Two Tupelo High School football standouts ready for the next chapter
It has been a busy week for two former Tupelo High School football standouts, who are now at rival universities.
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Flu cases reach record-breaking numbers nationwide
There has been a rise in flu cases across the country. A local family nurse practitioner explains how it's affecting Mississippians.
What is school choice?
School choice is the latest hot-button topic coming out of the Mississippi legislature.
Woodland fire reported in Lowndes County
At around 12:00 pm on Friday, January 16, Lowndes County Volunteer Districts one and two Firefighters, The Airforce Base Fire Department, and the Columbus Fire and Rescue team responded to a woodland fire near the intersection of Highway 50 and Highway 373.
Man from Clay Co. Arrested following long investigation on Tupelo auto burglaries
A Clay County man has been arrested in tupelo following a months long investigation into a string of vehicle burglaries that took place in tupelo, Lee County and in the surrounding area.
Trump says he may hike tariffs on countries that "don't go along with" U.S. efforts to acquire Greenland
CBS News reports that President Trump said Friday he may hike tariffs on countries that decline to "go along with" his administration's efforts to acquire Greenland, as Denmark, Greenland and other NATO allies remain staunchly opposed to his plans to acquire it.
California federal judge rejects effort by Justice Dept. to gather sensitive voter roll data
According to CBS News, a federal judge in California this week struck down the Justice Department's demand for the state to hand over sensitive voter roll data
OpenAI says it will start testing ads on ChatGPT in the coming weeks
According to CBS, an OpenAI announced Friday that it will begin testing ads on ChatGPT in the coming weeks, opening the door to another potential revenue stream for the AI company in addition to its subscription-based models.
Senate Democrats push for Noem, Homan testimony after Renee Good killing
CBS News reports that Senate Homeland Security Committee Democrats are urging the panel's chairman, Sen. Rand Paul, to convene oversight hearings and call Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and White House border czar Tom Homan to testify
NASA juggling piloted moon mission and space station crew replacement flight
Sources from CBS say, with a space station medical evacuation safely completed, NASA is focused on two challenging missions proceeding in parallel: launching four astronauts on a flight around the moon, at the same time as the agency is planning to send four replacement astronauts to the International Space Station.
Trump pardoning Puerto Rico's former governor Wanda Vázquez, sources say
According to CBS, President Trump plans to pardon Puerto Rico's former governor, Wanda Vázquez Garced, who pleaded guilty last year in a federal public corruption case, multiple sources told CBS News on Friday.
Proposed ordinance by Starkville Aldermen may allow early Sunday serving for local restaurants
If you're planning on Sunday brunch in Starkville, you may soon have additional beverage options.
Flu cases proven to be higher than normal across the county
And with children being in school, it's good for parents and teachers to take extra precautions.
West Point Police in search of crew involved in a burglary incident
The West Point Police Department is asking for your help to find a crew of burglary suspects.
MS and AL SBA provides federal funds for local small businesses and nonprofits
Parts of the WCBI viewing area are eligible for the U.S. Small Business Administration's disaster loan.
Michigan approves electronic kill tags for hunters. How will they work?
Sources from Associated Press say, starting March 1, Michigan hunters will no longer need to display paper kill tags on certain animals.
Ex-husband indicted by grand jury in slaying of couple found in their Ohio home
According to AP, an Ohio grand jury has indicted a man in the double homicide of his ex-wife and her husband who were killed in their Columbus home last month.
Sharks are famous for fearsome teeth, but ocean acidification could make them weaker
Sources from AP say sharks are the most feared predators in the sea, and their survival hinges on fearsome teeth that regrow throughout their lives.