WCBI-TV (Columbus, MS)

WCBI – TV holds the distinction of being the inaugural television station in North Mississippi. It officially started broadcasting on July 13, 1956, thanks to Birney Imes, Jr., who owned the station. Initially, WCBI operated from a set of concrete block buildings situated in a pasture to the east of Columbus, right along Highway 12.

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Man arrested for child sex crime charges in Caledonia

1 week ago | wcbi.com | Eric Lampkin

CALEDONIA, Miss. (WCBI) – A Caledonia man is in the Lowndes County Jail on child sex charges. Detectives with the Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office arrested 62-year-old Charles Raymond Hughes earlier today, on May 30. Hughes was charged with Sexual Battery and Molesting – Touching a Child for Lustful Purposes. The arrest comes after an investigation that began earlier this month when a family member reported that Hughes had inappropriately touched a child he reportedly had custodial access to.
Man indicted for alleged illegal re-entry/child sex crime in Ecru

1 week ago | wcbi.com | Grace Brister

ECRU, Miss. (WCBI) – A Mexican Citizen is indicted by a federal grand jury in Oxford for alleged illegal re-entry into the United States after being charged with a state child sex crime. According to court documents, 34-year-old Filiberto Gonzalez-Tovar of Ecru was arrested by the Pontotoc County Sheriff’s Office in August 2024, after a report of a sexual assault of a minor. Gonzalez-Tovar was charged in state court with two counts of rape.
West Point man arrested after a pursuit in Lowndes County

1 week ago | wcbi.com | Grace Brister

LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – A West Point man has been arrested in Lowndes County after a brief pursuit. On Wednesday, May 28, deputies with the Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office arrested 56-year-old Gerry Scott Dailey. Dailey was accused of grand larceny from a local business. The arrest followed a two-mile chase after deputies attempted to stop Dailey for a traffic violation on Highway 82.
City officials break ground for new storm shelter in Amory

1 week ago | wcbi.com | Eric Lampkin

AMORY, Miss. (WCBI) – Amory residents will soon have a new place to seek shelter from future storms. City officials broke ground today for a new community tornado shelter. The shelter will be built near Fire Station #2 in Ward 2, an area that was hard hit by the March 2023 tornado. It is expected to cost around $1 million when complete. Community Development Disaster Relief Block Grants are expected to pay for around 900 thousand of that. The shelter will have room for 256 people.
Shots fired at a local barbershop in Brooksville

1 week ago | wcbi.com | Grace Brister

BROOKSVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – Shots were fired at a barbershop in Brooksville on Thursday evening, May 29. According to Brooksville Police Chief Virginia Rich, no one was injured, and no arrests have been made. Chief Rich said this is an isolated incident, and the people involved knew each other. Chief Rich said this type of behavior will not be tolerated. This is an ongoing investigation. Anyone with information should contact Brooksville PD or Golden Triangle Crimestoppers.
West Point Police look for suspect involved in various car burglaries

1 week ago | wcbi.com | Eric Lampkin

WEST POINT, Miss. (WCBI) – West Point Police have identified a suspect in a string of Memorial Day Weekend car burglaries, and now they’re asking for your help to find him. Investigators believe that Jaqarious Nance is responsible for car break-ins in the areas of East Broad Street, Calhoun Street, Jim James Court, and 4th Street. Nance is 5 feet 7 and weighs about 135 pounds.
Remembering longtime public servant Dorlos Robinson

1 week ago | wcbi.com | Eric Lampkin

MONROE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – A longtime public servant from Monroe County has passed away. Dorlos “Bo” Robinson passed away peacefully at his Hamilton home on Tuesday, May 27. Bo was born and raised in Hamilton. After graduating from Hamilton High School, he served in the United States Air Force. Bo served one term as Monroe County Sheriff and was later elected to the Mississippi House of Representatives for District 20.
Highway 50 East shut down after a gas leak in the area

1 week ago | wcbi.com | Joey Barnes

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – A gas line repair shuts down a busy Lowndes County highway. Columbus Fire and Rescue Chief Duane Hughes says an Atmos Energy line ruptured or was damaged at a home around noon today, on May 29. The company asked firefighters to stand by while repairs were being made. In addition to shutting down Highway 50 East, just past Lehmberg Road, two homes were evacuated as a precaution. No injuries were reported. For 24/7 news and updates, follow us on Facebook and X.
City of Columbus discusses naming policy in previous session

1 week ago | wcbi.com | Grace Brister

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – The city of Columbus held its weekly work session to discuss issues they plan to take up at Tuesday’s city council meeting. One of the topics of discussion was the city’s name policy. Mayor Keith Gaskin said that for years, there have been buildings and streets named after people. For example, the Trotter Convention Center, baseball fields at Propts Park, and the amphitheater are named after people.
Columbus works to get Army Corps grant for drainage issues

1 week ago | wcbi.com | Grace Brister

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – The city of Columbus is working on getting an Army Corps of Engineers grant to help with drainage issues primarily in the Memphis town area. This is around a $2.9 million grant focused on this area because of a high priority need. This is a 75/25 match, which would be about $1 million coming from the city. Mayor Keith Gaskin said that for years, these citizens have been dealing with their yards flooding every time there is a major rain.