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Video: Columbus Redevelopment Authority to Present Burns Bottom Plans to City...

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – For 20 years, the Tupelo Development Authority has guided the rebirth of the Fairpark area downtown and is now starting work on West Jackson. Last fall, Columbus turned to a...

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Video: Women’s History Month Spotlight – Mississippi University for Women

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – March is Women’s History Month and today we take a look at one of the most historic college campuses in the state, the Mississippi University for Women. It was the first state...

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Video: Domestic Violence Shelter to Implement Prevention Program for Abusers

COLUMBUS, Miss (WCBI) – Domestic violence is the main cause of injury to women in the United States. In Lowndes County, hundreds of domestic violence cases are tried in court each year. Now a new...

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Video: Columbus Riverwalk Will Get Another Extension

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Just in time for the warmer weather, officials in Lowndes County have voted to extend the Columbus Riverwalk again. The Columbus Riverwalk was recently extended and now...

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Video: “Men of Color” Encourages Community Crime Prevention

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – A community meeting focused on reducing crime was held at a Columbus park Tuesday morning. Community members, pastors, law enforcement and local officials gathered at Sim...

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Video: Lowndes Young Leaders Get Inside Look at Columbus Police Dept.

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – A youth organization in Lowndes County got to see first hand what it’s like to be in law enforcement. Lowndes Young Leaders visited the Columbus Police Department as a part of...

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29th Annual Easter Play Held at Fairview Baptist Church in Columbus

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – For nearly 30 years, Fairview Baptist Church in Columbus presents a special performance depicting the the life and resurrection of Jesus Christ on Easter. This year’s Easter...

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Video: April is Alcohol Awareness Month – Underage Drinking

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – A new report shows that parents who allow children to take “a little sip” of alcohol could be leading them towards a life of addiction. “It causes more damage than any other...

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Video: Magnolia Club in Columbus Hosts Tennis Tournament for Seniors

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Life long tennis lovers came to Columbus this weekend to compete in a state championship tournament. The players have to be at least 65 to enter the competition. “I was in...

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Video: ‘Mama’s Boys’ Celebrate Their Moms on Mother’s Day

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – There’s a special bond between a mother and her son. This Mother’s Day we talk to a few folks out celebrating their with their moms and they told us on this day, there’s...

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Video: Local Law Enforcement Recognize National Police Week

EUPORA, Miss. (WCBI) – Just in the last week, at least three police officers have been gunned down in the line of duty, sparking a national debate about officer safety. This week is National Police...

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Kidney Disease Conference Held in Columbus

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – The Mississippi Kidney Foundation hosted a conference in Columbus for people suffering with kidney disease. The one-day event was held at Baptist Memorial Golden Triangle....

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Video: Columbus Visitors Bureau Brings in Highest Restaurant Tax Revenue

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – The Columbus Visitors Bureau is having one of the largest tax revenue increases in recent months. In the month of March, Visit Columbus brought in nearly $160,000 from the two...

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Video: Hank’s BBQ in Columbus Finishes 3rd in Memphis World BBQ Championship

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – When it comes to great barbeque, the south reigns supreme. From beef to chicken to pork, southern grillers have the perfect touch for your meat preference. Hank’s Barbecue in...

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Video: Memorial Day Block Party Hosted in Columbus

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Memorial Day is known as the unofficial start of summer. This weekend some folks in Columbus are gathering for fun in the sun and to honor service men and women who have paid...

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Video: School Bus Involved Accident Sends Twelve To Hospital, No Serious...

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – A school bus carrying students from Stokes Beard Elementary is involved in an accident. The crash happened shortly before 3:00pm this afternoon at the intersection of 11th...

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Argument Leads To Gunfire At Princess Theater

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) — One shot, two suspects in custody, and one being looked for after an altercation broke out early Saturday morning at the Princess Theater in downtown Columbus. According to...

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An Assisted Living Facility Celebrates Valentine’s Day A Day Early

COLUMBUS, MISS. (WCBI) – Hearts everywhere with sweets to eat and friends to celebrate with for a special day. The Trinity Apartment Assisted Living Community gathered to celebrate Valentine’s Day and...

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Video: Misconceptions And Lack of Mental Health Resources

COLUMBUS, MISS. (WCBI) – Suffering from a reportedly mental illness is something that can easily be looked over, just like the lack of mental facilities in Mississippi, causing others to make up for...

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Columbus Shooting Believed To Be Targeted

Columbus, Miss. (WCBI) — Columbus police are investigating a shooting that happened Tuesday night in the 600 block of 12th Street North that is believed to be a targeted shooting. Police responded to...

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