MSU “Clothesline Project” Helps Shine Light On Violence
Mississippi State University is hosting its annual “Clothesline Project” this week.
Archives: 2018
Mental health services still concern in Alabama prisons
In February, 3 separate deadlines were set for the prisons to increase mental health staff.
Reported sexual battery ends with Oxford man in jail
At the end of August, investigators were called to Baptist Memorial Hospital for a reported sexual battery of a juvenile.
Trump orders declassification of documents related to FBI’s Russia investigation
President Trump will declassify documents related to the FBI’s Russia investigation.
Local Land Owners Express Concerns About The Water Rising
Bryant says he’s tired of the Corp Of Engineers same ole song and dance.
Local Government Budgets are About to go into Effect
Saturday was the deadline for county and municipal budgets, and while there’s a flurry of activity in the first couple of weeks of September, the real work has been going on for months.
Florence could still cause more devastating flooding in North Carolina
The National Weather Service said Tuesday that Florence dumped more than 8 trillion gallons of water on North Carolina.
Kavanaugh accusation stirs memories of Anita Hill’s testimony
Sexual misconduct accusations against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh are conjuring memories of another bombshell 27 years ago, when Anita Hill testified that Clarence Thomas subjected her to sexual harassment. CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford reports. Categories: National, US & World News
Trump says he hopes Christine Blasey Ford, Kavanaugh’s accuser, comes forward
A highly anticipated Capitol Hill showdown between Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh and his accuser is in doubt.
Biking for Children Fundraiser
AMORY, Miss. (WCBI)- The “Dream Riders Chapter C” hosted its annual “Biking for Children” fundraiser Tuesday morning at Godfather’s Pizza in Amory. The event helps the motorcycle club raise money to give scholarships, school supplies, and toys to children in the area. “We sponsored forty-five children for Christmas last year,” said Vice President, Richard Faulkner. “We’re trying to beat that this year….
“CBS Evening News” headlines for Tuesday, September 18, 2018
Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Evening News” with Jeff Glor. Categories: National, US & World News
Preparing for the worst
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI)- Our area is no stranger to bad weather, particularly tornadoes. Tuesday morning, the Lowndes County Emergency Management and Response Agencies held a large-scale drill at Propst Park. These crews want to be ready to respond if disaster strikes. This year’s drill was designed to demonstrate the county’s ability to respond to a Tornado incident with mass casualties….
SEC Releases 2019 Football Schedules
The Southeastern Conference announceS the football schedules for all 14 SEC schools for the 2019 season.
Trump administration outlines new biodefense approach
The president signed a memo Tuesday directing a new biodefense strategy Categories: National, US & World News
Julie Chen leaving “The Talk”
Chen, who is married to former CBS CEO Leslie Moonves, said she needs time to focus on her family. Categories: National, US & World News
Shark attacks (WARNING: GRAPHIC IMAGES)
After a man was attacked while spearfishing in Hawaii and a kayaker bitten in California, we take a look at other notable shark attacks in recent memory Categories: National, US & World News
2018 AP Mississippi High School Football Polls — Week Six
Mississippi AP releases its prep polls for week six of the 2018 season.
Florence drowns 1.7 million chickens as farms flooded
Heavy flooding is hitting North Carolina’s poultry industry, with some farms cut off from help Categories: National, US & World News
SpaceX gets its first passenger for future trip to the moon
Japanese billionaire Yusaku Maezawa will become the first person to take a trip aboard a SpaceX flight to the moon. CBS News space analyst Bill Harwood joined CBSN to discuss what this means for Elon Musk’s space flight business. Categories: National, US & World News
What can Congress learn from the Anita Hill hearings?
The Senate’s push to hear from Judge Brett Kavanaugh’s accuser about allegations of sexual misconduct has brought back memories of the 1991 hearings for the confirmation of Justice Clarence Thomas. Washington Post reporter Eugene Scott has more on the parallels. Categories: National, US & World News
Search Underway for Suspect in a Winston County Theft
WINSTON COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Winston County deputies have identified the man accused of stealing some equipment thanks to your help. Now, investigators are searching for Mark Townsend. Sheriff Jason Pugh says Townsend stole a trailer and other items about a week ago. One theft was reported on Betheden Road in Winston County and the other in the 4 Corners…
Scientists say hurricane ratings fail to convey danger of deadly rain
“There’s more to the story than the category,” said a University of Miami hurricane researcher Categories: National, US & World News
Hot for now, rain chances return
Hot weather will ease later in the week.
Aberdeen Man Arrested for Abusive Calls to Emergency Dispatchers
ABERDEEN, Miss. (WCBI) – After more than a dozen angry phone calls, an Aberdeen man faces charges. Willie Earl Moore was arrested and charged with one count of abusive calls to emergency telephone service. According to Sheriff Cecil Cantrell, Moore made over 40 vulgar phone calls to dispatchers over several days. His bond was set at $500. Moore is in…