Blue Bell Company brings back cookie cake flavor
You asked and Blue Bell heard! The Ice Cream company is bringing back its Cookie Cake Ice Cream.
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Two state departments join forces to support AL families
The Alabama Department of Human Resources, in partnership with the Alabama State Department of Education, plans to distribute Alabama SUN Bucks, a a new financial program looking to support some Alabama families.
Law enforcement sees 50% decrease in holiday traffic fatalities
The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency saw a 50% decrease in traffic fatalities this Memorial Day compared to 2024. Three people lost their lives on the state's highways.
Chasing the Weather - 05/28/25
Today on Sunrise, we go live with Isaac Williams as he discusses the weather.
Mississippi Governor to announce special session for budget
Governor Tate Reeves is officially announcing the beginning of a special session.
TVA announces preferred route for new transmission in GTR
The Tennessee Valley Authority announced on May 27 that it has identified its preferred route for a new transmission line that will cross Clay, Lowndes, and Oktibbeha Counties.
Chasing the Weather - 05/27/25
Today on Sunrise, we go live with Isaac Williams on the weather for today.
President Trump approves request for storm assistance in MS
President Donald Trump approved Governor Tate Reeves' request for Individual and Public Assistance for the counties that were affected by the March 14 and March 15 storms.
Billy Joel cancels touring after being diagnosed with a brain disorder
Sources from Associated Press say that Billy Joel has canceled all his upcoming concerts across North America and England after being diagnosed with fluid buildup in his brain that has affected his “hearing, vision, and balance.”
Music talent agent among dead after jet crashes into San Diego neighborhood
According to Associated Press, a private jet carrying a music talent agent and five others hit a power line in foggy weather early Thursday and crashed into a San Diego neighborhood, slamming into a home and killing multiple people on board.
Chasing The Weather - 05/23/25
Today on Sunrise, we go live with Meteorologist Isaac Williams as he discusses the weather for today and further down the week.
Mercedes-Benz will establish its North American HQ in Georgia, moving hundreds of jobs
According to Associated Press, Mercedes-Benz announced Thursday that it plans establish its North American headquarters in metro Atlanta, where the automaker will expand its existing U.S. corporate hub by adding hundreds of jobs relocated from other cities.
Stop making cents: US Mint moves forward with plans to kill the penny
Sources from Associated Press say that the Trump administration says making cents doesn’t make sense anymore.
Chasing the Weather -05/22/25
Today on WCBI Sunrise, we got an update from meteorologist Isaac Williams on weather chasing.
Starbucks introduces new beverages for the summer
Starbucks' summer menu is ready for you to take a sip! The brand introduced its new limited-time beverages to the menu on May 20.
State Auditor announced Survillion guilty plea in Jackson
A Quitman County man pleads guilty to defrauding rental assistance programs.
Meridian native named this year's American Idol winner
The Magnolia state is celebrating as Meridian native, Jamal Roberts, is the latest winner of American Idol.
Chasing The Weather - 05/19/25
Today, we go live to see Isaac discuss the weather for this week
Reward increased for missing man in Pontotoc Co.
The reward for information leading to the location of a missing Pontotoc County man is increased to $10,000.
Small fly prompts concern across the state of Mississippi
A small fly is prompting big concern across the Southern portion of the U.S.
Governor Ivey signs act prohibiting phone use for school students
Governor Kay Ivey signed the FOCUS Act on Wednesday, May 14, prohibiting students' use of smartphones and other wireless devices.
U.S. Postal Service reminds community of mailbox maintenance
The U.S. Postal Service is inviting customers to take time out to examine your mailbox and do any routine maintenance that may be necessary.
MS Supreme Court denies Auditor's dismissal on NFL player's defamation
The Mississippi Supreme Court denied State Auditor Shad White's appeal to dismiss a former NFL quarterback's defamation lawsuit against him.
Columbus native appointed president Jackson State University
A Columbus native is now leading Jackson State University. Dr. Denise Jones Gregory was appointed to serve as Interim President by the Board of Trustees of the Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning.
Explosion occurs at Hunt Oil Refinery in Tuscaloosa
Our news partner, WVUA in Tuscaloosa, reports that the explosion happened just before noon at the Hunt Oil Refinery in West Tuscaloosa.