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1 killed, 1 airlifted to hospital after Rankin County crash

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4 weeks ago

June 10, 2024

www.wjtv.com – Kaitlin Howell – 2024-06-10 11:29:12

SUMMARY: In Rankin County, Mississippi, an early morning collision occurred on June 10, involving a 2019 Dodge Ram and a 2022 International tractor-trailer on U.S. 49 North near Star Road. The crash resulted in the death of 26-year-old Joseph Cook, the driver of the Dodge Ram. Cook's passenger was airlifted to the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson with unspecified injuries. The driver of the 18-wheeler was unharmed. The Mississippi Highway Patrol (MHP) is conducting an ongoing investigation into the incident.

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Isolated showers tomorrow with increasing storms next week – Home – WCBI TV

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2 hours ago

July 6, 2024

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www.wcbi.com – McKinley Dean – 2024-07-06 17:10:42

SUMMARY: COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) – Saturday ends calmly with clouds increasing overnight. Sunday will be mostly cloudy with a few isolated showers, hot and muggy conditions, and temperatures reaching low to mid-90s with heat indices in the triple digits. Tonight's weather will be warm and mild with temperatures around the mid-70s and winds from the NNW at 5 mph. Heading into next week, expect more thunderstorms and slightly cooler temperatures, with some areas experiencing upper 80s.

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Two Mississippi escapees captured after being found in abandoned home

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7 hours ago

July 6, 2024

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www.wjtv.com – Kaitlin Howell – 2024-07-06 11:54:30

SUMMARY: Two inmates who escaped from Claiborne County Detention Center, Tyrekennel Collins, 24, and Dezarrious Johnson, 18, were captured on July 6 in an abandoned home on Bridewell Lane. They escaped on July 5 by going through the ceiling and climbing an outside wall; Johnson injured his leg during the escape. Collins is accused of killing his cousin in Copiah County in October 2023. Johnson faces murder and aggravated assault charges in Jefferson County, with a trial set for October 15, 2024. Camera footage aided in tracking them down. The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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Drier and calm weekend ahead – Home – WCBI TV

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11 hours ago

July 6, 2024

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www.wcbi.com – Charlie Goldstein – 2024-07-06 08:33:06

SUMMARY: After storms with a cold front, northeast Mississippi will experience dry and clear weather this weekend. Saturday and Sunday will see high temperatures in the lower 90s, with partly to mostly cloudy skies and low chances (20%) of isolated showers. Night temperatures will drop to the low to mid-70s, creating warm and muggy conditions, and heat indices could exceed 100. Next week, remnants of Beryl will impact the area, likely bringing rainy days and potentially gusty winds from Tuesday to Thursday. Beryl is expected to weaken into a tropical depression as it moves inland, passing near the area by mid-week.

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