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Starkville Alderman proposes Alcohol ordinance at restaurants on Sundays
Sunday brunch in Starkville may look different in the future.
Judge bars Lindsey Halligan's continued use of U.S. attorney title
CBS News reports that a federal judge barred Lindsey Halligan from referring to herself as U.S. attorney in court filings, finding that her continued use of the title "ignores a binding court order" that disqualified her from the position last year.
Danish pension fund to sell $100 million in U.S. Treasuries due to "poor U.S. government finances"
Sources from CBS News say that Danish pension fund is planning to sell its entire holdings of U.S. Treasuries — about $100 million — over concerns about the U.S. government's financial stability.
Two MS Superintendents St, Louis Teacher enter guilty pleas for Federal Embezzlement
Two Mississippi school superintendents and a St. Louis school teacher have entered guilty pleas to Federal Embezzlement charges.
4-County CEO/General Manager speaks to members of Columbus Rotary Club
For many people in our area, 4-County Electric Power Association is making sure that electricity, and for an increasing number of members, high-speed internet as well, is there when you need it.
Second lady Usha Vance announces she is pregnant with fourth child
Sources from CBS say Vice President JD Vance and second lady Usha Vance announced Tuesday that they are expecting their fourth child.
Judge bars Lindsey Halligan's continued use of U.S. attorney title
CBS News reports that a federal judge barred Lindsey Halligan from referring to herself as U.S. attorney in court filings, finding that her continued use of the title "ignores a binding court order" that disqualified her from the position last year.
Danish pension fund to sell $100 million in U.S. Treasuries due to "poor U.S. government finances"
Sources from CBS News say that Danish pension fund is planning to sell its entire holdings of U.S. Treasuries — about $100 million — over concerns about the U.S. government's financial stability.
Two MS Superintendents St, Louis Teacher enter guilty pleas for Federal Embezzlement
Two Mississippi school superintendents and a St. Louis school teacher have entered guilty pleas to Federal Embezzlement charges.
4-County CEO/General Manager speaks to members of Columbus Rotary Club
For many people in our area, 4-County Electric Power Association is making sure that electricity, and for an increasing number of members, high-speed internet as well, is there when you need it.
Second lady Usha Vance announces she is pregnant with fourth child
Sources from CBS say Vice President JD Vance and second lady Usha Vance announced Tuesday that they are expecting their fourth child.
UPDATE: 3 people charged after a weekend Starkville shooting
Three people, including a 16-year-old, now face charges in connection with a weekend shooting in Starkville.
Trump's 10% credit card cap deadline is here. Will card companies comply?
According to CBS News, President Trump had set Jan. 20 as a deadline for credit card companies to lower their interest rates to 10% for one year. Now that the date has arrived, most banks and card issuers have largely kept their rates unchanged
One major buy now, pay later company has a new target: Paying your monthly rent
CBS News reports that Americans have historically turned to buy now, pay later (BNPL) financing to cover the cost of everyday expenses like groceries and consumer purchases such as clothing and furniture. Now, some of these lending companies are turning their attention to a bigger expense: Monthly rent.
Measles cases surge in South Carolina as U.S. risks losing elimination status
CBS News reports that South Carolina's measles outbreak continues to grow, with officials on Tuesday announcing an additional 88 cases in the state.
GOP Rep. Julia Letlow jumps into Louisiana Senate race after Trump backs her over Cassidy
According to CBS, GOP Rep. Julia Letlow is jumping into the Louisiana Senate race after President Trump encouraged her to challenge sitting Sen. Bill Cassidy in the state's primary.
Supreme Court seems skeptical of Hawaii law limiting guns on private property that's open to the public
Sources from CBS say that the Supreme Court on Tuesday appeared skeptical of a Hawaii law that bars people with concealed-carry licenses from bringing their handguns onto private property that is open to the public unless they receive permission from the owner.
DOJ subpoenas Walz, Ellison, Frey, Minnesota officials in probe alleging immigration obstruction, sources say
According to CBS, the Justice Department on Tuesday served subpoenas to multiple Democratic officials in Minnesota, including Gov. Tim Walz, Attorney General Keith Ellison, and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, in connection with a probe into an alleged conspiracy to impede federal immigration officers
Two gunshot victims show up at hospital; CPD investigating
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) - Columbus Police are investigating after two young men showed up at Baptist Memorial Hospital on Tuesday night with gunshot wounds. Police say they got the 9‑1‑1 call around 9:40, but when officers arrived, both victims refused…
Two MS Superintendents St, Louis Teacher enter guilty pleas for Federal Embezzlement
Two Mississippi school superintendents and a St. Louis school teacher have entered guilty pleas to Federal Embezzlement charges.
UPDATE: 3 people charged after a weekend Starkville shooting
Three people, including a 16-year-old, now face charges in connection with a weekend shooting in Starkville.
19-year-old turns himself in after a weekend shooting in Starkville
The teenager wanted in connection with a weekend shooting at the Sonic in Starkville has now turned himself in.
Bond set for a man charged in Noxubee County shooting death
Bond has been set for a Noxubee County Man accused of killing another man.
Man faces murder charge in Noxubee Co.
One man is facing a murder charge after admitting to shooting and killing another man in Noxubee County.
Man faces murder charge in Noxubee County
NOXUBEE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) - One man is facing a murder charge after allegedly admitting to shooting and killing another man in Noxubee County. On January 16th, the Noxubee County Sheriff's Department received a call that someone had been shot…
SPD is investigating a report of shots fired at Sonic Drive in
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) Sunday morning around 11:00, Starkville Police Officers responded to a report of shots fired at Sonic Drive in. The investigation determined…
Michael Hawley pled guilty to culpable negligence manslaughter
CORINTH, Miss. (WCBI) 46 year old Michael Wayne Hawley of Corinth, pled guilty to culpable negligence manslaughter. Circuit Court Judge Michael P. Mills, Jr. accepted the plea, and…
A woman was arrested for selling drugs
MONROE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) On January 15th, 37 year old Laura Eliane Ebert was arrested after an ongoing investigation into selling Narcotics in the Smithville community. North Mississippi Narcotics…
The Tuscaloosa River Market wants you to be aware of a scam
TUSCALOOSA, ALA. (WCBI) According to the River Market, there is a scammer inviting food trucks to the market and asking them to pay $120…
LCSO wants you to be aware of a scam
LEE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) The law enforcement agency said, they have received multiple calls about someone pretending to be a Lee County Deputy. The caller is using…
Man from Clay Co. Arrested following long investigation on Tupelo auto burglaries
A Clay County man has been arrested in tupelo following a months long investigation into a string of vehicle burglaries that took place in tupelo, Lee County and in the surrounding area.
West Point Police in search of crew involved in a burglary incident
The West Point Police Department is asking for your help to find a crew of burglary suspects.
Man sentenced to drug trafficking in Tishomingo Co.
A Mexican national arrested on drug charges in Tishomingo County will spend the next 10 years in Federal prison if he stays in the country.
Northeast MS Crime Stoppers and Tupelo Police in search of malicious mischief suspects
Crime Stoppers of Northeast Mississippi and the Tupelo Police Department need the community's help with identifying the suspects involved in a case of Malicious Mischief.
Gordo woman faces felony charge in Amory
A Gordo woman is facing a felony charge in Amory.
Man faces felony charges in Amory
An Amory man is facing a felony charge in Amory.





