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Mississippi remains clear of New World Screwworm
According to an MSU press release, while Texas and New Mexico are battling the appearance of the New World Screwworm in a few separate locations, no evidence of this pest has been found in Mississippi...
Dangerous Heat Building
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) - Dangerous heat is building in, starting as soon as this weekend. TODAY - Today will also be pretty hot with temps in the mid-90’s and some areas reaching a heat index of 101 this afternoon. Hot…
Citizens National Bank presents Lowndes Co. Loaves and Fishes with $1,300 check
A local non-profit will be able to continue to carry out its mission of serving the community thanks to a generous donation...
Cultivating Dynamic Leadership: MSU pilot program helps DAFVM faculty build institutional perspective
According to an MSU Press Release, when Nicole Ashpole arrived at Mississippi State University a year ago to launch the new One Health program in the College of Veterinary Medicine, she brought enthusiasm, a long to-do list and years of academic experience. What she gained this spring was something her previous career hadn't given her: a real understanding of what a land-grant university is—and why it matters...
The Fed's preferred inflation gauge shows prices rising at fastest pace in 3 years
Sources from CBS News say that the Personal Consumption Expenditures index — the Federal Reserve's preferred inflation measure — rose at a 4.1% annual rate in May, highlighting the central bank's challenge in reining in prices...
Noxubee County Civic Center host community health fair
Getting access to wellness resources in rural areas can be a challenge. But in Noxubee County, they're tackling that challenge head-on...
Dangerous Heat Building
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) - Dangerous heat is building in, starting as soon as this weekend. TODAY - Today will also be pretty hot with temps in the mid-90’s and some areas reaching a heat index of 101 this afternoon. Hot…
Citizens National Bank presents Lowndes Co. Loaves and Fishes with $1,300 check
A local non-profit will be able to continue to carry out its mission of serving the community thanks to a generous donation...
Cultivating Dynamic Leadership: MSU pilot program helps DAFVM faculty build institutional perspective
According to an MSU Press Release, when Nicole Ashpole arrived at Mississippi State University a year ago to launch the new One Health program in the College of Veterinary Medicine, she brought enthusiasm, a long to-do list and years of academic experience. What she gained this spring was something her previous career hadn't given her: a real understanding of what a land-grant university is—and why it matters...
The Fed's preferred inflation gauge shows prices rising at fastest pace in 3 years
Sources from CBS News say that the Personal Consumption Expenditures index — the Federal Reserve's preferred inflation measure — rose at a 4.1% annual rate in May, highlighting the central bank's challenge in reining in prices...
Noxubee County Civic Center host community health fair
Getting access to wellness resources in rural areas can be a challenge. But in Noxubee County, they're tackling that challenge head-on...
Prairie Opportunity Inc. holds community meeting at Plum Grove Community Center
Prairie Opportunity Incorporated held its quarterly community meeting this morning at Plum Grove Community Center in southern Lowndes County...
Supreme Court lets Trump strip deportation protections from Syrians and Haitians
According to CBS News the Supreme Court on Thursday said the Trump administration can move forward with its efforts to strip more than 356,000 Syrian and Haitian immigrants of temporary protections that have allowed them to live and work in the United States...
Man charged with motor vehicle theft in Winston Co.
A stolen side-by-side has been recovered by the Winston County Sheriff's Department...
Hundreds of veterans snag World Cup tickets: "One of the best sporting events I've ever been to. Maybe the best!"
CBS News reports that Portuguese soccer superstar Cristiano Ronaldo made history on Tuesday, not just as the first person to score in six World Cup tournaments, but also as the centerpiece of an unforgettable experience for Mark Garcia, a Portugal fan and one of hundreds of veterans receiving free tickets to World Cup matches...
WNBA suspends Alyssa Thomas for hitting Caitlin Clark in the throat
Sources from CBS News say that the Phoenix Mercury's Alyssa Thomas has received a flagrant foul penalty and been suspended for one game after hitting Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark in the throat during a game Wednesday night, the WNBA said Thursday...
Apple and Microsoft are raising their prices by hundreds of dollars as chip costs soar
According to CBS News, Apple and Microsoft are each raising the prices of some of their core products, as global demand for memory and storage chips sharply increases component costs...
One person dead after a fatal wreck in Louisville
One person has died after a fatal wreck in Winston County...
One of three suspects arrested, charged with felony shoplifting in Tupelo
Tupelo Police catch up with a shoplifting suspect, but he may have accomplices...
Traffic stop results in gun charge for a Tupelo teen
19-year-old Jayden Richey was arrested and charged with one count of possession of a machine gun conversion device...
Grenada County Sheriff's Office reminds community about new scam in the area
The Grenada County Sheriff's Office is reminding community members to use good judgment when it comes to a scam making its rounds...
UPDATE: Two people arrested in connection with a West Point shooting
West Point Chief Michael Edwards told WCBI that two people have been arrested in connection with a shooting...
Houston church van stolen leads to police chase
A church van stolen from Houston leads to a police chase in Tupelo...
Brooksville fight lands two men in the Noxubee County Jail
Mayor David Earl Boswell was reportedly involved in an altercation with Edward George Henley...
Man charged with embezzlement in Prentiss Co.
A complaint from a discount store ends with a Corinth man in handcuffs...
Walnut man accused of passing thousands of dollars' worth of bad checks
A Walnut man is behind bars, accused of passing thousands of dollars worth of bad checks...
CPD holds press conference regarding details of deadly crash
A crash in Columbus earlier this week claimed the life of one person. Since that incident, online posts to social media have been spinning different accounts of what they say happened. Friday, Columbus Police Chief Joseph Daughtry invited the media to watch officer bodycam footage and report on it...
Police in search of burglary suspects in Noxubee Co.
The Noxubee County Sheriff's Office needs your help finding some burglary suspects. The good news is they have some video to help identify them...
Multiple sentenced for felony drug charges in Prentiss Co.
It was a busy Circuit Court term in Prentiss County. No fewer than 7 people were sentenced for felony drug charges...
Bond denied for a Tupelo man accused of domestic violence
Bond for a Tupelo man accused of domestic violence has been denied...
Pontotoc Co. Sheriff's Department warns public of new scam
The Pontotoc County Sheriff's Department is warning the public of a new scam that can seem very realistic...
West Point man to spend 10 years in Federal prison for drug distribution
Charterious Moore pleaded guilty to Federal charges of distribution of more than a pound of methamphetamine...
Woman faces drug charges in Lee Co.
Woman charged with Possession of a Schedule Two Controlled Substance enhanced with a Firearm in Lee Co...
Tupelo Police reportedly catch suspect in auto burglary act
Tupelo Police reportedly catch an auto burglary suspect in the act...
Tupelo man accused of breaking into a business and using the company vehicle for getaway
A Tupelo man has been accused of breaking into a business and using the company vehicle for his getaway...
Former Corinth Middle School teacher enters guilty plea to 6 counts of child exploitation
A former Corinth Middle School teacher already sentenced to Federal prison gets more time tacked on for state charges...





