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FDA expands access to pancreatic cancer drug helping patients like Ben Sasse
CBS News reports that the Food and Drug Administration said it will allow some pancreatic cancer patients to receive access to a promising drug, even before it is officially approved for use.
Judge blocks Trump administration from ending deportation protections for 2,800 Yemenis
According to CBS News, a federal judge on Friday blocked the Trump administration from revoking legal protections for more than 2,800 Yemeni nationals allowed to temporarily live and work in the United States
Foo Fighters bring their stadium show to a modest NYC venue. Inside the exclusive, surprise concert
Sources from AP say that wo years ago Foo Fighters almost made a triumphant return to New York City.
Weinstein accuser continues testifying after saying she was struggling with stress
Sources from Associated Press say that the accuser at Harvey Weinstein ′s rape retrial resumed testifying Friday, a day after she said she was having difficulty focusing on the witness stand.
Trump says a ‘final proposal’ to rescue Spirit Airlines is under consideration
According to AP, President Donald Trump said Friday his administration is still weighing a taxpayer-funded takeover of Spirit Airlines, with talks ongoing and no final decision yet on whether to move forward with a potential bailout.
Oscars organization expands international film eligibility, addresses AI in new rules
According to Associated Press, the organization behind the Oscars is for the first time addressing the eligibility of films that use artificial intelligence in new rules for the 2027 Academy Awards.
Judge blocks Trump administration from ending deportation protections for 2,800 Yemenis
According to CBS News, a federal judge on Friday blocked the Trump administration from revoking legal protections for more than 2,800 Yemeni nationals allowed to temporarily live and work in the United States
Foo Fighters bring their stadium show to a modest NYC venue. Inside the exclusive, surprise concert
Sources from AP say that wo years ago Foo Fighters almost made a triumphant return to New York City.
Weinstein accuser continues testifying after saying she was struggling with stress
Sources from Associated Press say that the accuser at Harvey Weinstein ′s rape retrial resumed testifying Friday, a day after she said she was having difficulty focusing on the witness stand.
Trump says a ‘final proposal’ to rescue Spirit Airlines is under consideration
According to AP, President Donald Trump said Friday his administration is still weighing a taxpayer-funded takeover of Spirit Airlines, with talks ongoing and no final decision yet on whether to move forward with a potential bailout.
Oscars organization expands international film eligibility, addresses AI in new rules
According to Associated Press, the organization behind the Oscars is for the first time addressing the eligibility of films that use artificial intelligence in new rules for the 2027 Academy Awards.
Man convicted of federal charges in Carroll Co.
A Holmes County man has been convicted of Federal charges in connection with a robbery in Carroll County.
Alabama Governor reminds residents about 2-month State Grocery Tax Holiday
Governor Kay Ivey is reminding Alabamians about the 2-month State Grocery Tax Holiday.
Sea otters unable to return to the wild form a mother-daughter bond in Aquarium’s surrogacy program
According to AP, before last month, a young southern sea otter named Rey would never have imagined she’d be a mother.
One Last Day of Showers For This Week!
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI)- Rain once again in the forecast for Friday, before we dry off this weekend. TODAY: A stationary front to our south will help usher in scattered showers this afternoon, and especially overnight. Plenty of cloud cover will…
Starkville Police ramp up weekend security following shooting
Starting this weekend, Friday and Saturday nights will look different in the Cotton District.
Two men arrested after reported theft in Oxford
Two Marshall County men find themselves in the Lafayette County Jail after a reported theft in Oxford.
"We all need peace" honoring Mikiylia Guines
Church Hill Elementary held a program today to remember Mikiylia Guines, a student who tragically lost her life, along with several of her relatives in a shooting in the Cedar Bluff community. To honor her memory, the program was called "We all need peace."
DNA sample leads to an arrest for a burglary in Prentiss Co.
It took a few months, but a DNA sample has helped the Prentiss County Sheriff's Office make an arrest in a burglary case.
Starkville Police ramp up weekend security following shooting
Starting this weekend, Friday and Saturday nights will look different in the Cotton District.
Two men arrested after reported theft in Oxford
Two Marshall County men find themselves in the Lafayette County Jail after a reported theft in Oxford.
Two bound over to Pickens County Grand Jury
Two of the five teachers that have been charged with sex crimes in Pickens County went before a judge in Carrollton Tuesday. Winston Bishop and Roderick Granger have been bound over to the Pickens County Grand Jury.
Morning crash in Lee County kills Saltillo teen
Lee County Coroner Carolyn Green told WCBI the single-car accident happened on County Road 813 in Saltillo.
Former Interim Mayor sentenced to 20 years in prison at Winston County Circuit Court
The former interim mayor and a longtime alderman of the Town of Weir has been sentenced.
Man charged with armed robbery in Tupelo
A Tupelo man has been charged with armed robbery.
Drug sales investigation leads to the arrest of 3 people in Tishomingo Co.
An investigation into drug sales led to the arrest of three people in Tishomingo County.
Multiple suspects in child sex crimes have preliminary hearing in Pickens Co.
Two of five suspects in sex crimes against children in Pickens County had their preliminary hearing on Tuesday.
Police make an arrest in Tupelo credit card fraud case
Tupelo Police make an arrest in a Credit Card Fraud case.
Teen faces charges after alleged shoplifting in Tupelo
A teenager is facing charges after allegedly not paying for an item from a Tupelo business.
Two more arrests made in connection with weekend shooting in Starkville
The Starkville Police Department has made two additional arrests in connection with weekend shooting on Maxwell Street near Lummus Drive.
Two arrests made after a shooting in Starkville
Two people are being charged with attempted murder after a shooting in Starkville.
15-year-old in critical condition after a shooting in Columbus
A 15-year-old is in critical condition after being shot. Now, Columbus Police are trying to find out who pulled the trigger.
A man faces sexual assault charges in Tupelo
30-year-old Landon Rimes of Magnolia has been charged with one count of molestation and one count of enticement of a child to meet for sexual purposes.
Standoff leads to an arrest in Lowndes Co.
According to the Lowndes County Sheriff's Office, on Thursday, April 23, at around 6:00 pm, 35-year-old Justin Contrell Hairston was taken into custody following a short standoff at an apartment in East Columbus.
A man already in jail faces child porn charges in Tupelo
Charges continue to pile up for a man already in jail on burglary charges.
Man being held without bond after a robbery in Tupelo
A Tupelo man is being held without bond after being arrested for a Monday night robbery.





