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Memorial Day weekend a big travel holiday
SUMMARY: The Memorial Day holiday weekend marks one of the busiest travel times of the year, with Jackson Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport expecting over 2,400 passengers. L'Sherie Dean, Director of Communications, highlights the excitement as travel numbers peak, similar to nearly 20 years ago. Eric Alford, a passenger, shared his personal travel plans, returning to Jackson for a family graduation before heading to California for his daughter's wedding. Airport officials are working tirelessly to ensure smooth operations, increasing security and advising travelers to arrive two hours early and check TSA guidelines. More updates will come from the Mississippi Highway Patrol.
Memorial Day weekend a big travel holiday
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SUMMARY: A house fire occurred near Baxterville in Lamar County amidst thunderstorms in the Pine Belt area. Officials do not suspect foul play and believe a lightning strike may have caused the fire. This assumption is based on homeowner reports and continuous lightning strikes during firefighting efforts. Firefighters managed to quickly contain the blaze, resulting in minimal visible damage to the exterior of the home. No injuries were reported.
Fire contained quickly in Lamar County Friday.
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SUMMARY: Two Mississippi inmates, Tyreek Hennel Collins and Dararius Johnson, are recaptured after a 48-hour manhunt following their escape from jail. They will face additional escape charges and be transported to their original counties. A Hattiesburg man, Tobias Smith, is charged with making a bomb threat via text, leading to an evacuation at Georgia Pacific plywood. High temperatures and inflation are impacting local farmers markets, causing price increases for produce and jams. The Forest County Farmers Market operates year-round. In Hattiesburg, an art gallery promotes Latino culture, and the community enjoys a monthly event on Mobile Street.
10pm Headlines 7/6
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SUMMARY: Residents of Maran County are seeking public contributions for their seventh annual school supply drive. Donations, including pencils, pens, paper, folders, clothing, and shoes, can be made at Liberty Tax, 3112 Street, Columbia, adjacent to Houston's Cleaners. Organized by Leandra Ard and her team, the initiative emphasizes the importance of supporting youth education. Initially started with Loretta, they stress the significance of aiding those in need. Donations will be accepted until July 15th, and the drive will take place on July 16th from 11 AM to 3 PM.
Marion County school supply drive seeking donors.
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Marion County school supply drive seeking donors
'First Saturday' still a draw for downtown Hattiesburg
Remnants of Beryl expected to pass west, north of Pine Belt
Hattiesburg man arrested in connection to Smith County bomb threat
Fire contained quickly in Lamar County Friday
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Heat, inflation impacting farmers markets
New art gallery opens in downtown Hattiesburg
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