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Verona marks 164 years as a community
SUMMARY: Verona is celebrating its 164th anniversary with a downtown event featuring food trucks, music, entertainment, and inflatable water slides for kids. City officials aim to foster community spirit and uplift Verona’s image positively, especially in light of recent crime issues. Hosting such events is part of their strategy to reduce crime and bring the community closer together. The police department, which is now fully staffed, has contributed to a decrease in area crime. Chief Nun emphasizes that the event offers a safe environment for residents to enjoy without worrying about trouble.
Verona – Lee County’s oldest town – marked 164 years as a community with food, music, and more!
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‘The best New Year’s Eve present:’ Soldiers reunited with their families
SUMMARY: Tears and smiles filled the faces of loved ones as they awaited troops’ return at the Air National Guard. The Hailes family eagerly greeted Captain Brandon Hailes with bear hugs and a welcome home sign, celebrating his early return. They had delayed Christmas to make his homecoming even more special. Spencer Vandagriff, who had missed his father during his three-month overseas deployment with Operation Spartan Shield, was thrilled to have him back. The emotional reunion marked a sweet moment for families separated by military service, with loved ones expressing immense joy and relief upon their safe return.
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Colorado couple suspected of homicide caught in Mississippi | Colorado
SUMMARY: Johnny Rankin Morris, 46, and Hailey Diane Cole, 43, wanted in Colorado for a missing persons case and possible homicide, were arrested in Pearl River County, Mississippi. They were captured following a tip about a potential vehicle break-in. Colorado authorities had warned that both were considered armed and dangerous after discovering large quantities of blood at a residence related to a Dec. 19 incident. A deceased man was found in a nearby welfare check, linked to the missing persons case. Morris and Cole are also charged with commercial and attempted residential burglary, while another suspect, Stephen Walker, remains missing.
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Severe weather event impacts Friday and Saturday
SUMMARY: Expect two days of impactful weather. Today, a low-pressure system will bring 1 to 2 inches of rain, with potential strong storms in counties south and east, while the metro area likely remains dry around noon. Highs will be in the lower 70s, with breezy and humid conditions. Tomorrow brings another round of severe weather, particularly north of Interstate 20, with tornado and damaging wind threats possible, alongside flash flooding and hail. The weekend’s first part will be wet, but it will dry out by New Year’s Eve. Expect a significant temperature drop as the new year begins.
16 WAPT’s Meteorologist Anthony Bordanaro has the latest forecast for Jackson and Central Mississippi.
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