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Mock crash gives students a look at the dangers of drinking and driving
Students at a Lee County high school witnessed the cost of a bad decision during a unique demonstration.
MS educators react to expected $2,000 pay raise from Legislature
The state ranks last in the country when it comes to teacher pay, with an average teacher salary of $55,704.
Clay Co. Easter Egg Hunt time moved due to potential rain
Due to potential rain Saturday afternoon, the Clay County Sheriff's Office and the West Point Police Department has decided to move the Easter Egg Hunt to 11 am on Saturday morning.
Anderson Grove Civic Association leads a tour of former Anderson Grove School
A community group in northern Lowndes County is on a mission to preserve and bring new purpose to a former school.
Community Outreach honors the West Lowndes Elementary and High School's principals
West Lowndes Community Outreach honored the men who help keep the school going, Elementary Principal Robert Sanders and High School Principal Antonio Magee.
Hegseth ousts Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George
According to CBS News, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has asked Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George to step down and take immediate retirement...
Body camera video of Tiger Woods arrest shows golfer being handcuffed after Florida crash
Sources from CBS News say that body camera footage of Tiger Woods' arrest has been released, less than a week after the golf icon was taken into custody following a car crash in Florida and charged with driving under the influence.
Police arrest a man on assault charges in Columbus
A man who allegedly assaulted Columbus Police is now in custody.
Senate takes first step toward ending DHS shutdown as Trump vows to pay workers
President Trump said Thursday that he would sign an order to pay all Department of Homeland Security employees as Congress moved forward with a plan to reopen most of the department and pursue additional funding.
Higher gas prices have cost U.S. drivers an additional $8.4 billion, Democrats say
CBS News reports that American drivers have paid an additional $8.4 billion in fuel costs since the Iran war started, according to a new estimate from the Joint Economic Committee's Democratic minority.
Mortgage rates are surging, foiling homebuyers' best-laid plans
Sources from CBS News say that surging mortgage rates are threatening to wash out the spring homebuying season.
Starbucks offers $1,200 bonuses to baristas with top customer service ratings
According to CBS, Starbucks is offering its baristas up to $1,200 in annual bonuses and shifting to weekly pay as the coffee chain pushes to boost sales and improve customer service.
Trump fires Pam Bondi as attorney general, installs Todd Blanche as acting AG
CBS News reports that President Trump has ousted Pam Bondi as U.S. attorney general, a move that comes amid dissatisfaction with how aggressively she pursued Mr. Trump's priorities at the Justice Department, including prosecutions of his perceived political enemies
Planning commission approves Trump's ballroom and East Wing design
Sources from CBS News say that the National Capital Planning Commission voted Thursday to green light President Trump's 90,000-square-foot East Wing makeover...
HHS announces $144 million program to study effect of microplastics on the human body
According to CBS News, the Department of Health and Human Services will is introducing a first-of-its-kind program to study microplastics and the effect they have on the human body, HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced Thursday.
Saltillo Police Department organizes 'mock crash' for student learning at Saltillo High School
Students at a Lee County high school witnessed the cost of a bad decision during a unique demonstration.