Monroe Co. Sheriff's Office offers free weekly jiu-jitsu classes
Area law enforcement officers are getting a new tool they can use on the streets. Allie Martin has more...
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Remembering those who gave all for Lowndes County
This week is set aside to recognize the brave men and women in blue, and today, the Lowndes County Sheriff's Department honored those who have given the ultimate sacrifice...
Local business and NAPA Show appreciation for its clients
One local business is kick-starting the weekend by celebrating its clients...
School Alumni gather to unveil historical marker in Lamar Co.
Alumni of a former all-African-American, Lamar County school, gathered today to unveil its historical marker.
Trump administration prepares to seek Raúl Castro indictment as it pressures Cuba, AP sources say
Associated Press reports that the Justice Department is preparing to seek an indictment against former Cuban President Raúl Castro, three people familiar with the matter told The Associated Press on Friday...
Colorado governor commutes sentence of former elections clerk Tina Peters after Trump pressure
Sources from Associated Press say that Colorado Gov. Jared Polis on Friday commuted the sentence of election conspiracy theorist Tina Peters following pressure from President Donald Trump...
Created as IDs, dog tags became a crucial link between military families and fallen troops
Associated Press reports that family members often clench them as if they were still clasping their fallen loved one’s hands. Companions-in-arms have broken down reading them...
Wyoming cuts wolf hunt in half to buoy Yellowstone region’s disease-depleted population
According to AP, Wyoming wildlife managers plan to reduce how many wolves can be hunted by 50% following a canine distemper outbreak that has cut the state’s wolf numbers to the lowest level in two decades...
Meet the Preakness Stakes horses running in the 2026 race
Sources from CBS News say that the Preakness Stakes will feature its biggest field in 15 years Saturday with 14 horses in the middle jewel of horse racing's Triple Crown...
Which college majors offer the best long-term return on investment?
According to CBS News, as college costs climb and skepticism about higher education grows, many Americans are asking whether a bachelor's degree is still worth the price...
In China summit, Trump touts "fantastic trade deals" with Xi as nations try to stabilize relationship
CBS News reports that President Trump said Friday that he and Chinese President Xi Jinping made some "fantastic trade deals" and shared a desire to end the U.S.-Iran conflict during this week's summit in Beijing...
Lowndes County eyes expansion to one of its larger parks
The Board of Supervisors is considering a proposal to submit an application for a Land and Water Conservation Fund grant to acquire additional property and equipment for Crown Park in the Roger Short Soccer Complex...
Police recover thousands of dollars worth of stolen goods in Baldwyn
Baldwyn Police recovered thousands of dollars worth of stolen goods for the second time in one week.
WCBI teams up with Vitalant for local blood drive
If you were in downtown Columbus this afternoon, then you likely saw a big bus outside of the station...
How will Jerome Powell be remembered as he exits as Fed chair? Experts weigh in.
Sources from CBS News say that after steering the Federal Reserve through a series of major economic shocks, from the pandemic to the highest inflation in 40 years, Jerome Powell will leave a legacy defined by managing crisis and an unwavering defense of the central bank's historical independence...
In response to "teen takeovers," Pirro threatens to charge parents if their teens violate local curfew
According to CBS News, the top federal prosecutor in the nation's capital announced on Friday her office is planning to target parents if their teenagers violate the local curfew, in a move aimed at curbing the growing problem of "teen takeovers"...
Man arrested for alleged drive-by shooting in Macon
Macon Police make an arrest in an alleged drive-by shooting.