Sheriff: suspect in custody, possibly connected to found body
The remains were discovered in a wooded area off the 900 block of Sand Road.
Archives: 2018
What is the QAnon conspiracy theory?
A number of attendees at President Trump’s rally in Florida on Tuesday were decked out in homemade apparel celebrating QAnon, a convoluted conspiracy theory that’s taken off among a segment of Mr. Trump’s base. So what is QAnon, and why are we talking about something this ridiculous? The story of Q Those who subscribe to the QAnon conspiracy theory believe…
Man claims McDonald’s worker spiked his soda with heroin substitute
SALT LAKE CITY — A Utah man who alleges in a new lawsuit that a McDonald’s employee spiked his drink with a heroin substitute said he had just seated his three young boys on the couch with their happy meals when he took a drink from his Diet Coke while he read work emails on his computer. Trevor Walker said…
Forensics lab faces challenge in identifying Korean War remains
After more than 60 years, service members presumed killed in the Korean War arrived on U.S. soil Wednesday, their flag-draped caskets slowly filling a military hangar in Honolulu, Hawaii. But the government lab with the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA), which accounts for Americans lost in conflict, faces a challenge, reports CBS News correspondent Vladimir Duthiers. There was only one…
Accused shark thief: I was trying to save the shark
SAN ANTONIO, Texas — Over the weekend, Anthony Shannon was caught on surveillance camera grabbing “Miss Helen,” a 16-inch-long horn shark, from the San Antonio Aquarium and taking off with her in a baby stroller. He spoke with CBS San Antonio affiliate KENS-TV about the incident. “After everything happened, I told everything,” the 38 year old said. “I was honest…
Possible sighting of missing Iowa student reported in Missouri
BROOKLYN, Iowa — Authorities in western Missouri said they responded to reports of a possible sighting of a 20-year-old Iowa college student who went missing two weeks ago. Sgt. Joe Kantola, with the Kearney, Missouri, Police Department told KMBC that officers responded at a truck stop at Interstate 35 and Missouri 92 Highway after someone reported seeing who they believe…
Illinois lawmaker resigns amid revenge porn allegations
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — A first-term Republican state representative resigned Wednesday after an ex-girlfriend claimed that he posted nude photos of her on a fake social media account under her name. Rep. Nick Sauer of Lake Barrington tendered a letter of resignation Wednesday afternoon to the House clerk’s office. CBS Chicago reports the freshman lawmaker—a member of the House Sexual Harassment…
Alex Jones’ lawyer makes case against Sandy Hook parents who claim death threats
Court hearings will resume Thursday in lawsuits against radio host and conspiracy theorist Alex Jones. Several families from the 2012 Sandy Hook massacre are suing Jones for defamation over his claims the school shooting was a hoax. A man who Jones’ website misidentified as the gunman in the Parkland school shooting has also filed a defamation suit against him. Jones’…
USC Annenberg suspends use of Moonves’ name on media center
LOS ANGELES — The USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism will temporarily suspend the use of the media center’s name: The Julie Chen/Leslie Moonves and CBS Media Center. In a statement Wednesday, Dean Willow Bay says, “In recognition of the sensitivities surrounding recent allegations against Mr. Moonves, he and Ms. Chen have requested that USC Annenberg temporarily suspend use of…
No Big Changes To Our Weather This Week.
TODAY: Below average temperatures across the area. Highs in the upper 80s, with a heat index around 90°. A few isolated to widely scattered downpours this afternoon, mainly along and southeast of the Natchez Trace corridor. Chance of rain around 30%. Drying off in the overnight hours, with lows in the upper 60s. FRIDAY: Upper 80s for highs with scattered…
Calif. hospital on lockdown, possible active shooter — live updates
Scene at Mercy Hospital Southwest in Bakersfield, California late on August 1, 2018 during lockdown due to possible active shooter KBAK-TV BAKERSFIELD, Calif. — Mercy Hospital Southwest has been placed on lockdown and police have swarmed the grounds amid unconfirmed reports of an active shooter, reports the CBS affiliate here, KBAK-TV. Police Lt. Matthew Hilliard told the station officers haven’t…
Vigil held for mother & daughter killed in West Point fire
All week the community is taking donations that can be made at Renasant Bank.
#HSFT18 Stop No. 45 — New Hope Trojans
New Hope kicks off its season at home against Forest.
Hail State Hoops Hopes To Build Chemistry On Italy Trip
Mississippi State will be saying “Ciao” to Italy next week as the Bulldog women’s basketball team tours the country and plays three games over a 10-day period.
Investigation underway after body found in Lowndes County
Lowndes County Sheriff Mike Arledge says the body was found in a wooded area along Sand Road.
CBS Corp. board names law firms to conduct investigation into allegations against CEO Les Moonves
Leslie Moonves, Chairman and CEO, CBS Corporation, speaks during the Milken Institute Global Conference in Beverly Hills, Calif., on May 3, 2017. Reuters CBS Corporation’s board of directors said Wednesday night that it had selected two law firms to conduct the investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct by CEO Les Moonves. Moonves will have no role in the investigation and…
A Fatal Fire Leaves A Family In Shock and In Heartbreak
A family member tells WCBI, not only did the family lose Shayla and Serenity, but also the unborn baby Shayla was carrying.
Dog left for dead in crate near rising water to get new home with rescuer
River was found in a cage by a woman taking out her dog. Officials say if she hadn’t found him — he would have drowned. Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office A New Jersey woman who rescued a one-year-old pit bull from drowning in crate is now planning to adopt the dog, now named River. Jenniffer Vaz was starting her day by…
Pence receives Korean War remains
Last Updated Aug 1, 2018 7:40 PM EDT Vice President Mike Pence is receiving the remains of presumed U.S. soldiers killed in the Korean War at a ceremony in Hawaii Wednesday night. The remains were returned from North Korea, one of President Trump’s requests. “We don’t know who will come off these planes today. But we do know they are…
Ohio State football coach Urban Meyer placed on leave amid claims he knew of abuse
Ohio State University put coach Urban Meyer on leave on Wednesday while it investigates allegations the football coach knew about a 2015 domestic violence incident involving a former assistant years before the assistant was fired last week. Meyer will be on paid administrative leave and Ryan Day will serve as acting head football coach, the university said. In a statement,…
Death Valley smashes heat record for second year in a row
For the second year in a row, July in California’s Death Valley National Park snagged the award for the “hottest month ever.” Congratulations to this national treasure that is truly an unstoppable inferno. The finding was first reported in Forbes magazine Tuesday, in an article by Brian Brettschneider, a climate scientist at the University of Alaska, Fairbanks. The World Meteorological Organization has…
CPD hopes surveillance video helps nab suspects in robbery attempt
The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is investigating the shooting. Meanwhile, CPD hopes cameras will help them nab the alleged robbers.
Job opportunities flourishing in Booneville
More than two dozen jobs are now on the way to Northeast Mississippi.
Identical twin brothers to wed identical twin sister and move in together
The siblings went on their first date together and got engaged at the same time. Nikos Frazier /Jackson Citizen Patriot via AP Two sets of Michigan twins will tie the knot this weekend, after falling in love with each other–together. The couples shared their first date, engagement and also plan to share their post-marriage home. Identical twins Kassie and Krissie…