Mississippi Legislature special session ends with major changes to youth court system
A special session of the Mississippi Legislature has ended with some major changes to the state's youth court system...
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IMAC 4 and Iverson McCoy wrap up Summer fun at Haven Acres Boys and Girls Club
The final day of the summer program for one Boys and Girls Club in our area had a special guest, who is well known in the region. Allie Martin has more...
SPD, Rick's Cafe holds fundraiser for Cpl. Colby Huffman
As a Starkville officer continues to recover, the community is invited out to a fun night at Rick's. The proceeds from the event will aid his family financially while he is recovering physically...
Two Pickens Co. Police K-9's receive extra armor through generous donation
Two K-9's with the Pickens County, Alabama, Sheriff's Office are getting some extra armor thanks to a generous donation. Marilyn and Zuna will receive bullet and stab protective vests...
University expands global partnerships with new Universidad ORT Uruguay MOU
According to an MSU press release, a new Memorandum of Understanding between Mississippi State and Universidad ORT Uruguay highlights the significance of research and global exchange between the two partners...
Senator says key piece of college sports legislation ‘probably’ has 60 votes to clear upper chamber
Sources from Associated Press say that a lawmaker sponsoring a key piece of federal college sports legislation said he believes the bill likely has the support it needs to make it through the upper chamber...
Federal appeals court rules that New Jersey’s assault weapons ban is unconstitutional
According to Associated Press, a federal appeals court ruled Friday that New Jersey’s bans on assault firearms and magazines that can hold more than 10 rounds are unconstitutional...
Wildfire smoke from Canada and Minnesota pushes further into US, engulfing DC in eerie haze
Sources from AP say that Millions of people in the Great Lakes, Northeast and Mid-Atlantic states muddled through another day of unhealthy air from uncontrolled wildfires on Friday, as smoke enveloped the nation’s capital in a gloomy, eerie haze...
Taylor Farms pulls iceberg lettuce linked to cyclosporiasis outbreak
CBS News reports that Taylor Farms on Friday said it is "voluntarily removing" iceberg lettuce sourced from central Mexico after it was linked to one of the largest outbreaks of cyclosporiasis in the U.S. in recent years...
Cyclosporiasis outbreak traced to lettuce from Mexico used by Taco Bell, CDC says
CBS News reports that a lettuce supplier to fast-food giant Taco Bell has been linked to a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened thousands of people, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention confirmed Friday...
Appeals court keeps in place Pentagon's escort policy for reporters
According to CBS, a divided federal appeals court said Thursday that the Pentagon can continue enforcing a policy that requires journalists to be escorted while on its grounds...
MSU’s Brown earns prestigious PRSA College of Fellows recognition
According to MSU press release, Mississippi State’s Karyn Brown has been named a Public Relations Society of America Fellow, one of the profession’s highest honors, and is among just seven communication professionals nationwide selected for induction this year into the organization’s College of Fellows...
Columbus JA partners with MS Regional Housing Authority to help families with Back-to-school needs
Back-to-school time can be stressful and expensive. With clothes and supplies, it adds up, especially if you're outfitting more than one student...
Brenda Fricker, Oscar winner known for roles in "My Left Foot" and "Home Alone 2," dies at age 81
According to CBS News, Brenda Fricker, the Irish actor who won an Academy Award for 1989's "My Left Foot," played the Pigeon Lady in "Home Alone 2" and appeared in "A Time to Kill" and "So I Married an Axe Murderer," has died, her agent confirmed to CBS News on Friday. She was 81...
Coca-Cola halts U.S. Fairlife milk production after cyberattack hits systems, company says
Sources from CBS News say that the Coca-Cola Co. said a cyberattack has forced it to temporarily halt its Fairlife milk operations in the U.S...
Darline Graham in serious discussions about running for Lindsey Graham's seat
According to CBS News, Sen. Darline Graham of South Carolina, who was appointed to fill the vacancy left by the death of her brother, GOP Sen. Lindsey Graham, is engaged in serious discussions about running for his seat in the upcoming special Republican primary on Aug. 11...
Keep Columbus Beautiful partners with Waste Pro to host Free Tire Drop-Off event
If you've got any old tires lying around and are looking to clean things up, then you are in luck. The Keep Columbus Beautiful organization is partnering with Waste Pro to host a Free Community Tire Drop-Off event...