Drug confiscated vehicles used for education in Monroe County
These vehicles will be posted outside schools within the next couple of days.
Archives: 2018
Video of 2-year-old boy learning to walk inspires millions
Two-year-old Roman Dinkel was diagnosed with spina bifida, a defect in an embryo’s developing spine, after an ultrasound at 20 weeks. “We just expected to hear the normal things — this is the size of the head, this is the size of his feet, all those fun things, but what we heard was he had extra fluid on his brain…
Prosecutors charge top figure in $400M-plus pharmacy fraud
The defendant faces up to 10 years in prison. Prosecutors also want him to forfeit more than $26 million in financial assets, vehicles and property.
Chris Collins discusses indictment at a press conference
New York Rep. Christopher Collins, a Republican, is addressing his indictment on insider trading at a press conference Wednesday, now scheduled for 7:00 PM. Collins was charged by the U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York on Wednesday. Collins allegedly used inside information about Innate Immunotherapeutics Limited, an Australian biotechnology company, to make illicit stock trades. The congressman…
Smoke from wildfires now covers three quarters of California
A look at the Holy Fire burning in California on Wed., Aug. 8, 2018. CBS Los Angeles MENDOCINO COUNTY, Calif. — Police arrested a 51-year-old man in Southern California on Wednesday, accusing him of setting the Holy Fire south of Los Angeles. Forrest Gordon Clark allegedly sent an email warning “this place will burn,” before the fire broke out Monday. It…
Mississippi woman gives birth in hospital parking garage
The mother says she made it only as far as the parking garage when her water broke and she experienced “unbearable” pain while trying to walk inside.
EPA official hits back at critics of asbestos proposal
NEW YORK — Asbestos was used in many products up through the 1970s but after being linked to health concerns and liability, many manufacturers in the U.S. dropped it out of their products. It’s banned in dozens of countries, but the U.S. never banned it outright. Now the substance is one of 10 being reviewed by the EPA that could…
Kasich says Ohio voters were “sending a message” to Republicans, Trump
Last Updated Aug 8, 2018 6:23 PM EDT Ohio Gov. John Kasich said Ohio voters who cast so many votes for Democrat Danny O’Connor in a solidly Republican district were “sending a message to the Republicans to knock it off.” The Republican governor made the comments in an exclusive interview with CBS News correspondent Ed O’Keefe, following the special election…
Deputies ask for public’s help finding woman on Lee County wanted list
If you know this woman, call Crime Stoppers of Northeast Mississippi or the Lee County Sheriff’s Department.
Alleged meth found on woman at meeting with parole officer
She was on probation for prior felony drug charges. Her belongings were search and methamphetamine was found in her purse.
Investigation continues into Columbus fire, cause still unknown
Fire crews say the inside of the building suffered extensive damage. The building was being used for storage.
Higher Rain Chances Next Few Days
There will be more and and storms around as we close out the week
Teen arrested on auto-burglary charge after call about a suspicious person
Police say someone called about an individual pulling on car door handles.
Defendant in homicide case points to alleged prosecutor’s misconduct
Tellis is accused of killing Jessica Chambers in 2014. She was found in a burning car and later died. The first murder trial ended in a hung jury.
New York City puts cap on Uber, other ride-hailing services
New York City is hitting the brakes on fast-expanding ride-hailing services like Uber and Lyft. Lawmakers on Wednesday approved a proposal to freeze new licenses for car service drivers for one year, becoming the first large city in the U.S. to impose such restrictions. The city council also approved proposals to set minimum pay levels for all drivers and minimum…
What Ohio’s close special election could mean for the midterms
Voters in Ohio’s 12th Congressional District headed to the polls Tuesday for the final special congressional election before November. The race remained too close to call by midday Wednesday, with the outcome likely to be determined by provisional and absentee ballots. Ohio’s 12th District has long been deeply red territory and many analysts see the results as a possible precursor for…
Man at filthy compound reportedly trained kids for school shooting
The 11 children found living at the encampment, had been without clean water and appeared to have not eaten in days.
Oxford downtown parking garage public meeting set
The meeting is open to the public and will take place Thursday at 5 p.m. in city hall.
State of emergency declared ahead of Charlottesville anniversary
RICHMOND, Va. — Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam and the city of Charlottesville proactively declared a state of emergency ahead of the one-year anniversary of the violent white nationalist rally there that left one woman dead and dozens of others injured. Officials said Wednesday’s declaration would streamline state and local operations this weekend while also allocating $2 million in state funds. The declaration…
Old Aerosmith van found in small New England town
Aerosmith’s original tour van has been found in a small Massachusetts town by the hosts of “American Pickers” — more than four decades after it was abandoned History Channel/ “American Pickers” Four decades ago, before Aerosmith was selling out stadiums, the band was traveling New England and trying to become a household name. The band members rode in a funky…
U.S. doubles reward for info about al Qaeda leaders charged for embassy bombings
Israeli soldiers specializing in rescue operations arrive at the scene of the bombing of the U.S. Embassy building in Nairobi, Kenya, Aug. 8, 1998. GEORGE MULALA/REUTERS WASHINGTON — The United States is doubling rewards for al Qaeda leaders charged for their roles in the 1998 bombings of U.S. embassies in East Africa. The reward for information leading to the location, arrest…
Trump legal team counters Mueller’s offer on possible interview, Giuliani says
Trump lawyer Rudy Giuliani said Wednesday that the president’s legal team has responded to special counsel Robert Mueller with a counter-offer for proposed terms of a possible presidential interview. Giuliani, who made the remarks on fellow Trump attorney Jay Sekulow’s radio show, didn’t say what the proposed terms are. But in the past, the president’s legal team has pushed to…
Woman arrested in Itawamba County on drug charges
Jo Lynn Armstrong was arrested after a traffic stop on Old Cotton Gin Road in Tremont.
Student suspended after doctoring photo with KKK hoods
The student’s named hasn’t been released. Police will assist the investigation, and the highest level of punishment possible has been promised.