‘Groundswell’ Provides Up-To-Date Volunteer Opportunities
Next month, “Groundswell” will organize a service day at the Nettleton FAITH Food pantry.
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Noxubee Native Moderates Hometown Political Forum
District 3 Congressional candidates state their cases before Noxubee County crowd
The Future Of Schools In Pickens County Hangs In The Balance
The superintendent said he plans to hear back from DOJ sometime next month.
New Hope Powers Past Mooreville to Advance in 4A Baseball Playoffs
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Vardaman Rallies to Win in Walk-Off over Ethel in 1A Fast-Pitch Playoffs
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Report: More than 100 Uber, Lyft drivers sexually assaulted riders
More than 100 Uber and Lyft drivers have reportedly sexually assaulted their passengers, according to a report by CNN. After analyzing police reports, federal court records and county court databases across the U.S., the news site found that over the last four years, at least 103 Uber drivers and 18 Lyft drivers have allegedly raped, forcibly touched or kidnapped passengers, among…
Hayden would be “quite concerned” if U.S. rips up Iran nuclear deal
In a speech Monday, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared that material Israeli intelligence had taken from Iran proved it was hiding a secret nuclear program, and he called upon President Trump to withdraw from the Iran nuclear deal next month. But former CIA Director Michael Hayden told CBSN’s Elaine Quijano — in an interview airing Tuesday night on “Red & Blue” —…
CBSNews’ Margaret Brennan reveals “breaking personal news”
“Face The Nation” moderator and CBS News senior affairs correspondent Margaret Brennan taped an interview Monday night for CBS’ “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert,” and she reported on “breaking personal news” of her own. Brennan announced she and her husband Maj. Yado Yakub are having their first child. “I do have some breaking personal news, my husband and I…
Pentagon sees increase in sexual assault reports
Pentagon report states 5,277 service members reported sexual assault — 4,193 of whom were women. Getty The Pentagon’s annual sexual assault report for 2017 found a 10 percent increase in the number of service members reporting sexual assault. The report, released Monday, says that a total of 5,277 service members reported sexual assault, 4,193 of whom were women. This represented…
Flood insurance program meant to help victims spends millions fighting claims
For the last two years, Richard and Linda Brown have been living in a shell of a home — no insulation, drywall or flooring — while trying to raise four kids. Their house in Louisiana was destroyed by floodwaters in 2016. At the time they didn’t panic, because they had a flood insurance policy worth $168,000. To date, they’ve received…
WhatsApp CEO leaves amid reported spat with Facebook over security
Jan Koum seen Jan. 18, 2016, in Munich. Getty Jan Koum is moving on. The WhatsApp co-founder said in a Facebook post Monday that he plans to leave his messaging company, which Facebook bought four years ago for $19 billion. Koum, who reportedly will also be leaving his position on Facebook’s board, said “it is time for me to move on.” He said he’s taking…
Facebook investigating claim employee used access to stalk women
Facebook is investigating an accusation that one of its employees used access to company data to stalk women online, the Silicon Valley giant said in a statement Monday. “Although we can’t comment on any individual personnel matters, we are aware of the situation and investigating,” a Facebook spokesperson said in a statement to CBS News, adding that it maintains “strict…
Shaquem Griffin, linebacker with one hand, serves as inspiration for young people
Last Updated Apr 30, 2018 7:30 PM EDT NEW YORK — When we first met Shaquem Griffin, 22, a few weeks ago — the feel-good story of the NFL draft — he was just hoping to get picked. “The first thing I will do if I get drafted is cry,” Griffin said days before his dreams came true. But the story…
West Point attracting new businesses for Mississippi
The hope is to be ready by the end of this year.
Lowndes County and Columbus Are Feuding Over The Soccer Complex
Once again, the dispute centers around community recreation and specifically, the soccer complex, in downtown Columbus.
Family demands answers after police change story about fatal shooting
SAVANNAH, Ga. — Jameillah Smiley watched the body camera video of police shooting her son, 20-year-old Ricky Boyd, right outside the family’s front door back in January. “It was so horrible … so horrible to watch my son get gunned down,” Smiley said. Police wanted to question Boyd about a recent homicide. Minutes later, he was dead. Interim police chief…
Failed Senate candidate Moore: No plans to seek office again
Moore says he’s the innocent victim of a political conspiracy.
Volunteers In Tupelo Could Soon Receive Severe Weather Training
The city wants to also provide that training to residents living near one of the two shelters.
Hawaiian Ham!
With Summer around the corner, it’s about the perfect time to take a trip to Hawaii! But if that’s not a possibility for you, then bring Hawaii to you with this delicious Hawaiian Ham! Ingredients: 1 large cooked ham 3 cups brown sugar 1 cup honey 1 20-oz can pineapple bits Directions: 1. Layer bottom of crock-pot in 1 cup…
Nearly 200 migrants await chance for asylum in standoff at southern border
TIJUANA, Mexico — After a month-long trek through Central America, nearly 200 migrants have set up an encampment in Tijuana, Mexico. They’re waiting to ask for asylum despite U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announcing the San Ysidro port is at capacity. Mirna Aldana’s 1-year-old son and several other children are just recovering from fever and the flu after traveling through…
Oxford police give update, ask for public’s help in shooting investigation
The Lyric was being rented out for Shoot Your Shot Jersey Party.
Skeletal remains of three females found near construction site
The scene near a D.C. construction site where three sets of female remains were uncovered WUSA9 reporter Michael Quander via Twitter WASHINGTON — Officials in Washington said Monday it is unclear what caused the deaths of three females whose skeletal remains were found in and near a construction site on Wednesday and Saturday. The first remains were discovered by construction…
Supervisors vote unanimously in favor of CVB tax floor
In this morning’s board of supervisor’s meeting, the CVB was brought up.
Stormy Daniels sues Trump for defamation
Stormy Daniels attends the 2018 Adult Video News Awards in Las Vegas, Nevada, on on January 27, 2018. Ethan Miller / Getty Stormy Daniels, the porn actress alleging an affair with President Trump, is escalating her legal fight by suing the president for defamation. Daniels, whose legal name is Stephanie Clifford, filed the complaint in federal court in New York…