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Controversial surveillance program faces uncertain future ahead of House vote
According to CBS News, a key surveillance authority, the spy tool known as Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, faces major obstacles in the House ahead of its expiration next Monday.
Ackerman Board of Aldermen to set special election on tax bill
The Town of Ackerman is one step closer to implementing a 2% tax.
Senate rejects 4th attempt to curb Trump's war powers in Iran
According to CBS, the Senate on Wednesday defeated another war powers resolution aimed at curbing President Trump's ability to use further military force against Iran, with Democrats vowing to keep trying to rein in the president.
S&P 500 hits record high as investors shrug off Iran war fears
CBS News reports that the S&P 500 surged to a new all-time high on Wednesday, as investors shrug off the hottest inflation in nearly two years and ongoing concerns about the economic impact of the Iran war.
Starkville's Habitat for Humanity doubles down on helping build affordable homes
This year, the Starkville chapter approved two families to partner with for its annual building project.
Live Nation and Ticketmaster illegally monopolized big concert venues, jury rules
Sources from CBS News say that a New York jury ruled on Wednesday that Live Nation operated as an illegal monopoly, handing dozens of states an important legal win against the ticketing giant.
Ackerman Board of Aldermen to set special election on tax bill
The Town of Ackerman is one step closer to implementing a 2% tax.
Senate rejects 4th attempt to curb Trump's war powers in Iran
According to CBS, the Senate on Wednesday defeated another war powers resolution aimed at curbing President Trump's ability to use further military force against Iran, with Democrats vowing to keep trying to rein in the president.
S&P 500 hits record high as investors shrug off Iran war fears
CBS News reports that the S&P 500 surged to a new all-time high on Wednesday, as investors shrug off the hottest inflation in nearly two years and ongoing concerns about the economic impact of the Iran war.
Starkville's Habitat for Humanity doubles down on helping build affordable homes
This year, the Starkville chapter approved two families to partner with for its annual building project.
Live Nation and Ticketmaster illegally monopolized big concert venues, jury rules
Sources from CBS News say that a New York jury ruled on Wednesday that Live Nation operated as an illegal monopoly, handing dozens of states an important legal win against the ticketing giant.
Lowndes Co. Supervisors leverage this year's internet use tax for paving plan loan
If there's one thing people across the political spectrum can agree on, it's that everyone wants better roads. That's why the Lowndes County Board of Supervisors spends between two and three million dollars a year on paving projects.
House Democrats file articles of impeachment against Hegseth
Sources from CBS News say that House Democrats unveiled articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Wednesday, making serious allegations about his handling of the war in Iran and his leadership more broadly.
Auditor demands private prison company pay $7.4M to Mississippi, calls for AG to enforce
Sources from Associated Press say that A private prison company must pay $7.4 million to Mississippi for failing to maintain enough staff to ensure the safety of prisoners and prison employees, State Auditor Shad White said on Monday.
MLB celebrates Jackie Robinson Day as every player wears No. 42 on anniversary of his historic debut
According to Associated Press, Major League Baseball will honor Jackie Robinson on Wednesday, when every player, coach and umpire will wear his No. 42 to mark the 79th anniversary of the infielder breaking the sport’s color barrier.
Melania Trump will push for updating a foster care program during a rare visit to Capitol Hill
Sources from Associated Press Melania Trump planned a rare appearance on Capitol Hill on Wednesday to join a roundtable discussion with House lawmakers who are sponsoring legislation to update a nearly 30-year-old foster care program by broadening access to a range of services.
It’s Tax Day. Treasury says 53 million filers used new Trump tax breaks before the deadline
Sources from Associated Press say that it’s Tax Day on Wednesday, the deadline for most Americans to file taxes, and the Trump administration says millions of people have already used new breaks such as no tax on tips and overtime, exemptions for interest on certain car loans, deductions for some seniors, and Trump Accounts for children’s savings.
EPA may ease regulation of chemical plastic recycling, and environmentalists worry
Associated Press reports that, according to the Environmental Protection Agency, it is reconsidering whether facilities that recycle plastic chemically should be held to the same strict air pollution standards as incinerators.
LCSO makes arrest for possession of illegal machine gun conversion devices
Co-operation among local and Federal law enforcement agencies helps get some dangerous devices off the streets of Lee County.
Police make an arrest after multiple burglaries in Tupelo
Police have made an arrest after a string of burglaries in the Highland Circle and North Madison Street areas.
Police investigate a weekend shooting in Monroe Co.
The Monroe County Sheriff's Office is investigating a weekend shooting.
Multi-state investigation leads an Arkansas man's arrest in Tupelo
A break-in attempt at a Tupelo ATM leads to a multi-state investigation and the arrest of an Arkansas man.
Man charged with one count cyberstalking in Tupelo
A Tupelo man accused of harassing someone online has been arrested.
Teen arrested after a weekend shooting in Tupelo
Tupelo Police arrested a teenager for a weekend shooting.
Teen faces Breaking and Entering charges in Amory
18-year-old Horatio French is charged with Breaking and Entering of a Dwelling.
Tupelo man charged with felony fleeing
TUPELO, Miss., (WCBI) -- A Tupelo man has been arrested after he ran from officers after they attempted to make a traffic stop. According to the Tupelo Police Department's Facebook post, Earnest Long, Jr., 25, was arrested and charged with…
Tupelo PD makes arrest for alleged Aggravated Domestic Violence and Grand Larceny
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) - The Tupelo Police Department has made an arrest for alleged Aggravated Domestic Violence and Grand Larceny. According to the department, officers contacted a victim at the Tupelo Police Department. The victim said they had been assaulted…
Tupelo PD makes arrest for alleged credit card fraud
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) - The Tupelo Police Department has arrested a person for alleged credit card fraud. According to the department, TPD received a report of unauthorized transactions on a victim's credit/debit card. It was later determined that the card…
Prentiss Co. Police warn citizens of recent scam in the area
The Prentiss County Sheriff's Office is warning citizens of a recent scam making the rounds.
Winona Police make an arrest in 2021 death of a 3-month-old infant
According to the department, Winona PD arrested Detavion Meeks Sr. of Greenwood on April 8, 2026, in connection with the death of his infant son, Detavion Meeks Jr.
Columbus Police arrest a man after a stabbing on Railroad Street
Columbus Police have made an arrest in a stabbing on Railroad Street.
Budget for next year's fiscal passes in 2026 legislative Session
The 2026 Legislative Session is nearing the finish line, and the budget for the next fiscal year has been passed.
Booneville man arrested on multiple charges after checkpoint in Prentiss Co.
PRENTISS COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) -A Booneville man was arrested after Prentiss County Sheriff's Department deputies conducted a checkpoint. According to the department, 46-year-old Maurice Miller was arrested for a suspended driver’s license and a municipal warrant. Maurice was allegedly found…
Traffic stop leads to drug seizure in St. Clair County
ST. CLAIR COUNTY, Ala. (WCBI) - A traffic stop leads to a drug seizure in St. Clair County. On March 31, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency's Motor Carrier Safety Unit conducted a commercial motor vehicle inspection on a tractor on…
Police arrest a man on assault charges in Columbus
A man who allegedly assaulted Columbus Police is now in custody.
Suspect wanted for shooting at a home in Tupelo
Tupelo Police are asking for the public's help in finding someone who shot at a home on Wednesday night.





