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Fire Prevention Week begins with a focus on smoke alarms
SUMMARY: Fire Prevention Week has begun, focusing on the theme “Smoke Alarms: Make Them Work for You.” Emphasizing that smoke detectors save lives, it is crucial to ensure they are functioning properly. Residents are urged to install smoke alarms in every bedroom, outside each sleeping area, and on every level of their home. Testing alarms monthly and replacing them every 10 years is essential. Tune into WTV 9 News to learn how the Tupelo Fire Department and American Red Cross are collaborating to provide free smoke alarms for homes.
Fire Prevention Week begins Monday, October 7.
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Mobile home in Jackson catches flames; Cause under investigation
SUMMARY: A massive fire engulfed a mobile home on Gardenia Street in Jackson on Sunday, prompting an investigation by firefighters. The alarm was raised at approximately 1:53 PM. Neighbors reported hearing loud noises before witnessing the flames rapidly spreading, with one resident, Elton Williamson, describing it as sounding like “bullets going off.” The fire ultimately resulted in the complete loss of the mobile home and spread to adjacent properties, with reports of a camping trailer and nearby trees also catching fire. Fortunately, there were no reported injuries. This incident follows another fire at the same location two months earlier.
Mobile home in Jackson catches flames; Cause under investigation
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Jackson church holds 2024 Fall Festival
SUMMARY: Word of Truth Kingdom Church in Jackson hosted its annual fall festival, bringing together families and neighbors for a day of food, fun, and community bonding. The event featured activities like food trucks and a petting zoo, aimed at providing a safe space for youth to learn and grow. The church emphasizes its role in fostering mentorship and spiritual development. Additionally, the festival included a canned food drive in partnership with Shower Power Mississippi to support those facing homelessness, showcasing the church’s commitment to serving the community regardless of membership. Overall, it was a celebration of community and fellowship.
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Jones County driver dies after pickup truck crashes
SUMMARY: A 77-year-old man, Mike Walters, who recently celebrated his birthday, tragically died in a crash in Jones County on Friday night. According to the Sheriff’s Department, the incident occurred on Monar Road in Oet, where Walters was pronounced dead at the scene.
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