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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A Silver alert has been issued for a missing man

2 days ago | wcbi.com | Khamari Haymer

PONTOTOC COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) A silver alert has been issued for a missing man out of Pontotoc County. The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation has activated the silver alert notification on behalf of the Pontotoc County Sheriff’s Office. Marvin Jeffery Jaggers, from Pontotoc County, was last seen on Saturday, May 10, around 11:00 am in the 3000 block of Jaggers Road in Pontotoc County. He was walking in an unknown direction.
New WCBI Teacher of The Month Announcement

4 days ago | wcbi.com | Grace Brister

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – We want to congratulate WCBI’s Teacher of the Month for April, Tracie Fox, a fifth-grade teacher at Overstreet Elementary in Starkville. Mrs. Fox will receive a $50 gift card from our sponsor, Food Giant. The school year is winding down, so nominate your favorite teacher now at wcbi.com/contests. A teacher already been nominated is eligible to win until the school year’s end. For 24/7 news and updates, follow us on Facebook and X.
WCBI announced Southern Hearts Mother's Day contest winner

4 days ago | wcbi.com | Grace Brister

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – We have a winner in the Thanks, Mom: A Southern Hearts Home Care Mother’s Day Tribute. Keisha Naylor of Macon nominated her mother, Eddie Mae Windham, also of Macon. She has won $500 from Southern Hearts. Thank you to all who shared their fond memories of their wonderful mothers. See the full gallery of Mother’s Day entries on WCBI.com/contests. For 24/7 news and updates, follow us on Facebook and X.
44th Annual Red Hills Festival cancelled for this weekend

5 days ago | wcbi.com | Eric Lampkin

LOUISVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – If your weekend plans included heading to Louisville for some funnel cake, live music, arts, and a car show, we have some bad news. The 44th Annual Red Hills Festival scheduled for Saturday has been cancelled. The Red Hills Festival Committee made the announcement this afternoon, on May 9. The committee cited the possibility of heavy rainfall throughout the day as the reason.
Police confirm the finding of human remains in Fayette, AL.

5 days ago | wcbi.com | Grace Brister

FAYETTE COUNTY, AL. (WCBI) – We have updates on a story we first brought you back in December. The Fayette County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed the discovery of human remains believed to be those of 1-year-old Kahleb Collins. You’ll remember Kahleb was reported missing after a fatal car crash on December 8, 2024. The crash claimed the life of the two-year-old sister, Ryleigh, who was unrestrained. The father, Brad Collins, later died of injuries.
MUW holds graduation ceremony in Columbus

5 days ago | wcbi.com | Eric Lampkin

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – The Long, Blue Line is now a little longer. Friends and family members were on hand on May 9 as more than 300 Mississippi University for Women students received their diplomas at two ceremonies on The W’s Columbus campus. The early ceremony featured graduates from the Vandergriff College of Nursing and Health Sciences receiving their associate, bachelor, and doctorate degrees in nursing, along with graduates from the College of Arts and Sciences.
MS Supreme Court denies Auditor's dismissal on NFL player's defamation

5 days ago | wcbi.com | Eric Lampkin

JACKSON, Miss. (WCBI) – The Mississippi Supreme Court denied State Auditor Shad White’s appeal to dismiss a former NFL quarterback’s defamation lawsuit against him. White had filed a request with the state’s high court on March 12. Our statewide news partner, WLBT, reports White wanted the court to overturn a decision by a Hinds County Judge to dismiss the suit filed by Hall of Fame Quarterback Brett Favre, saying he was only exercising his First Amendment rights.
EMCC hosts two graduation ceremonies on campus

5 days ago | wcbi.com | Eric Lampkin

EAST MISSISSIPPI COMMUNITY COLLEGE (WCBI) – Hundreds of students earned a new title: graduate. East Mississippi Community College’s Golden Triangle Campus hosted two graduation ceremonies today. This morning, on May 9, Career Technical students crossed the stage at the Lyceum Auditorium in Mayhew. Graduates earned certifications and degrees in more than 20 career fields. This afternoon, the Golden Triangle Campus hosted ceremonies for Academic graduates.
Fire Department in Starkville works to clear storm damage

5 days ago | wcbi.com | Grace Brister

STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – The Starkville Fire Department had a busy afternoon after the storms rolled through. City Fire Marshal Mark McCurdy said most of the damage was in the northeast half of the city. This includes areas north of Highway 182, Edgewood Drive, and Copperfield Court. McCurdy said it took around three hours to clean up and clear debris. This was a joint effort with other city departments, including the street and police departments.
Various areas in Oktibbeha suffered severe storm damage

5 days ago | wcbi.com | Grace Brister

OKTIBBEHA COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – A severe thunderstorm in Oktibbeha County caused heavy damage to various areas. The emergency management agency director for Oktibbeha County, Kristen Campanella, said Oktibbeha 911 took 67 incident reports and 231 phone calls over four hours. Five homes were damaged, a 6-unit apartment building was destroyed, two fires were reported, 28 trees were reported fallen, and there were 11 reported traffic accidents.