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Lawsuit against Amazon over suicides linked to curing salt can go to trial, court rules
CBS News reports that a lawsuit against Amazon alleging the retailer sold a chemical on its website that played a role in the suicides of several teenagers and adults can proceed to trial
Police in search of a burglary suspect in Tupelo
Crime Stoppers of North East Mississippi and the Tupelo Police Department need help locating the person or persons responsible for Burglary of a Commercial Building.
Visit Columbus Tourism Director talks about several events in the works for Spring
Spring is shaping up to be Tourist Season in Columbus.
Rain Chances Continue
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) - Friday and Saturday rain chances return with highs slowly decreasing after today. THURSDAY: A few light showers will continue to push across our area during the morning hours, with a few more showers possible this evening.…
Delay in shipment causes liquor shortage across Mississippi
Since early January, there has been a delay in shipments from the state's Alcoholic Beverage Control Warehouse.
Team USA wins gold over Canada in women's hockey overtime thriller at the Winter Olympics
Sources from CBS News say that Team USA defeated Canada in a stunning 2-1 overtime comeback win at the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Games to take home their third Olympic gold medal in women's ice hockey.
Police in search of a burglary suspect in Tupelo
Crime Stoppers of North East Mississippi and the Tupelo Police Department need help locating the person or persons responsible for Burglary of a Commercial Building.
Visit Columbus Tourism Director talks about several events in the works for Spring
Spring is shaping up to be Tourist Season in Columbus.
Rain Chances Continue
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) - Friday and Saturday rain chances return with highs slowly decreasing after today. THURSDAY: A few light showers will continue to push across our area during the morning hours, with a few more showers possible this evening.…
Delay in shipment causes liquor shortage across Mississippi
Since early January, there has been a delay in shipments from the state's Alcoholic Beverage Control Warehouse.
Team USA wins gold over Canada in women's hockey overtime thriller at the Winter Olympics
Sources from CBS News say that Team USA defeated Canada in a stunning 2-1 overtime comeback win at the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Games to take home their third Olympic gold medal in women's ice hockey.
FBI Director Kash Patel takes agency jet to Italy, plans to attend Olympic hockey games in Italy, sources say
According to CBS News, FBI Director Kash Patel, whose use of a government jet has frequently come under scrutiny, took the same plane on Thursday to fly to Italy with plans to attend the Olympic hockey medal rounds, according to public data and sources familiar with the matter.
How a U.S. strike on Iran could affect American drivers and borrowers
CBS News reports that oil prices are climbing amid signs the U.S. may be planning to launch military strikes on Iran, raising questions about the potential economic fallout of heightened conflict in the region.
Artemis II moon rocket refueled in practice countdown setting stage for historic flight
Sources from CBS News say that NASA cleared engineers to load more than 750,000 gallons of super cold propellants into the agency's huge Space Launch System rocket Thursday in a second "wet dress rehearsal" countdown to verify leak repairs and clear the way for a flight to the moon as early as March 6.
Olympians going for gold juggle day jobs to bring in some green
According to CBS News, most athletes train for years to reach the Olympics, but competing at an elite level doesn't always come with elite pay. Some U.S. Olympians must also hold down a job to help fund the years of training required to compete on the world's biggest stage.
Average US long-term mortgage rate dips to 6.01%, lowest level in more than 3 years
According to AP, the average long-term U.S. mortgage rate slipped this week to its lowest level in more than three years, but remains around 6% in the same narrow range it has been in this year.
Noxubee Co. Sheriff reports stolen car has been recovered in Brooksville
The Noxubee County Sheriff's Department reports it has recovered another stolen vehicle on Hopewell Road in Brooksville.
One person dead after an afternoon crash in Western Lowndes Co.
One person is dead after a mid-afternoon crash in western Lowndes County.
Police in search of a burglary suspect in Tupelo
Crime Stoppers of North East Mississippi and the Tupelo Police Department need help locating the person or persons responsible for Burglary of a Commercial Building.
Noxubee Co. Sheriff reports stolen car has been recovered in Brooksville
The Noxubee County Sheriff's Department reports it has recovered another stolen vehicle on Hopewell Road in Brooksville.
Suspect wanted for false pretense in Tupelo
Crime Stoppers of Northeast Mississippi and the Tupelo Police Department need help locating the individuals responsible for a False Pretense case that is being investigated by the Tupelo Police Department.
Verona man pleads guilty to second-degree murder in Tupelo
A Verona man will spend the next 25 years in the Mississippi Department of Corrections.
Aliceville mayor addresses recent police officer arrest
Aliceville, Ala. (WCBI) The Aliceville Mayor releases a statement regarding the recent arrest of a city police officer. Mayor Terrence Windham posted a statement to social media saying, "No one is above the law, and we are fully cooperating with…
Fifth person charged with child-related sex crimes in Pickens Co.
20-year-old Caminion Gary was booked into the Pickens County Jail on Tuesday. He is facing Felony Sexual abuse, Felony transmitting obscene material to a child by computer, and felony Molestation-enticing a child.
Four Pickens County Teachers arrested; District issues statement
The school said they are cooperating with authorities, and because this is an active investigation, they cannot comment on specific details at this time.
Police investigate a shooting that injured a juvenile in Tupelo
Tupelo Police are investigating a weekend shooting that injured a juvenile.
Lee Co. Sheriff's Office makes an arrest for alleged sexual battery of a child
The department was notified by Child Protective Services of a possible sexual abuse case involving a child under the age of 6 and allegations of sexual assault against a child surfaced.
Saltillo man denied bond after drug trafficking accusations in Tupelo
Bond is denied for a Saltillo man accused of trafficking drugs in Tupelo.
One of two victims of a homicide in North Carolina have been identified
A Hamilton man has been identified as one of two victims in a Valentine's Day homicide in North Carolina.
Hamilton man identified as victim in North Carolina double homicide
NORTH CAROLINA - A Hamilton man is identified as one of two victims in a Valentine's Day homicide in North Carolina. According to reports, 28-year-old Matthew Wade and his girlfriend, 21-year-old Kateryna Tovmash, were tragically shot Saturday night. The suspect,…
A man was sentenced to serve ten years in prison for narcotics
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) On Thursday, Derrick Lerenzo Denman pled guilty to trafficking methamphetamine in Lee County. Circuit Court Judge John R. White sentenced Denman…
Woman faces multiple drug charges in Itawamba Co.
On Thursday, February 12, the Fulton Police Department, Itawamba County Sheriff's Office, and the North Mississippi Narcotics Unit arrested Amy Lauren Tillotson.
Two people accused of dealing drugs in Burnsville
Two Burnsville residents are behind bars, accused of dealing drugs.
Hamilton teenager faces enticement charges in Monroe Co.
Monroe County SVU Investigators arrested 18-year-old Ethan James Serrano on Wednesday, February 11.
Former neurologist receives sentence for child pornography charges
A former Tupelo neurologist will spend the next 12 years in Federal prison for child pornography charges.
Starkville Police make an arrest in connection with auto burglaries
The Starkville Police Department made an arrest in connection with auto burglaries in a Starkville neighborhood.





