Mid-Morning (Lowndes County Benefit Rodeo Impact) – 08/03/26
Today on Mid-Morning, Kealy talks with Lowndes County Benefit Rodeo organizers Jimmy Hildreth and Josh Tilley about the rodeo and its beneficiaries!
Pleasant Week Ahead!
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) — Lower temperatures and less humidity will make conditions feel very pleasant outside for the front half of this week. MONDAY: It is going to be a spectacular day outside! The high temperature will be about 89°, and humidity will be staying pretty low, so it won’t feel muggy and sticky outside. Clouds will decrease from partly cloudy…
16th Circuit District’s Office holds inaugural mentorship day
COLUMBUS, Miss., (WCBI) — Having positive role models early in life can make a big difference in the choices young people make. The 16th Circuit District Attorney’ s office is helping connect those role models with those young people. The D.A.’s office hosted its inaugural Mentorship Day at the Columbus Boys and Girls Club. Men from the community and members…
Heating back up through the week
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) – It is going to be a nice week! Temperatures will be back on the climb, into the low to middle 90s. SUNDAY NIGHT: It is going to be a comfortable night, with the lower humidity levels. Temperatures tonight will be dropping into the upper 60s. MONDAY: Staying a little bit cooler than average for the…
Woman dies in Shannon shooting; suspect arrested
SHANNON, Miss., (WCBI) – One woman is dead after an early morning argument leads to gunfire in Shannon. Shannon Police Chief Tony Rogers says officers got called to a trailer park on Carl Drive and Barbee Avenue around 6:30 a.m. Investigators say 31-year-old Dravis Holmes allegedly shot and killed 39-year-old Taneka Garth from Shannon. Lee County Coroner Carolyn Green says…
Scholarships continue Hudson’s legacy
LOUISVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – A nonprofit in Louisville that works to maintain the history and heritage of the Louisville Colored High School is honoring a beloved coach through the donation of two scholarships. Coach Harold Hudson was more than just a coach; he was a father figure, a big brother, a person who wanted to see people do good and…
Local judge hosts free legal clinic for community
WEST POINT, Miss. (WCBI) – Legal services can be expensive, and costs are typically top of mind for most people when it comes to accessibility. That’s why 14th Judicial Chancery Court District Judge Paula Drungole-Ellis holds a free annual law clinic to help people with their legal needs. “We are so glad to have the opportunity to give back to…
Local organizations partner to host food drive
CALEDONIA, Miss. (WCBI) – Area organizations are always working to help those in need. In Lowndes County, three organizations came together to serve the Caledonia area. Julia Chavez with Saving Grace Mission says they wanted to help by providing food for those in need. “We are giving away probably about 250 pounds of food today, and it was given by…
Rain through Saturday
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) – Rain chances overnight and into the weekend. Next week will be drier and hot again. FRIDAY NIGHT: Heavy clouds and scattered showers will continue through our Friday night. Overnight low temperatures will drop into the middle 70s. SATURDAY: A cold front will gradually be moving in from the West as we go throughout the day. Ahead…
Medical Examiner’s office opens in North Mississippi
For years, coroners had to drive hundreds of miles one way to either Pearl or Biloxi to take bodies for state autopsies.
OXFORD, Miss. (WCBI) – Getting answers after a tragedy or criminal act will become faster for families and law enforcement in North Mississippi. Thursday, a ribbon-cutting ceremony was held for the state’s Oxford Medical Examiner’s Office. Mississippi Department of Public Safety Commissioner Sean Tindell officially opened the new, regional state medical examiner’s office. ‘”Opening this office for families in North…
Columbus’ new police chief shares vision for department
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) -After two weeks on the job, Columbus’s new police chief, Garland Ward, says he’s ready for the challenge. Garland Ward received a promotion from assistant chief to chief. And he has hit the ground running. He’s not a stranger to the position; before coming to Columbus via former police chief Joseph Daughtry, Ward served as Chief of…
United Way sets up at Buffalo Wild Wings for BOGO Bash
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – A non-profit and local business are teaming up for a $50,000 giveaway. United Way of the Golden Triangle Region set up shop at Buffalo Wild Wings in Columbus and Starkville to sell raffle tickets for the 4th annual BOGO event. Thursday only, people were able to buy one $100 ticket and get one free. The proceeds…
End of week rain chances
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) – Rain chances building back in for the end of the week and into the weekend. Saturday holds the highest rain potential. THURSDAY NIGHT: Moisture/humidity will be building back in overnight, as the stalled front shift East and weakens. This will allow Gulf moisture to move in overnight and ahead of the next system. Temperatures will drop…
Added convenience could be coming for Trotter visitors
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Getting around events in Columbus may be getting a little easier in the near future. At its work session Thursday morning, the Columbus City Council heard from a representative of Global Electric Motorcars, or GEM. They even got to check out one of the company’s nicer rides. The city is exploring the option of getting a…
Former tenants of Union County mobile home to face animal cruelty charges
Union County authorities say charges will be filed against former tenants of a mobile home, where fifteen abandoned dogs were found…
More than just books: Reform library hosts Free Food Giveaway
Reform residents like Mary Pryor started lining up at the town’s library early on Wednesday for the Free Food Giveaway…
Dry and sunny Thursday
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) – Thursday will be a pleasant day before rain chances pick back up. WEDNESDAY NIGHT: It is going to be a swampy evening, with lots of humidity. Temperatures will be a little cooler compared to last night. Lows will drop into the middle 70s. THURSDAY: As some drier air tries moving in from the North, there will…
Next to Nature (Knife Sharpening) – 07/29/26
On this week’s Next to Nature, Eric and Dr. Long discuss important points of knife sharpening…
Columbus Fire and Rescue to now have water coolers on department’s fire trucks
With the temperatures rising, so does the need for hydration. That’s why the city of Columbus and the Columbus Fire and Rescue are looking to hose things down…
Woman charged with aggravated assault in Macon
A Noxubee County woman is accused of using her car as a weapon…
Mid-Morning (What You Need to Know Wednesday) – 07/29/26
Today on Mid-Morning, Kealy, Keaton Blocher, and Nick Hairston build a mister and discuss what you need to know about cutting, drilling, and assembling PVC…
Mid-Morning (The Elkin Theatre and Upcoming Performances) – 07/29/26
Today on Mid-Morning, Kealy talks with local singer and performer Jessica Horton about Jessica’s upcoming role in Always Patsy Cline at the Elkin Theatre. Kealy also talks with Elkin Theatre Board of Directors President Amanda Carlock about the theatre.
Sheriff’s Department investigates early morning shooting in Oktibbeha Co.
The Oktibbeha County Sheriff’s Department is investigating an early morning shooting…
Courland man to spend 20 years behind bars for child sex crimes
31-year-old Benjamin Wilkes was sentenced in Oxford Federal Court today for transporting child sexual abuse materials using social media apps…