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Pets Without Partners (Taylor) - 02/13/26
On this week's Pets Without Partners, Grace Brister talks with Kim Hayes and her special guest Taylor.
Trump’s Harvard move reflects one of his go-to tactics: Lawsuits
According to AP, Donald Trump has played many roles. Real estate developer. Marketing extraordinaire. Reality TV host. Candidate. President — twice. Another part has been constant through all of them: the plaintiff.
Falling cocoa prices won’t necessarily mean cheaper Valentine’s Day chocolates
Sources from Associated Press say that Cocoa prices have fallen nearly 70% since last Valentine’s Day, but that won’t make heart-shaped boxes of chocolate or even chocolate Easter bunnies more affordable this year.
Justice Department sues Harvard for data as it investigates how race factors into admissions
According to AP, the Trump administration is suing Harvard University, saying it has refused to provide admissions records that the Justice Department demanded to ensure the Ivy League school stopped using affirmative action in admissions.
Wendy’s closes US restaurants and focuses on value to turn around falling sales
Associated Press reports that Wendy’s is closing several hundred U.S. restaurants and increasing its focus on value after a weaker-than-expected fourth quarter.
Journalist Don Lemon is set to be arraigned in Minnesota church protest case
Sources from Associated Press say that Former CNN host turned independent journalist Don Lemon and four other people are set to be arraigned on federal civil rights charges Friday
Trump’s Harvard move reflects one of his go-to tactics: Lawsuits
According to AP, Donald Trump has played many roles. Real estate developer. Marketing extraordinaire. Reality TV host. Candidate. President — twice. Another part has been constant through all of them: the plaintiff.
Falling cocoa prices won’t necessarily mean cheaper Valentine’s Day chocolates
Sources from Associated Press say that Cocoa prices have fallen nearly 70% since last Valentine’s Day, but that won’t make heart-shaped boxes of chocolate or even chocolate Easter bunnies more affordable this year.
Justice Department sues Harvard for data as it investigates how race factors into admissions
According to AP, the Trump administration is suing Harvard University, saying it has refused to provide admissions records that the Justice Department demanded to ensure the Ivy League school stopped using affirmative action in admissions.
Wendy’s closes US restaurants and focuses on value to turn around falling sales
Associated Press reports that Wendy’s is closing several hundred U.S. restaurants and increasing its focus on value after a weaker-than-expected fourth quarter.
Journalist Don Lemon is set to be arraigned in Minnesota church protest case
Sources from Associated Press say that Former CNN host turned independent journalist Don Lemon and four other people are set to be arraigned on federal civil rights charges Friday
What to know about the Homeland Security shutdown starting this weekend
According to Associated Press, another shutdown for parts of the federal government is expected this weekend as lawmakers debate new restrictions on President Donald Trump’s immigration enforcement agenda.
Mid-Morning (Valentine's Day Flowers: Part 2) - 02/13/26
Today on Mid-Morning, Kealy is back with Angie Atkins as they discuss how to make a perfect bouquet.
Mid-Morning (Valentines Day Flowers: Part 1) - 02/13/26
Today on Mid-Morning, Kealy and Angie Atkins teach us how to make a perfect bouquet
Oktoc Water Association issues a boil water notice in Starkville
The Oktoc Water Association in Starkville has issued a boil water notice.
Legendary kickboxer to be inducted into halls of fame
A Columbus native is following in his grandfather's footsteps, or in this case, footwork.
Weekend Rain & Storms
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) - Friday brings another day of dry weather, but things will change heading into the weekend. Rain and storms are back in the forecast for both Saturday and Sunday. FRIDAY: It'll be a nice day with plenty…
Chambliss granted preliminary injunction against NCAA
Ole Miss fans have not seen the last of Trinidad Chambliss in a district court ruling in Pittsboro, Mississippi.
Hamilton teenager faces enticement charges in Monroe Co.
Monroe County SVU Investigators arrested 18-year-old Ethan James Serrano on Wednesday, February 11.
Former neurologist receives sentence for child pornography charges
A former Tupelo neurologist will spend the next 12 years in Federal prison for child pornography charges.
Starkville Police make an arrest in connection with auto burglaries
The Starkville Police Department made an arrest in connection with auto burglaries in a Starkville neighborhood.
Louisville Fire truck reported stolen now recovered
A Louisville Fire Department truck reported stolen on Friday has been recovered and a suspect in the case has been arrested.
Calls for change after deadly shooting in West Point
According to the West Point Police Department, around 5:30 Sunday evening, officers responded to a shooting at Ridgewood Apartments. When they got there, they found 15-year-old Jordan Logan in a grassy area near the complex, dead from an apparent gunshot wound.
Man faces various drug charges in Booneville
Zane Miller has been charged with Aggravated Trafficking of Methamphetamine and Felon in Possession of a Firearm.
Man charged with Credit Card Fraud in Tupelo
A Tupelo man is being charged with Credit Card Fraud after giving someone a lift.
Police investigate a string of storage unit burglaries in Amory
The Amory Police Department is investigating a string of storage unit burglaries.
Police arrest a man for alleged drug possession in Amory
The Amory Police Department made an arrest for alleged drug possession.
Police investigate human remains found on TangleFoot Trail in Pontotoc
The Pontotoc Police Department called in the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation after human remains were found near a popular recreation area.
Bond set for Pickens Co. Man on multiple sex crime charges
Bond is set at $1 million for a man arrested on multiple sex crime charges.
Man charged after threatening lineman working to restore power in Yalabusha Co.
A man is facing charges after allegedly threatening a lineman working to restore power during Winter Storm Fern recovery efforts.
One person dead and multiple injured after a shooting in West Point
The West Point Police Department reports that one person has died and multiple people were injured after a shooting.
WPPD is investigating a fatal shooting
WEST POINT, Miss. (WCBI) An investigation is underway after a shooting claimed a life. West Point Police Chief Mike Edwards tells WCBI, there has been a shooting and a death.…
Former teacher no longer facing state charges after sexual exploitation conviction
A former North Mississippi teacher, who was convicted on multiple counts of sexual exploitation of a child in federal court, is no longer facing state charges.
Parole denied for a Fayette man serving life sentence for 1st-degree rape
A Fayette County man serving a life sentence for rape will remain in an Alabama prison.
UPDATE: stolen car in West Point now recovered
We have an update to a story we brought to you yesterday. A stolen vehicle in West Point has been recovered.
Police investigate an alleged Attempted Strong-Arm Robbery in Amory
The Amory Police Department is investigating after an alleged Attempted Strong-Arm Robbery.





