Lawyer says brother of man found dead at mansion blaze “innocent”
Paul Caneiro detained on arson charge unrelated to the killings of his brother, sister-in-law and their kids in posh New Jersey enclave Categories: National, US & World News
Archives: 2018
Notes reveal deep beliefs behind American’s fatal encounter with tribe
Before he was killed on remote North Sentinel island, U.S. missionary wrote that God had “sheltered” him to make the illegal journey Categories: National, US & World News
Showers On The Way
TODAY: Highs top out in the upper 50s. Clouds increase and thicken during the day with rain showers becoming likely by the late afternoon and evening. Be sure to pack some wet weather gear if you’ll be attending a high school football game. Southeasterly winds will strengthen between 10 and 15 mph as the day wears on. FRIDAY NIGHT: Areas of showers…
Teen killed by police after Alabama mall shooting
Police say officer fatally shot 18-year-old involved in dispute that left 2 others, including a 12-year-old girl, wounded in a Birmingham suburb Categories: National, US & World News
Golden Egg Returns to Starkville, MSU Tops Ole Miss 35-3
MSU Tops Ole Miss in the 91st Battle for the Golden Egg.
Treatment for climate change surprisingly inexpensive, study finds
Planes spraying tiny sulphate particulates into the lower stratosphere could help shield Earth from just enough sunlight to help keep temperatures low Categories: National, US & World News
Family’s walk of faith aims to inspire others
This summer, one Starkville family learned their 18 month old had a form of pediatric cancer. She’s now cancer free.
Holiday blaze halts one family’s Thanksgiving
The fire was contained to the kitchen area.
Escaped inmate back in custody
Harper was set to be released in just a few weeks.
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Millions brave frigid temperatures to watch annual Thanksgiving Day parade; researchers fighting malnutrition in Rwanda with orange sweet potatoes Categories: National, US & World News
California wildfire victims and first responders celebrate Thanksgiving
Thousands of people have been forced from their homes after deadly wildfires ripped through California. Many have no place to go, so volunteers rallied together to feed survivors for Thanksgiving. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans reports. Categories: National, US & World News
5 car chain reaction crash kills 3
The Mississippi Highway Patrol says it happened on Interstate 59 southbound, near mile marker 39 in Pearl River County.
Volunteers Make And Deliver Thanksgiving Meals To Area Jails, Shut Ins As Part Of Christian Ministry
A similar outreach is planned for Christmas Day.
Tupelo Mayor Reflects On White House ‘Medal Of Freedom’ Ceremony For Elvis Presley
Others receiving the award were Babe Ruth, and former Dallas Cowboy Quarterback Roger Staubach.
A Thanksgiving Tradition In The Friendly City
Now, nearly three decades later, the plate count is almost reaching 2,000.
Turkey And Tailgating: Families Give Thanks Under Tent
OXFORD, Miss. (WCBI) – Turkey and tailgating! That may seem like an unusual combination, but as the Egg Bowl Game happened on Thanksgiving again this year, a lot of local families gave thanks under a tent. From turkey to dressing and cranberry sauce, it’s everything you’d typically find on a thanksgiving table. Except Whitney Burns’ table is under a tent….
Researchers fighting malnutrition in Rwanda with orange sweet potatoes
Nearly half of children in Rwanda’s rural communities suffer from impaired growth and vision loss, due to vitamin A deficiencies. But orange sweet potatoes, which are chock-full of vitamin A, can help. CBS News senior national correspondent Jim Axelrod reports. Categories: National, US & World News
Tupelo Mayor Reflects on Medal of Freedom Ceremony Honoring Elvis
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI)- The music of Tupelo’s most famous son filled the White House, as President Donald Trump, awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, to the singer. The posthumous award recognized the entertainer, for contributions he made to the U.S., and was presented at a ceremony last Friday. Tupelo Mayor Jason Shelton, attended the ceremony representing Elvis Presley’s hometown. “It…
2 teens arrested for stealing plane and flying it around Utah
Uintah County Sheriff’s Office said the boys, ages 14 and 15, were detained at the Vernal Regional Airport on Thanksgiving Categories: National, US & World News
Greek court clears 9 men of American’s murder
Six men have been convicted by a Greek court on various assault charges in the brutal beating death of an American. But, Bakari Henderson’s family were hoping for murder convictions. CBS News foreign correspondent Charlie D’Agata reports. Categories: National, US & World News
Tupelo Based Ministry Feeds Hundreds
LEE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI)- Thanksgiving was a day of service for members of a Tupelo based ministry, who made sure hundreds of people weren’t forgotten. WCBI’s Allie Martin has more on the annual outreach, that meets physical and spiritual needs. Categories: Local News
Tracking the Thanksgiving weekend weather
This Thanksgiving was one of the coldest for people across the Northeast. CBS New York’s chief weathercaster Lonnie Quinn has the forecast. Categories: National, US & World News
Video: 2018 Egg Bowl Special
The 2018 WCBI Egg Bowl Special gets you ready for the big game!
Trump threatens to shut down the U.S.-Mexico border
From his Florida resort, President Trump threatened to shut down the entire southern border. Nearly 6,000 active duty troops are already awaiting the arrival of a migrant caravan heading north. CBS News White House correspondent Weijia Jiang reports. Categories: National, US & World News