Archives: 2018

White House pleased with Kavanaugh’s testimony

White House officials say they’re pleased with Brett Kavanaugh’s tone during testimony Thursday. He denies accusations that he sexually assaulted Dr. Christine Blasey Ford when they were teenagers. CBS News White House correspondent Weijia Jiang reports. Categories: National, US & World News

Kavanaugh’s emotions on display during testimony

Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh had a host of emotions on display Thursday, as he defended himself against accusations of sexual assault. CBS News’ Jan Crawford, Bianna Golodryga and legal analyst Rikki Klieman discuss the historic hearing. Categories: National, US & World News

Republicans cast doubt on assault accusations against Kavanaugh

During testimony from Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh and Dr. Christine Blasey Ford, Democrats voiced their support for Ford. But some Republicans cast doubt on the handling of sexual assault accusations against Kavanaugh. CBS News political correspondent Ed O’Keefe reports. Categories: National, US & World News

ECEC Students Learn The Value Of Giving As They Collect Loose Change For The NICU

TUPELO, MISS. (WCBI) – Hundreds of Pre K students at Tupelo’s Early Childhood Education Center have been collecting loose change for a special project. The youngsters brought in $1,500 and a big check was given to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit during an assembly. Two teachers helped organize the fundraiser and both have NICU babies. “We try and do fundraisers throughout…

Washington Furniture Employees To Get Paychecks And Be Back At Work Soon After Massive Fire

PONTOTOC, MISS. (WCBI) – Employees at Washington Furniture in Pontotoc will not miss paychecks, in the wake of a massive fire that ripped through the plant. As smoldering debris was being sorted and cleared, Washington Furniture executives were making sure employees knew they would not miss a paycheck. That’s because plans are to open production lines in another building on site. “Our…

Tech giants testify on data privacy

In the first of a series of hearings on Capitol Hill, tech executives expressed support for privacy safeguards but objected to the privacy law recently enacted in Europe. CBS News’ Mola Lenghi reports. Categories: National, US & World News

Suspected Gun Thief Wanted in Monroe County

ABERDEEN, Miss. (WCBI) – Monroe County deputies are still searching for the thief that took over three dozen guns. Sheriff Cecil Cantrell says the break-in happened earlier this month in Aberdeen. Investigators have released this photo of the suspect. Deputies believe at least 35 guns were taken from the home. If you have any information about this burglary, call the…

Brett Kavanaugh’s opening statement at Senate hearing

Watch the opening statement by Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh at Thursday’s Senate Judiciary Committee hearing into Christine Blasey Ford’s accusation of sexual assault. He furiously denied the allegations and called the confirmation process “a disgrace.” Categories: National, US & World News