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Mississippi utility workers work through high temperatures
SUMMARY: With temperatures and humidity levels high in Mississippi, there is an increased risk of heat-related illnesses, particularly for those working outdoors. Utility crews are among those most affected as they have to work in non-air conditioned environments. To mitigate the risk, the crews are provided with safety briefings and a heat exhaustion mitigation chart which outlines how long they should work based on the heat index and how often they should take breaks. Staying cool is crucial for these workers as heat exhaustion can sneak up on them.
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SUMMARY: President-elect Donald Trump announced that he will issue an executive order on Monday to extend the deadline for TikTok’s China-based parent company, ByteDance, to find an approved U.S. buyer. This decision follows the removal of TikTok from app stores due to a federal law requiring ByteDance to sell its U.S. operations or face a ban, citing national security concerns. Trump’s order would delay the law’s restrictions, offering ByteDance more time to negotiate a sale. Despite challenges, including TikTok’s legal disputes, Trump emphasized the app’s potential value and the importance of keeping it operational in the U.S.
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SUMMARY: This weekend (January 17-19), Mississippi offers a variety of events. Highlights include the JSU Tiger Parade of Champions in Jackson, Fleet Feet Coffee Run, and several Martin Luther King Jr. celebrations. The Bridgid Ferguson Trio and Storytelling Festival also take place in Jackson, along with exhibits like “Of Salt and Spirit.” In Vicksburg, enjoy the Winter Youth Rodeo and Peruvian Delights Wine Dinner, while Natchez hosts a Krewe of Phoenix Ball and a Farmers Market. The Pine Belt features Artrageous in Hattiesburg and karaoke in Laurel. Other events include jazz, comedy, and live performances across the region.
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SUMMARY: Joe Biden’s presidency aimed to “restore the soul” of America post-Trump, but despite bipartisan legislative successes and international alliances, he struggled to change the political landscape. Four years after defeating Trump, Biden faced electoral defeat as Trump made a political comeback. Polls show only a quarter view Biden favorably, even lower than Trump during his presidency. Although Biden touted achievements in infrastructure and economic recovery, rising costs and inflation eroded public support. As he prepares to leave office, questions persist about his legacy and the permanence of the political shift towards populism, leaving Biden’s ambitions unfulfilled.
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News from the South - North Carolina News Feed4 days agoTrump International Airport proposed, renaming Dulles | North Carolina
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News from the South - Tennessee News Feed7 days agoTruck stop serial killer on trial
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News from the South - Kentucky News Feed4 days agoTrump’s new Justice Department leadership orders a freeze on civil rights cases
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News from the South - Missouri News Feed7 days agoHow delivery drivers are braving the frigid temperatures
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News from the South - Kentucky News Feed4 days agoThawing out from the deep freeze this weekend
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Mississippi News Video5 days ago1/23/25- The “freezer door” shuts after Saturday AM, then the warm up begins!
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News from the South - Tennessee News Feed7 days agoTN organization prepares as Trump blocks birthright citizenship
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News from the South - North Carolina News Feed6 days agoNew allegations about Pentagon nominee Hegseth circulated to members of U.S. Senate • NC Newsline