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2024 Top of Class: Heidelberg High School
SUMMARY: WD7 and Jones College salute the top of the Class of 2024. Heidelberg High School’s valedictorian is DeChristen Halton, a Beta Club member and participant in the Power of the Pine Belt High School band, who plans to study Computer Engineering at USM. Christian Jones is the salutatorian, an academic honor roll student, and a Mississippi Senate Junior page, planning to study Agricultural Business Management at Alcorn State. WD7 and Jones College will continue recognizing top students and their achievements during WD7 Sunrise, Monday through Friday. Previous segments can be watched online or streamed on the WD7 Plus app.
2024 Top of Class: Heidelberg High School
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Apalachicola, FL Could See 50 to 90 miles per hour Winds, Gusts to 110 as Helene Nears
SUMMARY: In preparation for Hurricane Helen, residents of Apalachicola are taking precautions, including boarding up windows as the storm approaches. Predicted sustained winds are expected to reach 50 to 90 mph, with gusts up to 110 mph, raising concerns about severe weather impacts. Storm surge poses a significant threat, potentially reaching 10 feet, which could inundate properties situated just above water level. While many residents are concerned, the majority of the population lives a few feet from the water, with critical access points being the bridges to Barrier Islands. Landfall is expected to occur tomorrow evening.
The Weather Channel Meteorologist Paul Goodloe reports from Apalachicola, Florida where he says people are still preparing in advance for Helene, which is predicted to be a major hurricane. He said that the area could see sustained winds, 50 to 90 miles per hour, gusts to 110. Credit: The Weather Channel // Date: 9/25/2024
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Mississippi State Fair coming up fast
SUMMARY: This Saturday, the Clerk’s Office will be open from 8 AM to noon for absentee voting. The 165th Mississippi State Fair is approaching, with safety measures being prioritized. Ag Commissioner Andy Gipson emphasized a robust security plan involving multiple law enforcement agencies, including Jackson Police, Capitol Police, and Mississippi Highway Patrol. He assured visitors from various counties that their safety is a top concern. Attendees are warned against bad intentions; heightened security will include bag size limitations and metal detectors at the gates to ensure a safe environment for everyone at the fairgrounds.
The Mississippi State Fair runs Oct. 3-13.
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Brett Favre reveals Parkinson's diagnosis
SUMMARY: Researchers have revealed that playing football may increase the risk of developing Parkinson’s disease, a progressive neurological disorder affecting movement and causing tremors. Recent studies involving over 1,800 men with Parkinson’s indicated that more than 700 had played football. The disease leads to the deterioration of certain brain areas. Former NFL player Brett Favre mentioned experiencing 3 to 4 concussions during his career, raising concerns about the long-term impacts of head injuries in football players and their potential link to neurological disorders like Parkinson’s.
NFL Hall of Famer Brett Favre revealed before a House Ways and Means committee that he has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. Favre was speaking about Mississippi’s TANF scandal.
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