Powerball jackpot leaps to $750 million after no one wins $620 million
Highly anticipated drawing came a night after single ticket won Mega Millions jackpot of almost $1.6 billion Categories: National, US & World News
Archives: 2018
Red Sox ride their usual clutch hitting to 2-0 lead in World Series
Boston beats Dodgers 4-2; L.A. needs win to avoid an 0-3 hole no World Series team has ever recovered from Categories: National, US & World News
Powerball jackpot leaps to $750 million after no ticket wins $620 million
Highly anticipated drawing came after night after single ticket won Mega Millions jackpot of almost $1.6 billion Categories: National, US & World News
Kindergartners sign “Happy Birthday” for hard of hearing custodian
Custodian turned 60 years old Tuesday and the school wanted to give him a very special surprise — and surprise him they did Categories: National, US & World News
Things Are Set To Get “Spooky” At Area Haunted House
Dozens of community volunteers have come together to build this house of terror from the ground up.
Tornado drills could be the difference when disaster strikes
One Lowndes County high school has the first-hand experience with a tornado.
East Webster Senior Excels On The Gridiron And The Diamond
East Webster’s Sloan Hillhouse is WCBI Sports’ Student Athlete of the Week.
DeSantis and Gillum insult each other in final Florida debate
The second and final debate between the two Florida gubernatorial candidates was marked by sharp personal attacks Categories: National, US & World News
Powerball winning numbers drawn for $602.5 million jackpot
You must match all six numbers to claim the entire jackpot Categories: National, US & World News
Pickens Receives State Crime Stopper of the Year Award
Pickens has served as a board member since 1991 when The Golden Triangle first started crime stoppers.
Columbus goes pink for breast cancer awareness
Employees with Baptist Memorial highlighted the importance of getting checked.
Tractor collides with truck, 1 flown to hospital
Wallace Franks, 66, is who troopers say was flown to a Tupelo hospital.
Burmese Python Invasion: CBSN Originals preview
Invasive species like the Burmese Python, Lionfish and Asian Carp are wreaking havoc as they spread. A new CBSN Originals documentary explores whether it’s too late to tip the balance. Watch the premiere Sunday at 8 p.m. ET on CBSN. Categories: National, US & World News
CBSN Originals preview: Burmese Python Invasion
Foreign invaders like the Burmese Python, Lionfish and Asian Carp are devouring native U.S. species, threatening the natural ecosystem and local economies. CBSN Originals explores how they got here and whether anything can stop them. Watch the premiere Sunday at 8 p.m. ET on CBSN. Categories: National, US & World News
Who is George Soros and why is he blamed for everything?
An explosive device sent to Soros’ New York home is the latest reminder that he is a perpetual focus of critics Categories: National, US & World News
Christmas Shopping with a Cause
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – October isn’t over yet, but the Tupelo Furniture Market is already a Winter Wonderland as Sanctuary Hospice’s annual Celebration Village kicks off. It’s a chance to cross a few names off your list and support a worthy cause. Categories: Local News
Megyn Kelly under fire for comments on blackface
Megyn Kelly apologized after she appeared to defend blackface Halloween costumes on her show, but her NBC colleagues did not hold back. CBS News national correspondent Jericka Duncan reports. Categories: National, US & World News
Golden Triangle Crime Stoppers
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI)- From homicides, to robberies, to drug investigations, police rely on help from the community to solve crime. For the past 27 years, Golden Triangle Crime Stoppers has paid the public for their tips when they lead to an arrest and conviction in a case. The anonymous line has helped law enforcement make 1,428 arrests since it began…
Some migrants in caravan ask to be sent back to Honduras
There are signs the caravan of Central American migrants heading for the U.S. border might be losing steam. The Mexican government said around 1,700 people asked for asylum and nearly 500 requested to be sent back to Honduras. CBS News national correspondent Adriana Diaz reports. Categories: National, US & World News
Pregnant wife gives CPR to husband day before giving birth
One day before giving birth, Ashley Goette jumped into action to help her husband who had gone into cardiac arrest. She gave him CPR before he was taken to the hospital. “CBS Evening News” anchor Jeff Glor has their story. Categories: National, US & World News
Bancorpsouth Arena Celebrates 25 Years Making Major Impact On Region
TUPELO, MISS. (WCBI) – The area’s largest arena for concerts, meetings and other events is celebrating a milestone. Since opening 25 years ago, the Bancorpsouth Arena has attracted concerts, career expos and festivals. In 2013, the arena also took over day to day operations at the conference center. Both venues average 500 events each year. “We were built to enhance the…
The MI-BEST Program Is Changing Lives
The program helps students get their High School Equivalency diploma, while learning workforce skills.
U.S. stocks tumble, Dow Jones slides 600 points
U.S. stocks fell Wednesday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average losing more than 600 points. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger joins “CBS Evening News” to explain what’s behind the drop. Categories: National, US & World News
Mega Millions winning ticket sold in South Carolina
With a $2 ticket, someone in South Carolina is now millions richer. The winning Mega Millions ticket was sold at the KC Mart, where the store also receives a $50,000 prize. CBS News correspondent Mark Strassmann reports. Categories: National, US & World News