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…
First half of Gordo bypass opens
The Alabama Department of Transportation opened the first part of the new Gordo bypass Tuesday afternoon, July 28…
Starkville PD releases more details on death investigation
The Starkville Police Department is investigating an alleged suicide incident that happened Monday night. Kealy Shields has more on the story…
Heat alerts across the corner
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) – The Summer frying pan continues to roast us, with heat alerts maintaining through the middle of the week. TUESDAY NIGHT: Going to be an uncomfortably warm night. Heat alerts expire at 9p. Temperatures will be falling only into the upper 70s. A few passing clouds through most of the evening, increasing cover by the early morning….
Midday (United Way of the Golden Triangle Region BOGO Bash) – 07/28/26
Today on Midday, Kealy talks with United Way of the Golden Triangle Region CEO Renee Sanders about the upcoming BOGO Bash!
Crime Stoppers (Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office) – 07/28/26
Today on Crime Stoppers, Kealy talks with Lowndes County Sheriff Eddie Hawkins about the importance of Crime Stoppers.
New police chief sworn in after six months of vacancy in Brooksville
A Brooksville native becomes the new police chief.
Brooksville native, Anthony Belgrave, was sworn in Monday, July 27, as the town’s new police chief…
Tupelo Salvation Army extends Community Center hours as cooling shelter
The Tupelo Salvation Army is expanding its hours for its Community Center to provide some relief from the scorching temperatures. Allie Martin has more…
Former Police officer to spend the next 7 years behind bars in Oxford
A former Police officer will spend the next 7 years behind bars. Antonio Wade was sentenced in an Oxford Federal Court today…
Midday (Second Annual Golf Tournament for Special Olympics) – 07/27/26
Today on Midday, Kealy talks with Foresome Golf President John Sevier about an upcoming tournament to benefit the Special Olympics at Green Oaks Golf Course in Lowndes County!
Amory man arrested after a brawl with a police officer
An Amory man is arrested after a brawl with a police officer. Last Wednesday, Tupelo police responded to Wallace Street for a disorderly conduct call…
Three-month investigation leads to two men facing charges in Tupelo
A three-month-long investigation led to two men facing charges in Tupelo…
Local church hosts “Fun Day” for students before school starts
WEST POINT, Miss. (WCBI) – West Point students return to school Monday, July 27, and one local church made sure they had one last day of fun before summer vacation ends. Lee Memorial Seventh-Day Adventist Church hosted its “Back-to-School Fun Day” on Sunday, July 26. There was free food, activities for the whole family, and a water slide, drivers could…
Black Wall Street Expo holds Back to School Event
WEST POINT, Miss., (WCBI) — Rain and heat didn’t stop many from coming out to a back-to-school event in West Point. In today’s economy, anything to ease the pressure and stress for parents helps. That was the aim of the Black Wall Street Back to School event in West Point. Despite the downpour many still made it out to the…
Ecru turns out for a night for St. Jude
A top recruit for the MSU Bulldogs took some time out of his busy schedule to give back to St Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Allie Martin has more…