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WCBI Sunrise (Nick Bain announces Candidacy for State Auditor) - 04/30/26
Today, on WCBI Sunrise, Kealy Shields has a virtual sit-down with Nick Bain as he discusses his announced candidacy for State Auditor
Senate rejects Democrats' 6th Iran war powers resolution ahead of 60-day deadline
Sources from CBS News say that the Senate rejected Democrats' sixth attempt to limit President Trump's authority to wage war on Iran, with Republicans continuing to stand behind the administration as the conflict approaches a key 60-day deadline.
Louisiana suspends House primaries for May 16 following Supreme Court ruling, other races will go on scheduled
According to CBS, Louisiana Secretary of State Nancy Landry said Thursday that the state will suspend its House primaries for the upcoming elections on May 16 in the wake of the Supreme Court striking down the state's congressional map.
Buying a computer? AI is making it more expensive.
CBS News reports that artificial intelligence puts powerful new technology in consumers' hands — if they can afford to use it.
Suspect in correspondents' dinner shooting being held in "safe cell," agrees to remain jailed ahead of trial
According to CBS, the suspect in the weekend shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner has agreed to remain detained in the lead-up to his trial.
Trump pulls Casey Means' nomination as surgeon general, naming Nicole Saphier as replacement
According to AP, President Trump on Thursday said he is nominating Dr. Nicole B. Saphier to be the next U.S. surgeon general, replacing his nomination of Casey Means, whose bid has stalled in the Senate for months.
House approves Senate bill to fund DHS and end record-setting 76-day shutdown
Sources from CBS say that the House on Thursday unanimously approved a Senate-passed bill to fund most of the Department of Homeland Security, a move that will soon end the 76-day shutdown that has left many critical agencies struggling to maintain operations and pay employees.
GDP rose at 2% annual rate in first quarter as U.S. economy rebounds
CBS News reports that the U.S. economy expanded at an annual rate of 2% in the first three months of 2026, slower than forecasters expected but a rebound from weak growth in the previous quarter, new government data shows.
Spotify's new badge identifies human artists as AI music floods in
Sources from CBS News, with AI ever more capable of producing photorealistic images, seemingly genuine videos and author-like text, it's getting harder to distinguish human-generated art and other content from large language model fare.
Trump administration ends funding for fentanyl test strips, baffling public health groups: "It doesn't make sense"
According to CBS News, test strips used to determine if illicit drugs contain deadly contaminants including fentanyl will no longer be covered by federal funding...
Firefighters respond to a fire at Popeye's Chicken in Columbus
If you "Love that Chicken from Popeye's", you need to make alternate dinner plans tonight. A lunch hour fire has forced the Columbus location to shut its doors temporarily.
MUW and EMCC partner to establish new paths for technical degree explorers
A partnership between Mississippi University for Women and East Mississippi Community College have created a new a pathway for those exploring career-technical degrees.
Gianni Infantino affirms at the FIFA Congress that Iran will participate in the World Cup
According to AP, FIFA President Gianni Infantino opened his address at Thursday’s FIFA Congress by affirming that Iran will participate in the World Cup and that the team will play in the United States despite the conflict between the two nations.
Trump order aims to help more people get retirement savings plans in time for a new federal match
Sources from Associated Press say that President Donald Trump will sign an executive order on Thursday calling for a new government website where people in the United States can find and compare private-sector retirement savings accounts
Midday (Columbus Market Street Festival Car Show and Music Lineup) - 04/30/26
Today on Midday, Kealy talks with Chuck Bigelow and Josh Gillis about the Possum Town Show and Shine Car Show and the musical lineup for this year's Columbus Market Street Festival.
Midday (Charity Johnson Live in Starkville) - 04/30/36
Today on Midday, Charity Johnson gives updates on new security measures that are to take place in Starkville. More information to come tonight on WCBI News at 6.
Supreme Court hollows out a landmark law that had protected minority voting rights for 6 decades
According to Associated Press, President Lyndon B. Johnson knew the legislation he was about to sign was momentous, one that took courage for certain members of Congress to pass since the vote could cost them their seats.