COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) Around 7:21 Saturday night, Columbus Police Officers responded to a report about a gunshot victim in the 700 block of 21st Street North. When officers arrived, they found a male suffering from a non life threatening gunshot wound. The victim was identified as 29-year-old Walter Earl Harris. Harris was taken to Baptist Memorial Hospital for treatment. The…
WINONA, Miss. (WCBI) For 13 years an area organization has been giving Santa a helping hand. More than 3000 children of all ages from Montgomery, Carroll, Leflore, and Grenada Counties were able to receive two presents each, stocking stuffers and a book for Christmas. Calbrina Ward Woods’s goal is that every child in Montgomery, Carroll, Leflore, and Grenada counties wake…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – City leaders and tourism officials are always looking for ways to attract more visitors. In Columbus, a relatively new attraction is beginning to draw attention. The Dr. John “Jack” Kaye Cretaceous Fossil Park is utilizing recent grant funding to offer outdoor activities and enhance education about the prehistoric past of the area. Grant money to make improvements…
ITAWAMBA COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) The law enforcement agency said, it has received multiple reports about people trying to scam residents. The scammer often tells residents that they have jury duty, and an active warrant, which is usually described as a bench warrant. The scammer also tries to convince residents to make payments through bitcoin, gift cards, or other electronic transfers…
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) Traffic is flowing once again on the highway. Lowndes County Sheriff Eddie Hawkins told WCBI, Highway 82 has officially reopened, and all eastbound traffic is now flowing normally. Drivers traveling through the area may resume regular routes. Drivers are still encouraged to use caution and remain alert as traffic patterns return to normal. For 24/7 news…
It’s a tradition unlike any other – the Egg Bowl. For Paxton Beasley, the tradition runs a little deeper, attending every home game since he was 13 days old.
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There will be a major construction project forcing a shutdown along 82 and a detour
The Itawamba County Sheriff’s Office made an arrest on multiple charges.
Congratulations to our winners for today’s Midday Toy Giveaway! If your child would like to enter their drawing for a chance to win, visit our website at wcbi.com/contests.
On this week’s Pets Without Partners, Kealy talks with Kim of Columbus-Lowndes Humane Society about her special guest, Dixie.
As we wrap up the show, Kealy and Scott open a package from Fox.
Today on WCBI Sunrise, Kealy talks with Wesley Stewart and Allie Larsen about the upcoming Festival of the Fae Event.
If your gift shopping list includes little ones, one childcare expert suggested some alternatives to the tech route.
Kindergartners and first graders in the Itawamba County School District had a special field trip today and even saw some snow.
Waverly Care Home in West Point celebrated its oldest resident.
Construction will begin on December 17th, leaving the main entrance to campus temporarily closed near Stone Boulevard.
The unofficial results show that Tedrick Liddell edged out Interim Sheriff Dontevis Smith in last week’s special election run-off.
The Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office is providing some tactical support for Santa this year.
Congratulations to our winners for today’s Midday Toy Giveaway! If your child would like to enter their drawing for a chance to win, visit our website at wcbi.com/contests.
Today on Midday, Kealy talks with Christy Ferguson and Cindy Skipper about the upcoming event Operation Christmas.
This week on Animal Health, Dr. Ashley Jansen talks about her special guest, Medusa, and her Hypertrophic Osteodystrophy.
Today on Mid-Morning, Kealy talks with Tina Rodgers and Janie Shields about the upcoming Christmas Tree Lighting event.
Roof repairs will soon be made to the East Columbus gym.