Mid-Morning (What You Need to Know Wednesday) – 08/19/26
Today on Mid-Morning, Charity and Nick Hairston discuss what you need to know about hydration!
Hot and Stormy Wednesday
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) — Those temperatures in the triple digits are sticking around for today, but it might get a bit cooler with some potentially severe thunderstorms moving through late this afternoon. WEDNESDAY: A heat advisory is in effect across our entire area for today until 9 p.m.. The heat index will peak around 109° this afternoon, with an actual…
Parents and students express their concerns about off-campus housing
This all started with posts on Facebook from parents expressing their frustrations about the cleanliness of Yugo apartments…
More heat this week
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI)- Looks like many will be out of the triple digits, but conditions will be staying hot! TUESDAY NIGHT: Warm and mild tonight. Temperatures will drop there way into the middle 70s overnight. Conditions will overall be quiet and tolerable. WEDNESDAY: Another hot day, with another HEAT ADVISORY. The heat advisory will be in place from 11a-9p. Afternoon…
A man is facing federal charges in Carroll Co.
A Carroll County man, already under arrest on state charges, is now facing charges for Federal crimes as well…
Woman charged with one count of embezzlement in Lafayette Co.
An Oxford woman has been charged with one count of embezzlement for allegedly failing to deliver furniture after a client had paid for it…
Crime Stoppers (Noxubee County Sheriff’s Office) – 08/18/26
Today on Crime Stoppers, Allie talks with Noxubee County Sheriff’s Office Investigator Virginia Rich about recent burglaries…
Mid-Morning (Football Traumatic Brain Injuries) – 08/18/26
Today on Mid-Morning, Allie talks with Doctor Keith Watson about traumatic brain injuries and safety in football…
Good News with Colin – 08/18/26
Today on Good News, Allie and Colin Krieger discuss upcoming area events!
Summer Weather Pattern Sticks Around
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) — Sunny skies early, scattered afternoon thunderstorms, and high heat indices all day long — what more could you expect from an August day in Mississippi? TUESDAY: Areas along and south of Highway 32, and east into Monroe County as well, are under a heat advisory for today from 11 a.m. until 8 p.m. Heat index values…
Strong Iso. Storms North For This Evening
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI)- Some stronger storms are possible for areas to the north this evening. Otherwise dealing with the heat, but hope is in sight for temperature relief. TONIGHT: A Marginal Risk (1/5) is in place due to damaging winds for areas north of Hwy 82 as storms form along a slow moving front. Storms should dwindle down after sunset…
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…