Maintaining Safety In Kennedy Alabama
Mitchell says though there’s no police department the community is not left insecure.
Archives: 2018
Aviation And Autos Hot Topics At ‘Appalachia Works’ Conference
TUPELO, MISS. (WCBI) – Participants at the “Appalachia Works” Conference are looking at ways to expand opportunities for the future of the 13 state Appalachian Region. In Mississippi, aviation and automotive industries are one of the top targets for recruiters. In fact, one of the breakout sessions at the conference focused on Appalachia’s Air and Autos. “We’re in the automotive…
Gov. Bryant Lays Out Possible Lotto Timeline
TUPELO, MISS. (WCBI) – Mississippi residents may be able to play the lottery at the beginning of the new year. Governor Phil Bryant says a lottery could be up and running in Mississippi by January. Last month, the legislature approved the lottery during a special session. Governor Bryant says he will soon form a commission, then a corporation will actually finalize…
Local Salvation Army Official To Help With Hurricane Florence Relief Efforts
TUPELO, MISS. (WCBI) – An official with the Tupelo Salvation Army will help with recovery efforts for Hurricane Florence. Susan Gilbert is social services program coordinator with the Salvation Army of Tupelo. Gilbert has been called to travel to the Carolinas once Hurricane Florence strikes. She will help with administration and finance as the relief and recovery efforts get underway…
One man riding out Hurricane Florence on his boat
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Dallas police accused of smearing man killed by cop in his own home
An attorney for the family of a man shot dead by a police officer in the man’s own apartment said a police affidavit shows investigators immediately sought evidence to discredit the victim. “They immediately began looking to smear him,” said Lee Merritt, who represents the family of Botham Jean, who was shot dead in his own Dallas apartment Sept. 6….
Trump criticized for disputing Hurricane Maria death toll numbers
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Hurricane Florence forces nursing homes to evacuate
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Jacksonville boat captain plans to ride out Hurricane Florence on the water
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North Carolina shelter taking in hundreds ahead of Hurricane Florence
GARNER, N.C. — What do you bring to a storm shelter when the future’s uncertain and you’re 6 years old? For Ayla Harper, the answer is pink rain boots. “When we’re walking outside, I don’t want to get my flip flops wet,” she said. Monica Scott brought onesies and formula for 3-month-old Kayden and 1-year-old Kinsley. She told CBS News…
Researchers track Hurricane Florence to predict the next hurricane
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Multiple fires, gas explosions in Lawrence, Mass. area
Last Updated Sep 13, 2018 7:37 PM EDT Residents in three communities north of Boston are being told to evacuate their homes after multiple explosions and fires in the area. CBS Boston station WBZ reports emergency crews have responded to dozens of different addresses and extensive damage could be seen at a number of homes. Four people are being treated for injuries…
Researchers track Florence to improve predictions for the next storm
WILMINGTON, N.C. — Scientists are already gathering data from Hurricane Florence to better predict the next one. To Sean Waugh, a research scientist at NOAA’s National Severe Storms Laboratory, hurricanes like Florence are an opportunity. “We’ve been down here for a couple days so we’ve kind of looked around and have a couple of good spots in mind,” Waugh said….
Elizabeth Smart pleads with officials to reconsider release of kidnapper
Last Updated Sep 13, 2018 7:33 PM EDT SAN FRANCISCO — Elizabeth Smart pleaded Thursday with authorities in Utah to reconsider releasing one of her kidnappers. Smart was held captive for nine months in 2002 when she was just 14. Smart says the release of 64-year-old Wanda Barzee, years earlier than expected, was a shock. In 2002, Smart was 14 years…
Elizabeth Smart asks officials to reconsider release of kidnapper
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Hurricane Florence could bring 40 inches of rain, 13-foot storm surge
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Nursing home residents flee to higher ground ahead of Florence
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. — Thursday morning was “go time” at one Fayetteville nursing home. Bus after bus pulled up to evacuate some of the most vulnerable residents as Hurricane Florence approaches. World War II Army veteran Roger Thornhill, 96, was among several dozen people taken to higher ground. “I’ve been through all of them. This is the worst one yet,” he…
Millport woman killed in Thursday afternoon wreck
One car wreck happened just north of Millport
Capital murder charge filed after Bruce home explodes
Suspect accused of lighting trail of gas into home
Gang member heading to federal prison
Suspect key player in Columbus gang activity
NASA Laser Probe to Measure Ice, Glaciers, Oceans
By measuring the time it takes for a telescope in the ATLAS instrument to detect photons reflected back into space.
MSU, Ole Miss announce attendance numbers
Both schools boast jumps in Honors College
Hurricane Florence relief: Budweiser Cans Water Instead of Beer
Anheuser Busch breweries can temporarily turn their canning operations from beer to water.
Officer linked to Controversial Arrest of NBA player Sterling Brown fired, chief says
Police only released the body camera video of the first officer who contacted Brown.