Archives: 2018

Jail Sentencing Guidelines

STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI)- Every year judges all across the country hear court cases, and are then left to decide if the person on trial is innocent or guilty. If someone is convicted, the next step is for them to receive their sentencing, which is considered to be one of the most important aspects in a trial. “When you are looking at…

Are California and Texas the new early-state primary elections to watch?

When it come to presidential primary elections, all eyes are usually on Iowa and New Hampshire, but in 2020, California and Texas could attract almost as much attention. Gromer Jeffers, a political writer for the Dallas Morning News, and Dave Bryan, a political reporter for KCBS and KCAL, join CBSN’s “Red and Blue” to discuss. Categories: National, US & World…

Retirement out of reach for millions of Americans

Tom Coomer, 80, is just one of nearly 10 million Americans over 65 still working. He was working as a machinist when his plant closed down, just one year shy of getting his full pension. CBS News correspondent Mark Strassmann has his story. Categories: National, US & World News

3 missing in West Virginia coal mine found alive

After days of searching, three people missing in an abandoned West Virginia coal mine have been found alive. A fourth person who entered the mine with them emerged Monday and helped with the search. CBS News national correspondent Chip Reid reports from West Virginia. Categories: National, US & World News

A unique kind of graduation

ALCORN COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – The Alcorn County Correctional Facility and Northeast Mississippi Community College have teamed up the past three semesters to give inmates a “leg-up” when they’re released from jail. 12 inmates completed the “Jail to Jobs” program Wednesday afternoon. For the past 15 weeks, they have taken college level classes through the community college, earning six hours…