Instagram: Here’s how to fight scammers
It can be hard to differentiate between small businesses trying to attract new customers and scammers trying to turn a quick buck Categories: National, US & World News
Archives: 2018
Toys for Tots takes hit from Toys R Us closing
Donations in some areas down 25 percent from last year, though some other corporate sponsors are trying to help make up the difference Categories: National, US & World News
Blustery and Cold Today; Nicer Saturday.
TODAY: The upper level system exits to our east today. Lingering showers in the morning, then dry and cloudy by the afternoon. Very breezy today, with winds out of the northwest at 10-20 mph gusting around 30 mph. High temperatures in the low to mid 40s, with wind chills in the 30s all day. Clearing out overnight with winds dying…
In esports, players burn out young
“It’s a whole other level of stress,” one player told us. By their mid-20s, many have burned out Categories: National, US & World News
A $400,000 Bond Has Been Set For An Area Sheriff Facing 12 Felony Charges
Handcuffed and shackled, that’s how the sheriff came out for his first court appearance.
Starkville kids get shopping spree
Michael Millis at State Farm organized this years shop with cop.
Louisville’s Cistrunk Signs With Ole Miss
Cistrunk racked up 303 tackles, and 10 interceptions in his career at Louisville.
MSU’s Simmons Declares For NFL Draft
The Noxubee County native will forgo his senior season at Mississippi State.
CBS News poll: Most Americans don’t support building the wall
Fifty-nine percent of Americans oppose building a border wall between the U.S. and Mexico Categories: National, US & World News
Pentagon ordered to begin drawing down troops in Afghanistan
The news broke the same day Secretary of Defense James Mattis announced he will depart the Trump administration Categories: National, US & World News
Severe storms hit Florida amid holiday rush
Severe weather is slamming Florida, just as the holiday travel rush gets underway. High winds toppled trees and shredded roofs. CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez reports. Categories: National, US & World News
Experts say last minute holiday shopping is a growing trend
Is it actually smarter to wait until the weekend before Christmas to get your shopping done?
Law enforcement and community relations
Many believe the charges against Tim Mitchell shine a negative light in the eyes of the public and also impact the community’s trust with law enforcement.
Russian President Vladimir Putin praises and warns U.S. at end-of-year press conference
Russian President Vladimir Putin held his year-end press conference, where he praised President Trump’s decision to withdraw U.S. troops from Syria. He also warned of the growing threat of nuclear war between Russia and the United States. Markos Kounalakis, a foreign affairs columnist for McClatchy News and visiting fellow at the Hoover Institution, joins CBSN with analysis. Categories: National, US…
An ‘accident’ leads to big business for local baker
Land makes wedding cakes, along with other sweet goodies, but his bakery’s biggest seller is “Cake N A Jar.”
Major takeaways from James Mattis’ resignation letter
The outgoing secretary of defense made it clear that he had disagreements with Trump’s approach to the world Categories: National, US & World News
Lawmakers react to Mattis’ surprise resignation announcement
Republican and Democratic lawmakers expressed concern about Mattis’ resignation Categories: National, US & World News
Joy Bauer shares how food is so much more than fuel
Joy Bauer, RD, is still passionate about keeping a healthy, happy and productive lifestyle. Categories: National, US & World News
Defense Secretary Jim Mattis submits resignation, will step down in February
Just one day after the president said he’s pulling U.S. troops out of Syria, Defense Secretary James Mattis submitted his resignation. Mattis said he is stepping down in February because of differences in viewpoints with the president. CBS News White House correspondent Weijia Jiang reports. Categories: National, US & World News
Volunteer elves respond to every letter sent to Santa Claus, Indiana
The tradition began in 1914 with a kind-hearted postmaster Categories: National, US & World News
Trump refuses to commit to signing spending bill as shutdown approaches
President Trump signed the 2018 Farm Bill Thursday, but wouldn’t commit to the current short-term spending bill. That could result in a partial government shutdown. CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes reports. Categories: National, US & World News
Vet raising millions for Trump’s border wall in GoFundMe campaign
“People put their money where their mouth is and they’re standing up and that’s why it exploded so fast,” said Brian Kolfage Categories: National, US & World News
“It was quite frightening”: Severe storms slam Florida
Winds toppled trees and shredded roofs Categories: National, US & World News
Lowndes County man in double trouble
Baker’s bond has not been set.