Scott Colom for Senate State of the Race Memo: $600k Raised in 27 Day
Sources from a Press Release say that in the 27 days after launching his campaign for the U.S. Senate, Scott Colom raised nearly $600,000 with over $580,000 cash on-hand.
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Smaller root size marks state’s sweet potato crop
According to an MSU Press Release, as president of both the Mississippi and U.S. sweet potato councils, Caleb Englert knows the impact this year’s expected below-average crop will have on the state’s growers.
US charges Cambodian executive in massive crypto scam and seizes more than $14 billion in bitcoin
According to Associated Press, the U.S. government has seized more than $14 billion in bitcoin and charged the founder of a Cambodian conglomerate in a massive cryptocurrency scam
Cruisin’ The Coast 2025 breaks record numbers; plans already in place for 2026 30th anniversary
Sources from sister station WXXV say that the 29th edition of Cruisin’ The Coast shattered registration numbers with over 10,000 classic cars taking over the coast last week.
Second suspect charged in deadly Alabama shooting that killed 2, injured 12
Sources from Associated Press say that a second person has been charged with murder in connection with a shooting that killed two people and injured 12 others
OpenAI partners with Walmart to let users buy products in ChatGPT, furthering chatbot shopping push
According to Associated Press, OpenAI is partnering with Walmart to let shoppers make purchases directly within ChatGPT.
Mega Millions Jackpot Soars to Estimated $600 Million for Tonight’s Drawing
The Mega Millions jackpot has surged to an estimated $600 million for tonight’s drawing, with an estimated cash value of $277.2 million.
Instagram says it’s safeguarding teens by limiting them to PG-13 content
According to Associated Press, teenagers on Instagram will be restricted to seeing PG-13 content by default and won’t be able to change their settings without a parent’s permission, Meta announced on Tuesday.
One person dead after a single-vehicle crash in Pickens Co.
The victim has been identified as 78-year-old Edith Gault of Reform.
Florida sets execution date for man who raped and murdered 6-year-old girl in 1979
According to Associated Press, a man convicted of raping and killing a 6-year-old girl in central Florida is scheduled to be put to death in November under a death warrant signed by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis, who continues to set a record pace for executions.
FBI seeks help to identify suspects in mass shooting that left 6 dead in the Mississippi Delta
Sources from Associated Press say that FBI agents are seeking the public’s help identifying four people seen near a mass shooting in a Mississippi Delta town that left six killed and more than a dozen injured over the weekend.
Dolly Parton responds to concerns about her health: ‘I’m not dying’
Sources from Associated Press say that Dolly Parton “ain’t dead yet,” the country superstar said on social media Wednesday following public speculation about her health.
Alabama governor vows action after Montgomery shooting leaves 2 dead, 12 injured
Sources from Associated Press say that, following a mass shooting that killed two people and wounded a dozen in downtown Montgomery, Alabama, Gov. Kay Ivey said Monday that the state will take a greater role in public safety efforts in the capital city.
Local elected officials react to government shutdown
Sources from sister station WXXV say that some of our local government officials have issued statements in regards to the government shutdown.
Discovered hidden camera in an Oxford business leads to an arrest
A hidden camera leads to the arrest of an Oxford man.
Mississippi 4-H holds first slingshot competition
Sources from an MSU Press Release say that when Union County 4-H’er Aubri Hutcheson signed up for slingshot in Mississippi 4-H’s Shooting Sports program over the summer, she just wanted to try something new.
Jane Goodall, conservationist renowned for chimpanzee research and environmental advocacy, has died
According to Associated Press, Jane Goodall, the conservationist renowned for her groundbreaking chimpanzee field research and globe-spanning environmental advocacy, has died. She was 91.
Morgan Wallen denied throwing chair off bar roof to police in 2024, footage shows
Sources from Associated Press say that country music star Morgan Wallen denied to police that he threw a chair off a Nashville honky-tonk bar roof.
Nicole Kidman files for divorce from Keith Urban after 19 years of marriage
According to Associated Press, Nicole Kidman has filed for divorce from Keith Urban after 19 years of marriage.
Cruisin’ the Coast 2025 Schedule
According to our sister station WXXV, Cruisin’ the Coast kicks off October 5 and runs until October 12.
911 service lines down across the state of Mississippi
A widespread AT&T outage is affecting emergency services across the state, including here in North Mississippi.
FTC sues Ticketmaster, saying it forces fans to pay more for concerts and events
According to Associated Press, the Federal Trade Commission and a bipartisan group of state attorneys general sued Ticketmaster and its parent company Thursday, saying they are forcing consumers to pay more to see live events through a variety of illegal tactics.
Students plant pinwheels for peace at Annunciation Catholic School
Today in Columbus, some of the youngest residents were focused on peace. Students at Annunciation Catholic School planted their "Pinwheels for Peace" today, September 18.
Move over, green lawns. Drier, warmer climate boosts interest in low-water landscaping
Sources from Associated Press say that xeriscaping is landscaping aimed at vastly reducing the need for irrigation, including by using native or drought-tolerant plants.
Waymo’s robotaxi expansion will get a Lyft in Nashville next year
Sources from Associated Press say that Robotaxi leader Waymo on Wednesday announced that its driverless vehicles will begin transporting passengers in Nashville, Tennessee, next year, while heading in a new direction by teaming up with Lyft instead of its recent ride-hailing partner Uber.