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Balloon release held for Melvin McNair, Jr.
SUMMARY: Hines Behavioral Health Services held a balloon release memorial for Melvin McNair Jr., who was tragically killed by gun violence on May 15th. McNair served as an HBHS Court liaison, assisting adults with mental health conditions. He was highly regarded for his dedication and embodiment of the core values of HBHS. Colleagues commemorated him as an inspirational figure who always went above and beyond in his duties. One attendee affirmed that HBHS would continue to honor McNair's legacy through their ongoing service work. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
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News 11 at 6PM_Weather 7/5/24
SUMMARY: Happy Friday! We're looking at our current rainfall status for July. June ended dry with a 2-inch deficit, and early July is nearly an inch behind, with only 0.31 inches of rain in Meridian today. Notably, other areas received more. Portions of Noxubee and Clarke Counties are abnormally dry, but recent rain has been beneficial. More rain is expected south of I-20 tonight and over the weekend, with showers likely into Saturday and Sunday. Tropical Storm Barry, likely to strengthen, could bring additional moisture to Mississippi early next week. Overall, expect warm, muggy weather with scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Plan for a hot weekend with showers to dodge
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African-American Military History Museum holding annual bootcamp
SUMMARY: The Hattiesburg African-American Military History Museum is hosting the 10th annual Needam Jones Boot Camp for male students ages 12-15. Named after local WWII veteran NM Jones, the camp runs from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on July 8-10 and July 15-16. Campers will attend lectures, take field trips, and engage in team-building, career exploration, and health and wellness activities. The camp aims to be engaging and interactive with diverse and hands-on programming. Though the camp is free, registration for this year has already closed.
African-American Military History Museum holding annual bootcamp.
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Rex Thompson's Pine Belt weather forecast
SUMMARY: Friday evening brought cooler temperatures despite varying rainfall across regions. South Central Regional Medical Center in La reported 1.5 inches of rain, with a current temperature of 76°F. Walt Mass in Columbia had 0.22 inches of rain, and William Care University recorded slightly under 2 inches of rain with temperatures of 77°F and 79°F, respectively. The high was 95°F before rain; average is 91°F, with a record high of 103°F in 1938. Rainfall is above average for the year. Lightning and rain are decreasing, mainly affecting Green and George counties. Tropical Storm Beryl could bring rain to South Mississippi early next week. Scattered showers and storms are expected over the weekend with temperatures in the 70s to 80s.
Rex Thompson's Pine Belt weather forecast.
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