Restoring power and providing hope; Saltillo recovering from ice storm
Nearly every resident in Saltillo was without power on Sunday, but power crews are working to fix that. Allie Martin has more.
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Feeding ministry pivots to keep meal service steady
A few phone calls and kitchen ingenuity helped keep a Columbus feeding ministry on schedule Monday.
Storm damage and hazardous conditions prompt closing of state parks
Citing what it calls hazardous conditions caused by a significant winter ice storm, the Mississippi Department of Wildlife Fisheries and Parks has closed nine state parks across North Mississippi. Most of those are in the WCBI viewing area.
Shutdown threat looms as Senate Democrats pledge to block funding after Minneapolis shooting
Sources from CBS News say, the threat of a partial government shutdown looms large this week after Senate Democrats came out against a funding package in the wake of the deadly shooting of a Minneapolis man by federal agents, with just days until the deadline to fund the government.
In Alex Pretti's killing, a sharp contrast between what Trump officials say and what video shows
According to CBS, since federal agents shot and killed a Minnesota ICU nurse in south Minneapolis on Saturday, top administration officials have made claims about the encounter that are contradicted by bystander video and witness testimony.
How much snow did the winter storm bring? See lists of snowfall totals.
CBS News reports that the winter storm that brought dangerous weather to much of the country over the weekend dumped snowfall totals higher than 20 inches in multiple states.
Bettors wagered millions on this weekend's expected snowfall across the U.S.
Sources from CBS News say bettors seeking to cash in on the weekend's snowstorm flocked to prediction markets to wager millions on how much snow would ultimately accumulate across the U.S.
Tax season is officially underway. Here's when you'll get your refund in 2026.
According to CBS, Americans can file their 2025 tax returns with the IRS starting on Monday, Jan. 26, but what many people really want to know is when they can expect their refund.
Gold prices smash through $5,000 barrier for the first time. Here's how high it could climb.
CBS News reports that Gold prices soared past $5,000 per ounce for the first time as investors flocked to the safe-haven asset amid rising geopolitical uncertainty and U.S. economic concerns.
Got a bank deposit from "Lopez Voice Assistant"? It's an Apple settlement — not a scam.
According to CBS News, don't be alarmed if a direct deposit to your bank account suddenly appears recorded as the "Lopez Voice Assistant" — it's not a scam. Rather, the money represents your portion of Apple's $95 million settlement over allegations that its Siri voice assistant eavesdropped on people.
Google to pay $68 million over allegations its voice assistant eavesdropped on users
According to CBS, Google has agreed to pay $68 million to settle a class-action lawsuit that alleged the technology giant's voice assistant had illegally recorded users and then shared their private conversations with advertisers.
Gov. Walz says Trump has agreed to consider reducing federal surge in Minnesota after phone call
CBS News reports that Gov. Tim Walz says that he and President Trump shared a phone call Monday morning, during which he says the president agreed to consider a reduction of federal immigration enforcement forces in Minnesota following the second fatal shooting of a resident by federal agents.
Major winter storm brings warnings about heart attack risk of shoveling snow
Sources from CBS say, as large parts of the U.S. dig out from a major winter storm, health officials are renewing warnings about the serious and potentially deadly risks of shoveling snow, which has been linked to heart attacks.
Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, apologizes for antisemitic remarks and cites brain injury
According to CBS News, Ye, the artist formerly known as Kanye West, apologized for antisemitic remarks he made in the past and said a brain injury he suffered in a car accident 25 years ago led to his bipolar disorder diagnosis.
Water rescue saves hunter in Itawamba County
Itawamba County 911 got a call around 8 am about a hunter who had fallen into the Tombigbee River.