Inclusion and diversity hailed at Airbus’s ‘Festival of Cultures’
Attendees got to partake in delicious food from around the world and see various arts and crafts as well.
Archives: 2018
Tupelo Closer to Launching Public Transit Program
In total, the program will cost the city $190,000 a year.
“I want you to turn yourself in”: Manhunt continues for man accused of killing Maine cop
A nationwide manhunt is on for the suspected killer of a sheriff’s deputy in Maine, the 25th officer to be gunned down in the line of duty this year. Hundreds of officers were involved in the search on Thursday, and the FBI has announced a reward for information leading to his capture. John Williams remains at large and still…
The Power Of The Paddle
Alabama and Mississippi two of 19 states that still allow spanking. There have been reports of abuse at other schools, but it’s rare.
Students on edge after charges dropped against teen who threatened school shooting
The thin line between planning a school massacre and attempting it has a teenage suspect on the verge of walking free in Vermont. Now, the community is on edge. At Fair Haven Union High School, attendance has been down as much as 25 percent in the last two months. “He threatened to kill a lot of people in our…
Otto Warmbier's parents sue “barbaric” N. Korea over son's death
WASHINGTON — The parents of U.S. college student Otto Warmbier have filed a wrongful death lawsuit against North Korea, saying its government tortured and killed their son. Fred and Cindy Warmbier filed the lawsuit Thursday in the U.S. District Court in Washington, D.C., saying the country would be held accountable for its “barbaric treatment of Otto and our family.” The 22-page…
Queen Latifah to perform for first time at 2018 Essence Fest
Other headliners include Janet Jackson, who is to close out this year’s event, and perennial fan-favorites Mary J. Blige and Jill Scott.
Police: Student posts threat to high school on Facebook
The student’s identity has not been released.
Suspected “Golden State Killer” was known as quiet homeowner
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The California grandfather suspected of killing a dozen people and raping more than 50 women lived a quiet life as a warehouse worker and a suburban homeowner obsessed with lawn care, neighbors and acquaintances said. Joseph DeAngelo, a former police officer whose law enforcement career ended after he was busted for shoplifting in 1979, had a modest…
‘ACE’ awards handed out to Lowndes County students
In all, 14 students received recognition.
Woman arrested in Clay County with a deodorant bottle of alleged drugs
Investigators sent the marijuana to the Mississippi Crime Lab for analysis.
Duo arrested with reportedly stolen motorcycle parts
The motorcycles were taken from Pickens County back in February.
Ethics committee admonishes Menendez
The Senate Ethics Committee has “severely admonished” Sen. Bob Menendez, concluding the New Jersey Democrat “violated Senate rules and related statutes, and reflected discredit upon the Senate.” Menendez, who is running for reelection this year, faced a public corruption trial last year that ended in a mistrial. Menendez was accused of accepting gifts from wealthy donor Salomon Melgen, in exchange…
Local bar’s name causes controversy
A bar in the Milwaukee suburb of West Allis, Wisconsin, is stirring up controversy. Some locals think the bar’s name and imagery do not belong in the year 2018. The sign painted on the front door declares: “Walk Her Inn, Drag Her Out.” Over the door is a cartoon caveman pulling a woman by her hair. The bar has been…
The writer who named “The Golden State Killer”
Tracy Smith is a “48 Hours” correspondent. She investigates new developments in the “Golden State Killer” case for “48 Hours” Saturday at 9 p.m. ET/PT on CBS. How much did Michelle McNamara’s recent book about the Golden State Killer – “I’ll be Gone in the Dark” – have to do with the arrest of Joseph James DeAngelo? Even if, as…
NFL Draft live blog
History of the NFL Draft The NFL Draft is an old tradition dating back 31 years before the the first Super Bowl. The first-ever NFL draft was held 82 years ago at the Ritz-Carlton hotel in Philadelphia. There were only nine teams in the league at that time. Jay Berwanger University of Chicago Athletics & Recreation Back then, the NFL…
Recovered FBI agent texts include reaction to James Comey's firing
CBS News has obtained recovered texts of former FBI agents Peter Strzok and Lisa Page that were being sent to Capitol Hill Thursday. These texts include the reaction of the two to the firing of FBI Director James Comey on May 9, 2017. A few days after he was fired, on May 13, Strzok wrote to Page, “Having a tough…
Mailed marijuana ends up in the hands of deputies, arrest made
Deputies found just shy of a kilogram inside the package.
Students connect with seniors through cursive letters
Our ongoing series A More Perfect Union aims to show that what unites us as Americans is far greater than what divides us. In this installment, we look at the power of the written word. Common Core educational standards no longer require students to learn cursive, but supporters of longhand writing refuse to let it die. Eleven states either require…
Have police found the Golden State Killer?
Tracy Smith and “48 Hours” investigate the string of murders that haunted Californians and the latest shocking development in the case in an updated edition of “The Golden State Killer” to be broadcast Saturday, April 28 at 9 p.m. ET/PT on CBS. Investigators in California have spent decades searching for an elusive criminal who terrorized Californians by committing 50 rapes…
Warmth and Sunshine On The Way!
TONIGHT: A few sprinkles will remain possible, but we’ll keep things mostly dry and mostly cloudy. Temperatures will fall into the upper 40s with light north winds. FRIDAY: Highs back in the mid 70s. Partly cloudy, with a couple of isolated showers or thunderstorms possible as a front stalls to our northwest. We’re thinking we’ll keep it mostly dry across the area…
Toyota’s $170 million investment to bring 400 jobs to Union County
The investment will include a complete replacement of the current production lines.
7 arrested in Scooba shooting caught on surveillance footage
The majority of those arrested are students at EMCC.
Man’s plea for help on Walmart intercom goes viral
Forrest Hunter asked for help over Walmart’s intercom and video of his antics went viral. Forrest Hunter/Facebook Forrest Hunter was shopping at a Walmart in Lawrenceburg, Kentucky, and need assistance. After getting tired of waiting for an employee, Hunter decided to take matters into his own hands. He picked up a phone on the counter in the sporting goods…