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Police respond to an early-morning drug break-in in Macon
Early this morning, December 8, Macon Police responded to a break-in at City Drug Store, according to the Macon Police Department.
Boil water notice issued after water line break in Maben
The Town of Maben has issued a boil water notice after a water line break.
A shooting in Pontotoc leaves one person dead and another in custody
One person is dead, and a suspect is in custody, after a weekend shooting in Pontotoc County.
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Police investigate law officer impersonation report in Itawamba Co.
The Itawamba County Sheriff's Office is investigating a report of someone impersonating a law enforcement officer.
Bullets in Luigi Mangione’s bag convinced police that he was UnitedHealthcare CEO killing suspect
Associated Press reports that moments after Luigi Mangione was put in handcuffs at a Pennsylvania McDonald’s
Boil water notice issued after water line break in Maben
The Town of Maben has issued a boil water notice after a water line break.
A shooting in Pontotoc leaves one person dead and another in custody
One person is dead, and a suspect is in custody, after a weekend shooting in Pontotoc County.
MIDDAY TOY GIVEAWAY - 12/08/2025
Congratulations to our winners for today's drawing! If your child would like to enter their drawing, visit our website at WCBI.com/contests and enter a drawing for a chance to win! We will have more winners tomorrow.
Police investigate law officer impersonation report in Itawamba Co.
The Itawamba County Sheriff's Office is investigating a report of someone impersonating a law enforcement officer.
Bullets in Luigi Mangione’s bag convinced police that he was UnitedHealthcare CEO killing suspect
Associated Press reports that moments after Luigi Mangione was put in handcuffs at a Pennsylvania McDonald’s
According to CBS, Rep. Jasmine Crockett on Monday filed paperwork to run for Democratic primary for U.S. Senate in Texas
According to CBS, Rep. Jasmine Crockett on Monday filed paperwork to run for Democratic primary for U.S. Senate in Texas
Alina Habba resigns from U.S. attorney's office after court found her appointment unlawful
Alina Habba, who served as a former personal lawyer to President Trump before she was tapped to temporarily serve as U.S. attorney in New Jersey, said Monday that she is stepping down from her post after a federal appeals court ruled that she had been unlawfully appointed to the role.
More than 200,000 power banks sold on Amazon recalled over fire and burn risks
Sources from CBS say that about 210,000 portable lithium-ion battery power banks sold on Amazon have been recalled over possible fire and burn hazards to consumers, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said.
Supreme Court hears arguments in major case over presidential firing power
According to CBS, the Supreme Court heard a major legal battle Monday involving President Trump's move to oust a member of the Federal Trade Commission
White House to announce $12 billion aid package for U.S. farmers
CBS reports that President Trump is expected on Monday to announce a $12 billion aid package for American farmers
Trump responds to "traitor" Marjorie Taylor Greene after "60 Minutes" interview
Sources from CBS say President Trump lambasted former ally Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene on Truth Social Monday morning
Paramount Skydance makes $108 billion bid for all of Warner Bros. Discovery, following Netflix deal
According to CBS, Paramount Skydance on Monday made a $108.4 billion hostile takeover offer for all of Warner Bros. Discovery
Police respond to an early-morning drug break-in in Macon
Early this morning, December 8, Macon Police responded to a break-in at City Drug Store, according to the Macon Police Department.
Police investigate law officer impersonation report in Itawamba Co.
The Itawamba County Sheriff's Office is investigating a report of someone impersonating a law enforcement officer.
Man pleads guilty to second-degree assault in Lamar Co.
A man has entered a plea agreement in a January shooting at a Sulligent apartment.
Tunica woman charged with murder after reportedly shooting her boyfriend
An 82-year-old Tunica County woman has been charged with murder after reportedly shooting her boyfriend on Tuesday, December 2.
Human remains discovered in wooded area in Oktibbeha Co.
The Oktibbeha County Sheriff's Department and Starkville Police discovered human remains in a wooded area off Stuart Road.
Itawamba man sentenced to 20 years in prison for distributing child sex abuse material
An Itawamba County man will spend the next 20 years in prison for producing and distributing child sexual abuse material.
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.





