Coroner: Body of Weir 6-month-old sent for autopsy, under investigation
The Choctaw County Sheriff’s office tells WCBI the case is under investigation and hopes to have more details in the next couple of days.
Archives: 2018
Couple describes finding wedding ring in ashes of burned-down home
GOLETA, Calif. — The battle continues against wildfires across the West, which have destroyed dozens of homes in California alone. On Friday, the flames raced down the hillside so quickly that Ishu and Laura Rao had no choice but to flee with their two girls, leaving behind one priceless possession. “She calls and says, ‘I left my ring, I left…
Feds to miss deadline for reuniting youngest kids separated from parents
EL PASO, Texas — The government admitted in federal court on Monday that it will not be able to meet a judge’s deadline to reunite all kids under 5 years old who were separated from their parents at the border. “The government is planning on reuniting at most 59 of the 102 kids that they have identified for under 5-years-old,” said…
Democrats gear up for a fight over Trump’s Supreme Court pick
WASHINGTON — President Trump is expected to announce his choice for the Supreme Court Monday night, and the moment the nominee is announced, the battle for confirmation will begin. Republicans hold a narrow one-seat majority in the Senate. Texas Republican Sen. John Cornyn will be in the room when the president reveals his choice. Like many of his GOP colleagues,…
Investigation into fraudulent work certificates launched at Yokohama
A spokesman for Yokohama confirms there have been some employee separations over the past few days based on the use of the counterfeit certificates.
Vigil held for local teens, victims of fatal wreck
“This kid was well known, both of them well known and loved through the community so it’s really hurting all the young kids they went to school with.”
NFL player says TSA spilled mother's ashes inside suitcase
Giants defensive tackle A.J. defensive tackle tweeted a photo of his bag with a TSA inspection slip and his mother’s ashes pulled all over. Twitter/@AJFrancis410 New York Giants defensive tackle A.J. Francis says agents from the Transportation Safety Administration (TSA) spilled his late mother’s ashes in his suitcase during an inspection of checked luggage before a flight. Francis was…
Tropical Storm Chris expected to strengthen to hurricane
This image from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) shows Tropical Storm Chris on Monday, July 9, 2018. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration WILMINGTON, N.C. — Tropical Storm Chris has prompted warnings to swimmers and surfers in South Carolina and is expected to become a hurricane overnight. The National Weather Service does not have any tropical storm or hurricane…
Lawsuit: Mississippi legislative district dilutes black vote
The suit, filed Monday, asks a judge to declare that Senate District 22 violates the federal Voting Rights Act.
King files ethics complaint against Marshall
Challenger Troy King is making an issue of Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall’s financial support from the Republican Attorneys General Association.
Man dies after apprehension by police dog
A police statement says a say a canine unit responded to a report of a burglary in progress early Sunday, and the animal apprehended a man inside a home.
Suspect arrested for fracturing man’s skull with a pipe in NYC subway attack
A suspect has been arrested in a violent attack on a New York City subway.
Trump tweet slams Pfizer over drug price hikes
“Pfizer & others should be ashamed that they have raised drug prices for no reason,” Mr. Trump said in a tweet.
Shot fired during foot pursuit in Aberdeen
Assistant Police Chief Quinell Shumpert says when officers reached for the gun, McMillian grabbed it and took off running.
Capital Gazette: Slain reporter charged shooter, saved lives
Six of the 11 people present in the office when the shooter, who police suspect is 38-year-old Jarrod Ramos, survived.
Vic Schaefer, Mississippi State Agree To 4-Year Contract Extension
Only one coach has guided his team to the national championship game the past two years in women’s basketball, and that’s Mississippi State’s Vic Schaefer.
Hot, humid, sct’d storms
The lazy, hazy days of summer are here. Daily pop-up showers and storms are possible.
Smithville man missing, last seen June 17
Contact the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office with any details you may have.
Vandals welcome LeBron James to the Lakers by defacing “King of LA” mural
A mural showing new Los Angeles Laker LeBron James was vandalized soon after it was finished on Friday before being quickly restored
Natchez Trace Parkway changing enforcement strategy
Unmarked Cars To Become Norm Rather Than Exception
“Tent City” for migrant kids to stay open longer than planned
A spokesperson said the organization is hoping beds in other facilities will open up after thousands of children are reunited with parents.
Attacker shot, killed after stabbing in federal office
According to Pike County Coroner Jason Jones, the attacker has been identified 21-year-old Branen Carter and he is dead.
Nuclear option: Why Trump’s Supreme Court pick needs only 51 votes
Even though Mr. Trump’s new nominee won’t have to get 60 votes because of the nuclear option, getting to 51 might still be a struggle.
Illinois restaurant owner joins Thai cave rescue effort
A restaurant owner from Illinois was summoned to help his home country of Thailand, and he joined the efforts to rescue 12 boys and their soccer coach who became trapped in a cave when it filled with floodwaters last month. Tsanet Natisri owns the restaurant THAI-D in Marion, Illinois, where he and his wife serve traditional Thai cuisine, WFVS reports….