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MEMA reports scams circulating across Mississippi
The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency reports it has received reports of individuals posing as FEMA representatives, charging $100 and requesting personal information to “help” with FEMA assistance applications.
Webster Co. Circuit Clerk announces beginning of District 2 School Board seat qualifying
Webster County Circuit Clerk Wanda Robinson announced that qualifying has begun for the District 2 School Board seat.
A man faces sexual assault charges in Tupelo
30-year-old Landon Rimes of Magnolia has been charged with one count of molestation and one count of enticement of a child to meet for sexual purposes.
Lowndes Co. Officials host Government Expo outside local courthouse
Lowndes County government offices moved out of the courthouse and on to the lawn today to meet area residents in a more casual atmosphere.
A home is ruled a total loss after a fire in Oktibbeha Co.
According to Oktibbeha County Fire Coordinator Patrick Warner, at around 11 pm last night, East Oktibbeha Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched to a house fire on Blackjack Road.
Justice Department drops probe into Fed Chair Jerome Powell
CBS News reports that Federal prosecutors are ending their criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro announced, clearing a key obstacle for the confirmation of Kevin Warsh, President Trump's pick to take over as head of the central bank's Board of Governors.
Webster Co. Circuit Clerk announces beginning of District 2 School Board seat qualifying
Webster County Circuit Clerk Wanda Robinson announced that qualifying has begun for the District 2 School Board seat.
A man faces sexual assault charges in Tupelo
30-year-old Landon Rimes of Magnolia has been charged with one count of molestation and one count of enticement of a child to meet for sexual purposes.
Lowndes Co. Officials host Government Expo outside local courthouse
Lowndes County government offices moved out of the courthouse and on to the lawn today to meet area residents in a more casual atmosphere.
A home is ruled a total loss after a fire in Oktibbeha Co.
According to Oktibbeha County Fire Coordinator Patrick Warner, at around 11 pm last night, East Oktibbeha Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched to a house fire on Blackjack Road.
Justice Department drops probe into Fed Chair Jerome Powell
CBS News reports that Federal prosecutors are ending their criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro announced, clearing a key obstacle for the confirmation of Kevin Warsh, President Trump's pick to take over as head of the central bank's Board of Governors.
Roommate arrested after 1 missing University of South Florida doctoral student found dead
Sources from CBS News say that one of the missing University of South Florida doctoral students was found dead and his roommate has been arrested, local authorities said Friday.
Here are the college majors that new grads regret the most, according to a recent survey
According to CBS News, a college degree is often seen as a way to get a leg up in the labor market, which has recently been challenging for early-career workers. But as new grads begin their job searches, many say they wish they had chosen a different field of study...
In 8 weeks, the Iran war has dented the U.S. economy. The damage could linger, economists say.
CBS News reports that in the eight weeks since the Iran war started, the conflict has driven gas prices above $4 a gallon, strained homebuyers and pushed inflation to its highest level in nearly two years.
DOJ reinstates firing squads, pentobarbital for federal executions
Sources from CBS News say that the Justice Department announced on Friday that it would reimplement lethal injection and firing squads as part of the Trump administration's efforts to "strengthen" the federal death penalty.
IEA says Iran war will keep the global natural gas market tight for two years
According to CBS News, the implications of the Iran war on energy markets will extend well beyond this year, according to a new report from the International Energy Agency (IEA) on Friday.
Appeals court blocks Trump's asylum crackdown at U.S.-Mexico border
CBS News reports that a federal appeals court on Friday blocked President Trump's directive suspending access to asylum and other legal protections for migrants unlawfully crossing the southern border.
Trader Joe's customers sue over coffee's caffeine levels
Sources from CBS News say that some Trader Joe's coffee drinkers are angry they didn't get their caffeine fix, according to a new lawsuit filed against the retailer.
15-year-old in critical condition after a shooting in Columbus
A 15-year-old is in critical condition after being shot. Now, Columbus Police are trying to find out who pulled the trigger.
A man faces sexual assault charges in Tupelo
30-year-old Landon Rimes of Magnolia has been charged with one count of molestation and one count of enticement of a child to meet for sexual purposes.
Standoff leads to an arrest in Lowndes Co.
According to the Lowndes County Sheriff's Office, on Thursday, April 23, at around 6:00 pm, 35-year-old Justin Contrell Hairston was taken into custody following a short standoff at an apartment in East Columbus.
A man already in jail faces child porn charges in Tupelo
Charges continue to pile up for a man already in jail on burglary charges.
Man being held without bond after a robbery in Tupelo
A Tupelo man is being held without bond after being arrested for a Monday night robbery.
Man indicted for more child sex crimes charges in Lee Co.
A man indicted for alleged child sex crimes in Itawamba County faces similar charges in Lee County.
Former Alabama School Resource Officer faces child exploitation charges
A former School Resource Officer will face trial for sex crimes involving children.
Man arrested on multiple charges in Carrol Co.
A Carroll County man has been arrested on multiple charges.
Man charged in connection with a fire that happened in Tishomingo Co.
A fire in Tishomingo County was intentionally set, now a man is being charged with arson.
UPDATE: 3-year-old shooting victim identified
Columbus Police said officers were not called to the scene, instead, they were notified by the hospital after the child arrived with a gunshot wound
Police make an arrest on aggravated assault charges in Lafayette Co.
The Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office has made an arrest after receiving a call for service regarding a disturbance.
UPDATE: Two people face charges following the shooting of a 3-year-old
Two people are being charged after a 3 year old was shot in Columbus.
DeSoto woman enters plea agreement following welfare fraud investigation
A DeSoto County woman has entered a plea agreement following a welfare fraud investigation.
UPDATE: Two people in custody after a child was shot in Columbus
One person is facing charges, and a second person has turned himself in after a three-year-old was shot in Columbus.
Three separate arrests made on three separate charges in Amory
Three people are facing charges after three seperate arrests in Amory.
Booneville man arrested for Sexual Battery and Statutory Rape in Prentiss Co.
A Booneville man faces Sexual Battery and Statutory Rape charges after information about a missing girl from Tennessee leads law enforcement to him.
Special agents investigate an officer-related shooting in Madison County, AL
Special Agents assigned to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency and the State Bureau of Investigating is investigating an officer-related shooting.
Man faces multiple felony charges after multiple alleged assaults
MONROE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) - Monroe County Deputies responded to a domestic situation in the Lackey Community last month, which led to multiple charges. According to the Monroe County Sheriff's Office, Reynaldo Gonzales Jr. allegedly physically attacked deputies in the…





