Mississippi Advances ‘Urine Trouble’ Law To Ban Fake Urine
States including Arkansas, Indiana, Louisiana, New Hampshire and Oklahoma have banned synthetic urine.
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Amid Partisan Split, Medicaid Plan Passes Mississippi Senate
The program comes up for legislative review every few years. The bill would keep it alive beyond the current state budget year, which ends June 30.
Jaws Of Life Free Driver From Overturned Truck
The truck ran off the road, rolling down a roughly 20 foot embankment.
Heavy Rain Tonight, Cooler Wednesday
Another round of heavy rain is on tap for tonight. Several inches are possible.
‘Game of Thrones’ Creators Developing New ‘Star Wars’ Films
They plan to get started on Star Wars when the final season of HBO’s “Game of Thrones” is complete.
Duo Arrested For Lowndes County Burglary
The two are accused of stealing from a Lowndes County home last Saturday.
New App Allows Faster Child Abuse Reporting
PRESS RELEASE JACKSON – Reporting suspected child abuse/neglect concerns is now faster and easier thanks to a new mobile reporting app offered by the Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services. Available as a free download to any Apple or Android mobile phone as well as through any internet web browser, the new MDCPS Report Child Abuse mobile reporting application was…
Alabama Sued In Transgender Driver’s License Case
Individuals are saying the state won’t allow them to change the gender listing of their driver’s licenses without proof that they’ve undergone surgery.
WCBI’s 2018 National Signing Day Headquarters
Watch The 2018 WCBI Signing Day Special Below! NATIONAL SIGNINGS OF AREA INTEREST (All Ratings Courtesy of 24/7 Sports) Patrick Surtain, Jr., American Heritage HS (Fort Lauderdale, FL) (#1 DB) – SIGNED, Alabama Justyn Ross, Central HS (Phenix City, AL) (#7 WR) – SIGNED, Clemson Tank Jenkins, Park Crossing HS (Montgomery, AL) (#11 OG) – SIGNED, Texas A&M Malik Langham,…
Lamar County Probate Judge Appointed
Probate court cases, such as estates and adoptions, could not proceed while the office was vacant. An election will be held at a later date.
Alabama Files Lawsuit Against Opioid Manufacturer
A Purdue Pharma spokesman said the company denies the allegations and is dedicated to being part of the solution.
Mississippi Regulators Approve Deal On Rates For Power Plant
Residential customers will pay about $3 less per month than they now pay for part of the power plant burning natural gas.
Columbus Police To Host Career Day
Columbus PD is looking to fill spots for patrol officers, investigators, K9 officers, crime scene investigators, motorcycle officers and more.
Man Rescued From Grain Bin
VARDAMAN (WCBI) It was almost a scary sight in Calhoun County Monday as a worker was trying to unclog a grain bin, then accidentally fell inside..The incident happened just after three-thirty at Morgan Farms in Vardaman… Sheriff Greg Pollan says when the worker went inside the bin, it gave way and pulled him down inside but thankfully the Chickenbone fire…
Columbus Burglar Caught in the Act
The resident found the thief attempting to leave his home with his television.
Off & On Showers Today Before Heavy Rain Overnight
TUESDAY: Some rain showers will continue off and on throughout the day. Temperatures will be widely varying, from the mid 40s up near the TN border and maybe even some 60s further south. Winds will continue to be fairly light from the east. TONIGHT: Through the evening hours and in to the overnight, the wind and rain will continue to pick up….
Video: #2 MSU Snaps The Streak, Takes Down #7 South Carolina
#2 Mississippi State uses a huge fourth quarter to rally past #7 South Carolina, snapping an 11-game losing streak.
Starkville Woman Still Working At Age 88
Longtime beauty salon owner shares wisdom with younger generations.
A Simple Hello Is Making A Difference At One West Alabama School
The goal is to bring students out of their comfort zones, while making them feel important and loved.
A Wrong Twitter Tag Makes A New Bulldog Fan
Pruitt is making plans to try and make it back in Starkville for Super Bulldog Weekend, but is still for sure coming to the home football game against Florida in September.
4-County Foundation Gives Back To Its Community
Since the program kicked off, the foundation has awarded over $570,000 in grants.
Lee County Supervisors Approve Purchase Of ‘Hancock Ranch’ Property For Business-Industrial Park
The city of Tupelo will develop the water and sewer, the Appalachian Regional Commission will help with the initial roads for the industrial park.
Alabama Man Indicted In 2017 Huntsville Slaying
Police said in a news release the shooting was prompted by an argument between the two men.
Video: Amory’s Black Signs With Blue Mountain
Amory’s Eli Black signed the dotted line to continue his tennis career with the Blue Mountain Toppers next season.