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Midday (Christmas in Columbus) - 12/03/25
Today on Midday, Kealy talks with Chelsea Best about the upcoming Christmas events in Columbus
CDC reports national stillbirth rate dropped by 2% since 2024
New government data shows the stillbirth rate in the US improved last year.
MPSC approves new area code for North MS
Beginning in January, the 662 will also be the 471.
White House tours resume in time for Christmas, but they’re different than before
According to Associated Press, President Donald Trump’s decision to build a big ballroom where the East Wing once stood has significantly altered the visitor experience at the White House
Trump administration fires 8 immigration judges in New York City, official says
According to CBS, the Trump administration fired eight immigration judges based in New York City on Monday, an official at the National Association of Immigration Judges said.
U.S. lost 32,000 private-sector jobs last month in surprise drop, ADP data shows
According to CBS, private-sector employers in the U.S. cut 32,000 jobs in November, payroll firm ADP said Wednesday, a surprise drop that could firm up expectations of an interest rate cut next week.
CDC reports national stillbirth rate dropped by 2% since 2024
New government data shows the stillbirth rate in the US improved last year.
MPSC approves new area code for North MS
Beginning in January, the 662 will also be the 471.
White House tours resume in time for Christmas, but they’re different than before
According to Associated Press, President Donald Trump’s decision to build a big ballroom where the East Wing once stood has significantly altered the visitor experience at the White House
Trump administration fires 8 immigration judges in New York City, official says
According to CBS, the Trump administration fired eight immigration judges based in New York City on Monday, an official at the National Association of Immigration Judges said.
U.S. lost 32,000 private-sector jobs last month in surprise drop, ADP data shows
According to CBS, private-sector employers in the U.S. cut 32,000 jobs in November, payroll firm ADP said Wednesday, a surprise drop that could firm up expectations of an interest rate cut next week.
Home prices are poised to dip in 22 U.S. cities next year, a new analysis says. See where.
CBS News reports that it's still a tough time to get a foothold in the housing market, with homes sitting near record values and mortgage rates parked well above 6%.
MSU student farm celebrates first harvest, feeds campus community through dining partnership
According to a press release, Mississippi State University’s experiential student farm in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences has celebrated its first harvest.
Suspect involved in Baldwyn shooting now behind bars in MS
The suspect in a July shooting in Baldwyn is back in Mississippi and behind bars.
Bipartisan health care deal remains elusive in the Senate as parties dig in ahead of next week's vote
CBS News reports that a bipartisan deal on health care remains elusive in the Senate with a key vote on Affordable Care Act tax credits set for next week.
Pentagon watchdog finds Hegseth's Signal chat violated regulations, could have endangered troops, sources say
According to CBS, the Pentagon's internal watchdog determined Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth jeopardized sensitive military information and could have endangered American service members when he shared certain details about U.S. military operations in Yemen in a private Signal group chat earlier this year
Most arrested in some big city immigration crackdowns had no criminal record, new data shows
Sources from CBS say that during some of the federal government's most recent high-profile immigration crackdowns in Chicago, Los Angeles and Washington, D.C., most of the people detained had only civil immigration violations.
Longest US government shutdown cost Delta Air Lines $200 million
Associated Press reports the longest government shutdown on record cost Delta Air Lines an estimated $200 million
Tishomingo Co. Sheriff reports new FDIC scam in the area
The Tishomingo County Sheriff's Office is reporting that callers are claiming to be with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the FDIC.
Suspect involved in Baldwyn shooting now behind bars in MS
The suspect in a July shooting in Baldwyn is back in Mississippi and behind bars.
Lee family takes stand at Herrington sentence
Family, friends and supporters of Jay Lee gathered at the Oxford police station following the sentencing of Timothy Herrington, Jr.
Police made an arrest after an armed robbery at the Tupelo Mall
31-year-old Lewis J. Dillard of Corinth was charged with one count of Armed Robbery.
Man arrested in connection with card fraud/identity theft in Macon
The Macon Police Department has arrested a man in connection with a credit card fraud and personal identity theft.
UPDATE: man arrested for bringing a gun on Alcorn Central campus now identified
We now know the name and charges of a man who attempted to pull a firearm on the campus of Alcorn Central Elementary.
BREAKING: Herrington enters plea in "Jay" Lee murder case
An unexpected development today in the second trial for the man accused of killing an Ole Miss student in 2022.
Man arrested after walking onto Alcorn Central campus
Quick action by a school resource officer lands one man in jail.
Police in search of teen suspect in Robinsonville
Law Enforcement in the Northwest corner of Mississippi is looking for a teenage suspect.
Tupelo woman arrested after a child was found unresponsive in a car
A young mother has been arrested after her child was found alone in a parked car.
Additional charges filed for Monroe Co. man arrested for child porn
Additional charges have been filed against a Monroe County man who was arrested on child pornography charges.
Arrest made after an alleged shooting in Itawamba County
The Itawamba County Sheriff's office makes an arrest in an alleged shooting incident.
Lowndes Co. Sheriff warns residents about a new scam in the area
The Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office is warning about a recent scam circulating in the area.
Four people arrested on drug charges in Clay Co.
Four people have been arrested in the past five days on a variety of drug charges.
Two women wanted after several Dollar General scams in Union Co.
Several area Dollar General's have been scammed, now the Union County Sheriff's Office is looking for two suspects who may be involved.
Drug warrant ends with two arrests in Prentiss Co.
Prentiss County deputies arrested Jerry Garner of Booneville on a Controlled Substance warrant.
Attempted robbery lands a man in Prentiss Co. Jail
Police believe he was trying to rob someone, but things didn't go to plan. Now DeWayne Michael Collins is in the Prentiss County Jail.
Police made an arrest for alleged false pretenses in Booneville
Booneville Police make an arrest for alleged false pretenses.





