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US ramps up Cuba sanctions and detentions of Americans returning from the island
CBS News reports that President Donald Trump’s administration is increasing pressure on Cuba by imposing more economic penalties on industries in the heavily sanctioned socialist country and broadening enforcement of laws that bar Americans who visit the island from dealings with government-owned or -affiliated businesses...
Why Treasury Secretary Bessent’s moves to calm the bond market haven’t worked so far
According to AP, interest rates rebounded Thursday despite efforts by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to put a lid on longer-term borrowing costs, a sign Wall Street investors remain worried about burgeoning government debt, heavy borrowing by tech firms, and the Federal Reserve’s commitment to fighting inflation...
WPCSD releases statement regarding a student needing medical attention at West Point High School
The West Point Consolidated School District says West Point High School was not on lockdown today and there was no weapon...
MSMS' Tales from the Crypt research project kicks off 37th year
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) - The 37th Annual Tales from the Crypt research project kicked off Wednesday, August 20, at the Columbus-Lowndes Public Library. 41 juniors…
FTC says "personalized pricing" based on consumer data could violate the law
CBS News reports that the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is warning companies that use customers' personal information to set different prices based on what they believe is a shopper's propensity to pay that they could be breaking the law...
Huge, invasive Joro spiders are spreading in several states again. Here's what to do if you spot one.
CBS News reports that the large, scary-looking Joro spider that can make massive webs is popping up again in multiple states, but researchers say the invasive species is essentially harmless to humans...
Why Treasury Secretary Bessent’s moves to calm the bond market haven’t worked so far
According to AP, interest rates rebounded Thursday despite efforts by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to put a lid on longer-term borrowing costs, a sign Wall Street investors remain worried about burgeoning government debt, heavy borrowing by tech firms, and the Federal Reserve’s commitment to fighting inflation...
WPCSD releases statement regarding a student needing medical attention at West Point High School
The West Point Consolidated School District says West Point High School was not on lockdown today and there was no weapon...
MSMS' Tales from the Crypt research project kicks off 37th year
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) - The 37th Annual Tales from the Crypt research project kicked off Wednesday, August 20, at the Columbus-Lowndes Public Library. 41 juniors…
FTC says "personalized pricing" based on consumer data could violate the law
CBS News reports that the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is warning companies that use customers' personal information to set different prices based on what they believe is a shopper's propensity to pay that they could be breaking the law...
Huge, invasive Joro spiders are spreading in several states again. Here's what to do if you spot one.
CBS News reports that the large, scary-looking Joro spider that can make massive webs is popping up again in multiple states, but researchers say the invasive species is essentially harmless to humans...
U.S. Army moves to end drone battalion set up to absorb lessons from Ukraine war
Sources from CBS News say that the U.S. Army is planning to phase out a drone battalion tasked just last year with studying and taking on board lessons on drone warfare, including from the ongoing Ukraine war, an Army official confirmed to CBS News on Thursday...
New details of plans for the Kennedy Center and White House ballroom include columns carved in Italy, plaza named for Trump
According to CBS News, while President Trump fights in court over his remaking of the John F. Kennedy Memorial Center for the Performing Arts and construction of the White House ballroom, plans for the two Washington institutions are moving ahead...
Central Oktibbeha Fire Department receives new fire truck
With the new vehicle, firefighters will be able to access more remote scenes in their response area, and it will be equipped for structure or grass fires...
DPS Commissioner Sean Tindell announces his run for MS Attorney General
The commissioner of the Mississippi Department of Public Safety wants to be the next Attorney General for the Magnolia State...
Midday ($50K Your Way Raffle) - 08/20/26
Today on Midday, Charity talks with United Way of the Golden Triangle President Priscilla King and Executive Secretary Janie Johnson about the $50K Your Way Raffle...
Midday (Mr. Gospel Pre-Birthday Gospel Fest) - 08/20/26
Today on Midday, Charity talks with Cedric Sykes about the upcoming Mr. Gospel Pre-Birthday Gospel Fest...
Woman faces felony charges in Oxford for reportedly creating an unsafe environment for her children
23-year-old Neely Taylor was arrested and charged with two counts of Child Endangerment...
"Whippets" seized in Lowndes County
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) - A morning traffic stops ends with several cans of whipped cream chargers, also known as "whippets," seized in Lowndes County. According to the Lowndes County Sheriff's Office, when deputies searched the vehicle per probable cause during…
Woman faces felony charges in Oxford for reportedly creating an unsafe environment for her children
23-year-old Neely Taylor was arrested and charged with two counts of Child Endangerment...
A man wanted since May now faces criminal charges in Monroe Co.
A man on the run since May has been returned to Monroe County to face criminal charges...
Report of a possible shoplifter leads to an arrest on weapons charges in Booneville
Jonathan Decanter is currently charged with Possession of a Weapon by a Felon, but other charges may be possible...
A man is facing federal charges in Carroll Co.
A Carroll County man, already under arrest on state charges, is now facing charges for Federal crimes as well...
Team-up between law enforcement leads to five arrests in Chickasaw Co.
The Chickasaw County Sheriff's Office and the Houston Police Department teamed up to target illegal drugs in the area. The coordinated effort netted five arrests...
Woman charged with one count of embezzlement in Lafayette Co.
An Oxford woman has been charged with one count of embezzlement for allegedly failing to deliver furniture after a client had paid for it...
Two women charged with Felony Shoplifting in Tupelo
Tupelo Police arrested two Baldwyn suspects accused of shopping in Tupelo without paying...
Tupelo man accused of beating his significant other
A Tupelo man is in the Lee County Jail, accused of beating his significant other...
UPDATE: Columbus police arrest suspect wanted in assault case
32-year-old Abreanna Cungious was arrested and charged with Aggravated Assault this morning...
Police arrested a man on a domestic violence charge in Tupelo
Tupelo police arrested a man on a domestic violence charge following an investigation...
Police in search of two suspected burglars in Noxubee Co.
The Noxubee County Sheriff's Office is asking for your help to find a pair of suspected burglars...
Woman arrested for allegedly shoplifting at a Tupelo Walmart
26-year-old Kevineisha Quinn was recently arrested and charged with Felony Shoplifting for the June incident...
Three more defendants receive sentences for drug offenses in Lee Co.
Three more defendants receive lengthy prison sentences for drug offenses in North Mississippi...
Man pleads guilty to fondling in Prentiss Co.
A Prentiss County man was sentenced to 15 years to serve day-to-day...
Man charged with home burglary in Lowndes Co.
A man is in the Lowndes County jail after he had a very eventful Tuesday morning, and it was all caught on camera...
Columbus police looking for wanted woman
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) - A woman in wanted in Columbus for Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon. The Columbus Police Department is looking for Abreanna Cungious. Anyone with information about her location, is asked to contact CPD or Golden Triangle Crime…
Former Columbus Ward 2 City Councilman and Vice Mayor have been arrested
According to the Lowndes County Sheriff's Office, Mickens is charged with Laundering a Monetary Instrument and Offer of Inducements to Influence an Award of Contracts, while Dawson is charged with Conspiracy to Commit Laundering a Monetary Instrument and Conspiracy to Offer Inducements to Influence an Award of Contracts...
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