In hardest-hit towns, Michael leaves nothing unscathed
After the eye wall passed Port St. Joe, those who rode it out emerged to find a town shredded by the storm Categories: National, US & World News
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Jewelry containing metal with cancer risk sold at Ross, Nordstrom Rack
Jewelry containing the cancer-causing metal cadmium is being sold by national retailers like Ross and Nordstrom Rack. Lab trials for the Center for Environmental Health found most pieces tested contained more than 90 percent cadmium. Currently, no laws regulate the toxic metal in adult jewelry. Categories: National, US & World News
U.S. astronaut, Russian cosmonaut forced to make emergency landing
A NASA astronaut and a Russian cosmonaut were forced to make a dramatic emergency landing in Kazakhstan on Thursday, moments after take-off for the International Space Station. Russia’s space agency says the booster rocket on their Soyuz space capsule apparently failed. Jonathan Vigliotti reports. Categories: National, US & World News
Eye Opener: Michael carves a deadly path through the South
Hurricane Michael crushes the Florida Panhandle with 155 mph winds, leaving a hundred-mile trail of destruction. Also, a New York man is accused of building a 200-pound bomb and planning to blow himself up on the National Mall. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener. Your world in 90 seconds. Get the Eye Opener delivered straight to…
Hurricane Michael leaves nothing unscathed in hard-hit areas
Florida’s governor says more than 1,800 rescue workers are already helping with recovery and cleanup after Hurricane Michael. The hardest-hit areas include the coastal towns of Port St. Joe and Mexico Beach, where Michael made landfall. Omar Villafranca reports from Port St. Joe. Categories: National, US & World News
Tennessee Senate candidates exchange barbs in final debate
Blackburn repeatedly attempted to tie her opponent Phil Bredesen to national Democrats in their second and final debate on Wednesday Categories: National, US & World News
Court hears arguments in transgender military service ban
Lawyers for the president urged a federal appeals court in Portland to allow the administration’s ban Categories: National, US & World News
Senate vote on health care likely fodder for both parties
The Senate on Wednesday rejected a Democratic attempt to stop Trump from expanding access to short-term health care plans Categories: National, US & World News
Gunman arrested near park where camper was killed while with daughters
A man carrying a rifle was arrested near Malibu Creek State Park, where a camper was shot and killed as he slept in a tent Categories: National, US & World News
Melania Trump says she’s one of the “most bullied” people in the world
“I give him my honest advice and honest opinions, and then he does what he wants to do,” Trump said of her husband Categories: National, US & World News
New details revealed about criminal past of limo company operator
Prosecutor says limousine company operator charged in crash that killed 20 people had packed bags with him when he was arrested Categories: National, US & World News
Big Cool Down Starts Today.
TODAY: Much cooler weather behind yesterday’s front. Highs in the low to mid 70s under sunny skies. North-northwest winds around 10-20 mph gusting as high as 25 mph. A bit chilly overnight, as lows dip into the 40s. FRI/SAT: Temperatures stay in the low to mid 70s Friday and Saturday with lots of sunshine. Overnight lows in the low to mid 50s….
Supervisors From Across Mississippi Gather For Workshop
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – County supervisors from across the state are spending a few days in Tupelo as part of a fall workshop. The Mississippi Association of Supervisors is holding its fall workshop at the Bancorpsouth Conference Center. It’s an opportunity for more than 400 supervisors, along with road managers, to get updates on legislation and other developments that impact counties…
Water is back to normal in Starkville
Water Service is back to Normal after a water main broke yesterday afternoon.
Lime Green Bikes Take Over Starkville
If you’ve been to Starkville recently you may have noticed some new additions along the sidewalks.
Student Athlete of the Week: Turnage Back To Dominant Form
Brandon Turnage is this week’s student athlete of the week.
Wanted Suspect Captured After Being On The Run For Over A Year
Golden was captured in Texarkana, Arkansas.
A West Alabama Restaurant Goes Up In Flames, No Injuries Reported
Davis said strong winds got a hold of the fire causing it to spread from the grill onto the building.
Impacts from Hurricane Michael felt here at home
Milport, Alabama resident, Barry Wilson, owns two beach houses in Panama City and was one of the many who was scrambling.
Postal service proposes price increase for stamps
If approved by regulators, the 10 percent increase to the cost of mailing a 1-ounce letter would be the biggest since 1991 Categories: National, US & World News
Law Enforcement Raids And The Results That Follow
When you put federal, state, and local agencies together, you get big results.
Appeals court temporarily halts execution of Tenn. death row inmate
Edmund Zagorski’s lawyer argued he had poor legal representation during his trial and sentencing Categories: National, US & World News
New System Streamlines Filing Of Important Documents For Chancery Clerk Offices In Northeast Mississippi
Lee County was in the pilot program, but now all eight counties in the Three Rivers area are online.
‘Celebration Of Adoption’ Speaker Challenges People To Make A Difference
Guest speaker was Stephanie Fast, she is a South Korean war orphan, who was abandoned by her birth mother, and eventually adopted by an American family.