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U.S. special forces soldier who won $409K charged for betting on Maduro's removal before raid was reported
Sources from CBS say that a U.S. special forces soldier involved in the military operation that captured Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro was arrested on Thursday after allegedly betting on Maduro's removal from office before news of the raid was made public
Storms rolling in
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) - Friday brings the rain chance back into the forecast- with a bang. Strong to severe storms may be possible. THURSDAY NIGHT: It is going to be a comfortable night. Temperatures are going to drop into the…
Meta to cut 8,000 jobs as it charges into AI
According to CBS News, Meta plans to lay off roughly 8,000 employees, or 10% of its workforce, in a move to slash costs as the technology company pushes deeper into artificial intelligence.
Nearly 208,000 heated socks sold at Costco are recalled after customers report burns
CBS News reports that nearly 208,000 pairs of heated socks sold at Costco are being recalled after 13 reports of first- and second-degree burns, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
Only one Trump "gold card" visa has been approved so far, Commerce's Lutnick says
Sources from CBS say that the Trump administration has approved one "gold card" visa since starting to accept applications for the new U.S. residency permit in December, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said on Thursday.
Starkville Sports Complex hosts 2026 Senior Games of Mississippi
The 2026 edition of the Senior Games of Mississippi took over the Starkville Sportsplex today.
Storms rolling in
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) - Friday brings the rain chance back into the forecast- with a bang. Strong to severe storms may be possible. THURSDAY NIGHT: It is going to be a comfortable night. Temperatures are going to drop into the…
Meta to cut 8,000 jobs as it charges into AI
According to CBS News, Meta plans to lay off roughly 8,000 employees, or 10% of its workforce, in a move to slash costs as the technology company pushes deeper into artificial intelligence.
Nearly 208,000 heated socks sold at Costco are recalled after customers report burns
CBS News reports that nearly 208,000 pairs of heated socks sold at Costco are being recalled after 13 reports of first- and second-degree burns, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
Only one Trump "gold card" visa has been approved so far, Commerce's Lutnick says
Sources from CBS say that the Trump administration has approved one "gold card" visa since starting to accept applications for the new U.S. residency permit in December, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said on Thursday.
Starkville Sports Complex hosts 2026 Senior Games of Mississippi
The 2026 edition of the Senior Games of Mississippi took over the Starkville Sportsplex today.
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.
Former federal prosecutors see legal flaws in DOJ's indictment of Southern Poverty Law Center
According CBS, the Justice Department's indictment against the Southern Poverty Law Center may contain serious legal defects that could lead to a full or partial dismissal because it struggles to articulate the elements of the alleged crimes
Midday (Starkville Dachshund Derby) - 04/23/26
Today on Midday, Kealy talks with Starkville Derby Director/Creator Alden Thornhill about the upcoming Starkville Derby.
Midday (YMCA Healthy Kids Day) - 04/23/26
Today on Midday, Kealy talks with YMCA Membership Director Cynthia Mutch and Marketing/Communications Director Essie Brock about the upcoming YMCA Healthy Kids Day.
Midday (Wienermobile Food Delivery: LIVE) - 04/23/26
The Oscar Mayer Wienermobile stopped in Starkville! Charity Johnson joined the "hotdoggers" for the ride and went LIVE to talk about the experience.
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.
Man indicted for more child sex crimes charges in Lee Co.
A man indicted for alleged child sex crimes in Itawamba County faces similar charges in Lee County.
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.
Man indicted for more child sex crimes charges in Lee Co.
A man indicted for alleged child sex crimes in Itawamba County faces similar charges in Lee County.
Former Alabama School Resource Officer faces child exploitation charges
A former School Resource Officer will face trial for sex crimes involving children.
Man arrested on multiple charges in Carrol Co.
A Carroll County man has been arrested on multiple charges.
Man charged in connection with a fire that happened in Tishomingo Co.
A fire in Tishomingo County was intentionally set, now a man is being charged with arson.
UPDATE: 3-year-old shooting victim identified
Columbus Police said officers were not called to the scene, instead, they were notified by the hospital after the child arrived with a gunshot wound
Police make an arrest on aggravated assault charges in Lafayette Co.
The Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office has made an arrest after receiving a call for service regarding a disturbance.
UPDATE: Two people face charges following the shooting of a 3-year-old
Two people are being charged after a 3 year old was shot in Columbus.
DeSoto woman enters plea agreement following welfare fraud investigation
A DeSoto County woman has entered a plea agreement following a welfare fraud investigation.
UPDATE: Two people in custody after a child was shot in Columbus
One person is facing charges, and a second person has turned himself in after a three-year-old was shot in Columbus.
Three separate arrests made on three separate charges in Amory
Three people are facing charges after three seperate arrests in Amory.
Booneville man arrested for Sexual Battery and Statutory Rape in Prentiss Co.
A Booneville man faces Sexual Battery and Statutory Rape charges after information about a missing girl from Tennessee leads law enforcement to him.
Special agents investigate an officer-related shooting in Madison County, AL
Special Agents assigned to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency and the State Bureau of Investigating is investigating an officer-related shooting.
Man faces multiple felony charges after multiple alleged assaults
MONROE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) - Monroe County Deputies responded to a domestic situation in the Lackey Community last month, which led to multiple charges. According to the Monroe County Sheriff's Office, Reynaldo Gonzales Jr. allegedly physically attacked deputies in the…
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.





