Alleged car theft ring uncovered after Lowndes County chase
Investigators got a tip the suspects would be dropping off a vehicle at a scrap yard. Deputies waited for the men to arrive and tried to stop them.
Archives: 2018
Woman, 7-year-old boy jump to death from boutique hotel in NYC
NEW YORK — Police say a woman apparently jumped with her 7-year-old son from a window of a boutique hotel in New York City and both died. It’s not clear how high up the pair were at the Gotham Hotel when they fell, but the 46-year-old woman and the boy were found on a lower balcony at about 8:15 a.m….
Report: Upset over noisy kids, man opens fire with AK-47
PORTLAND, Ore. — A 59-year-old man is in custody after he allegedly fired over a dozen rounds from an AK-47 at neighbors after complaining about noise their children were making, reports OregonLive.com. CBS affiliate KOIN reports that the noise dispute between Franklin Laine Tomes and upstairs neighbors had been ongoing. According to an affidavit, the dispute sparked a verbal argument…
McCain says Americans deserve more from government
Sen. John McCain ends a documentary about his life by sending the message that Washington is not giving the American people the government they deserve. The Arizona Republican also makes clear he is doing everything he can to fight the brain cancer that has stricken him. He says he loves life and wants to stick around forever but also believes…
Texas police responding to reports of shooter at high school
The Santa Fe school district issued an alert Friday morning saying Santa Fe High School has been placed on lockdown.
Who killed teacher in her mom’s driveway? A timeline of events
ALIQUIPPA, Pa. – Investigators are trying to untangle the series of events leading up to the murder of 33-year old teacher Rachael DelTondo of Aliquippa. But CBS Pittsburgh reports the investigation is being complicated by the fact that certain events leading up to her murder occurred nearly three years ago, and the chief investigating agency, the Aliquippa Police Department, was…
Trump resurrects “covfefe” in White House video about the Laurel-Yanny debate
The White House is joining in on the viral debate over whether people hear the names “Laurel” or “Yanny” in a much-shared audio clip. The White House on Thursday released a video via Twitter featuring various members of the staff weighing in. President Trump retweeted that video. Senior adviser Ivanka Trump says, “So clearly Laurel.” Strategic-communications director Mercedes Schlapp says,…
GOP leaders weigh two immigration bills
Republican leaders have discussed scheduling House votes on two immigration bills, two GOP lawmakers said Thursday, a move they hope would resolve an internal battle over an issue that threatens to worsen party divisions as the election season heats up. Under the still-evolving idea, one bill would resemble legislation strongly backed by conservatives that would curb legal immigration and open…
Trump tweets about a “spy” in the campaign
President Trump tweeted about a “Spy in the Trump Campaign” early Friday morning, citing a claim made by a Fox Business Network host. It marks the second time in two days that Mr. Trump has suggested federal law enforcement might have placed a spy on his presidential campaign. “‘Apparently the DOJ put a Spy in the Trump Campaign,’” the president…
White House threatens firings after leak of John McCain comment
A West Wing aide’s morbid remark about gravely ill Sen. John McCain has not yielded widespread White House soul-searching. Instead, it has led to a push to fire those responsible for leaking that story and others that have bedeviled President Trump’s administration. Nearly a week after Kelly Sadler dismissed McCain’s opinion on Trump’s CIA nominee during a closed-door meeting by…
Lawyer pays the price after video of NYC restaurant tirade goes viral
NEW YORK — A lawyer who was caught on video ranting against Spanish-speaking restaurant workers has been kicked out of his office space and faces a complaint from two elected officials. The lawyer’s brief tirade prompted the officials to send a letter on Thursday to a disciplinary committee that oversees lawyers in the state. The power of the internet also…
Former pro wrestler severely beaten over parking spot
Tom Magee was severely beaten in an apparent dispute over a parking spot. CBS Los Angeles MAR VISTA, Calif. — A former pro wrestler was beaten severely in front of his Mar Vista home Tuesday and neighbors said it all apparently began over a parking dispute. CBS Los Angeles reports as many as six young men beat Tom Magee, who will…
Woman smiles in mugshot after causing deadly DUI crash, police say
Angenette Marie Welk’s mugshot Marion County Sheriff’s Office A Florida woman flashed a wide smile in her mugshot – despite driving drunk and causing a crash that killed a mother and injured her daughter, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. CBS affiliate WKMG reports that Angenette Marie Welk may face a DUI manslaughter charge after the accident in Marion County…
Man arrested after exchanging fire with cops at Trump resort
A man identified as the suspect in a shootout with police at Trump National Doral Miami golf club is wheeled out of an ambulance at a Miami, Florida hospital, early on May 18, 2018. CBS Police responding overnight to a call of an active shooter at President Donald Trump’s golf resort in Doral, Florida, engaged in a shootout with a…
Student recalls horror, chaos on school bus after deadly crash
Officials say the bus driver in the deadly school bus crash in New Jersey made an illegal turn before colliding with a dump truck on Thursday. It happened on Interstate 80 near Mount Olive. A student and teacher were killed, and 43 other people on the bus were hospitalized. One child is in a medically induced coma. The East Brook…
Missing Columbus man found safe
Mr. Grissett was found in Tuscaloosa.
Abortion battle brews over expected Trump admin. proposal
U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar delivers remarks about drug prices with President Donald Trump in the Rose Garden at the White House, May 11, 2018 in Washington, D.C. Getty WASHINGTON — The Trump administration will resurrect a Reagan-era rule that would ban federally funded family planning clinics from discussing abortion with women, or sharing space with abortion…
Daily Rain Chances Continue
TODAY: Scattered showers and storms, particularly in the afternoon and evening. Some storms will have heavy downpours and frequent lightning. Rain chance around 40%. Highs in the mid 80s. Overnight lows in the mid 60s. WEEKEND: Partly sunny, with scattered afternoon showers and storms. Rain chance around 30%. Highs in the low 90s. Lows in the upper 60s. NEXT WEEK: The wet pattern…
Kilauea opens new fissure, spews more lava and toxic gas
PUNA, Hawaii — A new fissure cracked open Thursday on the Island of Hawai’i and others “reactivated” with new flows of oozing black lava, as noxious gas and ash became biggest immediate problem for residents around the Kilauea volcano. Hawaii County Civil Defense officials confirmed late Thursday afternoon local time that the 21st fissure had opened in the Leilani Estates,…
Bulldogs Clinch SEC Tourney Berth In Rally Win Over #1 Florida
Bulldogs score six unanswered runs to clinch SEC Tournament berth.
#5 Ole Miss Sets Program Record For Regular Season Wins, Tops Alabama
Rebels set new program mark for regular-season wins with 41.
St. Andrew’s Walks Off North Pontotoc For 3A Baseball Title
It would take extra innings, but St. Andrew’s win the 3A state championship, 3-2, over North Pontotoc.
MBI issues Silver Alert for missing Columbus man
The car is 2014 White Nissan Pathfinder with a Mississippi tag.
Changes Being Made Towards High School Graduation Requirements In The Magnolia State
Under these new guidelines, all students must have at least of 24 credit hours before they can graduate high school.