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Helene lashes the South with wind and sheets of rain. Millions are without power
SUMMARY: Hurricane Helene made landfall near the Aucilla River in Florida, resembling the impact of Hurricane Idalia from the previous year. As the hurricane crossed into Georgia, residents, including a family in Valdosta, sought shelter amid widespread power outages. Helene weakened to a tropical storm with maximum winds of 70 mph, moving north and causing flash flood warnings as it struck southern states. Over 1.2 million homes lost power, and curfews were instituted in certain areas for safety. Helene is the eighth named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season, which is expected to be above average this year.
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Heleneโs winds batter Florida as Category 3 storm races toward the coast
SUMMARY: Tropical Storm force winds hit Florida as Hurricane Helene, now a Category 3 storm, approached landfall near the northwestern coast. Warnings of dangerous storm surges and damaging winds are issued across the southeastern U.S., leading governors and President Biden to declare emergencies. Helene is expected to be one of the largest storms in years, affecting areas as far as Georgia and parts of North Carolina. Evacuations are underway in low-lying areas, with around 100,000 homes losing power. Rain has started in places like Asheville, NC, prompting severe flooding concerns. Schools and flights are being canceled statewide.
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NASA Stennis Completes Key Test Complex Water System Upgrade
SUMMARY: NASA’s Stennis Space Center has been pivotal for rocket engine testing for nearly 60 years. A recent critical water system upgrade, involving over $50 million in investments, ensures continued operations by replacing outdated piping that dated back to the 1960s. The high-pressure water system is essential for cooling engine exhaust and fire suppression, delivering millions of gallons during tests. The project not only enhances infrastructure but also creates local jobs. Key upgrades include a new electric pump and innovative steel liners in existing pipes, supporting vital testing for future Artemis missions to the Moon and beyond.
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USM School of Humanities Faculty Member Earns National Recognition for Poetry
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Dr. Michael Aderibigbe, an assistant professor at The University of Southern Mississippi, has been awarded the National Poetry Series Competition’s prestigious honor for his poetry collection titled 82nd Division. This accolade, which recognizes only five winners from around 1,400 submissions, highlights Aderibigbe’s significant contributions to contemporary poetry. His work addresses themes of colonialism and postcolonial life in Nigeria. Joining USM in 2022, he has received various awards, including the Mississippi Arts Commission’s Individual Artist Fellowship. Dr. Aderibigbe aims to authentically portray the struggles and humanity of people impacted by colonialism through his poetry.
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