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LCSO builds social media presence
Expect to see more posts from the Lowndes County Sheriff's Office in this new year. Sheriff Eddie Hawkins says the department is working to bridge the gap between law enforcement and the community.
Alleged mail theft suspect arrested
Lowndes County Sheriff's Department arrests an alleged mail theft suspect.
Fans celebrate what would have been Elvis' 91st birthday
It was a birthday celebration for Tupelo's favorite son. Elvis fans gathered at the birthplace and museum in Tupelo to celebrate what would have been the king's 91st birthday.
CMSD'S Superintendent speaks to exchange club
Columbus Schools have improved their ratings over the years, Chapman said the goal is to keep that momentum going, by making sure teachers have everything they need to educate students.
Saltillo Fire receives the latest gas leak detection equipment from ATMOS Energy
The Saltillo Fire Department has the latest equipment for detecting natural gas leaks, thanks to a donation from Atmos Energy.
Trump says 5 GOP senators who voted to limit Venezuela war powers "should never be elected to office again"
CBS News reports that President Trump lashed out at the five Republican senators who voted to advance a war powers resolution to limit his ability to further strike Venezuela without congressional approval
Walz takes aim at "disconnect" between Noem's ICE shooting comments, Homan's remarks on Evening News
Sources from CBS News say that Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz on Thursday took aim at what he called a "disconnect" between Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's swift assessment of the Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer's shooting of a Minnesota woman
Nominations are open for WCBI's Viewers' Choice Awards
It's a New Year, and it's time to nominate your favorite businesses, people, and places in the WCBI Viewer's Choice Awards.
Lowndes Co. Sports Hall of Fame announces class of 2026
Lowndes County is continuing to honor its homegrown sports standouts.
Gmail now uses AI to help you write messages and keep track of your inbox
According to CBS, Google on Thursday unveiled new artificial intelligence features in Gmail, an effort by the technology giant to refresh its 22-year-old messaging app amid growing use of AI.
USPS says your mail might no longer get postmarked on the same day you post it
CBS News reports that the U.S. Postal Service said some mail might no longer receive a same-day postmark, the result of cost cuts to its transportation operations that may delay the arrival of posted letters at its processing facilities.
Gov. Walz doubts ICE shooting investigation will reach "fair outcome" unless FBI allows state to participate
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz implored the federal authorities to allow state investigators to work alongside them as they launch a probe into the shooting death of a 37-year-old woman by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer on Wednesday
U.S. prosecutors pursue new criminal probe into New York AG Letitia James over financial transactions
Sources from CBS say Federal prosecutors have launched a new criminal investigation into New York Attorney General Letitia James, after a grand jury previously declined to indict her twice on unrelated criminal charges, two sources familiar with the matter told CBS News.
Vance says Trump administration creating assistant attorney general position to investigate fraud
According to CBS News, Vice President JD Vance said Thursday that the Trump administration is creating a new assistant attorney general position focused on investigating fraud following allegations that taxpayers were bilked out of billions of dollars in Minnesota.
Ole Miss Rebels gear up for Fiesta Bowl in Semi Finals (Carlo Barone LIVE)
The team has only lost one game so far this year, with a recent victory over Georgia. WCBI's Carlo Barone is in Glendale, Arizona, and has more on what fans can expect.