Mississippi News

Warm air lingers as we approach a rainy Halloween night

Published

5 hours ago

October 29, 2024

www.wcbi.com – Ashleigh Bryant – 2024-10-29 17:47:00

SUMMARY: In Columbus, Mississippi, rain is forecasted while warm temperatures persist. Tonight, expect lows in the low 60s and upper 50s. Wednesday will bring cloud cover with highs in the lower 80s. A dry start to Thursday will transition into a rainy Halloween night due to an approaching cold front, prompting the use of umbrellas. Rain may linger into Friday morning, with temperatures dropping to the lower 70s. The weekend promises exceptional weather, featuring highs in the lower 80s and lows in the lower 60s, ideal for outdoor activities.

Read the full article

The post Warm air lingers as we approach a rainy Halloween night appeared first on www.wcbi.com

Post Views: 25

Related Topics:air Featured Mississippi News News

Don't Miss

Shuqualak man missing in Noxubee Co.

Mississippi News

Shuqualak man missing in Noxubee Co.

Published

5 hours ago

October 29, 2024

Staff Editor

www.wcbi.com – Eric Lampkin – 2024-10-29 17:36:00

SUMMARY: The Noxubee County Sheriff’s Office is seeking help to locate Davenport Hill, a 45-year-old man from Shuqualak, who was reported missing on October 28 at around 10:30 a.m. He was last seen on Running Water Road and is 6 feet 1 inch tall, weighing approximately 290 pounds. Hill is believed to be driving a beige 2024 GMC Canyon with Mississippi license plate 7D34D. His family has expressed concern as he suffers from a medical condition that may impair his judgment. A Silver Alert has been issued for his disappearance.

Read the full article

The post Shuqualak man missing in Noxubee Co. appeared first on www.wcbi.com

Post Views: 23

Mississippi News

One Week Away: Mississippi prepares for 2024 General Election

Published

6 hours ago

October 29, 2024

Staff Editor

www.wjtv.com – Tia McKenzie – 2024-10-29 16:14:00

SUMMARY: With the 2024 General Election approaching on November 5, Mississippi Secretary of State Michael Watson urges residents to participate by voting. Emphasizing the importance of voter engagement, Watson acknowledged the numerous inquiries his office has received about the election. He highlighted efforts to increase awareness regarding election dates following feedback from clerks about public confusion. Voters are encouraged to check for any precinct changes on the day of voting using resources like YallVote.ms or by contacting local Circuit Clerks. The deadline for in-person absentee voting is November 2, 2024.

Read the full article

The post One Week Away: Mississippi prepares for 2024 General Election appeared first on www.wjtv.com

Post Views: 16

Mississippi News

Crystal Springs man sentenced for Jackson carjacking

Published

6 hours ago

October 29, 2024

Staff Editor

www.wjtv.com – Kristopher White – 2024-10-29 15:54:00

SUMMARY: Christopher Lawrence Murray, a 31-year-old man from Crystal Springs, was sentenced to 110 months in prison on October 29 for carjacking a woman at gunpoint in Jackson. In May 2021, he and an accomplice approached the victim in her vehicle, brandished firearms, and demanded her cell phone and car keys before fleeing with her vehicle. Murray was indicted on September 6, 2023, and pleaded guilty to brandishing a firearm in relation to a crime of violence on July 31, 2024. The case was investigated by the Jackson Police Department and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.

Read the full article

The post Crystal Springs man sentenced for Jackson carjacking appeared first on www.wjtv.com

Post Views: 14