#HSFT18 Stop No. 19 – North Pontotoc
“Our goal is to be the most complete football team we can be by the time we hit region play.”
Archives: 2018
Why Social Security isn't going broke
If you’re worried about the long-term viability of Social Security, you’re not alone. According to a recent report by the Transamerica Center for Retirement Studies, more than three-fourths (76 percent) of American workers fear that Social Security won’t be there for them when they’re ready to retire. This concern spans generations, expressed by 65 percent of baby boomers, 80 percent…
Aquatic center brings in visitors, revenue to the area
No matter where they’re from, visitors to the Tupelo Aquatic Center are impressed.
The search for Victoria Hudson continues
Her vehicle was found in a ditch way off the main road in Clay County. There’s still no sign of Victoria.
Millions in the West are dealing with rapidly-spreading wildfires
MANHATTAN BEACH, Cali. — Millions in the West are dealing with the dangers of extreme heat and rapidly-spreading wildfires Temperatures in Southern California broke records on Friday. It was 115 degrees in Woodland Hills, California, and 112 in Burbank. In Los Angeles, it was 103. At the same time, nearly 40 large fires are burning in 11 states. So far, families…
Toxic algae a slimy mess for aquatic lifeblood of South Florida
PORT MAYACA, Fla. — Rain, heat and pollutants have caused an outbreak of toxic algae blooms, which can cause health problems. Now, lawmakers in Florida want the governor to declare a state of emergency over an algae problem at Lake Okeechobee, the aquatic lifeblood of South Florida. Chris Wittman said he’s been fishing in southwest Florida his entire life, but…
Immigrant “shocked” to be abruptly kicked out of the military
NEW YORK — For more than a decade, the U.S. has offered immigrants who join the military a fast track to citizenship. But now, some immigrant recruits and reservists say they’ve been abruptly discharged without being told why. CBS News spoke to one Pakistani man about being kicked out of the military. He didn’t want his identity shown in fear…
Woman rushed to ER with brown recluse spider bites, then finds dozens more infesting her apartment
Dozens of brown recluse spiders infested a woman’s apartment. Getty Images/iStockphoto Waking up to an infestation of spiders in your bedroom may sound like a horrible nightmare, but it was very much reality for a Tennessee woman. A reality that quickly became life-threatening. Angela Wright of Brentwood, Tennessee woke up with arm pain and a few bumps on her chest…
Report: Twitter suspending fake accounts at rate that could risk user growth
This August 2017 photo illustration shows the Twitter logo in London. Leon Neal / Getty A new report says Twitter is stepping up its fight against disinformation on its platform at a rate that could put user growth at risk. In May and June, the company suspended more than 70 million fake and suspicious accounts, The Washington Post reports. Twitter…
Church vandalized, riddled with bullets on July 4th
The suspects fired shots in the church’s sanctuary, leaving heavy damage. Windows are broken, pews overturned.
Weekend Forecast
Rain and storms are possible each day through next week
Dogs steal mail carrier’s lunch, then their apology note goes viral
To make up for the pups’ mischief, Jordan then purchased a $20 Subway gift card and left it at the post office for their carrier.
Small earthquake shakes north Alabama
The Geological Survey says quakes of that size typically cause only minor if any problems.
Bryant wants session, but no deal yet among top lawmakers
He also says he wants a spending plan for $700 million in oil spill damage payments.
Manafort in solitary confinement, lawyers say
Last Updated Jul 6, 2018 4:11 PM EDT Lawyers for Paul Manafort, President Trump’s former campaign chairman, say their client has been in solitary confinement as he awaits trial on financial charges. The lawyers say Manafort is locked in a jail cell in Virginia for 23 hours a day and has been in solitary confinement because the facility can’t guarantee…
“One for the record books”: Heat wave hits Southern California
LOS ANGELES — Southern California baked under a heat wave Friday that forecasters correctly predicted would be one for the record books, with widespread triple-digit highs and increased fire danger. Officials urged residents to take advantage of cooling centers in libraries and other public facilities and to watch out for those who may be especially vulnerable, warning that minor heat-related…
Peter Strzok agrees to testify before Congress next week
The FBI’s Peter Strzok has agreed to go before the House Judiciary Committee on Thursday, according to his attorney, Aitan Goelman. Strzok’s agreement is in response to a subpoena requiring his appearance, after he already appeared for a behind-closed-doors meeting on Capitol Hill. Strzok, who worked on the FBI’s investigations into Hillary Clinton’s emails and Russian meddling in the 2016…
Man who challenged black family’s use of pool loses job
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — A white man who challenged a black family’s use of a private community’s pool has not only resigned from a homeowner’s association board — he also lost his job. Sonoco announced Friday that Adam Bloom is no longer employed by the packaging and industrial products company, saying it doesn’t condone discrimination of any kind, even if it happens…
Guilty plea reached in 2014 Columbus shooting case
The shooting happened near Peach and Cherry Streets. In exchange for the plea, Erby will serve 20 years in prison.
Yankees hold out against hosting LGBTQ Pride Night
The New York Yankees are known for standing out from the rest of the league. But this time, the 27-time World Series champions are taking some heat for it. They could soon become the only Major League Baseball team not to hold an LGBTQ Pride Night event. Twenty-four of the MLB’s 30 teams are set to hold gay pride celebrations…
Reclining airline seats: Brace for impact!
Airplanes and comfy seats rarely belong in the same sentence. But our Luke Burbank thinks he’s found the perfect way to ease airplane agony: I was on a flight recently, when something very unfortunate happened… a tall, tall man sat right in front of me, and I knew it was only a matter of time before he would be committing…
Iuka man accused of threatening County Supervisors
Deputies say the suspect threatened all of the County Supervisors and Iuka’s Municipal Judge. Bond is set at $200,000.
Man sentenced in live-streamed beating of mentally disabled teen
Jordan Hill, 20, was sentenced to 8 years in prison after pleading guilty to aggravated kidnapping and a hate crime in the live-streamed torture of a mentally disabled teenager in January 2017. Cook County Sheriff via CBS Chicago CHICAGO — A Chicago-area man who was the alleged ringleader in the beating of a mentally disabled teenager that was livestreamed on…
9 years after “Miracle on the Hudson,” FAA proposes new bird strike test
This January, 2009, file photo shows airline passengers waiting to be rescued on the wings of a U.S. Airways that safely landed in New York’s Hudson River after a flock of birds knocked out its engines. Steven Day/AP Nine years after the “Miracle on the Hudson” landing, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing a test that would require engine…