Local/state agencies make plans ahead of winter storm forecast
Local and state agencies are making plans ahead of the winter storm that is forecast to hit Northeast Mississippi.
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First responders make game plan for incoming severe weather
First responders are preparing the worst ahead of the winter storm. Columbus and Lowndes County leaders met on Thursday to develop a plan.
New drug threat in Columbus raises concerns for first responders
The city of Columbus is seeing a new drug on the streets, xylazine. "It's new to the city," said Columbus Fire and Rescue Public Information Officer and Fire Life Safety Educator Jaquay Sherrod. Used as a sedative for animals, Jaquay Sherrod with Columbus Fire and Rescue says xylazine or "Tranq" has been making rounds in Columbus.
Elon Musk, a fierce Davos critic, tells World Economic Forum that robots will outnumber humans
According to CBS, Elon Musk, a long-time critic of the World Economic Forum's annual event in Davos, Switzerland, appeared at the gathering for the first time on Thursday
Arkansas resident claims $1.8 billion Powerball jackpot, opts for one-time cash payout
CBS News reports that the winner of the Christmas Eve $1.8 billion Powerball jackpot recently claimed their prize, Arkansas lottery officials said Thursday.
House amends funding package to repeal law allowing senators to sue for $500k, jamming upper chamber
Sources from CBS News say the House approved an amendment to a must-pass funding package Thursday that would repeal a controversial provision that allows senators to sue for $500,000 if federal investigators search their phone records without their knowledge.
Airlines issue travel waivers ahead of massive winter storm that would affect 200 million people
According to CBS, Major U.S. airlines are issuing travel waivers as a massive winter storm threatens to snarl travel plans across the country.
Most U.S. families don't earn nearly enough to afford child care, study finds
CBS News reports that the typical American family earns far too little to comfortably afford child care, according to a new analysis.
Microsoft investigating outage affecting Microsoft 365, Outlook and other services
Sources from CBS say thousands of Microsoft customers are reporting difficulty accessing the technology company's suite of Microsoft 365 services, including email program Outlook, Teams, and other tools.
TikTok finalizes deal with China to avoid U.S. ban, White House official says
According to CBS News, a year after a law that effectively banned TikTok from the U.S. went into effect, China and the U.S. have signed off on a deal, according to a White House official.
Oktibbeha Co. Provides warming shelter for those in need
Oktibbeha County is also opening its warming shelter for the public.
Early afternoon accident slows traffic on highway 82 East
The crash happened around 2 pm in the eastbound lane of Highway 82, just east of the Macon/Meridian Exit.
MUW hosts Lowndes Co. Spelling Bee for top spellers in the area
The top spellers in Lowndes County faced off this morning for a chance to represent the county, and maybe the state.
Lowndes Co. First Responders gear up for the coming storm
Columbus and Lowndes County first responders are gearing up for the storm.
UPDATE: 2 People dead after a collision in Columbus
Two people are dead after a two-car collision in Lowndes County this morning.
Midday (Blue Tie Gala Interview) - 01/22/26
Today on Midday, Kealy talks with Brittany Turner and Paulette Ferguson about the upcoming Blue Tie Gala.
New drug makes its rounds on Columbus streets
The city of Columbus is seeing a new drug on the streets - Xylazine.