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Stormy End to the Week
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) - Severe storms are possible as we end the week. Temperatures will drop into the 40's by the end of the weekend. THURSDAY: We'll stay dry and cloudy for most of Thursday, with high temperatures in the…
MS Senate passes funding for Public Employees' retirement system
The Mississippi State Senate has passed substantial funding for the Public Employees' Retirement System along with multiple bills to help the state's education system.
Licensed Professional Counselor speaks about New Year mental health in Columbus
The New Year is a good time to focus on your health and wellness. That includes your mental health as well as physical. Licensed Professional Counselor, John Hawkins, spoke on that and other subjects to the members of the Columbus Kiwanis Club
RFK Jr.'s new dietary guidelines emphasize protein, healthy fats, less processed food. Here's what to know.
CBS News reports that the Trump administration has unveiled new dietary guidelines for Americans that call for "prioritizing high-quality protein, healthy fats, fruits, vegetables and whole grains" while avoiding highly processed foods and refined carbohydrates.
Rubio says U.S. has "tremendous leverage" over Venezuela, will control money from oil sales
Sources from CBS say Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Wednesday that the Trump administration has "tremendous leverage" over Venezuela because of the U.S. "quarantine" of sanctioned oil, and said the U.S. will control how money from sales of Venezuelan oil is disbursed.
Joseph Daughtry announced as one of the final candidates for Chief of Police in Jackson
According to CBS Affiliate WJTV, current Columbus Police Chief Joseph Daughtry along with three others were selected from an original pool of 32 applicants from across the country.
MS Senate passes funding for Public Employees' retirement system
The Mississippi State Senate has passed substantial funding for the Public Employees' Retirement System along with multiple bills to help the state's education system.
Licensed Professional Counselor speaks about New Year mental health in Columbus
The New Year is a good time to focus on your health and wellness. That includes your mental health as well as physical. Licensed Professional Counselor, John Hawkins, spoke on that and other subjects to the members of the Columbus Kiwanis Club
RFK Jr.'s new dietary guidelines emphasize protein, healthy fats, less processed food. Here's what to know.
CBS News reports that the Trump administration has unveiled new dietary guidelines for Americans that call for "prioritizing high-quality protein, healthy fats, fruits, vegetables and whole grains" while avoiding highly processed foods and refined carbohydrates.
Rubio says U.S. has "tremendous leverage" over Venezuela, will control money from oil sales
Sources from CBS say Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Wednesday that the Trump administration has "tremendous leverage" over Venezuela because of the U.S. "quarantine" of sanctioned oil, and said the U.S. will control how money from sales of Venezuelan oil is disbursed.
Joseph Daughtry announced as one of the final candidates for Chief of Police in Jackson
According to CBS Affiliate WJTV, current Columbus Police Chief Joseph Daughtry along with three others were selected from an original pool of 32 applicants from across the country.
Trump says he will seek to ban institutional investors from buying single-family homes
According to CBS News, President Trump said on Wednesday that he will take steps to prevent institutional investors from buying single-family homes, saying the move would help make housing more affordable for Americans.
Man pleads guilty to second-degree murder in Oktibbeha Co.
Daniel Miller entered a guilty plea to Second-Degree Murder in the January 2024 shooting death of his friend Gabe Tipton.
Justice Dept. to surge prosecutors to Minnesota amid fraud allegations
According to CBS News, the Justice Department is sending a team of federal prosecutors to Minnesota to help investigate allegations of widespread fraud within the state's social services programs, U.S. officials told CBS News on Wednesday.
Trump officials loosen strings on federal education money for Iowa. More states could follow
Associated Press reports that the Trump administration is giving Iowa more power to decide how it spends its federal education money, signing off on a proposal that is expected to be the first of many as conservative states seek new latitude from a White House promising to “return education to the states.”
ICE agent shoots and kills a woman during the Minneapolis immigration crackdown
Sources from Associated Press say that a federal agent shot and killed a Minneapolis motorist when she allegedly tried to run over law enforcement officers during an immigration crackdown in the city, authorities said Wednesday.
Gov. Ron DeSantis calls for special session in April to redraw Florida’s congressional districts
According to AP, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said Wednesday he plans to call a special session in April for the Republican-dominated legislature to draw new congressional districts, joining a redistricting arms race among states that have redrawn districts mid-decade.
Warner Bros rejects Paramount takeover again and tells shareholders to stick with Netflix bid
Associated Press reports that Warner Bros. again rejected a takeover bid from Paramount and told shareholders Wednesday to stick with a rival offer from Netflix.
An update on the 200 dogs discovered on a property in Nettleton
Authorities are in the process of helping place as many as 200 dogs that were found at a Lee County property.
Man pleads guilty to second-degree murder in Oktibbeha Co.
Daniel Miller entered a guilty plea to Second-Degree Murder in the January 2024 shooting death of his friend Gabe Tipton.
CPD makes six DUI arrests and four felonies during holiday travel period
The Columbus Police Department's participation in the Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign proved to be a success over the holiday travel periods.
Two men arrested on separate gun charges in Tupelo
A convicted felon is facing more charges after a shooting in Tupelo.
Tupelo police arrest suspect after armed robbery lands clerk in the hospital
Otheno English has been charged with one count of Armed Robbery for the incident that happened Saturday at the Breeze-N convenience store on North Gloster Street.
Two juveniles arrested for alleged attempted auto burglary in Starkville
Two juveniles are arrested in Starkville for alleged attempted auto burglary.
Smithville man arrested for Aggravated Assault in Monroe Co.
Monroe County Sheriff's deputies arrested Richard Lance McCain Sunday evening for a shooting that happened at a home on Ausborn Road.
Investigation underway after discovered animal abuse in Lee Co.
A criminal investigation is underway in Lee County after several animals were found to be in terrible living conditions.
Fulton man faced with drug charges in Lee Co.
A Fulton man is facing drug charges in Lee County.
Investigation underway after police respond to gunshot victim in Columbus
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) - The Columbus Police Department is investigating after police responded to a gunshot victim. According to the department, officers with the Columbus Police Department responded to Baptist Memorial Hospital-GTA in reference to a gunshot victim on January…
Two juveniles face various charges in Starkville
A couple of juveniles are facing charges after an incident in Starkville.
Police arrest a suspect in connection with a Tupelo shooting
Tupelo police have a suspect in custody in connection with a shooting Sunday night.
A man is wanted in West Point
WEST POINT, Miss. (WCBI) Demetris Edwards is wanted for Aggravated Assault with a deadly weapon. Edwards is being described as a black man, who is five foot ten, and…
Bond set at $1 million for a man accused of murder in Choctaw Co.
Bond has been set at a million dollars for an Attala County man accused of Murder.
Investigation underway after a 19-year-old was shot in Choctaw Co.
A death investigation is underway in Choctaw County after a 19-year-old was shot and killed.
Man from Guntown faces drug charges in Lee County
A Guntown man is facing drug charges in Lee County.
Two men charged in connection with several firearm thefts from a Nettleton store
Police have arrested two men who were charged in connection with firearm thefts from a Nettleton store.
Man received drug charge after a traffic stop in Lee Co.
A traffic stop in Lee County leads to a drug charge for a Shannon man.
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