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WCBI Sunrise (Nick Bain announces Candidacy for State Auditor) - 04/30/26
Today, on WCBI Sunrise, Kealy Shields has a virtual sit-down with Nick Bain as he discusses his announced candidacy for State Auditor
Senate rejects Democrats' 6th Iran war powers resolution ahead of 60-day deadline
Sources from CBS News say that the Senate rejected Democrats' sixth attempt to limit President Trump's authority to wage war on Iran, with Republicans continuing to stand behind the administration as the conflict approaches a key 60-day deadline.
Louisiana suspends House primaries for May 16 following Supreme Court ruling, other races will go on scheduled
According to CBS, Louisiana Secretary of State Nancy Landry said Thursday that the state will suspend its House primaries for the upcoming elections on May 16 in the wake of the Supreme Court striking down the state's congressional map.
Buying a computer? AI is making it more expensive.
CBS News reports that artificial intelligence puts powerful new technology in consumers' hands — if they can afford to use it.
Suspect in correspondents' dinner shooting being held in "safe cell," agrees to remain jailed ahead of trial
According to CBS, the suspect in the weekend shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner has agreed to remain detained in the lead-up to his trial.
Trump pulls Casey Means' nomination as surgeon general, naming Nicole Saphier as replacement
According to AP, President Trump on Thursday said he is nominating Dr. Nicole B. Saphier to be the next U.S. surgeon general, replacing his nomination of Casey Means, whose bid has stalled in the Senate for months.
Senate rejects Democrats' 6th Iran war powers resolution ahead of 60-day deadline
Sources from CBS News say that the Senate rejected Democrats' sixth attempt to limit President Trump's authority to wage war on Iran, with Republicans continuing to stand behind the administration as the conflict approaches a key 60-day deadline.
Louisiana suspends House primaries for May 16 following Supreme Court ruling, other races will go on scheduled
According to CBS, Louisiana Secretary of State Nancy Landry said Thursday that the state will suspend its House primaries for the upcoming elections on May 16 in the wake of the Supreme Court striking down the state's congressional map.
Buying a computer? AI is making it more expensive.
CBS News reports that artificial intelligence puts powerful new technology in consumers' hands — if they can afford to use it.
Suspect in correspondents' dinner shooting being held in "safe cell," agrees to remain jailed ahead of trial
According to CBS, the suspect in the weekend shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner has agreed to remain detained in the lead-up to his trial.
Trump pulls Casey Means' nomination as surgeon general, naming Nicole Saphier as replacement
According to AP, President Trump on Thursday said he is nominating Dr. Nicole B. Saphier to be the next U.S. surgeon general, replacing his nomination of Casey Means, whose bid has stalled in the Senate for months.
House approves Senate bill to fund DHS and end record-setting 76-day shutdown
Sources from CBS say that the House on Thursday unanimously approved a Senate-passed bill to fund most of the Department of Homeland Security, a move that will soon end the 76-day shutdown that has left many critical agencies struggling to maintain operations and pay employees.
GDP rose at 2% annual rate in first quarter as U.S. economy rebounds
CBS News reports that the U.S. economy expanded at an annual rate of 2% in the first three months of 2026, slower than forecasters expected but a rebound from weak growth in the previous quarter, new government data shows.
Spotify's new badge identifies human artists as AI music floods in
Sources from CBS News, with AI ever more capable of producing photorealistic images, seemingly genuine videos and author-like text, it's getting harder to distinguish human-generated art and other content from large language model fare.
Trump administration ends funding for fentanyl test strips, baffling public health groups: "It doesn't make sense"
According to CBS News, test strips used to determine if illicit drugs contain deadly contaminants including fentanyl will no longer be covered by federal funding...
Firefighters respond to a fire at Popeye's Chicken in Columbus
If you "Love that Chicken from Popeye's", you need to make alternate dinner plans tonight. A lunch hour fire has forced the Columbus location to shut its doors temporarily.
MUW and EMCC partner to establish new paths for technical degree explorers
A partnership between Mississippi University for Women and East Mississippi Community College have created a new a pathway for those exploring career-technical degrees.
Gianni Infantino affirms at the FIFA Congress that Iran will participate in the World Cup
According to AP, FIFA President Gianni Infantino opened his address at Thursday’s FIFA Congress by affirming that Iran will participate in the World Cup and that the team will play in the United States despite the conflict between the two nations.
Starkville Police ramp up weekend security following shooting
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) - New security measures are coming to Stark Vegas following the weekend shooting. Starkville police responded to the area of Maxwell Street near Lummus Drive late Saturday night. "This is an area that pushes through thousands upon…
Two men arrested after reported theft in Oxford
Two Marshall County men find themselves in the Lafayette County Jail after a reported theft in Oxford.
Two bound over to Pickens County Grand Jury
Two of the five teachers that have been charged with sex crimes in Pickens County went before a judge in Carrollton Tuesday. Winston Bishop and Roderick Granger have been bound over to the Pickens County Grand Jury.
Morning crash in Lee County kills Saltillo teen
Lee County Coroner Carolyn Green told WCBI the single-car accident happened on County Road 813 in Saltillo.
Former Interim Mayor sentenced to 20 years in prison at Winston County Circuit Court
The former interim mayor and a longtime alderman of the Town of Weir has been sentenced.
Man charged with armed robbery in Tupelo
A Tupelo man has been charged with armed robbery.
Drug sales investigation leads to the arrest of 3 people in Tishomingo Co.
An investigation into drug sales led to the arrest of three people in Tishomingo County.
Multiple suspects in child sex crimes have preliminary hearing in Pickens Co.
Two of five suspects in sex crimes against children in Pickens County had their preliminary hearing on Tuesday.
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.





