Oktibbeha County Sheriff's Office gives back to the community
The Oktibbeha County Sheriff's Office is hoping its annual toy drive will help put smiles on the faces of some of the county's youngest residents.
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Clay County Sheriff's Office makes changes after bonfire shooting
A weekend bonfire in West Clay County ended in a shooting that left 5 people, including a 14-year-old, injured.
Sinclair takes 8% stake in EW Scripps as broadcaster eyes potential acquisition
Associated Press reports that broadcast giant Sinclair has taken a more than 8% stake in E.W. Scripps, as it eyes a potential merger with the smaller local TV rival.
Aggravated assault conviction upheld for a man in Oktibbeha Co.
The Mississippi Supreme Court has upheld the Aggravated Assault conviction of the man who crashed into a four-wheeler. leaving one child dead and another seriously injured.
MSDPS Commissioner discusses department efforts in Starkville
The Mississippi Department of Public Safety is working to keep things running smoother- on the road and through the driver's license lines.
Midday (Purpose Ignited 2025) - 11/17/25
Today on Midday, Kealy talks with Joshua Congress, and Sharon Jones about the upcoming Purpose Ignited event.
Hitting retirement age in 2026? This Social Security change could impact you.
CBS News reports that Social Security's so-called "full retirement age" — the age when people can start collecting all of their earned benefits — is about to hit a new threshold, a change that will affect Americans born in 1960 or later.
Hundreds of National Guard troops deployed to Portland and Chicago are being sent home
Associated Press reports that hundreds of National Guard troops deployed to Chicago and Portland, Oregon, are being sent home
Judge orders grand jury material to be given to Comey, citing "disturbing pattern" of DOJ missteps
Sources from CBS say a federal magistrate judge on Monday ordered federal prosecutors to turn over all grand jury material to former FBI Director James Comey's defense team
FEMA acting chief David Richardson departs after 6 months on the job, officials say
According to Associated Press, the acting chief of the Federal Emergency Management Agency left his job Monday after just six months
How to save money on your Thanksgiving Day meal, from AI to retailer deals
Sources from CBS say artificial intelligence can save you money preparing that Thanksgiving Day feast.
Trump says the U.S. will sell F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia
According to CBS, President Trump said Monday the U.S. would sell F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia
City council to meet with Mayor for discussion of several projects
The Columbus City Council and Lowndes County Board of Supervisors will meet that morning at nine.
Family of Rev. Jesse Jackson gives update on his condition
Sources from CBS say the family of the Rev. Jesse Jackson provided an update on Sunday afternoon about the condition of the Rainbow PUSH Coalition founder
O.J. Simpson's estate agrees to pay Ron Goldman's father nearly $58 million
According to CBS, the estate of O.J. Simpson has agreed to pay nearly $58 million to the father of Ron Goldman
Police in search of a car burglary suspect in Winston Co.
The Winston County Sheriff's Department needs the community's help in identifying a car burglary suspect.
Nearly a quarter of U.S. households live paycheck to paycheck, report finds
Sources from CBS News say a growing share of lower-income Americans are struggling to get by financially as their wages fail to keep up with inflation, according to a recent analysis.