www.youtube.com – WDAM 7 | The Pine Belt’s Local News Station – 2024-09-20 01:24:43

SUMMARY: Hurricane Francine’s passage through the Pine Belt elicited mixed feelings among local farmers. Pearl River County faced more impacts than others, receiving tropical storm-force winds and heavy rainfall of 6 to 8 inches. While strong winds damaged some corn crops, the severity of the impact varied based on corn variety and planting location. Despite these challenges, some farmers found benefits for their soybean crops, calling the rainfall a “drought buster.” The moisture also led to a surge in grasshopper populations, affecting soybean plants. Overall, the storm’s effects highlighted the complex relationship between weather and agriculture.

Francine left good and bad during its visit to the Pine Belt.

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www.youtube.com – WDAM 7 | The Pine Belt’s Local News Station – 2024-09-20 01:24:43

SUMMARY: WDAM News at 10 reports on multiple local stories. In a tragic accident, two people died in a crash involving a bus from Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College, while a woman was hospitalized after a shooting in Collins. The Glendale Community is set to receive upgrades, including new playground equipment and a basketball court, funded by ARPA. Mississippi has the second-highest prostate cancer mortality rate in the U.S.; health officials emphasize the importance of screenings, now accessible through simple blood tests. Lastly, local farmers are recovering after Hurricane Francine made landfall over a week ago.

10pm Headlines 9/19

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SUMMARY: Welcome back! On this Thursday, temperatures range from 65°F in McGee to 72°F in Lumberton, with little to no fog in the area. Expect mostly sunny skies today with a high near 91°F and milder humidity compared to earlier summer months. The forecast shows no rain for the next week, and a potential area of low pressure may develop in the Gulf within seven days, but nothing is currently tracking. Tonight’s low will be around 69°F. Friday will be similarly hot at 91°F, with temperatures in the 90s lasting through Monday. Stay tuned for updates!

Meteorologist Rex Thompson looks at the weather for the end of the week.

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