SUMMARY: Hurricane Helene, a Category 4 storm with winds near 140 mph, is making landfall in the Big Bend area of Florida, moving north-northeast at 24 mph. Its eye is near Scanlon, and it is expected to weaken to a tropical storm by the time it reaches Atlanta on Friday morning. Warnings are in effect across Alabama and Georgia due to anticipated heavy rains and wind gusts of 20-40 mph. Rain will intensify in eastern Alabama, while areas to the west see less significant rainfall. The heavy rain may impact high school football games this weekend, with conditions improving next week.

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SUMMARY: Hurricane Helen, a Category 4 storm with 130 mph winds, is making landfall in Florida’s Big Bend area, bringing dangerous storm surges of 15 to 20 feet. Live coverage reports severe impacts, particularly in Tallahassee, where preparations include boarded-up windows and sandbags. As the storm approaches, meteorologists warn of heightened winds and heavy rainfall. While coastal areas face significant challenges, counties like Escambia are prepared, deploying emergency response teams. Governor Brian Kemp of Georgia has also declared a state of emergency, anticipating heavy rains and the potential for flooding and landslides as the hurricane moves northward.

WKRG News 5 is keeping track of the weather impacts along the Gulf Coast ahead of Hurricane Helene.

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SUMMARY: In Muscle Shoals, a deadly officer-involved shooting occurred involving Ronald Parrish, who had dementia. His family contacted police for medical assistance during an erratic episode when he was seen with a steak knife. According to his attorney, Parrish was uncooperative upon officers‘ arrival, and despite repeated requests to drop the knife, he charged at them. The police stated that they used a Taser twice but still felt compelled to shoot him. Concerns have emerged about law enforcement’s training regarding mental health issues, as it may contribute to excessive use of force in such situations.

An Attorney for the man killed by Muscle Shoals Police is speaking out.

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