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Ackerman Board approves ordinance to allow golf carts in town
the board approved a new ordinance allowing people to ride golf carts and low-speed vehicles in town. The ordinance goes into effect on May 1.
Midday (Senior Bingo) - 03/18/26
Today on Midday, Grace Brister talks with Lavonne Latham Harris and Greg Lewis about the senior Bingo event.
Justice Department blocked release of secret Epstein drug probe file, Sen. Ron Wyden says
According to CBS News, Democratic Sen. Ron Wyden of Oregon accused a top Justice Department official of blocking the release of a document related to a secret investigation of drug trafficking and prostitution by Jeffrey Epstein.
Rand Paul calls Markwayne Mullin a "man with anger issues" in confirmation hearing
CBS News reports that Senate Homeland Security Chairman Rand Paul fiercely criticized Senator Markwayne Mullin during his confirmation hearing on Wednesday, calling him a "man with anger issues" after Mullin previously called Paul a "freaking snake" and that Mullin said he understood why a neighbor attacked Paul in 2017.
FBI and IRS to investigate nonprofit groups for domestic terrorism links, sources say
Sources from CBS News say that FBI and IRS agents are forming a new initiative to investigate nonprofit organizations over suspected possible links to domestic terrorism, sources briefed on the matter told CBS News.
Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady, citing elevated economic uncertainty
According to CBS News, the Federal Reserve on Wednesday left its benchmark interest rate unchanged, marking the central bank's second consecutive pause in 2026.
Midday (Senior Bingo) - 03/18/26
Today on Midday, Grace Brister talks with Lavonne Latham Harris and Greg Lewis about the senior Bingo event.
Justice Department blocked release of secret Epstein drug probe file, Sen. Ron Wyden says
According to CBS News, Democratic Sen. Ron Wyden of Oregon accused a top Justice Department official of blocking the release of a document related to a secret investigation of drug trafficking and prostitution by Jeffrey Epstein.
Rand Paul calls Markwayne Mullin a "man with anger issues" in confirmation hearing
CBS News reports that Senate Homeland Security Chairman Rand Paul fiercely criticized Senator Markwayne Mullin during his confirmation hearing on Wednesday, calling him a "man with anger issues" after Mullin previously called Paul a "freaking snake" and that Mullin said he understood why a neighbor attacked Paul in 2017.
FBI and IRS to investigate nonprofit groups for domestic terrorism links, sources say
Sources from CBS News say that FBI and IRS agents are forming a new initiative to investigate nonprofit organizations over suspected possible links to domestic terrorism, sources briefed on the matter told CBS News.
Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady, citing elevated economic uncertainty
According to CBS News, the Federal Reserve on Wednesday left its benchmark interest rate unchanged, marking the central bank's second consecutive pause in 2026.
Who is Josh D'Amaro, the new CEO of Disney?
CBS News reports that Josh D'Amaro will become the new CEO of the Walt Disney Co. on Wednesday, succeeding longtime chief executive Bob Iger at the helm of the century-old media and entertainment company.
Labor leader Dolores Huerta says she was assaulted by Cesar Chavez as allegations of abuse emerge
Sources from CBS News say that Labor leader Dolores Huerta appeared to corroborate allegations of abuse against young women or minors by the late Cesar Chavez on Wednesday, writing in a statement that she had two non-consensual "sexual encounters" with him that ended in pregnancy.
TSA PreCheck Touchless ID can save you time as airport lines get longer. Here's how to sign up.
According to CBS, as TSA lines get longer and the situation at U.S. airports becomes more uncertain, there's a method for flyers hoping to fast-pass security wait times.
WCBI hosts 2026 March Mayhem 3-in-1 contest
It's tournament time! Scan the QR code to fill out your bracket, or go to wcbi.com/contests.
There are sharks in Las Vegas feasting on hundreds of pounds of fish every week
According to Associated Press, when Becky O’Brien dangles herring over a tank of over a dozen swimming sharks, it only takes seconds for a zebra shark to snatch the fish from her tongs.
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.
Mississippi Lottery Celebrates First $1 Million Win on Millionaire Maker Scratch-Off Game
According to a Press Release, a milestone moment has arrived for the Mississippi Lottery Corporation as the first $1 million prize on the $30 Millionaire Maker scratch-off has officially been claimed by a player from Pearl.
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.
Arrest made in connection with a shooting in Tupelo
The Tupelo Police Department has made an arrest in connection with a March 5 shooting.
Winston Co. Sheriff's Department searches for suspect in Thursday night shooting
WINSTON COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) - The Winston County Sheriff's Department is looking for a person in connection with a shooting that occurred Thursday night. According to the department, Winston County 911 received a call about a disturbance on Miller Ave…
Remains of missing Columbus man located
A Lowndes County family now has closure after searching for their loved one for more than a year. Lowndes County Sheriff Eddie Hawkins and Coroner Greg Merchant held a joint press conference about the case of Derek Gray
Suspect wanted in connection with a shooting in Winston Co.
The Winston County Sheriff's Department is looking for a person in connection to a shooting that occurred Thursday night.
Two people wanted for alleged cyber crimes arrested in Grenada Co.
Two people wanted for alleged cyber crimes are arrested in Grenada County.
Man arrested in Lee Co. For alleged meth possession
The Lee County Sheriff's Office has made an arrest for allegedly being in possession of methamphetamine.
Tupelo Police investigate indecent exposure incident near Crosstown
Tupelo Police are investigating an indecent exposure incident that occurred on Tuesday evening at a business near Crosstown.
Man arrested in connection with a Noxubee Co. shooting pleads guilty
One of the men arrested in connection with a shooting that left a mother and her two children unharmed has been sentenced.
Tupelo Police arrest a man on alleged aggravated drug trafficking charges
The Tupelo Police Department has made an arrest for the alleged trafficking of cocaine.
Woman pleads guilty in connection with 2024 shooting in Noxubee Co.
A Noxubee County woman will spend the next 30 years in prison for killing a woman in 2024.





