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Mississippi lawmakers launch redistricting process after Supreme Court ruling
Sources from AP say that lawmakers on Monday took the first steps toward potentially redrawing Mississippi’s legislative, congressional and judicial districts in the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court’s landmark Louisiana v. Callais decision that weakened minority voting protections...
Divided federal appeals court says Trump administration was wrong to terminate climate funds
According to AP, a divided federal appeals court on Tuesday said the Trump administration improperly terminated billions of dollars in funds to boost clean energy projects, handing a win to a coalition of nonprofits picked to run the Biden-era effort...
Guard deployment to Washington into 2029 will cost roughly $1.4B, estimate shows
Associated Press reports that the extension of the National Guard deployment in Washington, D.C. until January 2029 will cost roughly $1.4 billion, according to a Defense Department estimate provided to Congress...
In-N-Out worker killed in shooting at newly opened Idaho restaurant traveled to open stores
Sources from AP say that one of the three people killed when a gunman opened fire at an In-N-Out Burger had traveled to Idaho to help expand the restaurant chain...
Todd Blanche’s nomination for attorney general clears critical hurdle after deal with GOP holdouts
According to AP, Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche cleared a critical hurdle Tuesday in his bid to be confirmed to the post after swaying Republican holdouts on a Senate committee to advance his nomination for a floor vote...
WCBI's Community Blood Drive
Roll up your sleeve and help save lives at WCBI's Community Blood Drive! Join us Friday, August 14, from noon until 4 pm at the Vitalant Bloodmobile outside WCBI Studios in downtown Columbus.
Divided federal appeals court says Trump administration was wrong to terminate climate funds
According to AP, a divided federal appeals court on Tuesday said the Trump administration improperly terminated billions of dollars in funds to boost clean energy projects, handing a win to a coalition of nonprofits picked to run the Biden-era effort...
Guard deployment to Washington into 2029 will cost roughly $1.4B, estimate shows
Associated Press reports that the extension of the National Guard deployment in Washington, D.C. until January 2029 will cost roughly $1.4 billion, according to a Defense Department estimate provided to Congress...
In-N-Out worker killed in shooting at newly opened Idaho restaurant traveled to open stores
Sources from AP say that one of the three people killed when a gunman opened fire at an In-N-Out Burger had traveled to Idaho to help expand the restaurant chain...
Todd Blanche’s nomination for attorney general clears critical hurdle after deal with GOP holdouts
According to AP, Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche cleared a critical hurdle Tuesday in his bid to be confirmed to the post after swaying Republican holdouts on a Senate committee to advance his nomination for a floor vote...
WCBI's Community Blood Drive
Roll up your sleeve and help save lives at WCBI's Community Blood Drive! Join us Friday, August 14, from noon until 4 pm at the Vitalant Bloodmobile outside WCBI Studios in downtown Columbus.
NEMCC's Marketing and Community Relations to offer internship for communications students
College students across the state will soon head back to class, and one local junior college is looking to offer a hands-on opportunity for students...
Muscadine field day set for Aug. 27
According to an MSU Press Release, muscadine producers can learn more about growing the specialty crop during an upcoming field day...
Very Pleasant Today, Warmup In Sight
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) — Picture perfect skies will stick around today, along with comfortable conditions, but more heat and humidity is just around the corner. TUESDAY: The high…
Mississippi adds roundabout to campus
When Mississippi State students return to campus later this month, they'll be welcomed with a new type of intersection...
What is a reserve deputy?
The Lowndes County Sheriff's Office is welcoming three new reserve deputies to the force...
Lee County Coroner to host fentanyl symposium
The Lee County Coroner is taking steps to make the public aware of the dangers of fentanyl...
MS Museum of Natural Science says farewell to a slithery friend
Elvis, the speckled kingsnake, is officially retiring from public programs and appearances at the museum...
Teenager faces felony charge after disturbance at Walmart Neighborhood Market in Tupelo
A teenager is facing a felony charge after a disturbance at the Walmart Neighborhood Market in Tupelo...
Man arrested in connection with a domestic violence incident in Booneville
A Baldwyn man is in jail in connection with a domestic violence incident this weekend...
Man faces charges for allegedly assaulting a woman and her child in Tupelo
A man is facing charges for allegedly assaulting a woman and her child...
Woman dies in Shannon shooting; suspect arrested
SHANNON, Miss., (WCBI) - One woman is dead after an early morning argument leads to gunfire in Shannon. Shannon Police Chief Tony Rogers says officers got called to a…
Child allegedly tests positive for drugs, two people facing charges
PRENTISS COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) - Two Booneville residents are facing child abuse charges. The recent Prentiss County Grand Jury has indicted 24-year-old Cassandra Lynn Vaughn and 26-year-old Devin Austin Eubanks for Felonious Child Abuse. The charge comes after a child…
Booneville man accused of scrapping a car
PRENTISS COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) - A Booneville man is being accused of scrapping a car that wasn't his. Wednesday, the Prentiss County Sheriff's Office got a report that a vehicle had been taken from a home on County Road 1151…
Two men arrested for drugs in Prentiss County
PRENTISS COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) - A bicycle traffic stop leads to the arrest of one man in Prentiss County. On Tuesday, a deputy with the Prentiss County Sheriff's Department stopped a bicycle for failure to stop for a traffic control…
Booneville man indicted on Statutory Rape charge
PRENTISS COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) - A man is facing charges in two counties for child sex crimes. 20-year-old Preston Scott Culver of Baldwyn is charged with one count of Statutory Rape. According to the Prentiss County Sheriff's Department, Child Protective…
Oktibbeha County man found not guilty of Aggravated Assault
OKITBBEHA COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) - An Oktibbeha County man is free once again. After three days of testimony, an Oktibbeha County jury found Brandon Clark Hudson not guilty of Aggravated Assault. Hudson had been charged with assaulting and cutting a…
Georgia man sentenced in Mississippi federal court
Greenville, Miss. (WCBI) - A Georgia man with a long criminal history finds himself back behind bars. Dannie Thomas was sentenced to 10 years in prison for possession with intent to distribute more than five kilograms of cocaine. According to…
Grenada man sentenced to just over 16 years in prison
Greenville, Miss. (WCBI) - A Grenada man was sentenced to 16 and a half years in federal prison. 43-year-old Christopher "Snow" Caffey was sentenced Thursday in Greenville. Caffey was convicted of conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine and fentanyl. Judge Deborah Brown…
Mantachie woman accused of embezzling from Walmart
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) - A Mantachie woman is facing a felony charge. On July 15th, Tupelo police arrested an employee at the Walmart Neighborhood Market for allegedly embezzling over 11-thousand dollars. 32-year-old Alle Whitaker is being charged with felony embezzlement…
Tupelo Police Department makes burglary arrest
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) - Tupelo Police make a burglary arrest. On July 24th, officers responded to a commercial burglary at Rayburn & Ferris, located at 539 North Green Street. When they arrived on scene, they allegedly saw a suspect attempting…
Bank robber sentenced in Northern District Federal Court
ABERDEEN, Miss ( WCBI) - A Greenwood man will spend the next 16 years in prison for robbing a bank in the Mississippi Delta. Earl Blue was sentenced in the Northern District Federal Court in Aberdeen. According to court documents,…
Man to spend 10 years for breaking into and burning a home in Itawamba Co.
An Itawamba County man will spend the next ten years in prison for breaking into and burning a home...
Woman charged with aggravated assault in Macon
A Noxubee County woman is accused of using her car as a weapon...
Sheriff's Department investigates early morning shooting in Oktibbeha Co.
The Oktibbeha County Sheriff's Department is investigating an early morning shooting...
Courland man to spend 20 years behind bars for child sex crimes
31-year-old Benjamin Wilkes was sentenced in Oxford Federal Court today for transporting child sexual abuse materials using social media apps...
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