MEMA to award Safe Room Grants
Phase one of the Statewide Residential Safe Room Grant Program has begun.
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Lowndes Co. Schools and industries work together to teach students about recycling
A partnership between Lowndes County's newest industry and Lowndes County schools is helping elementary students learn a habit that can help clean up their neighborhood and improve the overall environment.
Braver Angels group works to bridge the gap between political parties
Representatives from Tupelo's chapter of "Braver Angels" were in Starkville today discussing the cross-partisan organization's mission to bridge the gap between parties for the betterment of people.
Police respond to an early-morning drug break-in in Macon
Early this morning, December 8, Macon Police responded to a break-in at City Drug Store, according to the Macon Police Department.
Boil water notice issued after water line break in Maben
The Town of Maben has issued a boil water notice after a water line break.
A shooting in Pontotoc leaves one person dead and another in custody
One person is dead, and a suspect is in custody, after a weekend shooting in Pontotoc County.
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Police investigate law officer impersonation report in Itawamba Co.
The Itawamba County Sheriff's Office is investigating a report of someone impersonating a law enforcement officer.
Bullets in Luigi Mangione’s bag convinced police that he was UnitedHealthcare CEO killing suspect
Associated Press reports that moments after Luigi Mangione was put in handcuffs at a Pennsylvania McDonald’s
According to CBS, Rep. Jasmine Crockett on Monday filed paperwork to run for Democratic primary for U.S. Senate in Texas
According to CBS, Rep. Jasmine Crockett on Monday filed paperwork to run for Democratic primary for U.S. Senate in Texas
Alina Habba resigns from U.S. attorney's office after court found her appointment unlawful
Alina Habba, who served as a former personal lawyer to President Trump before she was tapped to temporarily serve as U.S. attorney in New Jersey, said Monday that she is stepping down from her post after a federal appeals court ruled that she had been unlawfully appointed to the role.
More than 200,000 power banks sold on Amazon recalled over fire and burn risks
Sources from CBS say that about 210,000 portable lithium-ion battery power banks sold on Amazon have been recalled over possible fire and burn hazards to consumers, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said.
Supreme Court hears arguments in major case over presidential firing power
According to CBS, the Supreme Court heard a major legal battle Monday involving President Trump's move to oust a member of the Federal Trade Commission
White House to announce $12 billion aid package for U.S. farmers
CBS reports that President Trump is expected on Monday to announce a $12 billion aid package for American farmers
Trump responds to "traitor" Marjorie Taylor Greene after "60 Minutes" interview
Sources from CBS say President Trump lambasted former ally Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene on Truth Social Monday morning
Paramount Skydance makes $108 billion bid for all of Warner Bros. Discovery, following Netflix deal
According to CBS, Paramount Skydance on Monday made a $108.4 billion hostile takeover offer for all of Warner Bros. Discovery
Full list of 2026 Golden Globe nominees
Associated Press reports that nominees for the 2026 Golden Globe Awards have been announced and “One Battle After Another” is this year’s leading nominee.