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Community speaks out about Aliceville school faculty arrested
Concerned parents, grandparents and community members attended the school district's board meeting on Wednesday.
Pickens Co. School Board meeting (LIVE) - 02/18/26
Pickens Co. Schools had a board meeting on Wednesday morning. Charity Johnson gave a LIVE update after the meeting on the next steps for the students.
The most rewarding match
The Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science isn't the first school that comes to mind when you think of sports, but in just two years the Blue Wave is making serious waves in this growing competition.
Moderna says FDA will now review its new flu vaccine, reversing earlier decision
Sources from CBS News say that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has reversed an earlier decision and said it will review drugmaker Moderna's application for approval of a seasonal flu vaccine
Mark Zuckerberg questioned on Meta's under-13 users and usage goals in landmark social media trial
CBS News reports that Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg faced questioning in a Los Angeles courtroom on Wednesday about Instagram's under-13 users and Meta's efforts to boost engagement, as a trial examines whether the company knowingly offered an addictive and harmful product to children and teens.
Lake Erie shipwreck identified in area where explorer died in diving accident
Sources from CBS News say that a long-lost shipwreck has been identified in Lake Erie, the National Museum of the Great Lakes and the Cleveland Underwater Explorers said Wednesday.
Accomplice not ruled out in Nancy Guthrie disappearance, Arizona sheriff says
According to CBS News, investigators have not ruled out that an accomplice aided the suspected kidnapper seen in a doorbell camera video outside the Tucson, Arizona, home of Nancy Guthrie the night of her disappearance, according to Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos.
Supervisors vote to ban kratom from stores in Lee Co.
Lee County joins a growing list of municipalities that have banned kratom.
Sorority chapter serves lunch to sanitation/environmental workers in Starkville
The Pi Iota Zeta Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta took time out today to serve up a hot and hearty lunch to sanitation and environmental workers in Starkville.
Ilia Malinin reflects on Olympic experience: "You learn a lot more from failure"
Sources from CBS say that when a star athlete delivers a poor performance while the world is watching on the Olympic stage, it's a challenge to move forward.
Grandson of Reese's Peanut Butter Cup inventor accuses Hershey of "quietly replacing" ingredients
According to CBS News, Brad Reese, the grandson of the inventor of Reese's Peanut Butter Cups, is criticizing The Hershey Co. for "quietly replacing" the candy's flagship chocolate and peanut butter ingredients.
Home ruled a total loss after a fire in Oktibbeha Co.
A home in Oktibbeha County is ruled a total loss after an early morning fire.
Verona man pleads guilty to second-degree murder in Tupelo
A Verona man will spend the next 25 years in the Mississippi Department of Corrections.
Alcorn Co. Sheriff's Department finds inmate unresponsive in his cell
According to the Alcorn County Sheriff's Department, an inmate was found in a single cell unresponsive.
Student in custody after a safety concern at Alcorn Central High School
The Alcorn County Sheriff's Office received a tip regarding a safety concern involving a vehicle coming onto campus.
Following Trump’s lead, some GOP states seek to limit environmental regulations
According to AP, some Republican legislators are looking to restrict their states’ ability to set environmental regulations