Climbing Graduation Rates In Houston School District
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Voter Registeration Due Date
For this upcoming election, that day would be Saturday.
Trimjoist Fire Update
An early morning fire leaves a Columbus construction company looking to rebuild.
Local school is teaching students the importance of gardening.
Sudduth Elementary students in Starkville are getting a little dirty as they learn more about Mother Nature.
A Bittersweet End in Noxubee County
A bittersweet day in Noxubee County for students and teachers at a Virgil Jones and B. F. Liddell elementary schools. The district closed both campuses today
Texas family fighting to keep daughter on life support
A cancerous tumor behind 9-year-old Payton Summons’ heart cut off her circulation, leaving her unconscious. Tests showed she was legally brain dead due to a lack of oxygen, but her family is fighting to keep her on life support. CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca reports. Categories: National, US & World News
“The Bachelor” contestant Cristy Caserta dies
Caserta was known for appearing on the 15th season of ABC’s “The Bachelor” Categories: National, US & World News
Surveillance Video Shows Alleged Embezzlement Activity At Bargain Hunt
CPD investigators said the company cross referenced the time stamp on the on surveillance cameras with reports from credit card companies, along with the scanned item reports.
Texas couple has 10 days to find hospital willing to keep daughter on life support
Couple has 10 days to find a hospital willing to keep their young daughter on life support Categories: National, US & World News
Chicago cop found guilty in shooting death of Laquan McDonald
A jury has found white Chicago police officer Jason Van Dyke guilty of second-degree murder for the 2014 shooting death of black teenager Laquan McDonald. It’s the first time in half a century a Chicago officer has been convicted of murder for an on-duty death. CBS News correspondent Dean Reynolds reports. Categories: National, US & World News
Myrtle Beach innkeeper opens his doors to families hit by flooding
“Love thy neighbor, right? … My mama taught me that a long time ago” Categories: National, US & World News
Nobel Peace Prize winners fight to end sexual violence in war
The 2018 Nobel Peace Prize was awarded Friday to Congolese doctor Denis Mukwege and activist Nadia Murad. Both work to end the use of sexual violence as a weapon of war. CBS News foreign correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti reports. Categories: National, US & World News
Kavanaugh’s nomination could have huge impact on midterm elections
Reaction to Sen. Collin’s Friday speech from Maine Democrats was another indication of the intensity felt on both sides of the debate Categories: National, US & World News
Collins, Manchin vow to back Brett Kavanaugh
The final Senate vote on Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh is less than 24 hours away. It appears he has enough votes for confirmation. CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes reports. Categories: National, US & World News
Kavanaugh’s nomination could have a huge impact on midterm elections
Brett Kavanaugh’s Supreme Court nomination has angered some Democrats. It’s also energized Republicans. CBS News national correspondent Chip Reid reports. Categories: National, US & World News
Final vote on Kavanaugh is less than 24 hours away
All but one Republican senator now backs Kavanaugh Categories: National, US & World News
Texas family fighting for 9-year-old daughter declared brain dead
Couple has 10 days to find a hospital willing to keep their young daughter on life support Categories: National, US & World News
“CBS Evening News” headlines for Friday, October 5, 2018
Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Evening News” with Jeff Glor. Categories: National, US & World News
Was Hollywood producer’s graphic novel a blueprint for murder?
When a young beautiful girlfriend of a wealthy movie producer ends up dead in their Hollywood condo, police have no shortage of strange clues Categories: National, US & World News
Lady Gaga talks Kavanaugh, Ford on “Late Show”
Gaga opened up about her experience as a sexual assault survivor and said Ford is “smart” Categories: National, US & World News
Watching the Tropics
TONIGHT: Fairly mild overnight under mostly clear skies. Lows in the upper 60s to near 70 with calm winds. THIS WEEKEND: Highs in the upper 80s and low 90s under mostly sunny skies. An isolated small shower can’t be totally ruled out, but the vast majority of the area stays dry. Overnight lows in the upper 60s. It will still feel much…
Ex-agent who tried to shield Kennedys in Dallas motorcade to receive high honor
Former Secret Service Agent Clint Hill used his body to shield first lady Jacqueline Kennedy in Dallas in 1963 Categories: National, US & World News
3 County Car Chase Comes To An End
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – A whopper of a car chase today in three counties after a car is stolen from a Burger King parking lot. The pursuit ended just north of Scooba, in Kemper County, on Highway 45 when the car ran out of gas. Investigators say a Chevrolet Impala was stolen from an east Columbus Burger King. Columbus Police…
Junior Seau’s family settles wrongful death lawsuit with NFL
Junior Seau’s family settles with NFL over 2012 suicide Categories: National, US & World News