Stay safe on the waters this Memorial Day Weekend
If you were born after June 30th of 1980 and plan on driving a boat this weekend, you have to have boater education course on top of a boating license.
Archives: 2018
Muscle Shoals drummer Roger Clark dies at 67
The Alabama Music Hall of Fame says he drummed on more than 30 gold and platinum albums.
Town sets up “Little Red Mailbox” for messages of hope
After a New Hampshire boy vacationing in the Outer Banks drowned, this community set up a “Little Red Mailbox” to send and receive messages of hope WTKR New Hampshire boy Wesley Belisle was vacationing in North Carolina with his family last month when tragedy struck. CBS affiliate WTKR reports the 4-year-old was walking along the beach in Kitty Hawk with his…
Police ID Okla. restaurant gunman killed by armed bystanders
OKLAHOMA CITY – Police have identified the man who allegedly opened fire in a restaurant Thursday and was later killed by bystanders as 28-year-old Alexander C. Tilghman. According to Oklahoma City Police Captain Bo Mathews, Tilghman, wearing eye and ear protection, stood in the doorway of a Louie’s on the Lake around 6:30 p.m. and began shooting into the restaurant…
Former Columbus High choir director sentenced for sex crimes
The defendant was fired from the Columbus Municipal School District. The student’s mother filed the original report.
Sen. Hyde-Smith proposes “Gold Star Families Week”
Hyde-Smith’s proposal would designate the week of September 23rd this year.
Starkville Board of Aldermen agree on pride settlement
Originally, Starkville Pride filed a federal lawsuit after alderman declined to issue a parade permit to hold the requested pride parade.
Bayou Country Superfest returns to Superdome
County icon George Strait headlines the event Sunday. Chris Stapleton, Little Big Town, Kacey Musgraves and Midland round out the bill.
Trump, on his way to Annapolis, says N.K. summit “could even be the 12th”
Last Updated May 25, 2018 11:02 AM EDT On his way to give the commencement address Friday at the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md., President Trump said the summit with North Korea “could even be the 12th,” after canceling the summit the day before. Mr. Trump is giving the U.S. Naval Academy’s commencement speech in Annapolis, Md., Friday morning….
Police: 2 injured in shooting at Indiana middle school
A suspect is in custody, state police say. The families of the victims, a teenager and an adult, have been notified.
Stormy Daniels’ lawyer tries again to depose Trump
Last Updated May 25, 2018 10:21 AM EDT LOS ANGELES — Stormy Daniels’ lawyer has renewed efforts to depose President Trump in the porn actress’ legal fight to invalidate a confidentiality agreement she signed days before the 2016 presidential election, according to court documents filed Thursday. Attorney Michael Avenatti argues that U.S. District Judge S. James Otero should reconsider the…
Tropical Impacts in the Southeast Expected
9AM UPDATE – THE NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER IS ISSUING UPDATES FOR SUB-TROPICAL STORM ALBERTO. WE’LL HAVE THE LATEST ON WCBI NEWS. With Hurricane Season officially kicking off June 1st, we’re racing to the starting line with our first tropical disturbance of the year. As of 8AM, Invest 90L looks like it will gain tropical characteristics in the next 48 hours….
Trump welcomes North Korea’s “warm” response, after canceling summit
President Trump on Friday welcomed North Korea’s statement that it was still willing to meet despite his cancellation of the summit. He called the North’s reaction “warm and productive” and expressed hope for “long and enduring prosperity and peace.” Mr. Trump tweeted Friday morning, a day after he withdrew from the June 12 summit. In a letter to North Korea…
Mysterious furry creature puzzles wildlife experts
A man shot the animal when it appeared on his ranch near Denton, Montana.
Harvey Weinstein has turned himself in. What’s next?
Harvey Weinstein turned himself in to New York police on Friday. He was charged with rape, criminal sex act, sex abuse and sexual misconduct for incidents involving two women, the NYPD said in a statement. Since last fall, more than 80 women have come forward to accuse the disgraced Hollywood mogul of sexual harassment, assault and rape. The allegations triggered…
Harvey Weinstein surrenders to face sex crime charges — live updates
Disgraced Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein turned himself in to authorities on Friday in New York to face charges stemming from an investigation by the Manhattan District Attorney’s office into allegations of sexual abuse. The Manhattan DA’s probe has been going on for months, and federal authorities have been investigating Weinstein since at least January. The Manhattan DA’s office appointed a senior…
Armed civilian stops gunman after girl, mom shot at restaurant
An armed citizen is being praised for stopping a gunman at a popular Oklahoma City restaurant. Two people, including a 12-year-old girl, were shot at Louie’s Grill and Bar Thursday night. Two others were hurt. Dennis Will CBS News Police said the suspect, a white male between 18 and 20 years old, was killed in the parking lot. He was…
Tropical Troubles over the Holiday Weekend
FRIDAY – SUNDAY: Pop-up storms remain likely each day with the chance of rain about 50%. Some spots may get soaked while other spots get nothing. That’s the nature of the beast this time of year. Any storm could produce frequent lightning and torrential downpours while the strongest cells may also produce high wind gusts and hail. Look for highs in…
Wildlife worker on “dream” job mauled by bear
A file photo of U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service worker Amber Kornak, posted by her friend Jenna Hemer on a GoFundMe page seeking donations to help Kornak as she recovers from a bear mauling in Montana’s Cabinet Mountains on May 17, 2018. Jenna Hemer/GoFundMe BILLINGS, Mont. — A government wildlife worker who recently landed her dream job researching grizzly bears…
Tropical cyclone possible in Gulf of Mexico this weekend, National Hurricane Center says
There’s a 90 percent chance a subtropical or tropical cyclone will form in the central or eastern Gulf of Mexico this weekend, the National Hurricane Center said. The main threat for Florida is heavy rainfall, tornadoes and rip currents, the National Hurricane Center said. The National Hurricane Center reports that the tropical disturbance over the Yucatan Peninsula is gradually becoming…
OCH Regional Medical Center Moves One Step Closer To Choosing A Hospital System To Affiliate With
The Hospital plans to make its decision by some time next month.
Firefighters take part in ‘Confined Space Rescue’ training
“It could happen anywhere, you think about any of the confined spaces that could be around, your neighborhood or whatever, there’s always something.”
Becker Added to CAFB Memorial Wall
New name added to CAFB Memorial Wall
Police: Suspect dead after opening fire at Oklahoma City restaurant, two shot
Oklahoma City police said a man was killed after allegedly shooting two people in a restaurant on Thursday. The suspected shooter was confronted outside the restaurant by a bystander with a pistol, Oklahoma City police said. Oklahoma City Police Captain Bo Matthews said the suspect entered Louie’s Grill & Bar and opened fire around 6:30 p.m., CBS Okahoma City affiliate KWTV…