One person dead and another injured after a fire in Lowndes Co.
One person is dead and another is in a Jackson hospital after a shed fire in Lowndes County.
Inmate found dead in his cell at Lafayette Co. Detention Center
Early this morning, on October 15, state inmate John Leath Halley Jr. was found unresponsive in his cell during routine checks.
Two people facing felony exploitation charges in Starkville
Two people are facing felony charges for exploiting a vulnerable adult.
WCBI Sunrise (What You Need To Know Wednesday) – 10/15/25
Nick talks with Kealy about what types of screws needed for what types of jobs, on this week’s What You Need to Know Wednesday!
WCBI Sunrise (Godspell) – 10/15/25
Zane and Garrett talk with Kealy about the musical production Godspell on this morning’s WCBI Sunrise!
Mid-Morning (Dancing the Thriller) – 10/15/25
Tune in today on WCBI Mid-Morning as our Kealy Shields gets up from the table with Kayla Gilmore to learn the basics of the fan favorite, “Thriller”.
LeBonheur provides compassionate care for children across the region
Tupelo outpatient center brings expert care to Northeast Mississippi
Families across the region are finding specialized care for their children close to home.
October is domestic violence awareness month
Hearing about domestic violence brings back horrible memories For Patrice Butts. Butts is a Case Manager at the Safe Haven Domestic Violence Shelter, she said her goal is to try and help others, who are dealing with some of the same problems her family did.
CMSD seeks homeless liaison to support homeless students and families
Columbus Municipal School District is working to fill a position that would assist in bridging the gap for students who are homeless, providing resources and working with social services.
Midday (Five Horizons Health Service) – 10/14/25
Today on Midday, Kealy talks with Christopher Thompson about Five Horizon.
Mid-Morning (Tonsils and Ear Tubes) – 10/14/25
Today on Mid-Morning, Kealy talks with Dr. Keith Watson about Tonsils and Ear Tubes, and what to do if they get infected.
Good News With Colin – 10/14/25
Kealy and Colin have more upcoming and exciting events to discuss on this week’s Good News with Colin!
One person dead after a single-vehicle crash in Pickens Co.
The victim has been identified as 78-year-old Edith Gault of Reform.
Aluminum Dynamics works to teach younger generations about recycling
Aluminum Dynamics is working with the community to give back to local schools and teach children about recycling. In partnership with Million Cans, students with the Lowndes County School District will be competing to recycle the most cans.
MSU Science Fair educate elementary students about wood
Hands-on activities, such as creating plywood and paper, give them a deeper understanding of the forest products industry.
In the Kitchen (Harvey’s Big Deals) – 10/13/2025
Tonight, on WCBI News at 5, Grace Brister is In The Kitchen with Columbus Harvey’s General Manager Josh and Executive Chef Cory as they discuss the delicious dishes they brought with them.
MHSAA Executive Director encourages schools to end tailgating
The Mississippi High School Activities Association (MHSAA) is urging schools to end tailgating on campus.
Midday (Dancing Rabbit Festival) – 10/13/25
Today on Midday, Grace talks with Katherine Mickens and the Dancing Rabbit about the upcoming Dancing Rabbit Festival.
MS Department of Revenue warns public about ongoing text scam
The Mississippi Department of Revenue and area law enforcement agencies are warning the public about an ongoing text scam.
Man charged with felony embezzlement in Tupelo
A Pontotoc man has been accused of taking more than the employee discount at his workplace.
A man is dead after a Saturday accident
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) A Saturday afternoon motorcycle accident has claimed the life of a Columbus man. Lowndes County Coroner Greg Merchant tells WCBI, 30-year-old Quincy Lashawn Holmes was traveling North on Casey Lane, when the motorcycle he was riding collided with a pickup truck. The accident happened at the intersection of Casey Lane and Oswalt Road around 3:30. The investigation…
Crawford community joins in on honoring Breast Cancer Awareness
CRAWFORD, Miss. (WCBI) – While we are in the middle of October, communities around the world are celebrating Breast Cancer Awareness in the best way they can. Those in Crawford made sure to represent with their Breast Cancer Awareness Month event. Community members of Crawford wanted to ensure and chime in to honor the month of October in pink. The…
The Safe Place Foundation held a community wash day
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) A Starkville resident is turning her pain into purpose. Saperior Patton is the Founder and President of the non-profit organization called the Safe Place Foundation. The non-profit organization held a “Community Wash” Day. This allowed Starkville Residents and Mississippi State University students to use washers, dryers, and laundry detergent for free. Patton said, she knows just how…
A group awarded two students with scholarships
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) Paying for college can be a burden for families, but one local group is stepping up to try and ease that tress for area families. The Lord’s Leading Ladies held a scholarship program luncheon Saturday. This is a group made up of pastor’s wives, that gives out scholarships every year. To be awarded the scholarship, students must…