WCBI Top 5 Plays — Week 7
WATCH: Shannon, French Camp, Louisville, Smithville, and Houston representing for week seven of WCBI’s Top 5 Plays! Categories: High School Sports, Sports
Archives: 2018
Providing Security For First Responders
With the first responders being away for an extended period, their homes and belongings are sometimes left unattended.
“Pink Power” Wait Night Kicks Off Breast Cancer Awareness Month
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – Today kicks off Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and the Starkville chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority is raising awareness and money. The group hosted its “Pink Power” Wait Night at Central Station Grill. All of the tips collected will help them provide free mammograms to women in the area who don’t have health insurance or have plans…
Luke Addresses Team Morale After LSU Defeat
Luke met with the media to discuss the team’s morale after it’s second SEC loss.
Soccer star Cristiano Renaldo sued, accused of rape
Las Vegas police said they have reopened a sexual assault case from 2009 brought by the woman named in the lawsuit Categories: National, US & World News
10/1: CBS Evening News
White House allows expanded FBI investigation on Kavanaugh; A year after the Vegas shooting, a family still recovering. Categories: National, US & World News
Members Of MHP Troop F Remember Colleague As A Leader Who Was Not Afraid Of Danger
NEW ALBANY, MISS. (WCBI) – Colleagues at Mississippi Highway Patrol Troop F are shocked and saddened at the murder of Trooper Josh Smith. Although Trooper Smith was off duty when he was shot, it has shaken his fellow members of the ‘Thin Blue Line.’ Flags in front of MHP Troop F headquarters are at half staff. A blue ribbon…
One Injured in Shooting on Land Road
Shooting in Lowndes County sends 1 to the hospital
Medal of Honor recipient facing new battle against cancer
Staff Sgt. Ronald Shurer was awarded the Medal of Honor Monday. He braved enemy fire to treat injured soldiers before evacuating the team in Afghanistan. As CBS News’ David Martin explains, he now fights a new battle against cancer. Categories: National, US & World News
Social Media Causes Human Trafficking Scare
If you have hopped on social media recently, you may have noticed some warnings about potential human traffickers.
Grant Provides Batteries For Smoke Detectors
TUPELO, MISS. (WCBI) – A grant from a community improvement group will help make sure thousands of Tupelo residents have working batteries for their smoke detectors. “Keep Tupelo Beautiful” announced a grant from the “Keep America Beautiful” organization that will provide 18,000 batteries for smoke detectors. The batteries will be given out through schools, community events and civic groups. It’s all…
Behind the songs of Jon Batiste’s new “Hollywood Africans” album
Jon Batiste, bandleader of “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert,” is out with a new album called “Hollywood Africans.” In an interview with “CBS This Morning” co-host John Dickerson, Batiste plays and talks through the songs, “Kenner Boogie,” “St. James Infirmary,” “What a Wonderful World,” and “Don’t Stop.” Categories: National, US & World News
California requires public companies to include women on boards
California has become the first state to require publicly traded companies to include women on the board of directors. Currently more than 17 percent of large U.S. companies have all-male boards. Categories: National, US & World News
Class Is Back In Session At Eiland Middle
The cause of the unknown sickness, remains a mystery.
A year after the Vegas shooting, a family still recovering
Rosemarie Melanson was with her daughters when a gunman opened fire in Las Vegas, leaving 58 dead. Melanson landed in the hospital, needing 12 major surgeries. CBS News correspondent Jamie Yuccas has her story. Categories: National, US & World News
Father, 2-year-old son among victims of Pennsylvania car explosion
Police in Allentown, Pennsylvania, are trying to figure out why a car burst into flames over the weekend. The victims, including a father and his 2-year-old son, have since been identified. CBS News national correspondent Jericka Duncan reports. Categories: National, US & World News
Felony child abuse arrest made in Prentiss County
12 month old child injured
What does the FBI investigation into Kavanaugh entail?
The FBI is investigating Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh, but it’s not a traditional criminal investigation. It’s a background check for the White House. CBS News Washington correspondent Paula Reid explains. Categories: National, US & World News
Mystery deepens around Pennsylvania car explosion that killed 3
Police are still trying to figure out what caused a car to burst into flames in Allentown, Pennsylvania Categories: National, US & World News
Hood set to make future plans official
Hood will announce run for Governor Wednesday in Houston
“CBS Evening News” headlines for Monday, October 1, 2018
Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Evening News” with Jeff Glor. Categories: National, US & World News
“We got everybody out”: Medal of Honor recipient recalls harrowing battle
Staff Sgt. Ronald Shurer exposed himself to open fire in order to help save his team in Afghanistan Categories: National, US & World News
Man accused of embezzlement from Wal-Mart
STARKVILLE (WCBI) – A Starkville man is charged with embezzlement from Wal-Mart in Starkville. EALY Police say Khalil Ealy allegedly took the items over a 3 day period in late September. He is free on a $5000 bond. Categories: Local News
Consumers to companies: You better stand for something
The survey included responses from 8,000 people in 8 countries, including the U.S., U.K., Germany and Japan Categories: National, US & World News