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Gas prices this year could be the lowest since 2020, new forecast predicts
According to CBS, the average price of gas around the U.S. this year is expected to dip to $2.97 per gallon, down 13 cents from 2025 — that would be the lowest level since 2020, according to a new analysis by GasBuddy.
Some airlines serve "potentially unhealthy water" to passengers, study finds
CBS News reports that airlines are serving "potentially unhealthy water" to passengers, according to a new study, with researchers recommending that travelers stick to bottled water and avoid drinking coffee or tea served on aircraft.
White House discussing "range of options" for acquiring Greenland, including U.S. military takeover by force, Leavitt says
Sources from CBS News say the White House said Tuesday officials are discussing a wide range of options for acquiring Greenland, including using the U.S. military to take it by force.
Gunman in Brown University shooting confessed in videos, says attack was planned for a long time
According to CBS, the gunman in last month's deadly Brown University shooting and the killing two days later of an MIT professor confessed to both shootings, according to a series of videos that were found by authorities.
"A Fresh Start' is the theme for 2026 at Tupelo's Salvation Army
An annual Christmas-time fundraiser for the Tupelo Salvation Army may have fallen short of its goal, but the daily work goes on.
Two juveniles arrested for alleged attempted auto burglary in Starkville
Two juveniles are arrested in Starkville for alleged attempted auto burglary.
Weekend fight at a basketball game prompts response from NASD
A fight at a weekend high school basketball game prompts a response from the New Albany School District.
Smithville man arrested for Aggravated Assault in Monroe Co.
Monroe County Sheriff's deputies arrested Richard Lance McCain Sunday evening for a shooting that happened at a home on Ausborn Road.
Road closure to be expected at Bridge SA-106 in Lee Co.
The Lee County Road Department is announcing an immediate road closure in the northeastern part of the county.
Car crash leaves one man dead in Fayette, AL
A Fayette man is dead after a single-car crash on Monday, January 5.
CVB Director of Tourism briefs local businesses/leaders on prime tourism
Frances Glenn, Director of Tourism for the Columbus Convention and Visitors Bureau, briefed area business and community leaders on the impact the hospitality industry has on the area's economy.
Investigation underway after discovered animal abuse in Lee Co.
A criminal investigation is underway in Lee County after several animals were found to be in terrible living conditions.
Fulton man faced with drug charges in Lee Co.
A Fulton man is facing drug charges in Lee County.
America 250 Mississippi organization to host "United in Song" event
If you can carry a tune and would like to be a part of history then this may be an opportunity for you.
Is your state raising its minimum wage in 2026? Here's the list.
Sources from CBS News say almost two dozen states are raising their minimum wage in 2026, providing American workers a pay bump at a time when many are struggling to cover basic necessities.
Amazon customers can now file a refund claim under $2.5 billion FTC settlement. Here's how.
According to CBS News, Amazon customers can now file a claim under its $2.5 billion settlement with the Federal Trade Commission, which resolved allegations of deceptive enrollment practices in the retailer's Prime shopping service.