WCBI Sunrise (The Messiah Event) – 11/24/25
Today on WCBI Sunrise, Kealy talks to Dr. Phillip Stockton about the upcoming Messiah Event.
Midas of Tupelo helps a local veteran through Project Spark
Active duty veteran gets refurbished vehicle just in time for Christmas holidays
Thanksgiving and Christmas come early for an active duty veteran and his family. Midas of Tupelo donated a car to Tech Sergeant Eric Faris as part of an annual giveaway. Each year around Christmas, Midas of Tupelo gives a refurbished vehicle to a community member.
West Point woman continues mother’s legacy of giving
WEST POINT, Miss. (WCBI) – For more than 20 years, Pearlie Westbrooks made it her mission to get a homecooked Thanksgiving meal to the inmates and staff at the Clay County Jail. She passed away in 2023, but her daughter, Terrilyn Murray, is keeping her mother’s legacy alive with The Annual Pearlie Westbrooks’ Clay County Thanksgiving Jail Dinner. “It gives us…
An Ole Miss athlete is giving back during the bye week
HOUSTON, Miss. (WCBI) A Former Houston High School athlete is giving back to his hometown during his off week. Ole Miss Defensive Lineman William Echoles held a turkey giveaway this weekend. This allowed Houston residents and Chickasaw County families, to get a free turkey and canned goods. 100 birds were given away at this event. The Ole Miss Rebel William…
City of Macon hosts Thanksgiving dinner for senior citizens
MACON, Miss. (WCBI) With Thanksgiving just days away, some people are getting in the holiday spirit by giving back. Macon’s Boyz 2 Men organization, Mt. Caramel Brotherhood, and City of Macon Event Operations Committee took the opportunity to serve their neighbors by serving Thanksgiving Dinner to senior citizens. “When you speak in Noxubee County, there is always something negative, but…
State and Ole Miss cadets face off in Calhoun City
CALHOUN CITY, Miss. (WCBI) — A rivalry rich in tradition like a tale as old as time, the 2025 Egg Bowl kicks off Friday, November 28 in Starkville. The Rebels are looking to continue their streak against the Bulldogs, and the Dawgs are looking to regain ground – and bragging rights. But, before the Rebels and Dawgs face off in…
A Thanksgiving community lunch was held in Columbus
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) The government reopened over a week ago, but families are still feeling the impacts of the 43-day long shutdown. The shutdown left hundreds of thousands of families wondering where their next meal will come from, and if they would be able to enjoy the holidays. A Columbus resident is stepping up to help those families. Shanta Blakney…
A woman has been missing for almost four decades
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) Thursday marked thirty-nine years since Madeline Ponds disappeared while at work in Columbus. Ponds was last seen working on November 20,1986, at PJ’s One-Stop on Highway 82 South. Her mother brought her dinner and went back home. Less than 5 minutes after her mother left the store, a customer came in and did not see anyone. About…
Joyner area residents plan memorial garden for pets killed by vicious dogs
The memorial will feature stones with paintings of the faces of the cats who were victims of the attacks
Pet owners in Tupelo’s Joyner neighborhood are organizing a memorial space to remember cats lost to dog attacks this year.
Abandoned house caught fire in Columbus
Columbus Fire & Rescue says it’s common for more fires to happen in colder weather at abandoned buildings.
CCSO is investigating a weekend incident
Clay County Sheriff Eddie Scott tells WCBI, at least five people were injured by gunfire at a bonfire early Sunday morning, including a juvenile.
Teen Charged in East Columbus Shooting
Teen Charged in East Columbus Shooting
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – A Columbus teenager is facing multiple charges after a shooting Tuesday night in East Columbus. Police say 19-year-old Monte Beckwith has been charged with four counts of aggravated assault, shooting into an occupied vehicle, and felony malicious mischief. The shooting happened around 8:30 p.m. at the Ready Mart on North McCrary Road. Four people were detained…
Body Found in Columbus After Family-Led Search
Body Found in Columbus After Family-Led Search
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – A family searching for a missing loved one made a heartbreaking discovery Tuesday afternoon. After nearly three weeks of searching, a body was found near an abandoned building off Waterworks Road in Columbus. Columbus Police Chief Joseph Daughtry says the discovery was made just after noon by a family member and a Columbus detective who had…
Community gathers in Columbus to demand justice in Caledonia teen gun case
Community gathers in Columbus to demand justice in Caledonia teen gun case
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – A few months after a video from Caledonia showed a white teenager pointing a gun at a Black teen while using racial slurs, community members gathered on the Lowndes County Courthouse lawn Tuesday night to call for justice and unity. The event was organized by the One Blood Coalition, which says it created the gathering to…
Harrisburg and Mid-South partner for local food giveaway in Tupelo
The church has partnered with the Mid South Food Bank and will distribute five hundred food boxes on Saturday morning, November 22.
Arrest made in connection with missing person case in Columbus
Columbus Police have made an arrest in connection with a missing persons case.
Caledonia native keeps auto-body shop local
Keegan Hays has been in the automotive paint business for more than 20 years.
Man arrested on serious burglary charges in Prentiss Co.
A disturbance call leads to more serious charges for a Booneville man.
Boil water notice lifted for Shuqualak Butler Water Association
Residents will no longer have to boil their water before using or consumption.
Man arrested on several drug charges in Pickens Co.
A month-long drug investigation leaves on man facing several charges.
Food pantries say lessons are learned after SNAP benefits pause
The food pantries said they are ready to host more food drives to stock up and better prepare for future concerns.
Healthcare expert explains how to stay clean during holidays
President of Allegro Family Clinic Amy Bogue said, her clinic has seen an influx of viruses recently, and with the holidays right around the corner, it could put you at risk of catching a bug.
Midday (A Country Christmas) – 11/20/25
Today on Midday, Grace Brister Jessica Horton about the upcoming Country Christmas.
Midday (Columbus Christmas Tree Lighting) – 11/20/25
Today on Midday, Grace Brister talks with Shawanda Jones and Glenda Richardson about the Columbus Tree Lighting