LINK CEO meets community Leaders at mid-month Supervisors meeting in Lowndes Co.
The new leader of the Golden Triangle Development LINK is making the rounds, meeting people in the region.
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Hyundai stops sales of some 2026 models and plans a recall after child's death
Sources from CBS News say that Hyundai Motor North America is halting sales of some 2026 Hyundai Palisade models and planning to recall more than 68,000 of the vehicles after an incident that resulted in the death of a child.
It's a Pawty for the Colony Cats
Sunday, Zachary's and a portion of Fifth Street North were painted in green as the restaurant held its annual St. Patrick's Day Pawty fundraiser. This year's beneficiary is Operation Colony Cats.
WBI Sunrise (Hair Spray Theater) - 03/16/26
Today on WCBI Sunrise, Kealy talks with Garrett Torbert and Kyia King about the upcoming Hair Spray theater play!
Border Patrol official Gregory Bovino to retire from federal service, sources say
According to CBS, outspoken Border Patrol official Gregory Bovino is retiring from federal service at the end of this month, after being pulled away from a high-profile role leading immigration raids in major U.S. cities, two sources directly familiar with his decision told CBS News on Monday.
Is spring really — finally — here?
According to Associated Press, it’s far from clear if the weather is planning to cooperate, but spring arrives — technically, at least — Friday.
Pope Leo will accept the Liberty Medal in a remote broadcast from Rome
Associated Press reports that Pope Leo XIV will accept the Liberty Medal in Philadelphia on the eve of July 4 in a remote broadcast from Rome but won’t travel to the U.S. during its 250th birthday celebrations this year.
Afghan man who worked with U.S. military dies after taken into ICE custody
Sources from AP say that an Afghan immigrant whose family said had worked with U.S. forces in his home country died at a Texas hospital after having been detained by immigration authorities, according to officials.
3,800 workers are on strike at one of the largest meatpacking plants in the US
According to AP, about 3,800 workers at one of the nation’s largest meatpacking plants went on strike Monday in Colorado in what union representatives said was the first walkout at a U.S. beef slaughterhouse in four decades.
Antitrust trial against Live Nation and Ticketmaster continues with states leading the charge
Associated Press reports that the antitrust trial of Live Nation and Ticketmaster resumed Monday in a New York federal court with three dozen states remaining in the case, a week after the Justice Department settled its claims and withdrew.
Tax scams are on the rise. Here’s what to know
Sources from Associated Press say that robocalls, texts, and phishing emails from scammers are up this tax season compared to previous years, with artificial intelligence likely increasing fraud attempts, according to the consumer protection bureau of the Federal Trade Commission.
Scientists made a breakthrough in the study of whale sounds. Here’s a look at the numbers
According to Associated Press, researchers on Cape Cod, Massachusetts, recently discovered the oldest known recordings of whale sounds and believe the discovery could help understand how the animals communicate.
Man faces aggravated assault charges in Tupelo
A Tupelo man is facing an aggravated domestic violence charge after an incident that happened in February.
Police make an arrest after the burglary of a Tupelo commercial building
The Tupelo Police Department has made an arrest in the burglary of a commercial building.
Arrest made in connection with a shooting in Tupelo
The Tupelo Police Department has made an arrest in connection with a March 5 shooting.
