Fourth person arrested as Mississippi man found in freezer
Relatives found the 54-year-old victim inside a freezer in his Purvis home on Tuesday.
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Formerly homeless teen gets full ride to Harvard
“I realized I’ve got to buckle in because I can’t have my potential kids going through what I’m going through now.”
Teens allegedly fatally shot woman for phone, gaming device
Yesenia Gutierrez was shot and killed inside the Fort Worth apartment where she was home with her 3-year-old CBS DFW FORT WORTH, Texas – Two boys, ages 13 and 14, have been arrested on capital murder charges for allegedly fatally shooting a woman during a break-in, reports CBS DFW. Because of the boys’ ages, Fort Worth Police are withholding the…
Bone recovered from shipwreck not from notorious pirate after all
The bone that was thought to be from “Black Sam” Bellamy. CBS Boston YARMOUTH, Mass. — A bone fragment recovered from a Cape Cod shipwreck is not from infamous pirate Samuel “Black Sam” Bellamy after all. The Whydah Pirate Museum in Yarmouth announced Thursday that DNA testing determined the bone was from a male with general ties to the Eastern…
Community leaders come together for “State of the Region” in Tupelo
The State of the Region meeting is organized by the Create Foundation’s ” Commission on the Future of Northeast Mississippi.”
30-year-old evicted by parents gets job offer
A 30-year-old New York man who’s being evicted from his parents’ home may finally have some luck coming his way. After hearing about Michael Rotondo’s personal woes, one national pizza chain decided to offer him a job. After months of ignoring eviction notices and offers of cash, Rotondo was ordered by a state judge on Tuesday to move out of…
Book excerpt: “Facts and Fears” by James Clapper
In this excerpt from Chapter 1 of “Facts and Fears: Hard Truths from a Life in Intelligence” (Viking), former Director of National Intelligence James Clapper recounts his family’s history in military intelligence (his father served in the Army Security Agency, among other agencies, in duty stations around the world) and how it pointed him in the direction of a life…
Alleged Carl Hogan car burglar caught on cam, arrested
The suspect is accused of breaking into a car at Carl Hogan Chevrolet’s Repair Center last Friday.
Ethan Hawke: “First Reformed” gives a voice to society’s anxiety
In Paul Schrader’s latest film, “First Reformed,” Ethan Hawke portrays an alcoholic priest experiencing a “crisis of faith” following the death of his son and an encounter with an unstable environmental activist. “He’s in a dark place when we find him,” Hawke told “CBS This Morning” on Thursday. “He was a military chaplain so he talked his son into joining…
Trump grants posthumous pardon of boxer Jack Johnson
Last Updated May 24, 2018 1:23 PM EDT President Trump has granted a posthumous pardon to Jack Johnson, boxing’s first black heavyweight champion, following through on a tweet last month. The pardon, which wasn’t on the president’s public schedule, came hours after Mr. Trump announced he is canceling the Singapore summit with North Korea. Sylvester Stallone, who starred in the…
Stabbing arrest made in Columbus
The suspect is charged with Aggravated Assault with a Weapon. Bond is set at $20,000.
Family of attorney shot dead in front yard sues alleged killer
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The family of a Kansas City attorney who was shot to death in his front yard is suing the man charged with killing him. The parents and widow of Tom Pickert claim in the wrongful death lawsuit that David Jungerman, 80, killed Pickert to protect his assets after Pickert won a nearly $6 million judgment against…
Jackpot: Man wins lottery 4 times in 6 months
The man is now a multi-millionaire, winning over $6 million in total since he first walked into that donut shop last fall.
4 more students to be arrested in locker room hazing attack
Police say three of the students are 18 and will be charged as adults, while one will be charged as a juvenile.
2 Gulf states: Recreational red snapper season opens Friday
Mississippi anglers must use the state Department of Marine Resources’ mandatory reporting program, called Tails N’ Scales .
America Is Seeing A Flood Of ‘Flood Cars’
(NAPSI)—Recent research suggests drivers may be behind the wheel of more than 325,000 previously flooded vehicles. That’s a 20 percent increase from 2016 and a stark reminder to consumers to do due diligence when used-car shopping. One Woman’s Story – Advertisement – “I bought a car last year and the seller never told us anything about it being a flood…
Your Brakes May Be Trying To Tell You Something
(NAPSI)—If your brakes are trying to tell you something, you should pay attention. A properly operating brake system helps ensure safe vehicle control and operation and it should be checked immediately if you suspect any problems. “While an annual brake inspection is a good way to ensure brake safety, motorists should not ignore signs that their brakes need attention,” said…
Spring Car Care Tips
(NAPSI)—Warmer spring temperatures make it the perfect time to get outside and do a routine checkup on your car, as winter weather can take a toll. These four car care tips will get your car in tip-top shape before hitting the road for a spring getaway. Change Oil and Check Fluids – Advertisement – Experts recommend getting oil changed every…
Teen Driving Tips: Five Ways To Stay Sane
(NAPSI)—When your teen is officially licensed to operate a vehicle, you may feel simultaneously proud—and terrified. Following these five tips, however, can help. Model Your Expectations – Advertisement – Your teens grew up watching you drive, learning your habits and creating their own concept of “safe driver” based on your actions. Parents of new teen drivers should follow all the…
Seeing Is Believing When It Comes To Road Safety
(NAPSI)—Although properly functioning vehicle lights, wipers and mirrors allow for better visibility while driving, these items are all too often forgotten or ignored when people perform basic auto care, says the nonprofit Car Care Council. “Making sure that you can see and be seen on the road is essential to avoiding motor vehicle accidents, yet many motorists overlook simple maintenance…
Ten Tips For Drivers
(NAPSI)—According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, there are 5.25 million driving accidents a year in the U.S.—but they needn’t happen to you. What You Can Do – Advertisement – • Don’t use your smartphone while driving. Drivers talking on phones, hand-held or hands-free, can miss seeing up to half of their surroundings, such as pedestrians, bicyclists, motorcyclists or…
Reasons To Clean Your Car
(NAPSI)—If any of the more than 260 million cars in America is yours, here’s important advice: Keep it clean. First, dirt can damage the paint, erode the protective finish and lead to rust. – Advertisement – Second, a clean car improves gas mileage. Dirt causes drag. Third, it’s not safe to drive with dirt, bugs and debris covering the windows,…
Victim stabbed on the way to church, suspect sentenced to 15 years
The suspect was on parole at the time of the stabbing. The victim had minor injuries.
After devastating 2017, new hurricane season forecast is released
MIAMI — U.S. government forecasters are expecting an active Atlantic hurricane season. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration forecast released Thursday calls for 10 to 16 named storms, with five to nine hurricanes. One to four hurricanes could be “major” with sustained winds of at least 111 mph. If that forecast holds, it would make for a near-normal or above-normal…