award nominee, has moved around a lot during her time in school, which made it difficult for her to figure out where she fit in. Each restart left her wondering what the next move was while also navigating self-doubt and comparison to her peers. So, it was either continue walking in fear and self-doubt, blending in with the crowd, or pushing past that fear.
Expert Tax Accountant gives essential tips ahead of deadline
Mississippi has begun phasing out its state income tax, but it won’t be fully eliminated until 2040, so you still have to file.
deadline approaches for Booneville residents cleaning up after storms
There is a deadline coming up for Booneville residents cleaning up after the recent storms.
State inmate found dead in Marshall County Correctional Facility
A state inmate has died in the Marshall County Correctional Facility.
Deadline approaching for Prentiss Co. residents picking up storm debris
There is a deadline coming up for Prentiss County residents cleaning up after the recent storms.
An update to a Columbus apartment complex fire
Today on Midday, Charity Johnson goes LIVE in Columbus, where four families were displaced from an apartment complex fire. Charity Johnson will have more tonight on WCBI News at six.
Midday (Housing Expo) – 04/09/26
Today, on Midday, Kealy sits down in the studio with North Mississippi Rural Legal Services/ Fiscal Secretary, Katrina Porter, and City of Columbus/Councilman, Gregory Jefferson, to discuss an upcoming housing expo event happening this weekend!
Midday (International Fiesta) – 04/09/26
Today on Midday, Kealy talks with Karolinka Kastsiuchenka and Maite Bueno Baldini about the upcoming International Fiesta.
Mid-Morning (Catfish Alley) – 04/09/26
Today on Mid-Morning, Kealy talks with Frances Glenn about the upcoming Catfish Alley event.
WCBI Sunrise (Tales From The Crypt) – 04/09/26
Today on WCBI Sunrise, Kealy talks with Sonora Foster and Irene Doyle about their roles in The Tales From The Crypt event.
Animal Health (Animal Diabetes) – 04/09/26
On this week’s Animal health, Dr. Sarah Field talks with her special guest, Heartly, about types of diabetes in animals.
Columbus apartments catch fire
When crews arrived, flames were still coming through the roof of one apartment.
Starkville leaders speak out about kratom ban
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – Though Kratom was banned Wednesday night in Starkville, there are still some city leaders who believe there could be benefits from the drug. That ordinance prohibits the use, sale, and purchase of the drug. The Board of Alderman voted to ban the herb and any of its synthetic forms Tuesday night. “It is unsafe, dangerous and harmful,…
SAFE, INC. expands services with new office space in downtown Tupelo
A non-profit that helps victims of domestic violence and sexual abuse has moved its offices and is expanding its outreach.
MS Secretary of State visits Starkville for Lt. Governor campaign tour
Mississippi Secretary of State Michael Watson is hitting the road to let people know about his next career move.
WCBI Sunrise (What You Need To Know Wednesdays) – 04/08/26
Today on WCBI Sunrise, Kealy talks with Nick Hairston on what you need to know this Wednesday.
Midday (Golden Triangle Waste Day) – 04/08/26
Today on Midday, Kealy talks with David O’Mary about the Golden Triangle Waste Day event.
Winona Police make an arrest in 2021 death of a 3-month-old infant
According to the department, Winona PD arrested Detavion Meeks Sr. of Greenwood on April 8, 2026, in connection with the death of his infant son, Detavion Meeks Jr.
ICC and CORE partner together to help prepare MHP candidates
Itawamba Community College is expanding a program that helps people get prepared for a career in law enforcement.