CAFB training aircraft takes final flight
The Columbus Air Force Base said "goodbye" to an aircraft that's trained pilots for decades. Airmen --past and present-- were at the ceremony on Tuesday, March 24.
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Mama Justice and Red Cross partner for disaster relief
This week, those folks eating at certain restaurants in our area can also help their hurting neighbors through a community-driven fundraiser.
Woman arrested in connection with a Burglary case in January
Tupelo Police made an arrest in a January burglary case.
Man accused of kidnapping his ex-girlfriend in Tupelo
A Tupelo man is being held without bond, accused of kidnapping his ex-girlfriend.
MSU's Office of Emergency Management holds annual Preparathon
Disasters and emergencies can happen anywhere, even on a college campus. That's why Mississippi State University is helping students prepare. MSU's Office of Emergency Management held its annual Preparathon.
OpenAI pulls the plug on its Sora AI video app
CBS News reports that OpenAI said Tuesday that it is discontinuing its Sora AI video app.
Alan Armstrong tapped by Oklahoma governor to fill Markwayne Mullin's Senate seat
Sources from CBS News say that Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt appointed energy executive Alan Armstrong on Tuesday to replace newly confirmed Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin in the Senate.
Airlines allow passengers to rebook flights for free at some airports amid TSA chaos
According to CBS News, security screening lines are so long at some U.S. airports that major airlines are letting passengers cancel or rebook their tickets free of charge during the ongoing partial federal government shutdown.
NASA unveils ambitious $20 billion plan to build moon base near lunar south pole
CBS News reports that NASA announced ambitious long-range plans Tuesday to spend $20 billion over the next seven years to build a moon base near the lunar south pole featuring habitats, pressurized rovers, and nuclear power systems.
U.S. expected to deploy troops from 82nd Airborne to Middle East for Iran war
Sources from CBS News say that the Pentagon is expected to send parts of the 82nd Airborne division to the Middle East as the Iran war extends into its fourth week, according to two sources.
Oil trades surged just before Trump's post on Iran talks. Some experts are suspicious.
According to CBS News, financial markets experts are raising concerns about possible insider trading after an unusual spike in oil futures trading only minutes before President Trump announced talks with Iran on Truth Social.
Toronto man wanted in connection with a shooting detained in Tupelo
Adrian Walker was wanted in Toronto on charges of First-Degree Murder and Attempted Murder in connection with a shooting that happened in May of 2024.
Deputies recover another stolen truck in Noxubee Co.
Another stolen vehicle has turned up in Noxubee County.
Recent fires in Alcorn County prompt a burn ban in the area
Dry, windy weather conditions and recent fires have prompted Alcorn County officials to put a local emergency burn ban in place.
Monroe Co. brush and woods fire leaves 15 acres damaged
A fire damaged 15 acres in Monroe County.
Two people hospitalized after an accident in Monroe Co.
Two people were taken to the hospital after an accident in Monroe County.
Melania Trump hosts world counterparts and tech reps to discuss children, education and technology
Associated Press reports that Melania Trump on Tuesday called on nations to work together to improve access to education and technology for children around the world...