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Dirt Cheap stores to close after parent company files for bankruptcy

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www.wjtv.com – Michael Bartiromo – 2024-10-14 16:53:00

SUMMARY: Dirt Cheap, an “extreme value” retail chain with over 60 locations in the Southeast, has filed for bankruptcy in Delaware, prompting store closures and sales by year-end. The parent company, which also owns affiliated outlets, cited financial struggles linked to competition with Target, which began offering better returns to a rival store, leaving Dirt Cheap with lower-quality inventory. The chain, founded in Hattiesburg over 30 years ago, primarily resells overstock and off-season merchandise. Dirt Cheap’s bankruptcy follows similar filings from retailers like Big Lots and True Value this year.

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Lamar County residents load up for second trip to help Helene victims – Home – WCBI TV

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www.wcbi.com – Eric Lampkin – 2024-10-14 20:54:00

SUMMARY: of Lamar County, Ala., are assisting hurricane victims in North Carolina by sending relief supplies. A trailer filled with donations departed from Vernon for Charlotte and is set to return for a second round of supplies within a to ten days. Donations are being collected at Vernon Hall, with an emphasis on essential items such as blankets, sleeping bags, and tents, as cold weather approaches and many victims remain homeless. City Clerk Don Dollar highlights the evolving needs and encourages monetary contributions to meet these demands. Supplies can be dropped off at the Vernon City Complex.

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One killed, three injured in Yazoo County crash

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www.wjtv.com – Kaitlin Howell – 2024-10-14 18:28:00

SUMMARY: A two-vehicle crash in Yazoo County, Mississippi, resulted in one fatality and three injuries early Saturday morning, October 12. The occurred around 2:00 a.m. on U.S. 49 when a 2015 Honda Accord collided head-on with a Chevrolet Suburban, which subsequently caught fire. The driver of the Honda, 20-year-old Javiya Myles from Bentonia, died at the scene. The Chevrolet’s driver and two passengers were taken to the in with unknown injuries. The is investigating the incident.

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Man arrested after MHP chase ends in crash on I-220

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www.wjtv.com – Kaitlin Howell – 2024-10-14 18:21:00

SUMMARY: A traffic stop by the (MHP) on a Nissan Altima in escalated into a chase on October 14. During the stop, discovered the passenger was a wanted individual. As the driver fled, the passenger took control of the vehicle and drove off. The chase concluded on I-220 South when the car crashed into a cable barrier. The driver, identified as 33-year-old Jody Tate from Bentonia, attempted to escape on but was apprehended. He was charged with felony fleeing and had several outstanding warrants. Tate was taken to the Yazoo County Detention Center.

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