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Columbus City officials seek community's help for economy increase in the city
Columbus City officials are looking to the community for ways to help grow the city's economy.
Botulism outbreak sickens more than 50 babies and expands to all ByHeart products
Associated Press reports that Federal health officials on Wednesday expanded an outbreak of infant botulism tied to recalled ByHeart baby formula to include all illnesses reported since the company began production in March 2022.
West Virginia National Guard member killed in DC is shooting laid to rest
According to Associated Press, a West Virginia National Guard member who was fatally shot last month in the nation’s capital was laid to rest with full military honors in a private ceremony.
MS Governor grants clemency to an inmate serving 15 years in prison
In 2015, Marcus Taylor entered a guilty plea to Conspiracy to sell a Schedule 3 drug in Choctaw County Circuit Court. Today, the Governor commuted Taylor's sentence to time served and ordered him to be released within 5 days.
House GOP moderates revolt against Johnson on health care with new discharge petition
CBS News reports that Republican moderates in the House revolted against leadership on Wednesday as they sought to force a vote on expiring health insurance premium tax credits — an issue that could have major political ramifications for the party in next year's elections.
Man faces several charges after hit-and-run in Noxubee Co.
A Macon man faces serious charges after a reported hit-and-run that left another man dead.
Botulism outbreak sickens more than 50 babies and expands to all ByHeart products
Associated Press reports that Federal health officials on Wednesday expanded an outbreak of infant botulism tied to recalled ByHeart baby formula to include all illnesses reported since the company began production in March 2022.
West Virginia National Guard member killed in DC is shooting laid to rest
According to Associated Press, a West Virginia National Guard member who was fatally shot last month in the nation’s capital was laid to rest with full military honors in a private ceremony.
MS Governor grants clemency to an inmate serving 15 years in prison
In 2015, Marcus Taylor entered a guilty plea to Conspiracy to sell a Schedule 3 drug in Choctaw County Circuit Court. Today, the Governor commuted Taylor's sentence to time served and ordered him to be released within 5 days.
House GOP moderates revolt against Johnson on health care with new discharge petition
CBS News reports that Republican moderates in the House revolted against leadership on Wednesday as they sought to force a vote on expiring health insurance premium tax credits — an issue that could have major political ramifications for the party in next year's elections.
Man faces several charges after hit-and-run in Noxubee Co.
A Macon man faces serious charges after a reported hit-and-run that left another man dead.
Former Vice President brings national book tour to Jackson, MS
Former Vice President Kamala Harris will bring her national book tour for "107 Days" to the city of Jackson.
Lowndes Co. STING Unit awarded 2025 Narcotics Team of the Year
The Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office STING Unit has been awarded the 2025 Narcotics Team of the Year by the Mississippi Narcotics Officers Association.
Ice Age lake at Death Valley National Park reemerges after record rainfall
Sources from CBS say an ancient lake that thrived during the last Ice Age has reemerged in California's Death Valley National Park, after a record spell of rainfall hit the area
Miami Mayor-elect Eileen Higgins believes key to her victory was broad outreach
According to CBS, Miami Mayor-elect Eileen Higgins believes the key to her election victory Tuesday — the first for a Democrat in almost 30 years — was her outreach to people of all political persuasions.
MIDDAY TOY GIVEAWAY - 12/10/2025
Congratulations to today's winners! If your child wants a chance to win on WCBI's Midday Toy Giveaway, visit our website at wcbi.com/contests for more
Midday (Night Of Hope) - 12/10/25
Today on Midday, Grace talks with Thea Kay and Scott Reed about the upcoming Night Of Hope event at West Jackson Baptist Church.
Lottery jackpots are getting bigger and harder to win. See the data on Powerball and Mega Millions' top prizes.
CBS News reports that Lottery jackpots have exploded in size over the last decade.
10 people arrested after an 11-month investigation in Calhoun Co.
Pollan says more arrests are imminent and this is an ongoing investigation.
Man faces several charges after hit-and-run in Noxubee Co.
A Macon man faces serious charges after a reported hit-and-run that left another man dead.
An update on the shooting incident in Pontotoc
A Pontotoc County man has been charged with second-degree murder in connection with a fatal shooting on Sunday morning, December 7.
Cyberstalking complaint leads to an arrest in Tupelo
A cyberstalking complaint leads to more serious charges against a man in Tupelo.
Man faces several child porn charges in Oxford
An Oxford man faces several charges related to the sexual exploitation of children.
Police respond to an early-morning drug break-in in Macon
Early this morning, December 8, Macon Police responded to a break-in at City Drug Store, according to the Macon Police Department.
Police investigate law officer impersonation report in Itawamba Co.
The Itawamba County Sheriff's Office is investigating a report of someone impersonating a law enforcement officer.
Man pleads guilty to second-degree assault in Lamar Co.
A man has entered a plea agreement in a January shooting at a Sulligent apartment.
Tunica woman charged with murder after reportedly shooting her boyfriend
An 82-year-old Tunica County woman has been charged with murder after reportedly shooting her boyfriend on Tuesday, December 2.
Human remains discovered in wooded area in Oktibbeha Co.
The Oktibbeha County Sheriff's Department and Starkville Police discovered human remains in a wooded area off Stuart Road.
Itawamba man sentenced to 20 years in prison for distributing child sex abuse material
An Itawamba County man will spend the next 20 years in prison for producing and distributing child sexual abuse material.
Tishomingo Co. Sheriff reports new FDIC scam in the area
The Tishomingo County Sheriff's Office is reporting that callers are claiming to be with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the FDIC.
Suspect involved in Baldwyn shooting now behind bars in MS
The suspect in a July shooting in Baldwyn is back in Mississippi and behind bars.
Lee family takes stand at Herrington sentence
Family, friends and supporters of Jay Lee gathered at the Oxford police station following the sentencing of Timothy Herrington, Jr.
Police made an arrest after an armed robbery at the Tupelo Mall
31-year-old Lewis J. Dillard of Corinth was charged with one count of Armed Robbery.
Man arrested in connection with card fraud/identity theft in Macon
The Macon Police Department has arrested a man in connection with a credit card fraud and personal identity theft.
UPDATE: man arrested for bringing a gun on Alcorn Central campus now identified
We now know the name and charges of a man who attempted to pull a firearm on the campus of Alcorn Central Elementary.
BREAKING: Herrington enters plea in "Jay" Lee murder case
An unexpected development today in the second trial for the man accused of killing an Ole Miss student in 2022.





