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The Social Security Administration plans to cut field office visits by 50%. What it means for you
According to Associated Press, the Social Security Administration is hoping to cut visits to its field offices in half next year
4 killed in latest strike on alleged drug boat off Latin America, Pentagon says
According to CBS, the U.S. military continued its assault on what it claims are drug-running boats off the coastal waters of Latin America with another strike Thursday that the Pentagon said killed four people.
For Gen Zers, finding work after college is often a painful slog
CBS reports that Angel Escobedo started looking for work a year and a half ago, even before completing his college degree at Saint Xavier University in Chicago.
Appeals court lets Trump administration keep National Guard deployed in D.C. for now
CBS reports a federal appeals court on Thursday temporarily paused a lower court ruling that had called for an end to the deployment of National Guard troops to the streets of Washington, D.C.
U.S. expands investigation into Waymo over robotaxis driving around stopped school buses
Sources from CBS say that Federal regulators said they are expanding an investigation into Waymo this week, following reports that the company's self-driving cars navigated around school buses stopped on the road in Austin, Texas.
CDC vaccine panel votes to stop recommending birth dose of hepatitis B vaccine
According to CBS, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's vaccine advisory panel voted Friday to change the recommendation for when children should get their first dose of the hepatitis B vaccine.
4 killed in latest strike on alleged drug boat off Latin America, Pentagon says
According to CBS, the U.S. military continued its assault on what it claims are drug-running boats off the coastal waters of Latin America with another strike Thursday that the Pentagon said killed four people.
For Gen Zers, finding work after college is often a painful slog
CBS reports that Angel Escobedo started looking for work a year and a half ago, even before completing his college degree at Saint Xavier University in Chicago.
Appeals court lets Trump administration keep National Guard deployed in D.C. for now
CBS reports a federal appeals court on Thursday temporarily paused a lower court ruling that had called for an end to the deployment of National Guard troops to the streets of Washington, D.C.
U.S. expands investigation into Waymo over robotaxis driving around stopped school buses
Sources from CBS say that Federal regulators said they are expanding an investigation into Waymo this week, following reports that the company's self-driving cars navigated around school buses stopped on the road in Austin, Texas.
CDC vaccine panel votes to stop recommending birth dose of hepatitis B vaccine
According to CBS, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's vaccine advisory panel voted Friday to change the recommendation for when children should get their first dose of the hepatitis B vaccine.
Elon Musk's X social media platform fined $140 million for violating EU transparency rules
CBS reports that European Union regulators on Friday said it is fining Elon Musk's social media platform X $140 million (120 million euros) for violating regulations aimed at protecting internet users in the trading bloc from digital abuses.
Supreme Court agrees to decide constitutionality of Trump's plan to end birthright citizenship
Sources from CBS say the Supreme Court said Friday it will decide the legality of President Trump's executive order that seeks to end birthright citizenship
Workers across the U.S. are set for minimum wage increases in 2026. Here's where.
According to CBS, some workers will receive pay boosts next year as higher minimum wage regulations take effect in 22 states and 66 cities and counties across the U.S.
Massachusetts court hears arguments in lawsuit alleging Meta designed apps to be addictive to kids
Sources from Associated Press say Massachusetts’ highest court heard oral arguments Friday in the state’s lawsuit arguing that Meta designed features on Facebook and Instagram to make them addictive to young users.
Autopsy details on woman found dead near former Sanderson Plumbing now released
The Lowndes County Coroner has released autopsy details in the case of a woman found near the former Sanderson Plumbing facility in Columbus last month.
Road closure to begin next week in Lowndes Co. and Clay Co.
A road closing beginning next Friday will have a big impact on traffic in Lowndes and Clay Counties.
What might change for streamers under the proposed $72B Netflix-Warner Brothers Discovery deal
According to Associated Press, two of the most popular streaming services have agreed to combine, in a move that could change the streaming service landscape.
Man pleads guilty to second-degree assault in Lamar Co.
A man has entered a plea agreement in a January shooting at a Sulligent apartment.
Tunica woman charged with murder after reportedly shooting her boyfriend
An 82-year-old Tunica County woman has been charged with murder after reportedly shooting her boyfriend on Tuesday, December 2.
Human remains discovered in wooded area in Oktibbeha Co.
The Oktibbeha County Sheriff's Department and Starkville Police discovered human remains in a wooded area off Stuart Road.
Itawamba man sentenced to 20 years in prison for distributing child sex abuse material
An Itawamba County man will spend the next 20 years in prison for producing and distributing child sexual abuse material.
Tishomingo Co. Sheriff reports new FDIC scam in the area
The Tishomingo County Sheriff's Office is reporting that callers are claiming to be with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the FDIC.
Suspect involved in Baldwyn shooting now behind bars in MS
The suspect in a July shooting in Baldwyn is back in Mississippi and behind bars.
Lee family takes stand at Herrington sentence
Family, friends and supporters of Jay Lee gathered at the Oxford police station following the sentencing of Timothy Herrington, Jr.
Police made an arrest after an armed robbery at the Tupelo Mall
31-year-old Lewis J. Dillard of Corinth was charged with one count of Armed Robbery.
Man arrested in connection with card fraud/identity theft in Macon
The Macon Police Department has arrested a man in connection with a credit card fraud and personal identity theft.
UPDATE: man arrested for bringing a gun on Alcorn Central campus now identified
We now know the name and charges of a man who attempted to pull a firearm on the campus of Alcorn Central Elementary.
BREAKING: Herrington enters plea in "Jay" Lee murder case
An unexpected development today in the second trial for the man accused of killing an Ole Miss student in 2022.
Man arrested after walking onto Alcorn Central campus
Quick action by a school resource officer lands one man in jail.
Police in search of teen suspect in Robinsonville
Law Enforcement in the Northwest corner of Mississippi is looking for a teenage suspect.
Tupelo woman arrested after a child was found unresponsive in a car
A young mother has been arrested after her child was found alone in a parked car.
Additional charges filed for Monroe Co. man arrested for child porn
Additional charges have been filed against a Monroe County man who was arrested on child pornography charges.
Arrest made after an alleged shooting in Itawamba County
The Itawamba County Sheriff's office makes an arrest in an alleged shooting incident.
Lowndes Co. Sheriff warns residents about a new scam in the area
The Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office is warning about a recent scam circulating in the area.
Four people arrested on drug charges in Clay Co.
Four people have been arrested in the past five days on a variety of drug charges.





