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MSU and SOCSD partner to provide students with education tutoring enrichment
The educational partnership between the Starkville Oktibbeha County School District and Mississippi University is proving to be beneficial for both groups.
Firefighters respond to a structure fire in Oktibbeha County
Volunteer fire departments in Oktibbeha County responded to a structure fire in Sturgis yesterday.
California says Amazon pressured retailers to boost prices on their websites to not undercut it
According to Associated Press, Amazon used its market leverage to get companies such as Walmart to increase prices on their websites so the e-commerce giant would not be undercut by its competitors..
Kevin Warsh set to face lawmakers in Fed chair confirmation hearing. Here's what to expect.
According to CBS News, Kevin Warsh, President Trump's nominee to replace Jerome Powell as chair of the Federal Reserve, is set to face questions regarding his views on inflation, interest rates and other economic issues at a Senate Banking Committee hearing on Tuesday.
House GOP's campaign arm touts record $47 million fundraising haul to kick off midterm push
Sources from CBS say that House Republicans' campaign arm is touting a record-breaking fundraising haul to start the 2026 midterm cycle, the committee chairman told CBS News in an interview.
Canadian prime minister describes close ties to U.S. as "weaknesses that we must correct"
According to CBS News, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said in a video address released Sunday that Canada's strong economic ties to the United States were once a strength but are now a weakness that must be corrected.
Firefighters respond to a structure fire in Oktibbeha County
Volunteer fire departments in Oktibbeha County responded to a structure fire in Sturgis yesterday.
California says Amazon pressured retailers to boost prices on their websites to not undercut it
According to Associated Press, Amazon used its market leverage to get companies such as Walmart to increase prices on their websites so the e-commerce giant would not be undercut by its competitors..
Kevin Warsh set to face lawmakers in Fed chair confirmation hearing. Here's what to expect.
According to CBS News, Kevin Warsh, President Trump's nominee to replace Jerome Powell as chair of the Federal Reserve, is set to face questions regarding his views on inflation, interest rates and other economic issues at a Senate Banking Committee hearing on Tuesday.
House GOP's campaign arm touts record $47 million fundraising haul to kick off midterm push
Sources from CBS say that House Republicans' campaign arm is touting a record-breaking fundraising haul to start the 2026 midterm cycle, the committee chairman told CBS News in an interview.
Canadian prime minister describes close ties to U.S. as "weaknesses that we must correct"
According to CBS News, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said in a video address released Sunday that Canada's strong economic ties to the United States were once a strength but are now a weakness that must be corrected.
Supreme Court takes up religious liberty case over Colorado's universal preschool program
According CBS News, the Supreme Court on Monday said it will consider an appeal from Catholic preschools in Colorado that said they were excluded from the state-funded universal preschool program because they sought to admit only children whose families adhere to the church's teachings on gender and sexual orientation.
Supreme Court turns away parental rights dispute involving child's gender transition in school
CBS News reports that the Supreme Court on Monday turned away a legal battle testing whether a public school violates parents' rights when it encourages their child's social gender transition without their knowledge or consent.
United Airlines merger with American Airlines would hurt consumers, senators say
Sources from CBS say that two lawmakers are speaking out against a potential merger between United Airlines and American Airlines, saying a deal would weaken industry competition and harm consumers.
FBI Director Kash Patel sues The Atlantic for $250 million over story on alleged drinking, absences
According to CBS, FBI Director Kash Patel filed a defamation lawsuit against The Atlantic magazine on Monday, saying a recent story about his alleged frequent drinking and absences included "false and obviously fabricated" claims.
Fire at Chanticleer Apartments displaces many families
More than 40 families are displaced after a Friday night fire at Chanticleer Apartments in Columbus. Saturday, the American Red Cross was at the Sim Scott Park Community Center to assist the families. Others were at Chanticleer working to salvage what they could.
Sen. Mark Warner's daughter Madison dies at 36 after long diabetes battle
CBS News reports that Democratic Sen. Mark Warner of Virginia announced on Monday that his daughter Madison has died following a lengthy battle with juvenile diabetes and other health issues. She was 36.
Tariff refund portal off to bumpy start as some businesses report glitches
Sources from CBS News say that some businesses experienced problems accessing the U.S. government's new tariff refund portal after the system launched on Monday.
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.
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.





