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Today's Weather – Deitra McKenzie – May 10th, 2024
SUMMARY: Friday had strong storms with wind, hail, and heavy rain, bringing 1-3 inches of rainfall. Cold front moved east, bringing cooler, drier air and more sunshine. Dew points fell from 60s to 50s, making it more comfortable. Highs stayed in low to mid-80s. Winds were 10-15 mph, gusting to 20 mph. Weekend forecast shows pleasant weather, with Saturday being fantastic and Sunday having potential for spotty showers in the evening. Monday may bring more rain. Overall, Friday ended nicely with a beautiful weekend ahead. Enjoy the Mother's Day holiday weekend.
Today's Weather – Deitra McKenzie – May 10th, 2024
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News 11 at 6PM_Weather 7/5/24
SUMMARY: Happy Friday! We're looking at our current rainfall status for July. June ended dry with a 2-inch deficit, and early July is nearly an inch behind, with only 0.31 inches of rain in Meridian today. Notably, other areas received more. Portions of Noxubee and Clarke Counties are abnormally dry, but recent rain has been beneficial. More rain is expected south of I-20 tonight and over the weekend, with showers likely into Saturday and Sunday. Tropical Storm Barry, likely to strengthen, could bring additional moisture to Mississippi early next week. Overall, expect warm, muggy weather with scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Plan for a hot weekend with showers to dodge
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Richton School District gearing up for new school year
SUMMARY: Summer is winding down, and the Pine Belt's Richon School District is gearing up for a new school year starting August 1st. Despite the quiet summer, Superintendent Klay Angland says it's a busy period for school leaders. Students recently completed state testing, and while improvements are needed, progress is notable. A $200,000 project to replace the basketball court is expected to be finished before school starts. Policy-wise, few changes are anticipated, but the student handbook will see minor updates. Registration will reopen this month, with details shared on social media.
Richton School District gearing up for new school year.
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School shoppers to get break next week
SUMMARY: Next weekend, Mississippi will observe a sales tax holiday, offering reduced prices to shoppers, especially those preparing for the new school year. The holiday runs from Friday, July 12th to midnight on Sunday, July 14th. Items such as clothing, footwear, and school supplies priced under $100 will be tax-free, though items over $100 are not included. Parents with multiple children welcome the early holiday as it eases their back-to-school spending. Despite the restrictions, the tax holiday offers significant relief, with additional store deals like buy one get one free also benefiting families. For more details, visit wdam.com.
School shoppers to get break next week.
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