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Residents on hunt to find new housing after given notice
Tenants in Chateau Maroon, a senior apartment complex in Starkville, have been notified that they have 11 months to find a new place to call home. However, many in Starkville are running into a growing issue...
Don Lemon seeks dismissal of criminal civil rights charges, claiming vindictive prosecution
CBS News reports that former CNN anchor Don Lemon asked a federal judge in Minnesota to dismiss criminal civil rights charges against him on Friday, saying he is being unlawfully targeted for vindictive prosecution...
Trump's firings of federal officials set stage for next test of presidential power
Sources from CBS News say that the Supreme Court just over a month ago expanded presidential power when it struck down removal protections for members of the Federal Trade Commission...
Cassidy backs Blanche for attorney general, clearing way for confirmation
According to CBS, Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy of Louisiana announced Friday that he will support Todd Blanche's nomination for attorney general, clearing the way for him to lead the Justice Department in a permanent capacity...
Mississippi reports 29 cases of Vibrio bacterial infection so far for this year
The Mississippi State Department of Health is warning beach-goers and seafood lovers about a potential danger...
Idaho In-N-Out shooting video shows gunman start deadly rampage in drive-thru
Sources from CBS News say that police released surveillance video footage Friday showing chilling moments from last weekend's deadly shooting that started at an Idaho In-N-Out restaurant...
Hundreds of thousands of people in Puerto Rico wake up with no running water as rationing begins: "It's brutal"
According to CBS, hundreds of thousands of people in Puerto Rico's capital and surrounding communities woke up without running water as a massive rationing measure took effect Friday. It comes amid a severe drought on top of shortages due to infrastructure issues on the island...
Trump mounts new effort to oust Lisa Cook from Fed board after Supreme Court ruling
The White House has informed Lisa Cook, a member of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors, that President Trump is considering firing her from her post because of allegations of mortgage fraud, according to a letter to Cook that was obtained by CBS News...
The Fed was expected to hike interest rates in September. Don't bet on that now, economists say.
According to CBS, interest rate futures were decidedly tilted toward the Federal Reserve hiking its benchmark rate in September...
Noxubee Co. Sheriff sends warning against dog fighting and animal cruelty
According to the Noxubee County Sheriff's Department, dog fighting and animal cruelty will not be tolerated in the county...
Auditor's office sends demand letters to 10 City officials in Grenada
Ten City-of-Grenada officials, former and current, have been sent demand letters from the auditor's office...
DOJ's top prosecutor in LA hires law enforcement liaison with pending battery charge, string of DUIs
According to CBS News, the new liaison to local law enforcement for the top federal prosecutor in Los Angeles is facing state criminal charges himself, and has a string of prior convictions for driving under the influence, public records show...
Senate passes sweeping Russia sanctions bill negotiated by the late Sen. Lindsey Graham
Associated Press reports that the Senate overwhelmingly approved a punishing Russian sanctions package Friday, the result of a yearlong campaign by the late Sen. Lindsey Graham to reinforce U.S. support for Ukraine and try to force President Vladimir Putin’s hand as the grinding war drags on...
Plaintiff Trump gets reprieve from an order to disclose his finances in BBC case — but only for now
Sources from AP say that President Donald J. Trump, Plaintiff, got a welcome break this week in one of his battles with the media — but for the moment, only a temporary one...
ICE will release body camera video only when seen in the agency’s ‘best interests,’ policy says
According to AP, Immigration and Customs Enforcement is moving to equip officers with body cameras in the next two months but the agency’s policy gives it broad control over what footage will be made public by specifying any releases must be in its “best interests"...
Midday (Everyone Deserves to Feel Beautiful) - 08/07/26
Today on Midday, Kealy talks with Allie Grace Yates about her initiative...