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Senior U.S. officials could be back in Pakistan for Iran talks within days, sources say
Sources from CBS News say that Amid a tightening American naval blockade of Iran's ports and coastline in the narrow maritime chokepoint of the Strait of Hormuz, the Trump administration is weighing a renewed diplomatic push...
Oil prices plummet after Iran says Strait of Hormuz is "completely open"
According to CBS, oil prices plummeted by around 10% on Friday after Iran declared the Strait of Hormuz "completely open" amid a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon.
Judge rejects Justice Department effort to get sensitive voter information from Rhode Island
CBS News reports that a federal judge on Friday rejected the Justice Department's effort to force Rhode Island to turn over sensitive voter information, dealing another blow to the Trump administration's attempts to gain access to state voter registration lists.
Trump says Iranians have "agreed to everything," including removal of enriched uranium
Sources from CBS News say that President Trump said in a phone interview that Iran has "agreed to everything," and will work with the U.S. to remove its enriched uranium.
Lead prosecutor on probe into ex-CIA Director John Brennan is removed from case, sources say
According to CBS, the lead career federal prosecutor in Miami who was overseeing a criminal investigation into whether former CIA Director John Brennan lied to Congress is no longer assigned to the case, multiple sources confirmed to CBS News on Friday.
Cotton District Arts Festival officially begins this weekend
A 40-year-old tradition continues in Starkville this weekend!
Oil prices plummet after Iran says Strait of Hormuz is "completely open"
According to CBS, oil prices plummeted by around 10% on Friday after Iran declared the Strait of Hormuz "completely open" amid a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon.
Judge rejects Justice Department effort to get sensitive voter information from Rhode Island
CBS News reports that a federal judge on Friday rejected the Justice Department's effort to force Rhode Island to turn over sensitive voter information, dealing another blow to the Trump administration's attempts to gain access to state voter registration lists.
Trump says Iranians have "agreed to everything," including removal of enriched uranium
Sources from CBS News say that President Trump said in a phone interview that Iran has "agreed to everything," and will work with the U.S. to remove its enriched uranium.
Lead prosecutor on probe into ex-CIA Director John Brennan is removed from case, sources say
According to CBS, the lead career federal prosecutor in Miami who was overseeing a criminal investigation into whether former CIA Director John Brennan lied to Congress is no longer assigned to the case, multiple sources confirmed to CBS News on Friday.
Cotton District Arts Festival officially begins this weekend
A 40-year-old tradition continues in Starkville this weekend!
Peter's Rock Church hosts its 3rd annual Autism Awareness Luncheon in Starkville
A Starkville after-school program is working to open the lines of communication between students with Autism and the people they may encounter during emergencies.
Lauren Zarandona named Mississippi's 2026 Teacher of the Year
A Columbus-based teacher is the Mississippi Department of Education's 2026 Teacher of the Year.
MIHL names Dr. Scott Tollison interim President of MUW
The Mississippi Institute for Higher Learning Trustees has named an interim president for the Mississippi University for Women.
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.
Columbus native chosen as 14th president of Jackson State University
A Columbus native is the 14th President of Jackson State University.
WCBI Sunrise (New Blue Bell Ice Cream Flavors) - 04/17/2026
Today on Sunrise, Kealy talks with Territory Operations Manager Emanuel Williams and Territory Manager Marcus Woods about two new Blue Bell Ice Cream flavors.
Mid-Morning (Celebrating and Highlighting Early Education Respect Conference) - 04/17/26
Today on Mid-Morning, Kealy talks with Center of Education Support Director Penny Mansell about the upcoming CHEER Conference.
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…
LCSO makes arrest for possession of illegal machine gun conversion devices
Co-operation among local and Federal law enforcement agencies helps get some dangerous devices off the streets of Lee County.
Police make an arrest after multiple burglaries in Tupelo
Police have made an arrest after a string of burglaries in the Highland Circle and North Madison Street areas.
Police investigate a weekend shooting in Monroe Co.
The Monroe County Sheriff's Office is investigating a weekend shooting.
Multi-state investigation leads an Arkansas man's arrest in Tupelo
A break-in attempt at a Tupelo ATM leads to a multi-state investigation and the arrest of an Arkansas man.
Man charged with one count cyberstalking in Tupelo
A Tupelo man accused of harassing someone online has been arrested.
Teen arrested after a weekend shooting in Tupelo
Tupelo Police arrested a teenager for a weekend shooting.
Teen faces Breaking and Entering charges in Amory
18-year-old Horatio French is charged with Breaking and Entering of a Dwelling.
Tupelo man charged with felony fleeing
TUPELO, Miss., (WCBI) -- A Tupelo man has been arrested after he ran from officers after they attempted to make a traffic stop. According to the Tupelo Police Department's Facebook post, Earnest Long, Jr., 25, was arrested and charged with…
Tupelo PD makes arrest for alleged Aggravated Domestic Violence and Grand Larceny
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) - The Tupelo Police Department has made an arrest for alleged Aggravated Domestic Violence and Grand Larceny. According to the department, officers contacted a victim at the Tupelo Police Department. The victim said they had been assaulted…
Tupelo PD makes arrest for alleged credit card fraud
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) - The Tupelo Police Department has arrested a person for alleged credit card fraud. According to the department, TPD received a report of unauthorized transactions on a victim's credit/debit card. It was later determined that the card…
Prentiss Co. Police warn citizens of recent scam in the area
The Prentiss County Sheriff's Office is warning citizens of a recent scam making the rounds.
Winona Police make an arrest in 2021 death of a 3-month-old infant
According to the department, Winona PD arrested Detavion Meeks Sr. of Greenwood on April 8, 2026, in connection with the death of his infant son, Detavion Meeks Jr.
Columbus Police arrest a man after a stabbing on Railroad Street
Columbus Police have made an arrest in a stabbing on Railroad Street.
Budget for next year's fiscal passes in 2026 legislative Session
The 2026 Legislative Session is nearing the finish line, and the budget for the next fiscal year has been passed.
Booneville man arrested on multiple charges after checkpoint in Prentiss Co.
PRENTISS COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) -A Booneville man was arrested after Prentiss County Sheriff's Department deputies conducted a checkpoint. According to the department, 46-year-old Maurice Miller was arrested for a suspended driver’s license and a municipal warrant. Maurice was allegedly found…





