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Man dead after being hit by a car in Noxubee Co.
A Noxubee County man is dead after being hit by a car.
Supreme Court weighs campaign finance limits in GOP-backed challenge
Sources from CBS say that the Supreme Court on Tuesday grappled with the legality of federal limits on the amount of money a political committee can spend in coordination with a federal candidate
More than 75% of homes across the U.S. are unaffordable, study finds
CBS News reports that Homeownership is increasingly out of reach for most U.S. families as the gap between people's earnings and home prices widens, according to a new analysis.
Trump to talk about affordability to Pennsylvania voters as GOP faces rising concerns
Sources from CBS say, President Trump is speaking in Mount Pocono, Pennsylvania, Tuesday night to sell his economic agenda ahead of a challenging midterm election season for congressional Republicans.
Treasury Dept. tells Erika Kirk Turning Point USA not under investigation, following social media rumors
According to CBS, the Treasury Department sent a letter last week to conservative influencer Erika Kirk with findings that contradict fraud allegations about the finances at Turning Point USA and could help her refute those claims, sources told CBS News.
DOJ ends monitoring of illegal dumping in Houston in retreat from environmental justice
According to Associated Press, the U.S. Justice Department has withdrawn from an agreement with the city of Houston to curb illegal dumping in Black and Latino neighborhoods
Supreme Court weighs campaign finance limits in GOP-backed challenge
Sources from CBS say that the Supreme Court on Tuesday grappled with the legality of federal limits on the amount of money a political committee can spend in coordination with a federal candidate
More than 75% of homes across the U.S. are unaffordable, study finds
CBS News reports that Homeownership is increasingly out of reach for most U.S. families as the gap between people's earnings and home prices widens, according to a new analysis.
Trump to talk about affordability to Pennsylvania voters as GOP faces rising concerns
Sources from CBS say, President Trump is speaking in Mount Pocono, Pennsylvania, Tuesday night to sell his economic agenda ahead of a challenging midterm election season for congressional Republicans.
Treasury Dept. tells Erika Kirk Turning Point USA not under investigation, following social media rumors
According to CBS, the Treasury Department sent a letter last week to conservative influencer Erika Kirk with findings that contradict fraud allegations about the finances at Turning Point USA and could help her refute those claims, sources told CBS News.
DOJ ends monitoring of illegal dumping in Houston in retreat from environmental justice
According to Associated Press, the U.S. Justice Department has withdrawn from an agreement with the city of Houston to curb illegal dumping in Black and Latino neighborhoods
MIDDAY TOY GIVEAWAY - 12/09/2025
Congratulations to our next few winners of WCBI's Midday Toy Giveaway! Be sure to tune in to Midday every day for more winner announcements.
PepsiCo to cut prices, eliminate products as part of a deal with an activist investor
Associated Press reports that PepsiCo plans to cut prices and eliminate some of its products under a deal with an activist investor announced Monday.
Cyberstalking complaint leads to an arrest in Tupelo
A cyberstalking complaint leads to more serious charges against a man in Tupelo.
Local football team receives love and support from Noxubee Co. community
The Noxubee County Tigers made another run at the state championship this year. Unfortunately, the "big game" didn't go their way, but that's not stopping the hometown crowd from showing them some love. Lakeadra Coffey was in Macon as parents and supporters hosted a welcome home party and celebrated the successes of the team, cheerleaders, and band.
The holiday shopping season comes with tons of extra emissions. Here’s how to do it sustainably
Sources from Associated Press say we’re in the thick of the holiday shopping season, and U.S. residents are expected to shatter the spending record again this year.
Justice Department can unseal Ghislaine Maxwell sex trafficking case records, judge says
According to Associated Press, a federal judge on Tuesday granted the Justice Department’s request to publicly release grand jury transcripts and other material from Ghislaine Maxwell’s sex trafficking case.
Man faces several child porn charges in Oxford
An Oxford man faces several charges related to the sexual exploitation of children.
An update on the shooting incident in Pontotoc
A Pontotoc County man has been charged with second-degree murder in connection with a fatal shooting on Sunday morning, December 7.
Cyberstalking complaint leads to an arrest in Tupelo
A cyberstalking complaint leads to more serious charges against a man in Tupelo.
Man faces several child porn charges in Oxford
An Oxford man faces several charges related to the sexual exploitation of children.
Police respond to an early-morning drug break-in in Macon
Early this morning, December 8, Macon Police responded to a break-in at City Drug Store, according to the Macon Police Department.
Police investigate law officer impersonation report in Itawamba Co.
The Itawamba County Sheriff's Office is investigating a report of someone impersonating a law enforcement officer.
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.





