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Tupelo PD Chief's Camp fosters friendships and gives an inside look at police work
Grade schoolers in Tupelo are breaking down barriers with those who serve and protect, while also having a blast. Allie Martin has more on the story...
Catfish Alley Studio hosts 2nd annual Songwriting Camp
Tucked in the historic part of downtown Columbus, Catfish Alley is known as the place where history is made, and at Catfish Alley Studio, kids are making a beat at the 2nd annual Songwriting Camp...
MSU engineering college, CAVS Extension work with industry partners to introduce Integrated Logistics Support training on the Gulf Coast
Sources from an MSU Press Release say that Mississippi State manufacturing experts and students are leading a collaboration with Bollinger Shipyards and technical services firm CHAND to strengthen workforce training in the shipbuilding industry...
Step-grandmother of suspect in Anna Kepner case calls for charges against Kepner's father, stepmother
Sources from CBS News, the step-grandmother of Timothy Hudson, the 16-year-old stepbrother of Anna Kepner who has been charged in her death and sexual assault, is calling for charges against Kepner's father and stepmother over alleged neglect during their cruise vacation...
4-H Youth Development Agent speaks about 4-H Extensions Service at Columbus Rotary Club
When most people think about Extension Service County Agents, they probably think they work with farmers and ranchers...
Three women recovering after a man reportedly opened fire at a home in Columbus
Three Columbus women are recovering from gunshot wounds after a man reportedly opened fire at a home...
MS Supreme Court rules against State Auditor Shad White
In a decision handed down, justices ruled the State Auditor cannot file a lawsuit on behalf of the state...
U.S. charges 3 for alleged smuggling conspiracy involving unaccompanied minors
According to CBS News, the Justice Department announced on Thursday it has charged three people in Ohio for conspiring to smuggle unaccompanied minors across the U.S. border...
East Columbus gym to finally reopen next week
After months of renovations, the East Columbus gym is finally reopening. The "Grand Reopening" is set for Wednesday, June 17...
False alarm apparently triggered hazmat response at Pentagon, sources say, as employees await all-clear
According to CBS News, multiple floors of the Pentagon were locked down for several hours on Thursday, and hazmat crews were deployed due to what was apparently a false alarm...
Governor Ivey Announces $87 Million in RESTORE Act Funding for Projects in Coastal Alabama
Sources from an Alabama Press release say that Governor Kay Ivey announced on Thursday that the Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council (RESTORE Council) approved more than $403 million in funding decisions for restoration efforts spanning the Gulf Coast states...
Class action lawsuit filed over xAI facility noise in Southaven
According to CBS affiliate WJTV, complaints over constant noise near the xAI facility in Southaven result in a class action lawsuit, filed by three DeSoto County residents...
The World Cup will draw millions of fans, but economic payoff is modest
Sources from CBS News say that the 2026 World Cup, which kicks off today, will be held across three countries and 16 cities, making it the biggest sporting event ever and a commercial bonanza...
Trump nominating prosecutor Jay Clayton to be next director of national intelligence
According to CBS News, President Trump on Thursday announced he's nominating Jay Clayton, the current U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, to be the next director of national intelligence...
Brazil reports drop in Amazon deforestation rates, pushing back on US tariff accusations
Associated Press reports that Brazilian officials on Thursday announced a sharp drop in deforestation rates, pushing back on one of the arguments that the Trump administration used last week to justify additional tariffs on the South American country...
Melania Trump unveils a spinoff of Trump Accounts for foster kids
Sources from Associated Press say that First lady Melania Trump and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced the launch of Fostering the Future Accounts on Thursday...