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Mississippi Insight for May 12, 2024: Barbour and Jones

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2 months ago

May 14, 2024

www.youtube.com – WJTV 12 News – 2024-05-14 16:19:06

SUMMARY: The 2024 legislative session has ended with some drama, focusing on major items passed by lawmakers and Medicaid expansion left on the table. Attention is now on the upcoming White House race, which looks to be close. The episode of Mississippi Insight discusses these topics with political analysts Austin Barber and Brandon Jones. They evaluate the leadership of both the Senate President and House Speaker, as well as the potential outcomes of the upcoming presidential and congressional elections. Additionally, the recent legislation regarding the public employees retirement system is discussed, with Mayor Toby Barker offering insights on the changes made. The episode examines the policies and personalities at play in these important political races.

Political analysts Brandon Jones and Austin Barbour join 12 News' Byron Brown for a look in the rear-view mirror at the 2024 legislative session and a look ahead to the November general elections. Produced by Tom Wright.

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News 11 at 6PM_Weather 7/5/24

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5 hours ago

July 6, 2024

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www.youtube.com – WTOK-TV – 2024-07-06 00:26:33

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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Emergency leaders look to update safety plans for Wayne Co.

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6 hours ago

July 6, 2024

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www.youtube.com – WDAM 7 | The Pine Belt's Local News Station – 2024-07-06 00:14:36

SUMMARY: Wayne County leaders, including emergency responders and state officials, are working to enhance security in schools and government buildings. The focus is on understanding each building's potential hazards and improving response strategies. Grants administrator Sean Dunlap emphasizes the importance of proactive measures to prevent future incidents, referencing a 2022 case where a student was caught with a gun at Wayne County High School. The goal is to ensure workers have a solid emergency plan and can effectively respond in real-time. Improvements are ongoing, with new strategies set for implementation this fall. (WD7, Trey Howard)

A group of emergency leaders in Wayne County are meeting with state officials to see how they can better protect the folks inside of public buildings.

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10pm Headlines 7/5

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6 hours ago

July 6, 2024

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www.youtube.com – WDAM 7 | The Pine Belt's Local News Station – 2024-07-06 00:14:36

SUMMARY: Tonight's WD7 News at 10:00 covers several local and regional updates. Showers are ending, bringing partly cloudy and humid conditions overnight in the Pine Belt, while Tropical Storm Barrel is expected to intensify by Sunday. The community mourns teen Kimti Alry, who died in a car accident, with a candlelight vigil. A house fire in Lamar County, likely caused by lightning, was contained with no injuries. Mississippi's 2024 Sales Tax Holiday begins next Friday, helping families with school supplies. Extensive construction and training projects are underway at Camp Shelby. The Rankin County NAACP is nationally recognized for exposing police abuse.