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Elon Musk, a fierce Davos critic, tells World Economic Forum that robots will outnumber humans
According to CBS, Elon Musk, a long-time critic of the World Economic Forum's annual event in Davos, Switzerland, appeared at the gathering for the first time on Thursday
Arkansas resident claims $1.8 billion Powerball jackpot, opts for one-time cash payout
CBS News reports that the winner of the Christmas Eve $1.8 billion Powerball jackpot recently claimed their prize, Arkansas lottery officials said Thursday.
House amends funding package to repeal law allowing senators to sue for $500k, jamming upper chamber
Sources from CBS News say the House approved an amendment to a must-pass funding package Thursday that would repeal a controversial provision that allows senators to sue for $500,000 if federal investigators search their phone records without their knowledge.
Airlines issue travel waivers ahead of massive winter storm that would affect 200 million people
According to CBS, Major U.S. airlines are issuing travel waivers as a massive winter storm threatens to snarl travel plans across the country.
Most U.S. families don't earn nearly enough to afford child care, study finds
CBS News reports that the typical American family earns far too little to comfortably afford child care, according to a new analysis.
Weekend of Winter Weather
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) - A quiet end to Thursday and mostly Friday before a winter storm impacts NE Mississippi and W Alabama. THURSDAY NIGHT: A quiet night is ahead as lows fall only into the 40s. FRIDAY: A shower is possible…
Arkansas resident claims $1.8 billion Powerball jackpot, opts for one-time cash payout
CBS News reports that the winner of the Christmas Eve $1.8 billion Powerball jackpot recently claimed their prize, Arkansas lottery officials said Thursday.
House amends funding package to repeal law allowing senators to sue for $500k, jamming upper chamber
Sources from CBS News say the House approved an amendment to a must-pass funding package Thursday that would repeal a controversial provision that allows senators to sue for $500,000 if federal investigators search their phone records without their knowledge.
Airlines issue travel waivers ahead of massive winter storm that would affect 200 million people
According to CBS, Major U.S. airlines are issuing travel waivers as a massive winter storm threatens to snarl travel plans across the country.
Most U.S. families don't earn nearly enough to afford child care, study finds
CBS News reports that the typical American family earns far too little to comfortably afford child care, according to a new analysis.
Weekend of Winter Weather
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) - A quiet end to Thursday and mostly Friday before a winter storm impacts NE Mississippi and W Alabama. THURSDAY NIGHT: A quiet night is ahead as lows fall only into the 40s. FRIDAY: A shower is possible…
Microsoft investigating outage affecting Microsoft 365, Outlook and other services
Sources from CBS say thousands of Microsoft customers are reporting difficulty accessing the technology company's suite of Microsoft 365 services, including email program Outlook, Teams, and other tools.
TikTok finalizes deal with China to avoid U.S. ban, White House official says
According to CBS News, a year after a law that effectively banned TikTok from the U.S. went into effect, China and the U.S. have signed off on a deal, according to a White House official.
Oktibbeha Co. Provides warming shelter for those in need
Oktibbeha County is also opening its warming shelter for the public.
Early afternoon accident slows traffic on highway 82 East
The crash happened around 2 pm in the eastbound lane of Highway 82, just east of the Macon/Meridian Exit.
MUW hosts Lowndes Co. Spelling Bee for top spellers in the area
The top spellers in Lowndes County faced off this morning for a chance to represent the county, and maybe the state.
Lowndes Co. First Responders gear up for the coming storm
Columbus and Lowndes County first responders are gearing up for the storm.
UPDATE: 2 People dead after a collision in Columbus
Two people are dead after a two-car collision in Lowndes County this morning.
Area teacher arrested for allegedly grooming a child
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) - A former New Hope School teacher is behind bars for an alleged inappropriate relationship with a student. The Lowndes County Sheriff's Office arrested 41-year-old Monica Grady. She was a teacher at New Hope Middle School…
Man sentenced to 20 years for felony aggravated assault
WEBSTER COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) - A case in Webster County leads to a verdict, a mistrial, and a continued trial for aggravated assault. William Brooks was found guilty in Webster County Circuit Court on Wednesday. According to court documents, three…
Law enforcement responds to a bank robbery in Oxford
A bank robbery kept law enforcement in Lafayette County busy this morning.
Man arrested for failure to register as a sex offender in Monroe Co.
A man fresh out of prison finds himself back behind bars in Monroe County.
Investigation underway after two men arrive at the BMH with gunshot wounds
Columbus Police are investigating after two young men showed up at Baptist Memorial Hospital Monday night with gunshot wounds.
Two gunshot victims show up at hospital; CPD investigating
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) - Columbus Police are investigating after two young men showed up at Baptist Memorial Hospital on Tuesday night with gunshot wounds. Police say they got the 9‑1‑1 call around 9:40, but when officers arrived, both victims refused…
Two MS Superintendents and St. Louis Teacher enter guilty pleas for Federal Embezzlement
Two Mississippi school superintendents and a St. Louis school teacher have entered guilty pleas to Federal Embezzlement charges.
UPDATE: 3 people charged after a weekend Starkville shooting
Three people, including a 16-year-old, now face charges in connection with a weekend shooting in Starkville.
19-year-old turns himself in after a weekend shooting in Starkville
The teenager wanted in connection with a weekend shooting at the Sonic in Starkville has now turned himself in.
Bond set for a man charged in Noxubee County shooting death
Bond has been set for a Noxubee County Man accused of killing another man.
Man faces murder charge in Noxubee Co.
One man is facing a murder charge after admitting to shooting and killing another man in Noxubee County.
Man faces murder charge in Noxubee County
NOXUBEE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) - One man is facing a murder charge after allegedly admitting to shooting and killing another man in Noxubee County. On January 16th, the Noxubee County Sheriff's Department received a call that someone had been shot…
SPD is investigating a report of shots fired at Sonic Drive in
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) Sunday morning around 11:00, Starkville Police Officers responded to a report of shots fired at Sonic Drive in. The investigation determined…
Michael Hawley pled guilty to culpable negligence manslaughter
CORINTH, Miss. (WCBI) 46 year old Michael Wayne Hawley of Corinth, pled guilty to culpable negligence manslaughter. Circuit Court Judge Michael P. Mills, Jr. accepted the plea, and…
A woman was arrested for selling drugs
MONROE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) On January 15th, 37 year old Laura Eliane Ebert was arrested after an ongoing investigation into selling Narcotics in the Smithville community. North Mississippi Narcotics…
The Tuscaloosa River Market wants you to be aware of a scam
TUSCALOOSA, ALA. (WCBI) According to the River Market, there is a scammer inviting food trucks to the market and asking them to pay $120…
LCSO wants you to be aware of a scam
LEE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) The law enforcement agency said, they have received multiple calls about someone pretending to be a Lee County Deputy. The caller is using…
Man from Clay Co. Arrested following long investigation on Tupelo auto burglaries
A Clay County man has been arrested in tupelo following a months long investigation into a string of vehicle burglaries that took place in tupelo, Lee County and in the surrounding area.
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