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Storm chance Tuesday PM, less hot for mid-week – Home – WCBI TV

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September 24, 2024

www.wcbi.com – Isaac Williams – 2024-09-24 05:07:02

SUMMARY: A front is approaching north Mississippi, bringing chances of storms on Tuesday afternoon, with temperatures reaching the 80s to low 90s. Morning showers are expected, but scattered storms may become strong in the afternoon, posing risks of hail and gusty winds. Continued rain is likely into Tuesday night, especially southeast of the Natchez Trace. On Wednesday, temperatures will drop to the upper 70s, with more scattered showers anticipated as an upper low settles in the Mississippi Valley. The week‘s weather will be influenced by Hurricane Helene’s track, which could either increase or decrease local rain chances.

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Emcc hosts cooking for a cause competition

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September 23, 2024

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www.wcbi.com – Khamari Haymer – 2024-09-23 18:47:57

SUMMARY: The “Cooking for a Cause” competition at East Mississippi Community College provided college students with free meals while showcasing chefs from local institutions. The event aimed to alleviate food insecurity among students by using ingredients commonly found in food pantries. Chefs from Mississippi University for Women, Lion Hills, and EMCC participated, highlighting affordable meal preparation. Students expressed gratitude for the free food, emphasizing the financial challenges of college life and the help it provided amidst their tight budgets. The competition, a first for EMCC, allowed students to enjoy cooking and meals without the stress of cost.

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Aluminum Dynamics provides jobs for the community

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September 23, 2024

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www.wcbi.com – Charity Johnson – 2024-09-23 18:37:51

SUMMARY: Gregg Whigham, operations manager at Aluminum Dynamics, spoke at Starkville Rotary about the progress of their $2.5 billion aluminum rolling mill project in Lowndes County, which is currently more than halfway complete. The facility will encompass 2.3 million square feet and is already creating hundreds of jobs, with over 1,400 contractors and nearly 400 employees on site daily. Whigham projects the facility will begin shipping metal by next year and anticipates that, by summer 2025, it will employ around 750 people, creating a total of about 1,000 jobs, including support positions within the community.

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WCBI’s Senior Expo to be hosted at Columbus Place

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September 23, 2024

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www.wcbi.com – Eric Lampkin – 2024-09-23 17:52:14

SUMMARY: The ninth annual Senior Expo, hosted by WCBI, will take place on Thursday, September 26, at Columbus Place in the former Leigh Mall from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. This event is aimed at seniors, featuring various representatives from local agencies offering services tailored to older adults. Walgreens will also be present to provide flu shots for eligible attendees. For further details and a list of vendors, interested participants can visit wcbi.com/seniorexpo. This expo provides a valuable opportunity for seniors to connect with helpful resources in their community.

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