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Miss Mississippi Queen of the South Elizabeth Swindell's book raises food insecurity awareness

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1 year ago

February 9, 2024

www.youtube.com – WTVA 9 News – 2024-02-09 10:55:11

SUMMARY: In Mississippi, food insecurity is a prevalent issue, with over 177% of the population struggling with hunger in 2021, including 130,000 children. Elizabeth Swindle, author of “Two Sandwiches,” aims to raise awareness about food insecurity. The book is available on Amazon and encourages children to combat food insecurity in their communities. Swindle, also a master’s student in public health, emphasizes the importance of access to a healthy diet and connecting those in need with resources. She believes that being a middleman in the community and connecting people with healthy meals is crucial in addressing food insecurity.

Miss Mississippi Queen of the South, Elizabeth Swindell, talks about her book Two Sandwiches to raise awareness about food insecurity.

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www.youtube.com – WJTV 12 News – 2025-02-21 09:37:57

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2/20/25- Dangerous COLD follows us into Friday

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February 20, 2025

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www.youtube.com – WTOK-TV – 2025-02-20 21:17:31

SUMMARY: As temperatures drop, it’s essential to stay warm, particularly with wind chill making it feel significantly colder. Currently, Meridian is at 33°F, yet feels like 24°F due to sustained winds of 10-15 mph. A cold weather advisory is in effect, with lows expected around 19°F, potentially breaking a record low of 21°F from 1958. Tomorrow, while brief warming into the upper 40s is anticipated, it will still feel colder due to wind chill. Expect gradual warming over the weekend, with highs reaching the upper 60s next week, but be cautious of the cold advisories and ensure proper heating methods at home.

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Zack Rogers Main Weather 2/14/25

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6 days ago

February 17, 2025

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www.youtube.com – WTOK-TV – 2025-02-17 09:07:43

SUMMARY: Pleasant weather is expected before temperatures rise into the mid-70s on Saturday, accompanied by strong thunderstorms in the late afternoon and evening. A level three out of five risk for severe weather remains, highlighting potential flooding, strong winds up to 45 mph, and tornado threats. The timing of the main storm line has shifted to around midnight, exiting the area by early Sunday morning. Rain predictions decreased to around an inch, but saturation remains high due to recent conditions. Following the storm, temperatures will drop into the 40s and 20s later in the week, signaling an unexpected cold snap. Stay weather-aware.