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Why Black Friday discounts could be stingier this year
According to CBS News, businesses face a tough decision this holiday season: Run a Black Friday promotion and see their profits drop, or charge full price and risk turning off buyers.
White House drops plan to make airlines pay travelers for delayed flights
The Trump administration is scrapping a proposed Biden-era rule that would have made airlines pay customers for long waits when their flights were delayed, according to a document from the U.S. Department of Transportation, according to CBS.
Proposal to ban Central Park horse carriages voted down by key NYC council committee
According to Associated Press, Central Park’s iconic horse-drawn carriages will trot on, for now.
Disney reaches new deal with YouTube TV, ending dayslong blackout for customers
Disney and YouTube TV reached a new deal to bring channels like ABC and ESPN back to the Google-owned live streaming platform Friday, ending a blackout for customers that dragged on for about two weeks, Associated Press says.
Tupelo businessman keeps the art of cobbling shoes alive
A Tupelo businessman is keeping the art of cobbling alive and well.
Police in search of a man reported missing in West Point
The West Point Police Department needs the public's assistance in locating Curtis Wilson.
White House drops plan to make airlines pay travelers for delayed flights
The Trump administration is scrapping a proposed Biden-era rule that would have made airlines pay customers for long waits when their flights were delayed, according to a document from the U.S. Department of Transportation, according to CBS.
Proposal to ban Central Park horse carriages voted down by key NYC council committee
According to Associated Press, Central Park’s iconic horse-drawn carriages will trot on, for now.
Disney reaches new deal with YouTube TV, ending dayslong blackout for customers
Disney and YouTube TV reached a new deal to bring channels like ABC and ESPN back to the Google-owned live streaming platform Friday, ending a blackout for customers that dragged on for about two weeks, Associated Press says.
Tupelo businessman keeps the art of cobbling shoes alive
A Tupelo businessman is keeping the art of cobbling alive and well.
Police in search of a man reported missing in West Point
The West Point Police Department needs the public's assistance in locating Curtis Wilson.
A hunter and an expert has safety tips for hunting season
Rifle Deer season is almost here, and many of you may be waiting to kill that big buck, but there are some things you need to keep in mind to protect yourself, and others.
USDA data casts doubt on China’s soybean purchase promises touted by Trump
Sources from Associated Press say new data the Agriculture Department released Friday created serious doubts about whether China will really buy millions of bushels of American soybeans like the Trump administration touted last month after a high-stakes meeting between President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping.
Pretty nice weekend
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) - A beautiful end to the week and start to the weekend. Temps are staying above average, with rain chances picking up next week. FRIDAY NIGHT: Passing clouds will be expected through the evening. Conditions will be…
FAA takes first steps to restore flights after shutdown strain, but some limits remain
The Federal Aviation Administration said Friday it plans to roll back some of the restrictions on commercial flights it implemented at 40 major U.S. airports during the shutdown, Associated Press says.
New baby box installed in Booneville
Saving the life of a newborn is made a little easier in Booneville.
Tupelo Police report an increase in fentanyl-laced drugs
Another area city is warning about an influx of potent, fentanyl-laced drugs.
Boil water notice issued for Mathiston area in Webster Co.
The town of Mathiston has issued a boil water notice for the Spring Valley Water Association and the Mathiston area until Monday, November 17.
Traffic stop leads to a drug bust in Itawamba Co.
Two people are in jail after a traffic stop in Fulton led to the discovery of a felonious amount of Methamphetamine.
Police warn citizens about a dangerous drug mixture in Sulligent
The Sulligent Police Department is warning citizens that a recent batch of drugs, such as Methamphetamine or Cocaine, is suspected of being mixed with a powerful synthetic opioid such as Fentanyl.
Police respond to a drive-by shooting in New Albany
Police said it's a miracle no one was hurt after a drive-by shooting on Broad Street in New Albany early Tuesday morning, November 12.
Man arrested for alleged retaliation in Tupelo
Tupelo Police made an arrest for alleged Retaliation Against a Public Servant or Witness.
Man arrested for alleged counterfeit currency possession in Tupelo
Tupelo Police made an arrest for alleged Possession of Counterfeit Currency.
Booneville man arrested for alleged Cyberstalking
PRENTISS COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) - A Booneville man is arrested for alleged Cyberstalking. According to Prentiss County Sheriff Randy Tolar, 32-year-old Michael Shawn Houston was arrested on November 10th and charged with Cyberstalking. Bond was set at $10,000. This case…
MSU student charged after online video goes viral
A Mississippi State University student was charged after a video showing an anti-Semitic incident involving Barstool Sports Founder Dave Portnoy went viral online.
Man faces charges after breaking into a church in West Point
A West Point man is facing charges for allegedly breaking into a church and making his way to central Mississippi.
Three people accused of selling drugs in Clay Co.
The Clay County Sheriff's Office arrested three people accused of selling drugs.
CPD is investigating a Friday night shooting
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) Around 8:15 Friday night, Columbus Police Officers responded to Clover Street about reports of shots being fired. When officers arrived at that location, they received another…
A man is serving two decades in prison for sexual battery of a child
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) On November 6th, 25-year-old Brady Patrick Dean pled guilty to 6 counts of sexual battery of a child while…
A man is behind bars in Oxford for making terroristic threats
OXFORD, Miss. (WCBI) A man is behind bars in Oxford for making terroristic threats towards a business. On September 30th, the Oxford Police Department received a call from…
Bond set for a Shannon couple charged with felony child abuse
Bond has been set for a husband and wife from Shannon, charged with felony child abuse.
Teen faces adult charges after a shooting last week in Tupelo
A teenager faces charges as an adult for a shooting last week in Tupelo.
Noxubee Co. police in search of MS Department of Corrections escapee
Robert Cage escaped from the Mississippi Department of Corrections Work Center in Noxubee County late this morning, November 7.
Bond denied for a woman facing several charges in Winston Co.
A bond has been denied for a woman in Winston County.
Man sentenced to life in prison for deadly 2021 shooting
A Starkville man will spend the rest of his life in prison for a deadly 2021 shooting.
Two men arrested on multiple charges in Grenada County
According to the Grenada County Sheriff's Office, on November 4, after a lengthy and thorough investigation, two search warrants were executed in the Shurden Estates neighborhood in Gore Springs.





