Starkville man arrested for possession of cocaine and marijuana
Benjamin Nash, of Starkville was arrested for possession of cocaine and marijuana.
Archives: 2018
Man who went viral defending his lesbian moms wins Iowa state Senate seat
As of Tuesday he’ll be delivering a lot more speeches — as a state Senator Categories: National, US & World News
House Democrats prepare to take the reins as balance of power shifts
Winning the majority in the House Tuesday night gave Democrats the power to set the agenda in the lower chamber Categories: National, US & World News
Why it’s not clear whether Nancy Pelosi will become House Speaker again
The week after Thanksgiving, Democrats will take a closed-door, secret ballot vote on the next speaker Categories: National, US & World News
2 former refugees make history with midterm wins
Ilhan Omar is the first ever Somali-American elected to Congress, and Safiya Wazir is the first refugee elected to New Hampshire’s state house Categories: National, US & World News
Voters who may oppose Trump don’t really support impeaching him
Over half of voters don’t think that Congress should impeach and remove Trump from office Categories: National, US & World News
Black candidates win sheriff, DA in largest Alabama county
Both are advocating new approaches to the get-tough policies long popular in the conservative state Categories: National, US & World News
Oxford man charged with credit card fraud
The credit cards were used to make purchases online. Those transactions led police to Deering.
Scott Walker can’t get a recount because of his own law
If a candidate in Wisconsin is losing by less than 1 percent, they can ask for a recount – but Walker lost by 1.2 percent Categories: National, US & World News
An important IRA deadline for retirees is coming
In most cases, those 70½ and over will need to make a “required minimum distribution” from your IRA by year-end Categories: National, US & World News
Cold Air Moves In This Weekend
WEDNESDAY NIGHT: Showers will begin to work their way back into our area overnight. No severe weather is expected with these showers! Rain chances will increase after midnight. Skies will remain mostly cloudy overnight, with lows dropping down into the lower 50’s. THURSDAY/FRIDAY: Showers and storms will stick around as we close out the work-week! Thursday and Friday both look…
Police search for missing Rankin County girl
Anyone with information should call Brandon Police. That number is 601-825-7225.
Midterms may be over, but border preparations continue
President Trump made immigration his central theme in the final weeks of the campaign.
WCBI Lineman Of The Week — Calhoun City Wildcats
Week thirteen of Lineman of the Week features the Wildcats.
WCBI Top 5 Plays — Week 12
High school football has entered into playoffs with crazy plays to follow it
Black Friday is changing as retailing rapidly evolves
As major chains go out of business and customers get more savvy about online shopping, “Black Friday is ebbing” Categories: National, US & World News
Minnesota’s Ilhan Omar hopes to bring “unique insight” into lives of refugees
Omar will be the first Somali-American and first woman of color from Minnesota in the House
Economy historically performs better with split Congress, Mellody Hobson says
That’s the highest number in a midterm election since 1998.
Breaking down voter turnout in 2018 midterms
It’s predicted that more than 100 million Americans voted in their year’s midterm election, with 39 million voting early
Columbus Police search for suspect involved in car assault
Columbus Police is combing through surveillance footage to help identify the suspect.
How women of color are changing representation and the Democratic Party
Female candidates won at least 114 races, including both new candidates and incumbents.
Midterm election was a “report card” for Trump with “split decision,” Susan Page says
USA Today’s Washington bureau chief who has covered every midterm election since 1982.
With DeSantis victory, Florida governor’s race broke heavily along racial lines
The Democratic Party’s effort to make history in the Florida governor’s race fell short.
Colder Weather On The Horizon
TODAY: Mostly cloudy with scattered showers likely in the morning and early afternoon, then becoming more isolated in the late afternoon and evening. Highs in the low 60s. More scattered showers develop overnight. Lows in the low 50s. THU/FRI: Staying cool with highs in the 50s and 60s Thursday and low to mid 50s Friday. Showers remain in the forecast through the…