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A city official reacts to a bill dying
Louisville Fire Chief Robert Hutto is devastated about hearing the news of the tier five bill dying in this year's legislative session.
Columbus Exchange Club hosts ACE Awards in Lowndes Co.
The Exchange Club of Columbus Hosted its 2025-2026 Youth of the Year and Accepting the Challenge of Excellence Awards Luncheon.
Citizens express their concerns about Kratom in Starkville
There will be two public hearings addressing the proposed ordinance. Those will be March 17th and April 7th at Starkville City Hall.
Hegseth says U.S. can "sustain the fight for as long as it takes" as Iran offensive continues
Sources from CBS say that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Thursday that Iran is hoping the U.S. cannot sustain its operation against the country, but he asserted that the military can "sustain the fight for as long as it takes."
Federal contractor who allegedly stole $46 million in crypto arrested in Caribbean, FBI says
According to CBS News, a federal contractor accused of stealing $46 million in cryptocurrency was arrested in the Caribbean, the FBI announced.
City leaders in beginning stages of banning Kratom in Starkville
Starkville city leaders are in the beginning stages of banning the sale of Kratom and related products in the city.
Changes for Public Employee Retirement Systems now in effect
Changes to the state's Public Employee Retirement Systems are now in effect.
Iran war hits housing market as mortgage rates rise to 6% on inflation fears
CBS News reports that mortgage rates are edging up on Thursday amid renewed inflation fears tied to the war in Iran.
A record share of Americans are taking emergency withdrawals from their 401(k)s
Sources from CBS News say that a record share of Americans are tapping their retirement savings accounts to cover emergency expenses, according to new data from financial services firm Vanguard.
Savannah Guthrie visits "Today" studio, says she intends to return to show
According to CBS News, Savannah Guthrie stopped by the "Today" show studio to see colleagues on Thursday
Trump turns to an Oklahoma senator with a fighter’s reputation as his next choice to lead DHS
Sources from AP say that President Donald Trump’s plans to nominate Republican Sen. Markwayne Mullin of Oklahoma to take over as Homeland Security secretary follow a meteoric political rise for the plumbing company owner who was first elected to Congress in 2012.
MHP investigates a car accident in Caledonia that left one person injured
The Mississippi Highway Patrol is investigating a lunchtime car accident that left one person injured.
Midday (Minister Institute Training) - 03/05/26
Today on Midday, Kealy talks with Rev. Eddie Longstreet and Dr. Stan McCrary about the upcoming minister training
Man arrested on aggravated assault, kidnapping, and sexual battery in West Point
Clay County deputies arrested a West Point man on some serious charges.
Who will win at the Oscars? AP’s film writers make their predictions
Sources from Associated Press say that the Oscars just got more interesting. With a few late-game curveballs, courtesy of the Actor Awards, the broadcast of the 98th Academy Awards on Sunday, March 15, may have more drama and heartbreak than expected even just last week.
Panel reviewing Trump’s White House ballroom project will vote on it April 2
Sources from AP say that a federal panel reviewing President Donald Trump’s plans to build a ballroom at the White House has set April 2 for a final vote on the project