Local businesses shine at Taste of Tupelo
It was a capacity crowd at the largest business networking event in the region.
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Project Care assists families in Starkville with clothing giveaway
There were clothes for all ages, and items such as baby bottles and educational games for kids were available, all donated by the community.
Food truck owner raises funds for injured officer
It's been one month since a Starkville Police Officer was seriously injured in a crash. The community is coming together for a fundraiser to support the family this weekend.
Mid-Morning (Cam's Last Sunrise) - 03/20/26
Today on Mid-Morning, Kealy talks to Cameron Denney about his time as the director and his last day.
WCBI Sunrise (Community Movie Night) - 03/20/26
Today on WCBI Sunrise, Kealy talks with Darnell Madison about the community movie night event.
WCBI Sunrise (Mississippi Presenters Network) - 03/20/26
Today on WCBI Sunrise, Kealy talks with Quan Walker about the upcoming Mississippi Presenters Network meet-up.
FORGE brings resources for construction leaders with Summit
Speakers are sharing their construction knowledge. The event allows attendees to network, build leadership, and develop the workforce.
DOJ moves to dismiss criminal case against ex-police officers charged for role in Breonna Taylor's death
According to CBS News, the Justice Department on Friday moved to dismiss its criminal case against two former Louisville police officers who were facing civil rights charges in connection with the shooting death of Breonna Taylor.
Annual "Paddle Battle" to take place at Tupelo's Dot Kelly Pickleball Complex
It is a pickleball tournament for a great cause in the All America City this weekend.
A crash in Starkville sends two people to the hospital
An early afternoon crash in Oktibbeha County sent two people to the hospital and slowed traffic coming out of Starkville.
Kids work on original designs for upcoming Fashion Show at Columbus Arts Council
Students in the area are enjoying the last bit of spring break by bringing their creative ideas to life.
Water to be cut off in certain areas of Coffeeville on Monday
Residents in Coffeeville need to make preparations as water will be cut off in certain areas on Monday.
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.
Repaired Artemis II moon rocket heads back to pad for April 1 launch try
Sources from CBS News say that NASA's repaired Artemis II moon rocket began a glacial 12-hour trip back to the launch pad early Friday at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, setting the stage for a delayed April 1 launch to send four astronauts on a historic nine-day flight around the moon and back.
Trump administration sues Harvard, alleging it failed to protect Jewish and Israeli students after Oct. 7 attack
According to CBS News, the Trump administration filed a federal lawsuit against Harvard University on Friday, alleging that it violated federal civil rights law by failing to protect Jewish and Israeli students in the wake of the Oct. 7, 2023, terror attack by Hamas.
University of Alabama student James Gracey's death was likely accidental, Spanish police say
Sources from CBS News say that police in Barcelona, Spain, said the death of James "Jimmy" Gracey, a University of Alabama student from Illinois who went missing on vacation, was likely an accident.
U.S. shoppers should brace for impact of higher oil prices, experts say
According to CBS News, for U.S. consumers, soaring oil prices due to the Iran war don't just mean pain at the pump — the impact is also likely to be felt by shoppers both in stores and online.
Nearly 90,000 bottles of children's ibuprofen recalled due to reports of foreign substances
CBS News reports that nearly 90,000 bottles of children's ibuprofen are being recalled because they may contain a foreign substance, according to a notice issued by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.