State agencies assess dispensary damage
Possum Town Farms caught fire Sunday afternoon. Lowndes County officials assisted the State Fire Marshal with the damage assessment on Monday.
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Newly renovated shelter for veterans opens at Tupelo Salvation Army
The area's only homeless shelter now has a dedicated space for military veterans. As Allie Martin reports, the Tupelo Salvation Army Veterans' Shelter provides a space for those who have served their country to make connections that can help them get back on their feet.
Dow closes down more than 800 points as AI and tariff risks rattle investors
According to CBS, stocks slumped on Monday as jittery investors digested President Trump's plan to raise global tariffs to 15% and amid renewed concerns about the impact of artificial intelligence apps on the technology industry.
MSU Alumnus speaks with Starkville Rotarians about travel experience in Africa
A Mississippi State alumnus who travels the globe shared his experience with Rotarians.
University of Mississippi Medical Center clinics to remain closed statewide
According to CBS affiliate WJTV, the University of Mississippi Medical Center clinics will remain closed statewide on February 23 through February 24.
UPDATE: Officer remains in critical condition after weekend collision in Starkville
The Starkville Police Department has issued an update on the condition of the officer injured on duty over the weekend.
Traffic stop leads to drug charges for a man in Itawamba Co.
A traffic stop leads to drug charges for a Fulton man.
Police arrest person of interest in connection with West Point shooting
West Point Police have a person of interest in custody in connection with a shooting on February 19.
Police in search of two felony shoplifting suspects in Tupelo
The Tupelo Police Department is asking for the public's help in identifying two suspects involved in a felony shoplifting case.
New drop-off/pick-up route for car riders at Shannon Elementary
Starting today, Shannon Elementary is enforcing a new drop-off and pick-up route for car riders.
Homeland security officials watching for response by cartel's U.S.-based networks after leader killed
According to CBS News, Homeland Security officials are watching for a response from Jalisco New Generation Cartel's U.S.-based trafficking and financial networks after Mexican security forces killed Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes in a raid Sunday.
Possum Town Farms Dispensary Fire (Charity LIVE) - 02/23/26
A fire at a dispensary in Lowndes County caused major damage to the building. Several fire crews worked to put out the flames Sunday afternoon. Our charity Johnson was at possum town farms dispensary with updates on the damage.
ICE whistleblower warns new recruits are receiving "defective" training
According to CBS News, a former U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement instructor responsible for educating new ICE officers on proper use of force said the agency's efforts to rapidly scale up its ranks will place recruits on the streets without the training they need to lawfully carry out immigration enforcement.
Did you earn tips last year? See how much this new tax break could save you.
Sources from Associated Press say that Locksmiths, tattoo artists, and pedicab drivers are among those who could benefit from a new deduction this tax season that lowers the burden on workers who received tips as part of their income last year.
NASA will return its moon rocket to the hangar for more repairs before astronauts strap in
Sources from AP say that grounded until at least April, NASA’s giant moon rocket is headed back to the hangar this week for more repairs before astronauts climb aboard.
US stocks drop after Trump ramps up his tariffs and worries flare about potential AI losers
Associated Press reports that U.S. stocks are falling Monday after President Donald Trump took little time to ramp up his newest tariffs, and as investors continue to punish companies that could be losers in the artificial-intelligence revolution.
Rob Reiner’s son pleads not guilty to murder in the killing of his parents
Sources from Associated Press say that Nick Reiner pleaded not guilty Monday to two counts of first-degree murder in the killing of his parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner.