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Trump’s immigration crackdown led to drop in US growth rate last year as population hit 342 million
According to Associated Press, President Donald Trump’s crackdown on immigration contributed to a year-to-year drop in the nation’s growth rate as the U.S. population reached nearly 342 million people in 2025
Crews work to restore power in Lafayette County
Many Oxford residents like Shirl Braziel lost power after Winter Storm Fern hit this past weekend. A number of fallen trees and down power lines were reported throughout Lafayette County.
Keurig McCafe Decaf Coffee Pods May Contain Caffeine
According to CBS Newspath, Keurig Dr Pepper has issued a voluntary recall for some of their McCafe Premium Roast Decaf Coffee K-Cup Pods.
Midday (Valentines Dance) - 01/27/26
Today on Midday, WCBI's Kealy Shields is in the studio with Charity and Edward Yeates about the upcoming Father and Daughter Valentine Banquet.
Welcoming in "Warmer" Temperatures!
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) - After not breaking the freezing mark on Monday, we warm up into the low 40s today with mostly sunny skies! TUESDAY: Plenty of sunshine today as temperatures will look to start warming up past freezing despite…
Restoring power and providing hope; Saltillo recovering from ice storm
Nearly every resident in Saltillo was without power on Sunday, but power crews are working to fix that. Allie Martin has more.
Crews work to restore power in Lafayette County
Many Oxford residents like Shirl Braziel lost power after Winter Storm Fern hit this past weekend. A number of fallen trees and down power lines were reported throughout Lafayette County.
Keurig McCafe Decaf Coffee Pods May Contain Caffeine
According to CBS Newspath, Keurig Dr Pepper has issued a voluntary recall for some of their McCafe Premium Roast Decaf Coffee K-Cup Pods.
Midday (Valentines Dance) - 01/27/26
Today on Midday, WCBI's Kealy Shields is in the studio with Charity and Edward Yeates about the upcoming Father and Daughter Valentine Banquet.
Welcoming in "Warmer" Temperatures!
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) - After not breaking the freezing mark on Monday, we warm up into the low 40s today with mostly sunny skies! TUESDAY: Plenty of sunshine today as temperatures will look to start warming up past freezing despite…
Restoring power and providing hope; Saltillo recovering from ice storm
Nearly every resident in Saltillo was without power on Sunday, but power crews are working to fix that. Allie Martin has more.
Getting above freezing
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) - Several more hours to go under freezing conditions. But by Tuesday afternoon, it will happen! Getting above freezing and starting to melt away the problems. MONDAY NIGHT: It is going to be another extremely cold night.…
Warming centers open in Tishomingo County
TISHOMINGO COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) - Four warming shelters have opened in Tishomingo County: Iuka Middle School Activities Building Tishomingo County Courthouse Burnsville Schools Gymnasium Belmont Fire Department - Hot Showers They advise Belmont will activate a larger warming shelter for…
Feeding ministry pivots to keep meal service steady
A few phone calls and kitchen ingenuity helped keep a Columbus feeding ministry on schedule Monday.
Storm damage and hazardous conditions prompt closing of state parks
Citing what it calls hazardous conditions caused by a significant winter ice storm, the Mississippi Department of Wildlife Fisheries and Parks has closed nine state parks across North Mississippi. Most of those are in the WCBI viewing area.
Shutdown threat looms as Senate Democrats pledge to block funding after Minneapolis shooting
Sources from CBS News say, the threat of a partial government shutdown looms large this week after Senate Democrats came out against a funding package in the wake of the deadly shooting of a Minneapolis man by federal agents, with just days until the deadline to fund the government.
In Alex Pretti's killing, a sharp contrast between what Trump officials say and what video shows
According to CBS, since federal agents shot and killed a Minnesota ICU nurse in south Minneapolis on Saturday, top administration officials have made claims about the encounter that are contradicted by bystander video and witness testimony.
How much snow did the winter storm bring? See lists of snowfall totals.
CBS News reports that the winter storm that brought dangerous weather to much of the country over the weekend dumped snowfall totals higher than 20 inches in multiple states.
Suspect arrested on aggravated domestic violence in Lafayette Co.
A suspect has been arrested on a charge of Aggravated Domestic Violence in Lafayette County.
Man facing charges after a pursuit in Starkville
A Starkville man is facing charges after allegedly leading officers on a pursuit through Oktibbeha County yesterday afternoon.
Two men charged with felony kidnapping in Monroe County
MONROE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) - Two people in Monroe County are charged with Felony Kidnapping. On January 21st, the Monroe County Sheriff's Office received an anonymous call stating they were concerned someone was being held against their will at the…
Area teacher arrested for allegedly grooming a child
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) - A former New Hope School teacher is behind bars for an alleged inappropriate relationship with a student. The Lowndes County Sheriff's Office arrested 41-year-old Monica Grady. She was a teacher at New Hope Middle School…
Law enforcement responds to a bank robbery in Oxford
A bank robbery kept law enforcement in Lafayette County busy this morning.
Man arrested for failure to register as a sex offender in Monroe Co.
A man fresh out of prison finds himself back behind bars in Monroe County.
Investigation underway after two men arrive at the BMH with gunshot wounds
Columbus Police are investigating after two young men showed up at Baptist Memorial Hospital Monday night with gunshot wounds.
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 and 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…
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