Florida residents have been warned about Hurricane Michael for days, and they’ve been busy preparing. Some are filling sandbags and boarding up windows while others evacuate. CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca reports. Categories: National, US & World News
After a deadly disaster during Hurricane Irma last year, the state of Florida ordered nursing homes to have backup generators. But many still are not equipped. CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez reports. Categories: National, US & World News
Kurt Warner and his wife Brenda were inspired by their son Zach to help others with disabilities Categories: National, US & World News
Hurricane Michael is expected to make landfall Wednesday afternoon. It’s 500 miles wide and packing winds of 120 miles per hour. WCBS chief weathercaster Lonnie Quinn is tracking the forecast. Categories: National, US & World News
The rare, poorly understood polio-like illness is thought to attack the body’s nervous system Categories: National, US & World News
Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Evening News” with Jeff Glor. Categories: National, US & World News
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI)- The fatal New York limousine crash that killed 20 people has sparked attention across the country. Safety among other things have been a priority of the investigation and local limousine companies are taking notice as well. Columbus limousine owner Leo Robinson says that he will put more emphasis on safety now more than ever to keep his…
Immigration, tax reform and healthcare are all key issues for voters in the heated Arizona Senate race Categories: National, US & World News
College board could discuss Meek name removal next week
Hurricane Michael has gathered strength as it moves across the warm waters of the Gulf Categories: National, US & World News
Google+ is being shut down after the company acknowledged that info on up to 500,000 users may have been exposed. Google did not reveal the issue earlier amid concerns it would lead to further regulatory scrutiny. CNET editor-in-chief Connie Guglielmo joins CBSN with more. Categories: National, US & World News
“The reason that’s gone up every year is no one is worried about alienating noncustomers” Categories: National, US & World News
A new study finds women who drop a few pounds after menopause have lower rates of invasive breast cancer. CBS News’ Chris Martinez reports. Categories: National, US & World News
President Trump announced Tuesday a regulation change to allow fuel that is 15 percent ethanol to be sold year-round, a win for corn-producing states like Iowa Categories: National, US & World News
Still struggling to make a mark in the smartphone market, Google’s third generation takes a new tack Categories: National, US & World News
Animal control officers are trying to determine who abandoned the creature in Lake Michigan Categories: National, US & World News
PRENTISS COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Prentiss County deputies need help finding a missing woman. 21 year-old Blakley Madison Thompson has not been heard or seen from in about two months. Blakley Madison Thompson Thompson’s husband told investigators that several family members had not spoken with her in several weeks. The missing woman has auburn hair, green eyes, and is about four…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – The man killed in Columbus crash this morning is identified. The two vehicle accident happened on Highway 45 near Crescent Drive. Lowndes County Coroner Greg Merchant says 80-year-old Dr. Saul Vydas died at the scene. Merchant says it appears the Toyota Prius that Vydas was driving pulled out in front of Ford Expedition. Traffic was backed up…
FULTON, Miss. (WCBI) – There’s a boil water notice for some Fulton water customers. If you live along Joe Wheeler Brown Road to Old Beaver Lake Road, you are in the alert area. This also include customers around Lake Itawamba. Folks in these areas should boil their water until further notice. The city of Fulton did not give a reason for…
CALHOUN COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Another bridge closes in Calhoun County. Sheriff Greg Pollan says Federal and State authorities have closed a bridge on County Road 260 off of Highway 32. Pollan tells us he doesn’t know the specific reason for the closure, but he does say it needs to be repaired. We will have more information as it becomes…
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – A car driving on the wrong side of the road causes a three car crash in Lowndes County. The car was on the wrong side of Highway 82 heading towards Tuscaloosa, when it hit two other cars. One car drove off the road, and the other car swerved over in time to avoid being hit by…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – One person is killed in a two car crash in Columbus this morning. The two vehicle accident happened on Highway 45, near Crescent Drive. Lowndes County Coroner Greg Merchant says one person died in the accident, but their name is not being released at this time. Traffic was backed up to near Bluecutt Road as crews worked…
MONROE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Monroe County Sheriff’s Department arrested a man who they say was swindling people out of thousands of dollars. 42-year-old Derek Carr was arrested last week on five counts of false pretense. Sheriff Cecil Cantrell says Carr was telling people he would buy them a new car if they gave him the money for it first….
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – The Northeast Mississippi Crime Stoppers and Tupelo Police Department are asking for your help to find two credit card thieves. On Saturday, September 29th, a vehicle was burglarized at Chili’s on North Gloster Street in Tupelo. Multiple items including credit cards were taken from the vehicle and were later used in a grocery store. If you…