SUMMARY: A two-vehicle crash in Yazoo County, Mississippi, resulted in one fatality and three injuries early Saturday morning, October 12. The accident 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 University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson with unknown injuries. The Mississippi Highway Patrol is investigating the incident.

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SUMMARY: FEMA has resumed door-to-door services for Hurricane Helene victims in Western North Carolina after a temporary halt on October 13 due to safety concerns. The Ashe County Sheriff noted that some operations were paused because of threats in the region. These concerns arose from a credible threat made by William Jacob Parsons, a 44-year-old man who was arrested and charged with a misdemeanor related to threats against FEMA personnel. Following his release on bond, FEMA has returned to its on-the-ground assistance efforts for those affected by the hurricane.

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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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