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Historic Memorial Day travel rush in the Jackson Metro
SUMMARY: Memorial Day weekend sees high travel volumes, both on Mississippi highways and at airports, with record numbers reported. Jackson Airport anticipates about 30,000 travelers by Tuesday, and the TSA screened nearly 2.9 million passengers on Thursday. Busiest TSA times are from 4-8 a.m., 10 a.m.-1 p.m., and 3-6 p.m. Additional safety measures include increased visibility from the Mississippi Highway Patrol, who previously handled nearly 200 crashes and 150 DUI arrests. The Department of Transportation will halt projects but maintain some lane closures. Overall, 43.8 million travelers are expected to travel 50 miles or more, with safety being paramount.
Travelers are ready to enjoy Memorial Day weekend, despite the historic levels of travels among Americans
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3 teens charged in death of security guard
SUMMARY: People who knew the victim are shocked and angry at the killing of 60-year-old Roy Love, an armed security guard. Surveillance captured three teenagers allegedly shooting Love outside a South Jackson convenience store. Police Chief Joseph Wade condemned the attack, revealing that Love never drew his weapon. Love was killed shortly after the Jackson City Council mandated businesses with crime issues hire armed security guards. Two 17-year-olds and a 16-year-old have been charged with capital murder and denied bond. The incident raises concerns over the training and reputability of security personnel.
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First Alert Weather Focus – July 8, 2024
SUMMARY: Meteorologist Patrick Bigby provides a detailed weather update focusing primarily on the impact of Hurricane Barrel, which made landfall in Texas and has since been downgraded to a tropical storm. The storm has caused significant disruptions, including power outages for 2.7 million people and multiple tornado threats. Barrel is expected to continue moving northwards, causing heavy rain and gusty winds in eastern Texas. The local Pine Belt region will experience increased rain chances and less humidity in the following days. The segment also highlights beautiful sky photographs submitted by viewers and offers a brief explanation of radiational cooling effects.
Monitoring Hurricane Beryl's effects on Pine Belt as it makes landfall in Texas.
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NFL player and Calhoun City native Kemon Hall hosted his 3rd annual summer football camp Saturday
SUMMARY: Hometown hero Keeman Hall, a San Francisco 49ers cornerback and Calhoun City native, brought his NFL wisdom to local kids during his annual camp. Hall emphasized the importance of hard work and readiness, critical lessons for aspiring athletes. This is the third consecutive year Hall has hosted the camp in his hometown. He aims to show kids from small towns like Calhoun City that they can succeed at higher levels. Participants, like 6-year-old Logan Jennings, cherished memorable moments from Hall's coaching. The camp focuses on instilling professional standards and intensity in young athletes, encouraging them to take the game seriously while having fun.
Kemon Hall plays for the 49ers at cornerback and grew up in Calhoun City. He returned to his hometown field Saturday to share his pro football wisdom with kids just like him.
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