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Larry Summers resigning from Harvard University over Jeffrey Epstein ties
According to CBS News, Former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers will resign from his remaining roles at Harvard University over his ties to Jeffrey Epstein, the school confirmed to CBS News on Wednesday.
FBI serving search warrants at Los Angeles school district headquarters and superintendent’s home
Associated Press reports that the FBI is serving search warrants at the Los Angeles Unified School District’s headquarters and the superintendent’s home.
Judge bars government from ‘wholesale’ search of Washington Post reporter’s seized devices
Sources from AP say that Federal authorities are barred from conducting an “unsupervised, wholesale search” of electronic devices that they seized from a Washington Post reporter’s Virginia home...
Phil Collins, Lauryn Hill, INXS, Iron Maiden, Luther Vandross and Shakira get Rock Hall nominations
According to AP, Phil Collins, Mariah Carey, Lauryn Hill, INXS, Iron Maiden, Luther Vandross and Shakira are some the 2026 nominees for induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
NASA moves its Artemis II moon rocket off the launch pad for more repairs
Associated Press reports that NASA moved its grounded Artemis moon rocket from the launch pad back to its hangar on Wednesday for more repairs.
Discord delays global age verification rollout after criticism
Sources from Associated Press say that Discord, the popular platform for gamers to communicate online, is postponing its controversial age verification policy after receiving swift backlash from users with concerns about their privacy.
FBI serving search warrants at Los Angeles school district headquarters and superintendent’s home
Associated Press reports that the FBI is serving search warrants at the Los Angeles Unified School District’s headquarters and the superintendent’s home.
Judge bars government from ‘wholesale’ search of Washington Post reporter’s seized devices
Sources from AP say that Federal authorities are barred from conducting an “unsupervised, wholesale search” of electronic devices that they seized from a Washington Post reporter’s Virginia home...
Phil Collins, Lauryn Hill, INXS, Iron Maiden, Luther Vandross and Shakira get Rock Hall nominations
According to AP, Phil Collins, Mariah Carey, Lauryn Hill, INXS, Iron Maiden, Luther Vandross and Shakira are some the 2026 nominees for induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
NASA moves its Artemis II moon rocket off the launch pad for more repairs
Associated Press reports that NASA moved its grounded Artemis moon rocket from the launch pad back to its hangar on Wednesday for more repairs.
Discord delays global age verification rollout after criticism
Sources from Associated Press say that Discord, the popular platform for gamers to communicate online, is postponing its controversial age verification policy after receiving swift backlash from users with concerns about their privacy.
Nvidia prepares to release its quarterly results as AI fears weigh on the stock market
According to Associated Press, artificial intelligence chipmaker Nvidia on Wednesday will deliver a quarterly report likely to sway a jittery stock market as investors weigh whether the massive bets riding on technology’s latest craze will pay off.
Prentiss Firefighters respond to three fires in the last two days
Firefighters in Prentiss County have worked to extinguish three fires over the last two days.
Road closed on Highway 789 due to train derailment in Lowndes Co.
A train derailment forces a road closure in Lowndes County.
WCBI Sunrise (What You Need To Know Wednesday) - 02/25/36
Today on WCBI Sunrise, Kealy talks with Nick Hairston on what you need to know this Wednesday.
Local driving academy adds new course
Mississippi is changing how new drivers get licensed. The Golden Triangle Driving Academy is getting families ready for the new license requirement.
Cloudy & Warm Today, Storms Return Thursday!
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) - After a cold stretch the few days, temperatures really look to ramp up starting today! Rain chances return going into tonight and Thursday. TODAY: Expect dry conditions but plenty of cloud cover for our Wednesday. The…
Honoring Black History, Protecting Black futures
In West Point, the community is working to reach out to its youth. The city and Clay County have experienced a number of incidents of gun violence since the beginning of the year. And most of the people involved have been under the age of 25.
Police investigate sexual assault incident in Louisville High School
The Louisville Police Department is investigating a sexual assault that took place at Louisville High School on Monday.
Man charged with 5 counts of auto burglary in Winston Co.
A man is facing charges across multiple agencies for an alleged string of auto burglaries.
UPDATE: Officer remains in critical condition after weekend collision in Starkville
The Starkville Police Department has issued an update on the condition of the officer injured on duty over the weekend.
Traffic stop leads to drug charges for a man in Itawamba Co.
A traffic stop leads to drug charges for a Fulton man.
Police arrest person of interest in connection with West Point shooting
West Point Police have a person of interest in custody in connection with a shooting on February 19.
Police in search of two felony shoplifting suspects in Tupelo
The Tupelo Police Department is asking for the public's help in identifying two suspects involved in a felony shoplifting case.
WPPD needs your help finding Jalon Little
WEST POINT, Miss. (WCBI) According to the West Point Police Department, Little was possibly involved and may have information about a shooting on Thursday afternoon. You may…
Tupelo police in search of suspect wanted for burglary of a business
The Tupelo Police Department and Crime Stoppers of Northeast Mississippi are asking for your help to find a burglary suspect.
An investigation is underway after a shooting in West Point
WEST POINT, Miss. (WCBI) Tragedy has struck the city of West Point once again. An investigation into a shooting is underway in West Point. Assistant Police…
Police in search of a burglary suspect in Tupelo
Crime Stoppers of North East Mississippi and the Tupelo Police Department need help locating the person or persons responsible for Burglary of a Commercial Building.
Noxubee Co. Sheriff reports stolen car has been recovered in Brooksville
The Noxubee County Sheriff's Department reports it has recovered another stolen vehicle on Hopewell Road in Brooksville.
Suspect wanted for false pretense in Tupelo
Crime Stoppers of Northeast Mississippi and the Tupelo Police Department need help locating the individuals responsible for a False Pretense case that is being investigated by the Tupelo Police Department.
Verona man pleads guilty to second-degree murder in Tupelo
A Verona man will spend the next 25 years in the Mississippi Department of Corrections.
Aliceville mayor addresses recent police officer arrest
Aliceville, Ala. (WCBI) The Aliceville Mayor releases a statement regarding the recent arrest of a city police officer. Mayor Terrence Windham posted a statement to social media saying, "No one is above the law, and we are fully cooperating with…
Fifth person charged with child-related sex crimes in Pickens Co.
20-year-old Caminion Gary was booked into the Pickens County Jail on Tuesday. He is facing Felony Sexual abuse, Felony transmitting obscene material to a child by computer, and felony Molestation-enticing a child.
Four Pickens County Teachers arrested; District issues statement
The school said they are cooperating with authorities, and because this is an active investigation, they cannot comment on specific details at this time.
Police investigate a shooting that injured a juvenile in Tupelo
Tupelo Police are investigating a weekend shooting that injured a juvenile.
Lee Co. Sheriff's Office makes an arrest for alleged sexual battery of a child
The department was notified by Child Protective Services of a possible sexual abuse case involving a child under the age of 6 and allegations of sexual assault against a child surfaced.





