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Thursday will be the warmest
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) - Much warmer for the end of the week! WEDNESDAY NIGHT: Another comfortable night. Temperatures will be in the upper 50s. Clouds will be building back in by the morning. THURSDAY: Those clouds early in the morning…
Justice Department reaches financial settlement with former Trump adviser Michael Flynn
Sources from CBS say that the Justice Department has reached a settlement with former Trump national security official and right-wing activist Michael Flynn after he sued the department, alleging that he was wrongly prosecuted during the first Trump administration.
White House turns down Elon Musk's offer to pay TSA workers during DHS shutdown
The White House has rejected an offer from billionaire Elon Musk to pay TSA workers during a partial government shutdown that has disrupted airport travelers across the country, several sources told CBS News.
Legislation discusses 2% food and beverage tax implement for Ackerman
Legislation is on the floor right now for a proposal for the Town of Ackerman to implement a two percent tax on all prepared foods and beverages.
EMCC Director of Adult Education discusses Launch Pad East with local business members
East Mississippi Community College has a continuing mission of helping people of all ages launch their education and careers.
Local quilters come together to fellowship and help others
Fellowship and giving back, that's what Possumtown Quilters and Maple Street Quilters are all about.
Justice Department reaches financial settlement with former Trump adviser Michael Flynn
Sources from CBS say that the Justice Department has reached a settlement with former Trump national security official and right-wing activist Michael Flynn after he sued the department, alleging that he was wrongly prosecuted during the first Trump administration.
White House turns down Elon Musk's offer to pay TSA workers during DHS shutdown
The White House has rejected an offer from billionaire Elon Musk to pay TSA workers during a partial government shutdown that has disrupted airport travelers across the country, several sources told CBS News.
Legislation discusses 2% food and beverage tax implement for Ackerman
Legislation is on the floor right now for a proposal for the Town of Ackerman to implement a two percent tax on all prepared foods and beverages.
EMCC Director of Adult Education discusses Launch Pad East with local business members
East Mississippi Community College has a continuing mission of helping people of all ages launch their education and careers.
Local quilters come together to fellowship and help others
Fellowship and giving back, that's what Possumtown Quilters and Maple Street Quilters are all about.
Starkville community honors boys and girls basketball team for state title victories
Starkville was painted black and gold today as the city came together to celebrate history.
Former Neurologist in Tupelo pleads guilty to possession of child porn
A former Tupelo neurologist already sentenced to Federal prison will also serve time on state charges related to child sexual abuse material.
Sanders, Ocasio-Cortez push bill to impose AI data center moratorium
Sources from AP say that two high-profile progressive lawmakers are introducing a bill Wednesday that would pause new data centers in the United States until national safeguards are in place to protect workers and consumers and ensure the technologies don’t harm the environment.
The NAACP names ex-DOJ civil rights chief Kristen Clarke as its top lawyer
According to Associated Press, the NAACP, the oldest civil rights organization in the U.S., has hired a former Biden Justice Department official to head its legal advocacy work.
Emily Gregory is Donald Trump’s new state representative and a new hope for Democrats in Florida
According to Associated Press, Florida Democrats, beaten down by years of Republican domination in what was once the consummate battleground state, claimed new optimism Wednesday after a special election victory in President Donald Trump’s home district.
Police investigate a second shooting in Verona
For the second time in less than 24 hours, Verona Police found themselves investigating a shooting.
Firefighters respond to a brush fire in Calhoun Co.
Dry conditions across our viewing area have firefighters working overtime.
Police investigate a second shooting in Verona
For the second time in less than 24 hours, Verona Police found themselves investigating a shooting.
Teenager in custody after a shooting leaves one injured in Verona
Verona Police arrested a teenager in connection with a Tuesday afternoon shooting.
Man wanted for allegedly selling drugs in Lowndes Co.
A man is wanted by multiple agencies for allegedly selling drugs.
Woman arrested in connection with a Burglary case in January
Tupelo Police made an arrest in a January burglary case.
Woman accused of SNAP fraud pleads guilty in Pearl River Co.
A Pearl River County woman will spend the next six years on probation after entering a guilty plea for welfare fraud.
Chickasaw man to spend 10 years behind bars for drug dealing in Oxford
A Chickasaw County man will spend the next 10 years in Federal prison for dealing drugs.
Man faces child sex crimes in Grenada Co.
A man in Grenada County is facing child sex crimes.
Teen charged with armed robbery/aggravated assault in Tupelo
17-year-old Jatavion D. Leach has been charged with one count each of Armed Robbery and Aggravated Assault.
Woman enters guilty plea for welfare fraud in Kemper Co.
A Kemper County woman won't have to serve time for welfare fraud, but she will have to pay the money back.
Noxubee teen pleads guilty to burglary of an occupied dwelling
A Noxubee County teenager gets a second chance after he pleads guilty to his part in a crime.
Law Enforcement makes drug/ammunition arrest in Lee Co.
Agents with the North Mississippi Narcotics Unit secured a search warrant for a home on Pulltight Road in Saltillo. During that search, they reportedly found a felony amount of methamphetamine along with several firearms, loaded magazines, and ammunition.
Two men accused of stealing an elderly person's car in Carroll Co.
Two men have been arrested in Carroll County, accused of stealing a car from an elderly person.
Man faces drug trafficking charges in Lee Co.
A tip from the public helps Lee County deputies and narcotics agents catch a suspected drug dealer.
New video released on vehicle suspected to be involved in Monroe Co. murder case
The Monroe County Sheriff's Office and Aberdeen Police Department are releasing new video of a vehicle believed to have been involved in a murder case.
Police in search of a wanted suspect in West Point
West Point Police are asking for your help to find a suspect.
Police arrest a man on sexual assault charges in Lafayette Co.
Lafayette County deputies made an arrest in a sexual assault case.
Man faces aggravated assault charges in Tupelo
A Tupelo man is facing an aggravated domestic violence charge after an incident that happened in February.
Police make an arrest after the burglary of a Tupelo commercial building
The Tupelo Police Department has made an arrest in the burglary of a commercial building.





