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Mississippi power cooperatives continue work on power lines after hurricane
SUMMARY: After Hurricane Helen struck Florida, approximately 60,000 customers remain without power five days later. The outages are concentrated in the Big Bend area, extending to the Georgia state line. At one point, over a million Floridians lost electricity due to the hurricane’s destructive impact, which included severe flooding and infrastructure damage. Power cooperatives from Northeast Mississippi, including Tom Bigby Electric and Alcorn County Electric, are actively working to restore power. Crews are putting in long hours to assist hurricane victims, with efforts expected to continue for about five more days to help residents regain essential services.
Three northeast Mississippi power companies are still working out of state following Hurricane Helene.
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Jackson police work to solve recent homicides
SUMMARY: The Jackson Police Department (JPD) has solved the two latest homicides, making three arrests within 24 hours, with a fourth pending. Police Chief Joseph Wade attributes the 80% solvability rate to a new focused approach that prioritizes witness statements, physical evidence, and technology. He emphasizes accountability for violent crimes, aided by new federal resources after Jackson was designated a public safety partnership city. While crime rates have declined, Wade stresses the importance of community involvement and judicial reform, advocating for stricter bail for violent offenders to bolster crime-fighting efforts.
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Turkeys piling up
SUMMARY: Katie reports live from the Kroger on I-55 for their annual Turkey Drive, where festivities include live music and a great atmosphere. The location has donated over 150 turkeys, contributing to almost 400 turkeys and around $11,000 in total donations this year. She encourages participation at this site and others like Byram Spillway and Madison, emphasizing that canned goods are also welcome. Online donations can be made easily at WAPT.com. Katie invites everyone to join in and help make Thanksgiving meals special for those in need.
Turkey Drive 16 is underway.
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Outdoor Adventures with Chelsea: Getting ready for gun season
SUMMARY: In this week’s Outdoor Adventures, Chelsea discusses preparing firearms for the upcoming gun season. She emphasizes the importance of cleaning her deer rifle, which had been unused since last season. To clean it, she used cleaning rods and a fabric patch soaked in Rim oil, removing dirt and grime from the barrel. After cleaning the bolt, she confirmed the rifle was sighted in by shooting a few rounds for accuracy. Chelsea’s husband, Wesley, also cleaned his shotgun in preparation for duck season, which requires more disassembly. Both firearms are now ready for use in their respective hunting seasons.
WTVA’s Chelsea Simmons talks about gun cleaning in this week’s Outdoor Adventures.
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