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.
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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
They have a nose for finding people. Bloodhounds and their low-tech sniffers help police track
According to AP, the North Dakota Highway Patrol’s newest recruit has floppy ears, four legs and an amazing knack for finding people.
One man seriously injured and another on the run after a shooting in Tupelo
One man has been seriously injured, and police are looking for a suspect in Tupelo.
Last 2 names of 6 US soldiers who died in Kuwait attack identified by the Pentagon
Associated Press reports that the last two names of the six U.S. soldiers killed in a drone strike at a command center in Kuwait were released Wednesday by the Pentagon, and they are from California and Iowa.
Britney Spears arrested and released, California sheriff’s records show, though charge is not clear
Sources from Associated Press say that Britney Spears was arrested Wednesday night in Southern California and booked early the following morning
No chance asteroid will slam into the moon in 2032, NASA says
According to Associated Press, NASA issued a welcome all-clear Thursday, saying there’s now zero chance that asteroid 2024 YR will crash into the moon in 2032.
One suspect charged and another wanted after teen goes missing in West Point
A man is facing charges, and a warrant has been issued for another suspect in West Point.
Mid-Morning (Black Wall Street Expo) - 03/05/26
Today on Mid-Morning, Kealy talks with Queen Cullens and Lathomas McClelland about the upcoming Black Walls Street Expo