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WCBI News WCBI News is your leader for news, weather, and sports in Northeast Mississippi and West Alabama. WCBI-TV was the first television station in North Mississippi.

The station began its regular operations on July 13, 1956 under the ownership of Birney Imes, Jr. WCBI was first housed in a group of cement block buildings in a pasture east of Columbus on Highway 12. Originally, WCBI-TV was affiliated with CBS and with NBC. At that time, stations could select programs from all networks. Shows including "The $64,000 Question", "Jackie Gleason", "Gunsmoke" and loc

ally produced "Fun Time with Uncle Bunky" were seen on WCBI-TV. Today WCBI-TV is a CBS affiliate. WCBI is making history again as North Mississippi's first digital station...
After more than three decades on Highway 12 WCBI came to town. In the early 1990s under Frank Imes' and Imes Communication's direction WCBI completely renovated the building that once housed Egger's and Loeb's Department Store transforming it into an elegant state-of-the-art facility. The new building opened in 1993. The restored historic downtown building with its modern broadcast center represents a multimillion dollar investment and a commitment to providing the finest in news, weather, sports and entertainment. WCBI reaches viewers in Mississippi from Booneville to Philadelphia, west to Grenada, and east to Tuscaloosa County, AL from its downtown Columbus location. Its coverage area includes 721,000 people. WCBI began broadcasting a full power digital signal in August of 2002. By early September, WCBI-DT was streaming three broadcast channels - WCBI-DT 35-1 (a high definition CBS broadcast); WCBI-DT 35-2 (a standard definition UPN signal); and WCBI-DT 35-3 (a 24 hour local weather station). All broadcasts, including analog channel 4, are generated from our 601 digital plant. WCBI is making history again as North Mississippi's first digital station, and one of the few stations in the nation broadcasting multiple streams of news, sports, weather and entertainment. In November 2003, Imes Communications sold WCBI to Morris Multimedia, Inc. Morris Multimedia, Inc., one of the largest, privately-owned media companies in the United States, comprises two divisions: Morris Newspaper Corporation, which owns and operates more than 90 daily and weekly newspapers, shoppers and niche publications; and Morris Network, which owns and operates six network affiliate television stations. The latest technological advances and a lasting commitment to the community are the ingredients that make WCBI-TV the station to turn to for news, weather, sports and entertainment in North Mississippi and Northwest Alabama.

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ICC is starting its Bloom Neurodivergence Program to give focused support to community members who need it.
01/25/2025

ICC is starting its Bloom Neurodivergence Program to give focused support to community members who need it.

The below freezing temperatures we have seen over the last few days can make travel dangerous. Especially if you are not...
01/25/2025

The below freezing temperatures we have seen over the last few days can make travel dangerous. Especially if you are not prepared.

New episode of Mid-Morning with Joey Barnes on WCBI! 🎥☀🔽Link in the comments!🔽
01/24/2025

New episode of Mid-Morning with Joey Barnes on WCBI! 🎥☀

🔽Link in the comments!🔽

A Bond is now set at $500,000 for Tristian and Brentston Edwards.
01/24/2025

A Bond is now set at $500,000 for Tristian and Brentston Edwards.

Oktibbeha County deputies made a man in connection with a shooting back in December.
01/24/2025

Oktibbeha County deputies made a man in connection with a shooting back in December.

Tupelo Police put an accused backpack bandit behind bars.
01/24/2025

Tupelo Police put an accused backpack bandit behind bars.

Catch the PGA Farmers Insurance Golf Tournament from 4 to 7 on CBS, as golfers go head-to-head in a battle of the clubs!...
01/24/2025

Catch the PGA Farmers Insurance Golf Tournament from 4 to 7 on CBS, as golfers go head-to-head in a battle of the clubs! 🏌️‍♂️⛳

A Philadelphia man has been sentenced to three years in federal prison for burglarizing a home in the Tucker community o...
01/24/2025

A Philadelphia man has been sentenced to three years in federal prison for burglarizing a home in the Tucker community of the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians Reservation.

The entrepreneurial spirit was on display at Columbus High School's 2nd Student Business Expo.
01/24/2025

The entrepreneurial spirit was on display at Columbus High School's 2nd Student Business Expo.

Four people are in jail and two teenagers in the hospital after a shooting in west point. tonight, that investigation is...
01/24/2025

Four people are in jail and two teenagers in the hospital after a shooting in west point. tonight, that investigation is continuing.

The West Point Rotary Club kicked off this month’s meeting with a lesson in broadcast communication.
01/24/2025

The West Point Rotary Club kicked off this month’s meeting with a lesson in broadcast communication.

For its 29th Anniversary, Columbus' Market Street Festival is going back to its roots.
01/23/2025

For its 29th Anniversary, Columbus' Market Street Festival is going back to its roots.

A Starkville man is facing a child s*x crime charge after being indicted.
01/23/2025

A Starkville man is facing a child s*x crime charge after being indicted.

More arrests were made today, January 23, in West Point after two teenagers were shot.
01/23/2025

More arrests were made today, January 23, in West Point after two teenagers were shot.

Oktibbeha County deputies made an arrest in connection with a crash earlier this month.
01/23/2025

Oktibbeha County deputies made an arrest in connection with a crash earlier this month.

Plans are moving forward on the completion of the Terry Brown Amphitheater.
01/23/2025

Plans are moving forward on the completion of the Terry Brown Amphitheater.

Bond is set for a Prentiss County man accused of a child s*x crime.
01/23/2025

Bond is set for a Prentiss County man accused of a child s*x crime.

Live poll: DO YOU SUPPORT A 5% INCREASE IN GAS TAX? Vote right now at: wcbi.com/connect
01/23/2025

Live poll: DO YOU SUPPORT A 5% INCREASE IN GAS TAX? Vote right now at: wcbi.com/connect

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This week, Kealy Shields WCBI and Colin discuss the topic of Galas, Marathons, and Math Workshops in an all-new episode of Good News with Colin! 📰😊 🔽Link in the comments!🔽

Catch the latest of Good News with Colin on WCBI Sunrise 🎥☀ Click on the link in the comments for more!

From upcoming events to sports fundraisers, Kealy Shields WCBI and Colin had a lot of good things to talk about today. Wanna hear about it? Click on the link in the comments section for the full episode of Good News with Colin📣

SEVERE WEATHER COVERAGE 01-05-25
SEVERE WEATHER COVERAGE 01-05-25

SEVERE WEATHER COVERAGE 01-05-25

WCBI SEVERE WEATHER COVERAGE 01-05-25
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WCBI SEVERE WEATHER COVERAGE 01-05-25

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Aaahhh, what’s in the shoes??? Tune in Thursday on WCBI Sunrise with Kealy Shields to find out🔨🍫

Kealy Shields WCBI and Colin Krieger are ending 2024 on a good note. Check out their latest segment of good news to find out about events happening around the area. You can watch good news with Colin and Kealy every Tuesday on wcbi sunrise on Fox4ms

Sergeant Jake Hall and Investigator Rick Jones join Kealy Shields WCBI for this week's segment of Crime Stoppers. To see a full list of videos click the link in the comments..

Tune in to WCBI news at 9 for a new episode of Uncorked, with Bobbie Burgess, at Twigs Nursery and Landscaping!

A special THANK YOU to Twigs Nursery and Landscaping for hosting Bobbie, and showing ALL their Holiday festivities in today's episode of 'Uncorked'.

It's very windy in downtown Columbus! Make sure to follow WCBI Weather as we track Francine. You can also find all our weather safety information at https://www.wcbi.com/weather-safety-information/

Until 1pm! WCBI Job Fair at Columbus Place. To know the list of venders here today, visit wcbi.com/job-fair

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