U.S. GDP grew at a blistering 4.3% pace in the third quarter
According to CBS, the U.S. economy grew at a robust 4.3% annual pace in the third quarter, marking the strongest growth in two years, according to new government data released Tuesday.
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Oxford Police and Municipal Court provide a second chance for citizens with outstanding misdemeanor warrants
Oxford Police and Oxford Municipal Court are getting into the Holiday Spirit.
Royals face tough stadium decision of their own as Chiefs move to Kansas
Sources from Associated Press say, now that the Chiefs are moving across the state line from their longtime home in Missouri to a $3 billion domed stadium to be built in Kansas, attention in the area has swung to the Royals, who have a similar decision to make regarding their own future.
DOJ sues Illinois’ governor over laws protecting immigrants at courthouses and hospitals
Associated Press reports that the Department of Justice filed a lawsuit Monday against Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker over new state laws aimed at protecting immigrants at courthouses, hospitals, and day cares.
Medicaid paid more than $207 million for dead people. A new law could help fix that
According to Associated Press, Medicaid programs made more than $200 million in improper payments to health care providers between 2021 and 2022 for people who had already died
US drivers are seeing lower gas prices this holiday season
Associated Press reports that this holiday season, many U.S. drivers are getting the gift of lower gas prices.
Fast shipping is increasing emissions. Here’s why delivery has become more polluting
Sources from Associated Press say multiple factors shape the environmental toll of a delivery. These include the distance from a fulfillment center, whether the shipment rides in a half-empty truck, how many trips a driver makes in the same area and the type of transportation used to move the package.
Former Nebraska US Sen. Ben Sasse reveals advanced pancreatic cancer diagnosis
According to Associated Press, former Nebraska U.S. Sen. Ben Sasse on Tuesday said he was diagnosed with advanced pancreatic cancer.
Police in search of a missing juvenile in Amory
The Amory Police Department is asking for the public's help in locating a missing child.
Starkville business creates custom-made gifts
A custom-made Christmas gift can go a long away. V Design sees an increase in sales during the holidays.
WCBI announces 2025 Christmas Tree Showdown winner
The winner of the WCBI Christmas Tree Showdown is Dorsie Taylor of Columbus!
Community rallies around longtime Tupelo Councilwoman whose house was heavily damaged by fire
An effort is underway to help a longtime Tupelo Councilwoman with unexpected repair bills after a recent house fire.
West Point PD warns residents about the uptick in package theft
Online shopping is convenient. But when packages leave the warehouse and head to your house, there's still a chance you may not see them.
Sunday crash leaves an Alabama man dead in Lowndes Co.
An Alabama man is dead after a Sunday evening crash in Lowndes County.
Gold prices just reached a record high. Here's what's behind the surge.
Sources from CBS say gold prices soared above $4,400 on Monday to reach a new all-time high, as analysts pointed to rising geopolitical tensions and softer monetary policy as key drivers of the surge.
Justice Department faces continued backlash over limited Epstein files release
According to CBS, the Justice Department is facing continued backlash over its partial releases of files related to late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein