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There are sharks in Las Vegas feasting on hundreds of pounds of fish every week
According to Associated Press, when Becky O’Brien dangles herring over a tank of over a dozen swimming sharks, it only takes seconds for a zebra shark to snatch the fish from her tongs.
Law Enforcement makes drug/ammunition arrest in Lee Co.
Agents with the North Mississippi Narcotics Unit secured a search warrant for a home on Pulltight Road in Saltillo. During that search, they reportedly found a felony amount of methamphetamine along with several firearms, loaded magazines, and ammunition.
Mississippi Lottery Celebrates First $1 Million Win on Millionaire Maker Scratch-Off Game
According to a Press Release, a milestone moment has arrived for the Mississippi Lottery Corporation as the first $1 million prize on the $30 Millionaire Maker scratch-off has officially been claimed by a player from Pearl.
FAA mandates radar separation for helicopters and planes after deadly DC midair collision
Associated Press reports that air traffic controllers will use radar, not just visual checks, to ensure that helicopters maintain a safe distance from arriving and departing airplanes in the wake of last year’s fatal midair collision near Washington, D.C., federal officials announced Wednesday.
French bulldog frenzy may be cooling in US, but dachshunds are riding high
Sources from Associated Press say that Americans still dig French bulldogs, retrievers and German shepherds. But dachshunds are increasingly hot dogs.
US to demand bonds of up to $15,000 for visa applications from 12 more countries
According to Associated Press, the State Department says it is adding 12 countries to an expanding list of nations whose citizens must post bonds of up to $15,000 to apply for U.S. visas.
Law Enforcement makes drug/ammunition arrest in Lee Co.
Agents with the North Mississippi Narcotics Unit secured a search warrant for a home on Pulltight Road in Saltillo. During that search, they reportedly found a felony amount of methamphetamine along with several firearms, loaded magazines, and ammunition.
Mississippi Lottery Celebrates First $1 Million Win on Millionaire Maker Scratch-Off Game
According to a Press Release, a milestone moment has arrived for the Mississippi Lottery Corporation as the first $1 million prize on the $30 Millionaire Maker scratch-off has officially been claimed by a player from Pearl.
FAA mandates radar separation for helicopters and planes after deadly DC midair collision
Associated Press reports that air traffic controllers will use radar, not just visual checks, to ensure that helicopters maintain a safe distance from arriving and departing airplanes in the wake of last year’s fatal midair collision near Washington, D.C., federal officials announced Wednesday.
French bulldog frenzy may be cooling in US, but dachshunds are riding high
Sources from Associated Press say that Americans still dig French bulldogs, retrievers and German shepherds. But dachshunds are increasingly hot dogs.
US to demand bonds of up to $15,000 for visa applications from 12 more countries
According to Associated Press, the State Department says it is adding 12 countries to an expanding list of nations whose citizens must post bonds of up to $15,000 to apply for U.S. visas.
Two men accused of stealing an elderly person's car in Carroll Co.
Two men have been arrested in Carroll County, accused of stealing a car from an elderly person.
Man faces drug trafficking charges in Lee Co.
A tip from the public helps Lee County deputies and narcotics agents catch a suspected drug dealer.
Starkville Fire Department honors one of its fallen members
The Starkville Fire Department is honoring one of its fallen service members. Firefighter Caleb Cistrunk passed away in December 2025.
Warmer Temperatures Start Today!
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) - Overcast conditions will give way to partly cloudy skies this afternoon. Noticeable warming starts today and continues for the rest of the week. WEDNESDAY: A small disturbance has moved in clouds this morning as well as…
Monroe County inmates get second chance at education
Monroe County trustee Tyquarius Beale just graduated from a high school equivalency program last week.
Gradual warm up this week
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) - Temperatures are going to be on a warming trend as the week pushes into our next weekend. TUESDAY NIGHT: Another COLD night for NE MS and western AL. Temperatures tonight will fall into the lower 30s.…
Gas prices in Columbus rise nearly 80 cents in the past 6 weeks
If you drive, you know that gas prices are going up, almost daily it seems. At some stations in Columbus, the price for regular has gone up about 80 cents a gallon in the past 6 weeks.
Law Enforcement makes drug/ammunition arrest in Lee Co.
Agents with the North Mississippi Narcotics Unit secured a search warrant for a home on Pulltight Road in Saltillo. During that search, they reportedly found a felony amount of methamphetamine along with several firearms, loaded magazines, and ammunition.
Two men accused of stealing an elderly person's car in Carroll Co.
Two men have been arrested in Carroll County, accused of stealing a car from an elderly person.
Man faces drug trafficking charges in Lee Co.
A tip from the public helps Lee County deputies and narcotics agents catch a suspected drug dealer.
New video released on vehicle suspected to be involved in Monroe Co. murder case
The Monroe County Sheriff's Office and Aberdeen Police Department are releasing new video of a vehicle believed to have been involved in a murder case.
Police in search of a wanted suspect in West Point
West Point Police are asking for your help to find a suspect.
Police arrest a man on sexual assault charges in Lafayette Co.
Lafayette County deputies made an arrest in a sexual assault case.
Man faces aggravated assault charges in Tupelo
A Tupelo man is facing an aggravated domestic violence charge after an incident that happened in February.
Police make an arrest after the burglary of a Tupelo commercial building
The Tupelo Police Department has made an arrest in the burglary of a commercial building.
Arrest made in connection with a shooting in Tupelo
The Tupelo Police Department has made an arrest in connection with a March 5 shooting.
Winston Co. Sheriff's Department searches for suspect in Thursday night shooting
WINSTON COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) - The Winston County Sheriff's Department is looking for a person in connection with a shooting that occurred Thursday night. According to the department, Winston County 911 received a call about a disturbance on Miller Ave…
Remains of missing Columbus man located
A Lowndes County family now has closure after searching for their loved one for more than a year. Lowndes County Sheriff Eddie Hawkins and Coroner Greg Merchant held a joint press conference about the case of Derek Gray
Suspect wanted in connection with a shooting in Winston Co.
The Winston County Sheriff's Department is looking for a person in connection to a shooting that occurred Thursday night.
Two people wanted for alleged cyber crimes arrested in Grenada Co.
Two people wanted for alleged cyber crimes are arrested in Grenada County.
Man arrested in Lee Co. For alleged meth possession
The Lee County Sheriff's Office has made an arrest for allegedly being in possession of methamphetamine.
Tupelo Police investigate indecent exposure incident near Crosstown
Tupelo Police are investigating an indecent exposure incident that occurred on Tuesday evening at a business near Crosstown.
Man arrested in connection with a Noxubee Co. shooting pleads guilty
One of the men arrested in connection with a shooting that left a mother and her two children unharmed has been sentenced.
Tupelo Police arrest a man on alleged aggravated drug trafficking charges
The Tupelo Police Department has made an arrest for the alleged trafficking of cocaine.
Woman pleads guilty in connection with 2024 shooting in Noxubee Co.
A Noxubee County woman will spend the next 30 years in prison for killing a woman in 2024.





