Viewer's Choice Awards - 06/03/26
The votes are in, and the best of the best throughout North Mississippi and West Alabama have been awarded in WCBI's 2026 Viewers' Choice Awards!
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Outback Steakhouse sued for $1.5 million over alleged mashed potato slip-and-fall
According to CBS, a Virginia woman who says she slipped and fell on mashed potatoes at an Outback Steakhouse is suing the restaurant chain for $1.5 million...
CBS News fires longtime 60 Minutes correspondent Scott Pelley
CBS News has fired longtime 60 Minutes correspondent and former "CBS Evening News" anchor Scott Pelley, one day after he had a tense and confrontational exchange with new 60 Minutes executive producer Nick Bilton during a staff meeting...
Your Social Security check could be cut by $500 a month in 2032, report finds
Sources from AP say that the millions of Americans who rely on Social Security could see their monthly benefit checks slashed by an average of about $500 if the program's retirement trust fund becomes insolvent, a scenario currently projected for the end of 2032...
Ford recall for seat belt issue and a do-not-drive order for some Bronco Sport and Maverick vehicles
According to AP, Ford is recalling almost 420,000 vehicles because of a seat belt issue that may result in an injury if a crash occurs...
NASA declares its Mars Maven spacecraft dead after six months of silence
Associated Press reports that, after six months of radio silence, NASA’s Maven spacecraft at Mars has been declared dead...
Nick Saban lends support to college sports bill as SEC, Big Ten push back
Sources from AP say that Former Alabama football coach Nick Saban and other college sports figures testified Wednesday in support of a bipartisan bill aimed at overhauling a system where players can increasingly earn millions of dollars while moving freely between schools...
Extra Table Feeds to kick off inaugural Good on the Go Tour
The Extra Table Feeds non-profit is kicking off its inaugural Good on the Go Tour: The Extra Table FEEDS Awards...
YMCA Association of Lowndes Co. CEO gives update on Y's work in the community
For about a hundred years, the YMCA has been pursuing its mission of building healthy spirits, minds, and bodies in Lowndes County...
Trump’s financial ties face scrutiny after moves benefiting allies and family
According to AP, President Donald Trump tried to create a near $1.8 billion fund that could be funneled to his supporters as a means of settling a lawsuit he filed against his own government — even arguing that he “gave up a lot of money in allowing” it...
South Carolina store owner acquitted of murder in 2023 killing of Black teen wrongly suspected of shoplifting
Sources from CBS News say that a South Carolina jury on Monday found a store owner not guilty of murder in the 2023 shooting of a Black 14-year-old...
This is the main reason some college grads are struggling to find work — and it's not AI
According to CBS News, remote work, once seen largely as a pandemic-era perk, is hurting young workers' employment prospects, economists say...
Flesh-eating screwworm detected 25 miles from U.S. border, USDA says
CBS News reports that a flesh-eating New World screwworm was recently detected in Mexico just 25 miles from the United States border, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture...
Police in Iowa say they think man shot and killed 6 relatives, then himself
Sources from CBS News say the authorities in Iowa are investigating the fatal shootings of six people they believe were killed by a relative who took his own life when confronted by police....
What are Freedom 250 and America250? Concert confusion highlights dual groups planning celebrations
According to CBS, the decision by many performers to back out of a concert series for the 250th anniversary of the United States' founding almost as soon as the lineup was announced last week revealed confusion surrounding plans for America's big birthday bash in the nation's capital...
White House Correspondents' Dinner rescheduled for July 24 after shooting disrupted initial event
According to CBS News, the White House Correspondents' Association announced Tuesday that it will reschedule its annual press dinner for July 24 after the initial event was disrupted when a gunman attacked the gathering attended by President Trump, senior administration officials and scores of journalists....
Trump signs AI executive order to give government early look at new models
CBS News reports that President Trump on Tuesday signed an executive order meant to enhance artificial security and innovation by, among other things...
Alabama K9 Toby receives bullet and stab protective vest
One tactical member of the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency is getting some new gear to keep them safe...
Trump taps housing regulator Pulte to be acting director of national intelligence
Associated Press reports that President Donald Trump has tapped Bill Pulte, head of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, to be the acting director of national intelligence — elevating a real estate scion without any clear national security credentials to a key post as the U.S. remains at war with Iran...
US job openings climbed to 7.6 million in April despite economic fallout from the Iran war
Sources from Associated Press say that U.S. job openings jumped in April as the labor market looked resilient despite economic uncertainty caused by the Iran war...
Blue Origin says rocket explosion spared fuel tanks and key launch pad parts
According to Associated Press, Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin said Tuesday that last week’s rocket explosion spared fuel tanks and some other critical parts of the launch pad...
A major student loan overhaul takes effect July 1. Here's what borrowers need to know.
According to CBS News, major changes are coming to the student loan landscape starting July 1 that will limit how much Americans can borrow and their repayment options.
Florida sues OpenAI, alleging company could have minimized harms caused by ChatGPT
According to CBS, on its parental resource page, OpenAI says ChatGPT is built with safety in mind...
Justice Department says it will stop work on $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization fund" after judge's ruling
Sources from CBS say that the Justice Department said Monday that it will stop work on the $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization" fund following a district judge's decision temporarily blocking the program...
Weekend kicks off National Fishing and Boating Week in MS
The nationwide celebration runs from June 6 through June 14, and in Mississippi, June 6 and 7 have been designated as Free Fishing Days...