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Nicolás Maduro’s lawyer argues against US blocking funding for drug trafficking case defense
Associated Press reports that Former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife were back in a New York courtroom Thursday as they seek to have their drug trafficking indictments thrown out over a geopolitical dispute over legal fees.
Average US long-term mortgage rate leaps to 6.38%, the highest level in more than 6 months
Sources from Associated Press say that the average long-term U.S. mortgage rate climbed this week to its highest level in more than six months
Officials announce a burn ban for Tishomingo Co.
Dry weather and a larger-than-normal volume of fire calls have prompted a burn ban in Tishomingo County.
LaGuardia Airport runway where plane collided with fire truck, killing 2, reopens
According to Associated Press, the runway where a plane collided with a fire truck at New York’s LaGuardia Airport, killing the two pilots and injuring several others, reopened Thursday morning.
Man arrested on sexual battery charges in Saltillo
The Saltillo Police Department arrested a man charged with Sexual Battery against a Juvenile.
MSMS Drone Team tours Airbus
Airbus employee Thomas Cooper graduated from the Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science in 2002. It was a full-circle for him on Wednesday.
Average US long-term mortgage rate leaps to 6.38%, the highest level in more than 6 months
Sources from Associated Press say that the average long-term U.S. mortgage rate climbed this week to its highest level in more than six months
Officials announce a burn ban for Tishomingo Co.
Dry weather and a larger-than-normal volume of fire calls have prompted a burn ban in Tishomingo County.
LaGuardia Airport runway where plane collided with fire truck, killing 2, reopens
According to Associated Press, the runway where a plane collided with a fire truck at New York’s LaGuardia Airport, killing the two pilots and injuring several others, reopened Thursday morning.
Man arrested on sexual battery charges in Saltillo
The Saltillo Police Department arrested a man charged with Sexual Battery against a Juvenile.
MSMS Drone Team tours Airbus
Airbus employee Thomas Cooper graduated from the Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science in 2002. It was a full-circle for him on Wednesday.
Cool and Comfortable Weekend
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) - We've got a very nice and comfortable weekend ahead with temps in the upper 60s and low 70s, a nice break from the 80s. TODAY - Afternoon highs will be the warmest today with temps climbing up…
Next to Nature (Turkey) - 04/25/26
On this week's Next to Nature, Eric and Dr. Long are back to talk turkey...literally!
Anchor Church pastor speaks out about hope and healing in wake of Verona shootings
A pastor whose church is known for its outreaches and involvement in the Verona community says people need restoration, hope and healing in the wake of two shootings in less than 24 hours.
Trump administration waives summer gasoline regulations to ease fuel prices
CBS News reports that the Trump administration will temporarily lift summer gasoline regulations as prices at the pump near $4 a gallon amid the Iran war.
USPS to add temporary fuel surcharge, raising some postage prices as transportation costs jump
Sources from CBS say that the U.S. Postal Service is temporarily hiking postage prices to account for surging fuel costs caused by the Iran war, the agency announced on Wednesday.
Rich couples are collecting over $100,000 in Social Security. A new proposal would cap that.
CBS News reports that some of America's wealthiest couples are collecting $100,000 in Social Security benefits — a six-figure payout that a new proposal says should be capped to help the retirement program avoid insolvency in 2032.
Thursday will be the warmest
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) - Much warmer for the end of the week! WEDNESDAY NIGHT: Another comfortable night. Temperatures will be in the upper 50s. Clouds will be building back in by the morning. THURSDAY: Those clouds early in the morning…
Man arrested on sexual battery charges in Saltillo
The Saltillo Police Department arrested a man charged with Sexual Battery against a Juvenile.
Police investigate a second shooting in Verona
For the second time in less than 24 hours, Verona Police found themselves investigating a shooting.
Teenager in custody after a shooting leaves one injured in Verona
Verona Police arrested a teenager in connection with a Tuesday afternoon shooting.
Man wanted for allegedly selling drugs in Lowndes Co.
A man is wanted by multiple agencies for allegedly selling drugs.
Woman arrested in connection with a Burglary case in January
Tupelo Police made an arrest in a January burglary case.
Woman accused of SNAP fraud pleads guilty in Pearl River Co.
A Pearl River County woman will spend the next six years on probation after entering a guilty plea for welfare fraud.
Chickasaw man to spend 10 years behind bars for drug dealing in Oxford
A Chickasaw County man will spend the next 10 years in Federal prison for dealing drugs.
Man faces child sex crimes in Grenada Co.
A man in Grenada County is facing child sex crimes.
Teen charged with armed robbery/aggravated assault in Tupelo
17-year-old Jatavion D. Leach has been charged with one count each of Armed Robbery and Aggravated Assault.
Woman enters guilty plea for welfare fraud in Kemper Co.
A Kemper County woman won't have to serve time for welfare fraud, but she will have to pay the money back.
Noxubee teen pleads guilty to burglary of an occupied dwelling
A Noxubee County teenager gets a second chance after he pleads guilty to his part in a crime.
Law Enforcement makes drug/ammunition arrest in Lee Co.
Agents with the North Mississippi Narcotics Unit secured a search warrant for a home on Pulltight Road in Saltillo. During that search, they reportedly found a felony amount of methamphetamine along with several firearms, loaded magazines, and ammunition.
Two men accused of stealing an elderly person's car in Carroll Co.
Two men have been arrested in Carroll County, accused of stealing a car from an elderly person.
Man faces drug trafficking charges in Lee Co.
A tip from the public helps Lee County deputies and narcotics agents catch a suspected drug dealer.
New video released on vehicle suspected to be involved in Monroe Co. murder case
The Monroe County Sheriff's Office and Aberdeen Police Department are releasing new video of a vehicle believed to have been involved in a murder case.
Police in search of a wanted suspect in West Point
West Point Police are asking for your help to find a suspect.
Police arrest a man on sexual assault charges in Lafayette Co.
Lafayette County deputies made an arrest in a sexual assault case.
Man faces aggravated assault charges in Tupelo
A Tupelo man is facing an aggravated domestic violence charge after an incident that happened in February.





