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Continuing the rain chances

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March 4, 2024

www.wcbi.com – Ashleigh Bryant – 2024-03-04 21:03:11

SUMMARY: The weekend in Columbus, Mississippi was calm, dry, and warm, but rain is expected to return on Tuesday and continue throughout the week. Monday night will see heavy cloud coverage with a chance of showers. Tuesday will bring showers and possible storms, with a severe weather risk in SW counties. The rest of the week will have heavier cloud coverage, with isolated showers returning on Thursday and a stronger system with potential for severe weather on Friday. Stay tuned for updates on Friday’s weather system.

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www.wcbi.com – Aundrea Self – 2024-09-26 17:32:38

SUMMARY: On September 26, students at Franklin Academy in Columbus, Mississippi, engaged with WCBI staff members who provided a virtual tour of the news studio and shared insights about their roles in news gathering and weather forecasting. Ashleigh Bryant even introduced a fun song about the water cycle. The students showed appreciation for community helpers, with Columbus firefighters scheduled to visit on September 27, allowing students to tour a fire truck. This initiative aims to educate children about local jobs and promote community connections.

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Mississippians prepare to help Hurricane Helene victims

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September 26, 2024

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www.wjtv.com – Brandon Raines – 2024-09-26 16:58:18

SUMMARY: In response to Hurricane Helene, Mississippi Red Cross workers and local church groups are mobilizing to assist affected individuals. The Red Cross is deploying crews to provide shelter and emergency supplies in Florida and Georgia, where evacuation shelters have opened. They will offer hot meals and support services, including recovery caseworkers to aid victims post-storm. Trinity Baptist Church in Laurel is also gathering donations, such as nonperishable food, baby supplies, and water, to aid those in need during recovery efforts in St. Petersburg, Florida. Local electric companies are planning to send crews to assist as well.

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Will Southwest offer flights from Jackson to Nashville?

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September 26, 2024

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www.wjtv.com – Kristopher White – 2024-09-26 16:42:08

SUMMARY: The Jackson Municipal Airport Authority (JMAA) announced a new nonstop flight from Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) to Nashville, Tennessee (BNA), starting April 8, 2025. This addition follows Southwest Airlines’ return to Jackson in 2021, which has provided more nonstop flight options to cities including Baltimore, Houston, Atlanta, and Orlando. JMAA officials expressed excitement about the new Nashville service and Southwest’s strong market presence. Flight schedules are already available for booking on the Southwest Airlines website.

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