WCBI announces December's Teacher of the Month
The WCBI Teacher of the Month for December 2025 is Erica Puckett of New Hope Upper Elementary School!
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Former Interim mayor of Weir to stand trial in Webster Co.
The former, interim mayor of Weir Trades City Hall for the Webster County Courthouse on Monday.
Parkgate Pregnancy Clinic expands with help of Eight Days of Hope
A Tupelo-based ministry that helps women facing crisis pregnancies is expanding, and another area ministry is playing a major role in the project.
Law Enforcement warns drivers of hazards during rain & flooding
Law enforcement agencies are encouraging drivers to be mindful of the water on the road and to take extra precautions.
Non-profit organization holds lunch for law enforcement in Columbus
On Friday, January 9, a non-profit organization called the "Sisters For Service" held an event to honor the sacrifices of all the men and women who wear blue.
Looking for a job? Here are the best U.S. cities to find openings.
CBS News reports that, although large U.S. metros continue to offer ample job opportunities, job-seekers don't necessarily need to head to the very biggest cities to find work.
Hackers accessed University of Hawaii Cancer Center patient data; they weren’t immediately notified
Sources Associated Press say, Social Security numbers and other personal information from participants in a University of Hawaii Cancer Center study were exposed to computer hackers in August
City of Baldwyn installs three new storm shelters for the community
Baldwyn residents now have a safe place to go when severe weather threatens.
Former MSDHS testifies during Ted DiBiase Jr. trial
CBS Affiliate WJTV reports that, according to court documents, Ted DiBiase Jr. and co-conspirators Davis, Christi Webb, Nancy New, and others are alleged to have fraudulently obtained federal funds, including welfare funds.
Lyft and Uber drivers protest Waymo robotaxis as California considers further regulations
Sources from Associated Press, drivers for Lyft and Uber protested self-driving Waymo taxis in San Francisco on Friday
Minnesota prosecutor calls on the public to share Renee Good shooting evidence with her office
According to Associated Press, Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty on Friday called on members of the public to send any video or other evidence in the fatal shooting of Renee Good directly to her office, challenging the Trump administration’s decision to leave the investigation solely to the FBI.
Denmark's former NATO ambassador slams Trump's bid to takeover Greenland as American imperialism
CBS News reports that Denmark's former ambassador to NATO, veteran diplomat Michael Zilmer-Johns, had tough words for the Trump administration as Danish and American officials prepare to discuss the future of the small European nation's semi-autonomous territory of Greenland.
5 states sue Trump administration for freezing social services funding
According to CBS, attorneys general in five Democratic-led states filed a lawsuit Thursday against the Trump administration after it said it would freeze money for several public benefit programs, citing concerns about fraud in the programs designed to help low-income families.
Andreas Walker now sworn in as new Police Chief of Macon
Mayor Freddie Poindexter swore-in Andreas Walker as the town's new police chief at a ceremony this morning.
Employers added 50,000 jobs in December, capping a year of weak hiring
Sources from CBS say Employers across the U.S. added 50,000 jobs in December, capping a year of muted job growth that saw employers pull back on hiring amid economic uncertainty.
Some Americans say they'll go without health insurance as ACA rates spike
According to CBS News, when Kassidy Hooter learned in December how much her health insurance costs were going to rise this year, she went into panic mode.
Pets Without Partners (Stella) - 01/09/26
This week on Pets Without Partners, Grace talks with Kim Hays and, her special guest, Stella.