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Hegseth says U.S. can "sustain the fight for as long as it takes" as Iran offensive continues
Sources from CBS say that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Thursday that Iran is hoping the U.S. cannot sustain its operation against the country, but he asserted that the military can "sustain the fight for as long as it takes."
Federal contractor who allegedly stole $46 million in crypto arrested in Caribbean, FBI says
According to CBS News, a federal contractor accused of stealing $46 million in cryptocurrency was arrested in the Caribbean, the FBI announced.
City leaders in beginning stages of banning Kratom in Starkville
Starkville city leaders are in the beginning stages of banning the sale of Kratom and related products in the city.
Changes for Public Employee Retirement Systems now in effect
Changes to the state's Public Employee Retirement Systems are now in effect.
Iran war hits housing market as mortgage rates rise to 6% on inflation fears
CBS News reports that mortgage rates are edging up on Thursday amid renewed inflation fears tied to the war in Iran.
A record share of Americans are taking emergency withdrawals from their 401(k)s
Sources from CBS News say that a record share of Americans are tapping their retirement savings accounts to cover emergency expenses, according to new data from financial services firm Vanguard.
Federal contractor who allegedly stole $46 million in crypto arrested in Caribbean, FBI says
According to CBS News, a federal contractor accused of stealing $46 million in cryptocurrency was arrested in the Caribbean, the FBI announced.
City leaders in beginning stages of banning Kratom in Starkville
Starkville city leaders are in the beginning stages of banning the sale of Kratom and related products in the city.
Changes for Public Employee Retirement Systems now in effect
Changes to the state's Public Employee Retirement Systems are now in effect.
Iran war hits housing market as mortgage rates rise to 6% on inflation fears
CBS News reports that mortgage rates are edging up on Thursday amid renewed inflation fears tied to the war in Iran.
A record share of Americans are taking emergency withdrawals from their 401(k)s
Sources from CBS News say that a record share of Americans are tapping their retirement savings accounts to cover emergency expenses, according to new data from financial services firm Vanguard.
Savannah Guthrie visits "Today" studio, says she intends to return to show
According to CBS News, Savannah Guthrie stopped by the "Today" show studio to see colleagues on Thursday
Trump turns to an Oklahoma senator with a fighter’s reputation as his next choice to lead DHS
Sources from AP say that President Donald Trump’s plans to nominate Republican Sen. Markwayne Mullin of Oklahoma to take over as Homeland Security secretary follow a meteoric political rise for the plumbing company owner who was first elected to Congress in 2012.
MHP investigates a car accident in Caledonia that left one person injured
The Mississippi Highway Patrol is investigating a lunchtime car accident that left one person injured.
Midday (Minister Institute Training) - 03/05/26
Today on Midday, Kealy talks with Rev. Eddie Longstreet and Dr. Stan McCrary about the upcoming minister training
Man arrested on aggravated assault, kidnapping, and sexual battery in West Point
Clay County deputies arrested a West Point man on some serious charges.
Who will win at the Oscars? AP’s film writers make their predictions
Sources from Associated Press say that the Oscars just got more interesting. With a few late-game curveballs, courtesy of the Actor Awards, the broadcast of the 98th Academy Awards on Sunday, March 15, may have more drama and heartbreak than expected even just last week.
Panel reviewing Trump’s White House ballroom project will vote on it April 2
Sources from AP say that a federal panel reviewing President Donald Trump’s plans to build a ballroom at the White House has set April 2 for a final vote on the project
Man arrested on aggravated assault, kidnapping, and sexual battery in West Point
Clay County deputies arrested a West Point man on some serious charges.
One man seriously injured and another on the run after a shooting in Tupelo
One man has been seriously injured, and police are looking for a suspect in Tupelo.
One suspect charged and another wanted after teen goes missing in West Point
A man is facing charges, and a warrant has been issued for another suspect in West Point.
Man faces marijuana charges in Pickens County
A man is facing charges after deputies allegedly found two pounds of marijuana.
Columbus PD searching for suspect in Aggravated Domestic Violence case
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) - The Columbus Police Department is looking for a suspect in an Aggravated Domestic Violence case. According to the department, a female victim reported that she had been physically assaulted by her boyfriend during a domestic dispute…
Alabama Law Enforcement investigates an officer-involved shooting
Special Agents with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency's State Bureau of Investigation are looking into an officer-involved shooting in Northwest Alabama.
Police investigate a homicide in Winston Co.
The Winston County Sheriff's Office is investigating an early morning homicide.
Two people plead guilty for selling/installing faulty and used fire suppression systems
Two people were sentenced to serve time behind bars for selling and installing faulty and used fire suppression systems.
Two people arrested on meth charges in Prentiss Co.
The Prentiss County Sheriff's Office made two arrests for alleged Possession of Methamphetamine.
Man faces sexual assault charges in Tupelo
Tupelo Police made an arrest in a sexual assault case.
Two men face additional child-sex crime charges in Pickens Co.
Two men in Pickens County are facing additional child-sex crime charges.
Man wanted for allegedly causing an accident in Ecru
Ecru Police are asking for your help to find a person they believe caused an accident and left.
Police investigate sexual assault incident in Louisville High School
The Louisville Police Department is investigating a sexual assault that took place at Louisville High School on Monday.
Man charged with 5 counts of auto burglary in Winston Co.
A man is facing charges across multiple agencies for an alleged string of auto burglaries.
UPDATE: Officer remains in critical condition after weekend collision in Starkville
The Starkville Police Department has issued an update on the condition of the officer injured on duty over the weekend.
Traffic stop leads to drug charges for a man in Itawamba Co.
A traffic stop leads to drug charges for a Fulton man.
Police arrest person of interest in connection with West Point shooting
West Point Police have a person of interest in custody in connection with a shooting on February 19.
Police in search of two felony shoplifting suspects in Tupelo
The Tupelo Police Department is asking for the public's help in identifying two suspects involved in a felony shoplifting case.





