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Accused Charlie Kirk killer makes 1st in-person court appearance as judge weighs media access
Sources from Associated Press say the 22-year-old Utah man charged with killing Charlie Kirk made his first in-person court appearance Thursday as his attorneys push to further limit media access in the high-profile criminal case.
Sherrone Moore was a once-promising coach until a sudden and stunning fall from grace at Michigan
Associated Press reports that Sherrone Moore’s downfall has been stunning.
Director convicted of scamming $11M from Netflix and going on lavish spending spree
According to Associated Press, Hollywood director was convicted Thursday on charges that he scammed Netflix out of $11 million for a show that never materialized
NASCAR settles federal antitrust case filed by 2 of its teams, including one owned by NBA legend Michael Jordan
Sources from CBS say that NASCAR reached a settlement Thursday of the bruising antitrust lawsuit filed against the stock car series by two of its race teams
Trump says U.S. prices are "coming down tremendously." Here's what the data shows.
According to CBS, President Trump delivered a message Tuesday evening aimed at the millions of Americans struggling to afford daily necessities
Lowndes Co. Sheriff's Office helps collect toys for projects this Christmas
The Lowndes County Sheriff's Office is providing some tactical support for Santa this year.
Sherrone Moore was a once-promising coach until a sudden and stunning fall from grace at Michigan
Associated Press reports that Sherrone Moore’s downfall has been stunning.
Director convicted of scamming $11M from Netflix and going on lavish spending spree
According to Associated Press, Hollywood director was convicted Thursday on charges that he scammed Netflix out of $11 million for a show that never materialized
NASCAR settles federal antitrust case filed by 2 of its teams, including one owned by NBA legend Michael Jordan
Sources from CBS say that NASCAR reached a settlement Thursday of the bruising antitrust lawsuit filed against the stock car series by two of its race teams
Trump says U.S. prices are "coming down tremendously." Here's what the data shows.
According to CBS, President Trump delivered a message Tuesday evening aimed at the millions of Americans struggling to afford daily necessities
Lowndes Co. Sheriff's Office helps collect toys for projects this Christmas
The Lowndes County Sheriff's Office is providing some tactical support for Santa this year.
MIDDAY TOY GIVEAWAY – 12/11/2025
Congratulations to our winners for today's Midday Toy Giveaway! If your child would like to enter their drawing for a chance to win, visit our website at wcbi.com/contests.
Midday (Operation Joy) - 12/11/25
Today on Midday, Kealy talks with Christy Ferguson and Cindy Skipper about the upcoming event Operation Christmas.
Disney invests $1B in OpenAI in deal to bring characters like Mickey Mouse to Sora AI video tool
Associated Press reports that Disney is investing $1 billion in OpenAI and will bring characters such as Mickey Mouse, Cinderella and Luke Skywalker to the AI company’s Sora video generation tool
Average US long-term mortgage rate ticks up to 6.22%, but remains close to its low for the year
Sources from Associated Press say the average rate on a 30-year U.S. mortgage edged higher this week
Washington state under emergency as torrential rain triggers floods, mudslides and evacuations
According to Associated Press, Washington was under a state of emergency Thursday from a barrage of torrential rain that has sent rivers flowing over their banks
From deportation to court, key events in Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s fight with the Trump administration
Associated Press reports that Kilmar Abrego Garcia entered the news in March 2025 after he was deported to El Salvador despite a court ruling that should have prevented it
MyPillow founder and Trump supporter Mike Lindell says he’s running for Minnesota governor in 2026
Sources from Associated Press say that Mike Lindell, the fervent supporter of President Donald Trump known to TV viewers as the “MyPillow Guy,” officially entered the race for Minnesota governor Thursday in hopes of winning the Republican nomination to challenge Democratic Gov. Tim Walz.
An update on the fatal Highway 12 crash in Lowndes Co.
We now have more information about a deadly crash in Lowndes County.
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.





