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MSU & Ole Miss go head-to-head in Tupelo Bank of Ideas challenge
The rivalry between MSU and Ole Miss went from the football field , to the boardroom today.
MSU & Ole Miss Student Associations collaborate with food drive
The rivalry between MSU and Ole Miss went from the football field, to the boardroom today.
A Columbus resident is frustrated about dumping issues
Most property owners like to keep things looking nice, but some Lowndes County residents are dealing with a problem that is unsightly and possibly unhealthy, and they're wondering what can be done about it.
A warm push into the weekend
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) - Still warm! Temperatures will stick to the upper 70s rolling into the weekend. Conditions stay dry with a few clouds. THURSDAY NIGHT: A calm and comfortable Fall night. Overnight temperatures will be in a range of middle…
Police respond to a drive-by shooting in New Albany
Police said it's a miracle no one was hurt after a drive-by shooting on Broad Street in New Albany early Tuesday morning, November 12.
Trump official refers Swalwell to Justice Department over alleged mortgage and tax fraud
A Trump administration official has referred California Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell to the Justice Department over alleged tax and mortgage fraud, sources told CBS News.
MSU & Ole Miss Student Associations collaborate with food drive
The rivalry between MSU and Ole Miss went from the football field, to the boardroom today.
A Columbus resident is frustrated about dumping issues
Most property owners like to keep things looking nice, but some Lowndes County residents are dealing with a problem that is unsightly and possibly unhealthy, and they're wondering what can be done about it.
A warm push into the weekend
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) - Still warm! Temperatures will stick to the upper 70s rolling into the weekend. Conditions stay dry with a few clouds. THURSDAY NIGHT: A calm and comfortable Fall night. Overnight temperatures will be in a range of middle…
Police respond to a drive-by shooting in New Albany
Police said it's a miracle no one was hurt after a drive-by shooting on Broad Street in New Albany early Tuesday morning, November 12.
Trump official refers Swalwell to Justice Department over alleged mortgage and tax fraud
A Trump administration official has referred California Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell to the Justice Department over alleged tax and mortgage fraud, sources told CBS News.
Trump’s next immigration crackdown will target Charlotte, North Carolina, a sheriff says
The latest city bracing for the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown is Charlotte, North Carolina, which could see an influx of federal agents as early as this weekend, a county sheriff said Thursday, Associated Press reports.
MSU prepares students for the upcoming winter season
With cold temperatures being scattered throughout the fall and upcoming winter season, MSU is preparing students for the crisis situations that may come up.
Justice Department joins lawsuit seeking to block California's new congressional map
According to CBS, the Justice Department on Thursday sued to block new congressional district boundaries approved by California voters last week, joining a court battle that could help determine which party wins control of the House in 2026.
Federal workers question whether the longest government shutdown was worth their sacrifice
Sources from Associated Press say, with the longest shutdown ever coming to a close, Sweet and hundreds of thousands of other federal workers who missed paychecks will soon get some relief.
States scramble to send full SNAP food benefits to millions of people after government shutdown ends
With the longest U.S. government shutdown over, state officials said Thursday that they are working quickly to get full SNAP food benefits to millions of people who made do with little-to-no assistance for the past couple of weeks, Associated Press says.
Melania Trump launches new ‘Fostering the Future’ effort to support foster youth with jobs, school
Associated Press reports First lady Melania Trump is spearheading a new initiative aimed at improving career and education opportunities for children raised in foster care.
Some TSA agents will get $10,000 bonuses for "exemplary service" during shutdown, Noem says
According to CBS, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced Thursday that TSA agents with "exemplary service" during the government shutdown will receive a $10,000 bonus check.
Police warn citizens about a dangerous drug mixture in Sulligent
The Sulligent Police Department is warning citizens that a recent batch of drugs, such as Methamphetamine or Cocaine, is suspected of being mixed with a powerful synthetic opioid such as Fentanyl.
Police respond to a drive-by shooting in New Albany
Police said it's a miracle no one was hurt after a drive-by shooting on Broad Street in New Albany early Tuesday morning, November 12.
Man arrested for alleged retaliation in Tupelo
Tupelo Police made an arrest for alleged Retaliation Against a Public Servant or Witness.
Man arrested for alleged counterfeit currency possession in Tupelo
Tupelo Police made an arrest for alleged Possession of Counterfeit Currency.
Booneville man arrested for alleged Cyberstalking
PRENTISS COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) - A Booneville man is arrested for alleged Cyberstalking. According to Prentiss County Sheriff Randy Tolar, 32-year-old Michael Shawn Houston was arrested on November 10th and charged with Cyberstalking. Bond was set at $10,000. This case…
MSU student charged after online video goes viral
A Mississippi State University student was charged after a video showing an anti-Semitic incident involving Barstool Sports Founder Dave Portnoy went viral online.
Man faces charges after breaking into a church in West Point
A West Point man is facing charges for allegedly breaking into a church and making his way to central Mississippi.
Three people accused of selling drugs in Clay Co.
The Clay County Sheriff's Office arrested three people accused of selling drugs.
CPD is investigating a Friday night shooting
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) Around 8:15 Friday night, Columbus Police Officers responded to Clover Street about reports of shots being fired. When officers arrived at that location, they received another…
A man is serving two decades in prison for sexual battery of a child
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) On November 6th, 25-year-old Brady Patrick Dean pled guilty to 6 counts of sexual battery of a child while…
A man is behind bars in Oxford for making terroristic threats
OXFORD, Miss. (WCBI) A man is behind bars in Oxford for making terroristic threats towards a business. On September 30th, the Oxford Police Department received a call from…
Bond set for a Shannon couple charged with felony child abuse
Bond has been set for a husband and wife from Shannon, charged with felony child abuse.
Teen faces adult charges after a shooting last week in Tupelo
A teenager faces charges as an adult for a shooting last week in Tupelo.
Noxubee Co. police in search of MS Department of Corrections escapee
Robert Cage escaped from the Mississippi Department of Corrections Work Center in Noxubee County late this morning, November 7.
Bond denied for a woman facing several charges in Winston Co.
A bond has been denied for a woman in Winston County.
Man sentenced to life in prison for deadly 2021 shooting
A Starkville man will spend the rest of his life in prison for a deadly 2021 shooting.
Two men arrested on multiple charges in Grenada County
According to the Grenada County Sheriff's Office, on November 4, after a lengthy and thorough investigation, two search warrants were executed in the Shurden Estates neighborhood in Gore Springs.
Suspect wanted from a shooting in Crawford now in custody
A shooting suspect from Crawford is now in custody.





