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Itawamba Indian Players presents "Matilda Jr." musical
The Itawamba Indian Players will bring a popular movie to the stage as part of the theater group's annual musical production. Allie Martin attended a rehearsal of "Matilda Junior" and shows us how the musical not only promises to entertain audiences but also helps keep the arts thriving in Itawamba County schools.
Central Mississippi non-profit gives away free essential items
This community giveaway was just one way they are helping those who are still experiencing power outages, property damage, and other effects.
WCBI announces new Teacher of the Month for January
Alissa Wriley Baddford is the WCBI Teacher of the Month for January! If you know a teacher doing great work, go to wcbi.com/contests to nominate them now.
Super Bowl fans warned to keep drones at home with flights banned over big game
Sources from CBS News say that as fans from around the country descend on California to watch the New England Patriots take on the Seattle Seahawks in Sunday's Super Bowl, officials are telling them to leave their drones at home.
Purported ransom note for Savannah Guthrie's mom demanded payment in bitcoin. Could it be tracked?
According to CBS, the disappearance of "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie's mother, Nancy Guthrie, includes a tantalizing clue: an apparent ransom note that demanded payment in bitcoin.
Deadlines approach for 2026 Primary Elections
Applicants who register in person in the Circuit Clerk's Office and those who mail registration applications postmarked no later than February 9 are eligible to vote in the 2026 Primary election for U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate on March 10.
An update from MEMA after Winter storm Fern rolls through MS
Nearly two weeks after Winter Storm Fern rolled into Mississippi, thousands are still without power, and the death toll continues to rise.
MSDHS says mass replacement benefits have been approved for SNAP recipients
Some Mississippi SNAP recipients will have been approved for replacement benefits due tot he effects of Winter Storm Fern.
Backlash grows from President Trump's social media post featuring the Obamas
According to CNN Newsource, it promoted false claims of election fraud and showed the faces of the former president and first lady, superimposed onto the bodies of apes.
Former teacher no longer facing state charges after sexual exploitation conviction
A former North Mississippi teacher, who was convicted on multiple counts of sexual exploitation of a child in federal court, is no longer facing state charges.
White House removes Trump post with racist footage of Obamas hours after defending it
According to CBS News, the White House on Friday removed an election-conspiracy video shared by President Trump on social media that included racist footage depicting former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama as apes.
Parole denied for a Fayette man serving life sentence for 1st-degree rape
A Fayette County man serving a life sentence for rape will remain in an Alabama prison.
Ambassador of Morocco visits MSU campus for partnership
Mississippi State University played host to a foreign diplomat on Friday morning.
Multiple fire departments respond to a fire in Union Co.
There was significant fire damage to 2 rooms along with heat and smoke.
Colorado funeral home owner faces sentencing for abusing 189 bodies
Sources from Associated Press say that a Colorado funeral home owner who stashed 189 decomposing bodies in a building over four years and gave grieving families fake ashes will be sentenced Friday on corpse abuse charges.
Actor Michael Keaton to be honored as Man of the Year by Harvard’s Hasty Pudding theater group
According to Associated Press, actor Michael Keaton is set to be honored Friday as the 2026 Man of the Year by Harvard University’s Hasty Pudding Theatricals.