Crews battle North Columbus blaze
Dark smoke could be seen in the sky along Highway 45. Witnesses on scene tell WCBI they saw smoke pouring from the building and called 911.
Archives: 2018
Martin Delivers Walk-Off Win For Lady Pats
Sophomore Carley Martin delivers with a walk-off single to give the Lady Patriots the home win.
HS Volleyball: Caledonia Sweeps Starkville
Caledonia picks up a home win against Starkville.
#HSFT18: Stop No. 51 – Caledonia Confederates
Caledonia opens the season at home on August 17th against West Lowndes.
Kids won’t go to sleep? Disney’s new hotline might help
Mickey and Minnie Mouse will be two of the five pre-recorded voice messages kids can listen to before going to sleep. Ng Han Guan, AP It can be tough to get your kids to sleep after a long day of summer fun. Disney is here to help, by lending the voices of some of its most beloved characters. The…
4 children found barricaded in rooms “smaller than a jail cell,” parents arrested
Daryl Justen Head and Laura Elizabeth Cheatham. Farmington Police Dept. via KMOV-TV Four children were found Tuesday inside rooms “smaller than a jail cell” with no windows, lighting or plumbing at a Farmington, Missouri, home, police said. Daryl Justen Head, 38, and Laura Cheatham, 38, are both charged with multiple counts of kidnapping and endangering the welfare of a child,…
Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey explains why Alex Jones is not banned
Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey tweeted Tuesday that InfoWars founder Alex Jones has not been banned from the platform because he “he hasn’t violated our rules.” Dorsey’s announcement after Apple, Facebook and YouTube earlier this week removed some content from Jones and InfoWars. In a series of tweets, Dorsey wrote that Jones would be removed from Twitter if he violates the…
Hackers could use facial recognition AI to sway political campaigns
U.S. intelligence officials have warned that the upcoming midterm elections are under threat, but there may be more concerns down the road as technology becomes even more sophisticated. CNET senior producer Dan Patterson, who is covering the Black Hat USA hacker convention in Las Vegas, says artificial intelligence (AI) could soon play a role in infiltrating computers and common software…
3 workers injured during T-38 inspection at Columbus Air Force Base
The employees worked for Vertex Aerospace. They were taken to the hospital and later released. CAFB says temporarily grounding the T-38 is a precaution.
School rolls in and buses roll out in Webster County
County school leaders and law enforcement are urging drivers to be cautious and aware.
Manafort defense grills star witness about extramarital affair, embezzlement
ARLINGTON, Va. — The defense in the trial of Paul Manafort went on the attack Tuesday against the government’s star witness, Rick Gates. Manafort is charged with fraud and tax evasion that started before he and Gates, Manafort’s former business deputy, had key roles on the Trump campaign. After hours of cross-examination of the prosecution’s star witness, Manafort’s lawyer offered…
Dead fetus found in airplane bathroom at LaGuardia Airport
NEW YORK — A member of an American Airlines cleaning crew discovered a dead fetus in an airplane toilet at LaGuardia Airport early Tuesday morning, CBS News’ Kris Van Cleave reports. The fetus was found hours after Flight 1942 arrived Monday in New York City night from Charlotte, North Carolina. After the aircraft — an Airbus A321 — remained on…
Tax-Collecting scam hits Oktibbeha County mailboxes | What to look for
Just to clarify, the county tax assessor’s office does send letters to notify residents of tax based issues.
Group looks to find ‘Common Ground’ on local issues Columbus faces
The topics on the table included suicide, behavioral issues and homelessness. On Common Ground’s next meeting will be in November.
MSU signs free tuition program for National Guard Service Members
Mississippi State has become the first university in the state to offer full financial coverage to Mississippi National Guardsmen.
Trump to hit China with new round of tariffs
The Trump administration has finalized a new round of 25 percent tariffs on an additional $16 billion in Chinese imports. The tariffs go into effect on Aug. 23. The new tariffs, the latest in the ongoing trade spat between U.S. and China, target industrial supplies, chemicals, motorcycles, tractors and tractor parts, rail cars, auto parts, some iron and steel, motor…
Columbus Police rule child death on Fox Run Curve an accident
Chief Shelton says a family member was moving a car when they hit the child.
Victims identified in Chicago's bloody weekend that left 12 dead
CHICAGO — Police in Chicago have released the names of the victims killed in a bloody weekend that’s left activists and officials calling for change. Twelve people were killed and 54 were wounded in shootings across four neighborhoods on the city’s south and west sides, according to CBS Chicago. The violence peaked early Sunday, including one shooting on the city’s…
Test-driving Tesla's Autopilot: Does it actually make driving safer?
Tesla CEO Elon Musk shook up the stock market Tuesday afternoon when he tweeted he’s “considering” taking his company private. The stock immediately shot up, closing up nearly 11 percent at just under $380 per share. All that came on the same day the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) put out a series of reports on driver assistance systems…
CBS board takes over investigation into news division
The CBS board of directors is consolidating oversight of investigations into claims against CEO Les Moonves, CBS News and culture issues throughout CBS. The law firm that management at CBS Corporation hired in March to investigate CBS News was expected to conclude its work this month. Its findings will now be folded into the efforts of two other law firms…
Remains of unidentified boy found at squalid New Mexico compound
AMALIA, N.M. — A New Mexico sheriff says searchers have found the remains of a boy on property where authorities raided a makeshift compound last week in search of a missing Georgia child. Eleven children were found Friday in filthy conditions with hardly any food. Taos County Sheriff Jerry Hogrefe said Tuesday that the remains were found after a search in…
Woman finds Tennessee man’s engagement ring on Florida beach
Farrar says he appreciates Osborn’s honesty. He immediately proposed to girlfriend Cassandra Arn, who said yes.
Groom rescues struggling swimmer moments after beach wedding
Cindy Edwards says she got a husband and a hero at the same time.
Alex Jones and Infowars test limits of free speech online
Alex Jones is going to war with Silicon Valley. As one of the internet’s most controversial personalities, making outlandish claims and spreading conspiracy theories through his Infowars website and broadcast has made Jones a household name in political circles. Initially, it was for his baseless accusation that 9/11 was an inside job. But in the past several years, he’s claimed survivors…