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The matters of the heart
According to the American Heart Association, Black Americans have a disproportionally higher rate of heart disease, stroke and heart attack compared to other races. And an equally higher death rate.
Winona starts call to action for debris pickup from winter storm
The city has contracted with Looks Great Services of Mississippi Inc. to gather debris that has been brought to the roadside.
WCBI's Kealy Shields shares career experiences as guest speaker at Amory Rotary Club
Amory Rotarians enjoyed lunch and learning about broadcast journalism today. Our Kealy Shields was this week's guest speaker.
Trump says U.S. will contribute $10 billion to Board of Peace
According to CBS, President Trump on Thursday announced the United States will contribute $10 billion to the "Board of Peace" he established as part of his 20-point peace plan for Gaza, although the funding source isn't yet clear.
Lawsuit against Amazon over suicides linked to curing salt can go to trial, court rules
CBS News reports that a lawsuit against Amazon alleging the retailer sold a chemical on its website that played a role in the suicides of several teenagers and adults can proceed to trial
Police in search of a burglary suspect in Tupelo
Crime Stoppers of North East Mississippi and the Tupelo Police Department need help locating the person or persons responsible for Burglary of a Commercial Building.
Visit Columbus Tourism Director talks about several events in the works for Spring
Spring is shaping up to be Tourist Season in Columbus.
Delay in shipment causes liquor shortage across Mississippi
Since early January, there has been a delay in shipments from the state's Alcoholic Beverage Control Warehouse.
Team USA wins gold over Canada in women's hockey overtime thriller at the Winter Olympics
Sources from CBS News say that Team USA defeated Canada in a stunning 2-1 overtime comeback win at the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Games to take home their third Olympic gold medal in women's ice hockey.
FBI Director Kash Patel takes agency jet to Italy, plans to attend Olympic hockey games in Italy, sources say
According to CBS News, FBI Director Kash Patel, whose use of a government jet has frequently come under scrutiny, took the same plane on Thursday to fly to Italy with plans to attend the Olympic hockey medal rounds, according to public data and sources familiar with the matter.
How a U.S. strike on Iran could affect American drivers and borrowers
CBS News reports that oil prices are climbing amid signs the U.S. may be planning to launch military strikes on Iran, raising questions about the potential economic fallout of heightened conflict in the region.
Artemis II moon rocket refueled in practice countdown setting stage for historic flight
Sources from CBS News say that NASA cleared engineers to load more than 750,000 gallons of super cold propellants into the agency's huge Space Launch System rocket Thursday in a second "wet dress rehearsal" countdown to verify leak repairs and clear the way for a flight to the moon as early as March 6.
Olympians going for gold juggle day jobs to bring in some green
According to CBS News, most athletes train for years to reach the Olympics, but competing at an elite level doesn't always come with elite pay. Some U.S. Olympians must also hold down a job to help fund the years of training required to compete on the world's biggest stage.
Average US long-term mortgage rate dips to 6.01%, lowest level in more than 3 years
According to AP, the average long-term U.S. mortgage rate slipped this week to its lowest level in more than three years, but remains around 6% in the same narrow range it has been in this year.
Noxubee Co. Sheriff reports stolen car has been recovered in Brooksville
The Noxubee County Sheriff's Department reports it has recovered another stolen vehicle on Hopewell Road in Brooksville.