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WCBI Senior Spotlight - 04/28/26
It's time to celebrate your graduate in the WCBI Senior Spotlight! Submit a picture of your graduate by scanning the QR code you see onscreen. Also scan the code to see the gallery of graduates.
Gas prices jump to their highest level since start of Iran war
According to CBS News, the average cost of a gallon of gasoline hit $4.18 on Tuesday, according to AAA, the highest level since the war in the Middle East began.
Over half of Americans say their finances are worsening, Gallup poll finds
CBS News reports that a record 55% of Americans say their financial situation is worsening, with many expressing anxiety about covering monthly bills and making minimum credit card payments
Former NBA player Damon Jones first to plead guilty in pair of federal gambling cases
Sources from CBS say that Former NBA player Damon Jones became the first person to plead guilty in a pair of federal indictments involving 34 defendants...
Comey indicted again on charges stemming from Instagram post
According to CBS News, a federal grand jury indicted former FBI Director James Comey on Tuesday for allegedly making threats against the president...
Appeals court rejects Trump administration's mandatory ICE detention policy
CBS News reports a federal appeals court on Tuesday rejected the Trump administration's policy of making many of the immigrants it is trying to deport subject to mandatory detention by Immigration and Customs Enforcement...
Gas prices jump to their highest level since start of Iran war
According to CBS News, the average cost of a gallon of gasoline hit $4.18 on Tuesday, according to AAA, the highest level since the war in the Middle East began.
Over half of Americans say their finances are worsening, Gallup poll finds
CBS News reports that a record 55% of Americans say their financial situation is worsening, with many expressing anxiety about covering monthly bills and making minimum credit card payments
Former NBA player Damon Jones first to plead guilty in pair of federal gambling cases
Sources from CBS say that Former NBA player Damon Jones became the first person to plead guilty in a pair of federal indictments involving 34 defendants...
Comey indicted again on charges stemming from Instagram post
According to CBS News, a federal grand jury indicted former FBI Director James Comey on Tuesday for allegedly making threats against the president...
Appeals court rejects Trump administration's mandatory ICE detention policy
CBS News reports a federal appeals court on Tuesday rejected the Trump administration's policy of making many of the immigrants it is trying to deport subject to mandatory detention by Immigration and Customs Enforcement...
American Airlines tightens rules for portable chargers amid lithium battery concerns
Sources from CBS News, American Airlines this week will introduce new restrictions on portable chargers that passengers can bring on flights for their electronic devices.
FCC orders Disney to file for early license renewal after Trump calls for Jimmy Kimmel to be fired
According to CBS News, the Federal Communications Commission has directed Walt Disney Co. to file early license renewal applications for its ABC television stations, citing an ongoing investigation, a day after President Trump called on the company to fire comedian Jimmy Kimmel.
Midday (Storytelling) - 04/28/2026
Today on Midday, Kealy talks with Columbus Arts Council Executive Director Quan Walker and Storyteller Da Terrence Roberts "Da Story Weaver" about the upcoming Storytelling event.
Midday (2nd Annual Magnolia State Tackle Show) - 04/28/26
Today on Midday, Kealy talks with Mike Easly about the 2nd Annual Magnolia State Tackle Show.
Mid-Morning (Friendship Bench Initiative) - 04/28/26
Today on Mid-Morning, Kealy talks with Circulation Coordinator Wil'Lani Turner about the Friendship Bench Initiative.
Mid-Morning (Hepatitis B Vaccine) - 04/28/26
Today on Mid-Morning, Kealy talks with Doctor Keith Watson about vaccine schedules and Hepatitis B.
Police make an arrest in Tupelo credit card fraud case
Tupelo Police make an arrest in a Credit Card Fraud case.
Police make an arrest in Tupelo credit card fraud case
Tupelo Police make an arrest in a Credit Card Fraud case.
Teen faces charges after alleged shoplifting in Tupelo
A teenager is facing charges after allegedly not paying for an item from a Tupelo business.
Two more arrests made in connection with weekend shooting in Starkville
The Starkville Police Department has made two additional arrests in connection with weekend shooting on Maxwell Street near Lummus Drive.
Two arrests made after a shooting in Starkville
Two people are being charged with attempted murder after a shooting in Starkville.
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.





