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IHL's Board of Trustees hold discussion for new MUW President
The Board of Trustees for the Institutions of Higher Learning have a big decision to make in the coming months, and that is who will lead Mississippi University for Women in the coming years.
Road closure to be expected in the Lowndes County area
On Thursday morning, April 16, McLemore Road and Lee Road at the front entrance of Wolfe Road will be closed for repairs from 8 am until 1 pm, weather permitting.
Columbus Chamber of Commerce recognizes area students for their achievements
As the school year begins to wind down, the Columbus Lowndes Chamber of Commerce is recognizing area students for their achievements.
Ex-White House chief of staff Mark Meadows seeks reimbursement from DOJ for legal fees incurred in Trump-related probes
CBS News reports that Former White House chief of staff Mark Meadows is asking the Justice Department to reimburse him for legal fees he incurred in multiple federal and state investigations into President Trump
Justice Department releases report accusing Biden-era DOJ of uneven enforcement of FACE Act law
Sources from CBS News say that the Justice Department on Tuesday released a report that accused the Biden administration of using the FACE Act to target anti-abortion activists who were prosecuted for blocking patients' access to reproductive health clinics.
Most Americans say they pay too much in taxes. Here's what the data shows.
According to CBS News, as the April 15 tax filing deadline nears, most Americans say they believe they are paying more than their fair share — a sentiment that is strongest among the nation's top earners, according to recent polling from the Pew Research Center.
Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales officially resign from Congress, avoiding expected expulsion votes
Sources from CBS News, Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell, and GOP Rep. Tony Gonzales officially submitted their resignation letters to the House clerk on Tuesday...
Utility companies to spend $1.4 trillion over the next 5 years amid data center boom
CBS News reports that U.S. utility companies are planning to invest $1.4 trillion over the next five years to update the nation's ailing power grid as the data center boom intensifies the need for electricity.
Appeals court shuts down criminal contempt probe over deportation flights of Venezuelan migrants
Sources from CBS News say that a federal appeals court on Tuesday ordered an end to criminal contempt proceedings launched by a lower court judge who said the government defied his order to turn around deportation flights carrying Venezuelan migrants to El Salvador last year.
Fed Chair nominee Kevin Warsh is worth well over $100 million, new financial disclosure forms show
According to CBS News, Kevin Warsh, President Trump's nominee to be the next chair of the Federal Reserve, has a net worth exceeding $100 million
Democrats seek to overturn Trump’s new rules for student loan forgiveness
Associated Press reports that Democrats in Congress are trying to overturn the Trump administration’s changes to a popular student loan forgiveness program, with lawmakers saying the changes are political and could leave some borrowers without the relief they were pledged.
Two-car crash leaves one person dead in Oktibbeha Co.
A two-car crash in Oktibbeha County this morning has left one person dead.
Suspect in Molotov attack at Sam Altman’s California home set to appear in court
Sources from AP say that the man accused of trying to kill OpenAI CEO Sam Altman by throwing a Molotov cocktail at his San Francisco home is set to make an initial court appearance Tuesday.
7-Eleven expects to close hundreds of its stores in North America this year
According to Associated Press, convenience chain 7-Eleven expects to close hundreds of its locations this year.
Warner Bros. to take the stage at CinemaCon as filmmakers oppose Paramount acquisition
Sources from Associated Press say that fresh off best picture, best actor, and best director wins at the Oscars last month, Warner Bros. is presenting its upcoming slate to movie theater owners.
Harvey Weinstein is going on trial again in a New York rape case
According to Associated Press, after years of #MeToo infamy, legal peril and prison, Harvey Weinstein is again going on trial on a rape charge in New York City.
Man wanted in three jurisdictions arrested in Lafayette Co.
A man wanted in three jurisdictions is given a $1 million bond after running from law enforcement.