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Mississippi Blood Services faces critical supply shortage

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www.wjtv.com – Morgan Gill – 2024-01-04 16:18:47

SUMMARY: at Mississippi Blood Services (MBS) are warning of a blood shortage crisis in the . They are specifically in need of O negative and O positive blood. The recent cold weather and season have severely impacted the blood supply in Mississippi. Donors are urged to forward, as even one donation can up to three people. The situation is so dire that there is less than one day’s supply left on the MBS shelves. Katie Stoltfus and Brittaney Mitchell are among the donors who have answered the call to help others. To find a blood near you, visit www.msblood.com or call MBS at 601-368-2673.

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Vicksburg man sentenced for robbing Rankin County Dollar General

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www.wjtv.com – Kristopher White – 2024-11-05 11:23:00

SUMMARY: De’Anthony RaShad Smith, a 27-year-old man from Vicksburg, was convicted of armed robbery, conspiracy to commit armed robbery, and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon in Rankin County, Mississippi. Smith, who previously a conviction for aggravated robbery in , pleaded guilty after robbing a Dollar General store on September 8, 2023. He was to 45 years for armed robbery, five years for conspiracy, and ten years for firearm possession. Surveillance footage captured the robbery, and apprehended him shortly after with the stolen money and weapon.

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What time do the polls close in Mississippi?

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www.wjtv.com – Damita Menezes – 2024-11-05 09:01:00

SUMMARY: On Election Day, Americans will vote in various races, from local offices to the presidency. A guide is available for polling place closing times across the states. Although initial results may emerge soon after polls close, final tallies could take longer, particularly in close contests. Some municipalities may vary in their polling hours. For example, in Alabama, polls close at 7:00 p.m. CT, while California’s close at 8:00 p.m. PT. To better understand when results may be reported, voters are encouraged to verify their polling location’s hours in advance.

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Dollar General vehicle theft leads to two arrests in Tupelo

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www.wcbi.com – Aundrea Self – 2024-11-04 16:10:00

SUMMARY: In , Mississippi, 19-year-old Joshua James and a juvenile face charges related to a pursuit and the of a police car. James is charged with Directing a Felony to Be Committed by a Person Under Seventeen, Grand Larceny, and Felony Fleeing, with a bond set at $100,000. The incident began on November 1 when police responded to a of a stolen vehicle. After a chase that ended when the stolen truck crashed south of Verona, James was apprehended, while his juvenile passenger fled in a police car, which was later found wrecked. The juvenile’s case will be handled in Youth Court.

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