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Viewers react to slight Social Security benefits increase

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SUMMARY: Retirees are set to a 2.5% increase in their Social Security checks for 2025, amounting to about $50 more monthly, bringing the estimated average to $1,976 starting in January. While any increase is positive, many recipients express dissatisfaction, noting that the adjustment is significantly smaller than past increases of 3.2% and nearly 9% in prior years. Financial expert Dr. Brian Blank explains the adjustment aligns with recent rates, around 2.4-2.5%. However, advocacy groups argue that the ‘s cost-of-living adjustments have often failed to adequately reflect the true inflation affecting seniors.

The Social Security cost of living adjustment will increase at the beginning of next year.

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High School Volleyball Semi-Finals

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SUMMARY: Happy Monday! Several teams were in action, vying for a spot at . Newton County showed strong , but the Cougars lost to New Albany, 3-1. The Union Yellow Jackets off against the Ingamar Falcons in a close and intense match, ultimately falling to the Falcons, also 3-1. Additionally, Nooba Central’s season ended with a loss to the Gators, 3-0. However, the Lake Hornets triumphed over St. Andrew’s Episcopal, securing a spot in the State Championship with a 3-1 victory. Congratulations to the Hornets, who will compete on Thursday at noon!

High School Volleyball Semi-Finals

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10/14- The COLDEST air of the season (thus far) arrives this week

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SUMMARY: Temperatures are currently in the 50s, about 10 to 20 degrees cooler than yesterday, a recent cold front. A trough of low pressure will bring even colder temperatures by midweek, with potential lows in the upper 30s by Thursday morning, possibly causing patchy frost. Winds will pick up, reaching 10 to 20 mph, raising fire risk due to low humidity. In the Caribbean and Atlantic, two of interest are being monitored, one with a low of . Tonight’s overnight lows will drop near 50, and there’s a chance to see the station at 6:17 AM. Warmer temperatures are expected next .

10/14- The COLDEST of the season (thus far) arrives this week

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Crimenet: Joshua Mark Davis

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www.youtube.com – – 2024-10-14 23:13:32


SUMMARY: Lauderdale County Sheriff Ward Calhoun requests assistance in locating 61-year-old Joshua Mark Davis, who weighs 170 lbs and has red hair. Davis is wanted for failing to pay justice court. Citizens with any information about his whereabouts are encouraged to call Crimestoppers, where tips can remain anonymous. Information leading to an arrest may qualify for a cash reward. Tune in to ‘Catch ‘ every Monday night on 11 at 6 and 10, and Tuesday mornings during Good Morning Meridian for updates.

The Lauderdale County Sheriff’s Department needs your finding Joshua Mark Davis.

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