ABERDEEN, Miss. (WCBI) – The entire city of Aberdeen is under a boil water alert until further notice. The Mississippi State Department of Health’s website shows a bad sample containing E Coli was discovered. The boil notice will affect approximately 5,500 people. Officials are working to find a cause and solution to the problem. Until then, residents are encouraged to boil…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – An investigation is underway after a reported homicide this morning in Columbus. Police responded to the 300 block of 11th Street South around 8 am. Police say the victim is a male who suffered a gunshot wound who was found inside the apartment. However, Lowndes County Coroner Greg Merchant will be brought in to determine the cause of…
President Trump said no deal was made with Turkey to secure Andrew Brunson’s freedom Categories: National, US & World News
Sometimes connecting climate change to a specific weather event is difficult. With Hurricane Michael, it’s not. Categories: National, US & World News
A satellite balloon will expand from a package the size of a shoebox to a diamond sculpture the size of two school buses Categories: National, US & World News
Deb Madera and her husband emptied their 401(k) to buy the farm because they believed in it so much Categories: National, US & World News
MIRROR sells for $1,495 with a $39 monthly membership that provides unlimited classes Categories: National, US & World News
3,000-item auction includes one of Armstrong’s Project Gemini spacesuits and a gold pin he wore on his first space voyage Categories: National, US & World News
Angie Mar is a chef who had spent much of her life around the world of food. Born in Seattle, Mar comes from a long line of food lovers and restaurateurs. Her legendary aunt, Ruby Chow, pioneered Chinese cuisine in Seattle. After training and working in some of New York’s top kitchens, she landed at the iconic West Village restaurant…
The next drawing will be Tuesday Categories: National, US & World News
Individuals who had a valid extension to Oct. 15 for filing their 2017 return now will have until Feb. 28, 2019, to file Categories: National, US & World News
From providing us with GPS directions to TV and radio broadcast, the hundreds of satellites now orbiting the earth serve a variety of functions. But this November, a Space X Falcon 9 rocket will deliver 70 satellites into earth’s orbit including one that comes not from a laboratory, but from the Nevada Museum of Art. Kenneth Craig reports. Categories: National,…
A new documentary tells the story of legendary New York nightclub Studio 54. In the late ‘70s, Studio 54 was the hottest party spot in the world, defining the disco era in all its ecstasy and excess. Eventually the club was raided and its owners went to jail. But for 33 months, what a party it was. Anthony Mason reports….
It’s been nearly 50 years since Neil Armstrong took his historic first steps on the moon. To help mark the moon landing’s golden anniversary next year, Armstrong’s family is auctioning off items from the late astronaut’s personal collection of memorabilia. Some of the objects made it to the moon and back. Categories: National, US & World News
They may not always talk back, but we’ve long relied on mirrors to assess our appearance. Now, mirrors are providing a lot more than just a reflection. It’s putting users into virtual fitness classes. Michelle Miller reports. Categories: National, US & World News
Along with providing companionship, pet ownership has long been known to have other benefits. According to the Centers for Disease Control, studies have shown that having a pet can increase fitness, lower stress, and even improve blood pressure and cholesterol levels. Animals are now playing another important role in medicine: providing an avenue of treatment for people suffering from serious…
“I had about 3 feet of water in my house. That’s when I decided to jump.” Categories: National, US & World News
Stock market investors have been enjoying the longest bull market in Wall Street history, but the bulls stumbled badly earlier in the week, before making a slight comeback Friday. All three of the major indexes posted losses of up to four percent for the week, the worst five-day run in six months. CBS News senior business analyst Jill Schlesinger joins…
Last April, in suburban Detroit, a teenager got lost on his way to school and knocked on a door to ask for directions. The homeowner, Jeffrey Ziegler, opened the door armed with a shotgun and fired at the teen as he ran for his life. On Friday, a jury found Ziegler guilty of assault. Dean Reynolds reports. Categories: National, US…
National correspondent for New York Magazine, Gabriel Debenedetti, joins “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to discuss the mounting pressure on President Trump to respond to reports the Saudi government is behind the disappearance of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, how the controversy affects the U.S-Turkey relationship and the most important issue for voters as we inch closer to the midterm elections. Categories: National,…
The search for survivors becomes more desperate as the hurricane death toll rises in the Florida Panhandle. Also, reports that the journalist apparently killed at a Saudi consulate recorded it on his Apple Watch. “60 Minutes” speaks to the president about what punishment he would issue if it’s confirmed Saudi officials killed the critic. All that and all that matters…
An American pastor who was freed after two years of detention in Turkey is expected to arrive in the U.S. on Saturday. Andrew Brunson, a North Carolina native, was flown overnight to a U.S. military base in Germany where he received a medical exam and was photographed embracing the U.S. flag. Brunson’s release came after intense pressure on the Turkish…
The death toll continues to rise in the wake of Hurricane Michael since making landfall on Florida’s Panhandle Wednesday. The storm has been blamed for at least 16 deaths in four states. Emergency officials in Florida say they have rescued nearly 200 people and checked 25,000 buildings for survivors. One of the hard-hit areas is Panama City, Florida. It’s about…
Highlights and scores from week nine of the high school football season from WCBI EndZone!