Hantavirus warning sparks mixed reactions among locals despite no Mississippi cases
Locals react to hantavirus warning; health officials stress no cases in MS and low risk of spread.
GOP Rep. Mike Lawler blasts antisemitic and homophobic comments from Sen. Rand Paul’s son
GOP Rep. Mike Lawler blasts antisemitic and homophobic comments from Sen. Rand Paul’s son
First clade I mpox case confirmed in Connecticut after patient traveled to Western Europe
A case of clade I mpox — a more virulent version of the virus that causes monkeypox, according to the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) — has been confirmed in the U.S., as global health officials also monitor...
Lutnick backs away from his Epstein ‘blackmail’ claim in interview with House committee
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has backed away from a previous claim that convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein blackmailed people.
Next to Nature (Cogon Grass) – 05/13/26
On this week’s Next to Nature, Eric and Dr. Long discuss the Cogon Grass. For 24/7 news and updates, follow us on Facebook and X. Categories: Featured, Local News, Next to Nature Tags: Columbus, county, episode, local, lowndes, Mississippi, nature, news, next, nexttonature,...
Road work to be expected from Cliff Gookin Boulevard to Mitchell in Tupelo
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – Drivers in Tupelo will need to plan a detour towards the end of the work week. On Friday, South Thomas Street from Cliff Gookin Boulevard to Mitchell will be closed beginning at 8:30 am. This will...
Ole Miss PD drafting temp officers for gameday roster
UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI (WCBI) – Before the Rebels take the field, or the first touchdown, police officers and sheriff’s deputies from various agencies are on patrol. ‘We can’t do it alone,” said Capt. Jesse Richards, of the University of Mississippi...
MDOC staff celebrated in honor of National Police Week
NOXUBEE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Mississippi Department of Corrections staff are being celebrated in honor of National Police Week. The Noxubee County Community Work Center held a Staff Appreciation Day. Local and state leaders, including Macon Mayor Freddie Poindexter, State...
MaxxSouth installs free Wi-Fi in Amory
AMORY, Miss. (WCBI) – Whether you’re a resident or just passing through town, free Wi-Fi is now available in Amory. “I think it’s great for the community, I think it gives a great opportunity for our kids and our young...
Mississippi’s education gains continue amid a nationwide ‘reading recession,’ report says
Audio recording is automated for accessibility. Humans wrote and edited the story. Despite a longtime nationwide backslide in learning, a new report has found that Mississippi continues to outpace most of the country in post-pandemic recovery. Mississippi ranks No. 7...