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Heat builds Tuesday, rain chance returns Wednesday – Home – WCBI TV
SUMMARY: Hot weather builds up on Tuesday in Columbus, Mississippi, with highs reaching the upper 90s and heat indices over 100 degrees in Alabama. Overnight, moisture will keep temperatures in the mid-70s. Wednesday will see highs in the mid-90s with a heat index around 105 degrees and some late-day showers. From Thursday to Sunday, expect typical early July weather with scattered afternoon showers and storms, highs in the 90s, and heat indices near 105 degrees. This pattern is common for this time of year.
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Hot 4th of July with some scattered PM storms – Home – WCBI TV
SUMMARY: Columbus, Mississippi is experiencing dangerous heat indices, with temperatures expected to reach the middle 90s and heat indices ranging from 105 to 115 degrees. Heat advisories and warnings are in place. Isolated to scattered showers and storms are expected during peak heating hours on the 4th of July, clearing by evening. Higher rain chances are predicted for Friday as a front approaches, bringing scattered to numerous afternoon showers and storms. The weekend looks mostly dry with drier air reducing humidity. Next week will see highs in the lower 90s and a 30-40% chance for afternoon storms, with potential moisture from Beryl.
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Three arrested in Adams County for allegedly trafficking Roxicodone
SUMMARY: Adams County deputies arrested three men—Arthur Grayson, Quentin Pollard, and Alphonse Lewis—on July 3, 2024, while they exchanged 652 Roxicodone pills containing fentanyl. The arrests occurred at Lower Woodville Road and Grove Acres. Authorities confiscated $2,727 and two trucks. Additionally, a search warrant at Grayson's home resulted in the seizure of vehicles, a Zosi DVR, and $283. This is the third instance of Grayson's arrest for trafficking Roxicodone. Sheriff Patten highlighted the dangers of these non-pharmaceutical pills, which have a high profit margin and a street value of $19,560.
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Case hits close to home in Columbus
SUMMARY: The FBI reports nearly half a million children go missing annually in the US, with over a million running away from home according to a 2023 study. Mississippi legally charges children for running away, and those harboring them can face charges too. The article discusses Franchesca McCaa, a 16-year-old from Columbus, Mississippi, initially reported missing but confirmed as a runaway by the police. Despite contacting her mother, Franchesca claims she does not want to return home. Her mother expresses concern over her safety, citing threats and violence against her daughter, and pleads for community assistance in locating her.
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