Mississippi News
Only 2 counties in Mississippi remain under burn bans
SUMMARY: Most of the burn bans in Mississippi have been lifted or allowed to expire due to recent rains, with only two counties, Oktibbeha and Attala, still under the ban. Oktibbeha County’s ban is set to expire on December 8, while Attala County’s remains in effect until December 18. Clay County’s burn ban expired on December 6. For information about burn bans in your county, contact your County Board of Supervisors or check the Mississippi Forestry Commission’s website. For news and updates, follow WCBI on Facebook and Twitter.
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SUMMARY: A tragic collision occurred on January 29, 2025, when an American Airlines jet, carrying 60 passengers and four crew members, collided with an Army helicopter while landing at Ronald Reagan National Airport. At least 28 bodies were recovered from the Potomac River, prompting officials to transition from rescue to recovery operations. The incident is poised to be the deadliest U.S. air crash in nearly 24 years. The flight, involved in a training flight with a military helicopter, experienced a loss of altitude before the collision. Investigations into the cause are underway as the search continues and the airport reopens the following day.
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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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Grove Park undergoing $1.3M renovations
US Figure Skating coach in OKC devastated by news of athletes, families, coaches on DC flight
Mayors in Hinds County call for delay in inmate housing fees
State Democrats dismayed with passage of school voucher bill
PM Weather (1/30): Showers likely, breezy and mild with highs near 60 degrees on Friday
New EMA director in Pulaski County addresses efforts to strengthen emergency management
A soaking rain tonight…
Real Latina Woman on fear of ICE Raids
Police release new details on Little Rock mall shooting suspect
Rotary Club addresses State of Jackson County
Trump International Airport proposed, renaming Dulles | North Carolina
Trump’s new Justice Department leadership orders a freeze on civil rights cases
Thawing out from the deep freeze this weekend
1/23/25- The “freezer door” shuts after Saturday AM, then the warm up begins!
Democrats and voting groups say a bid to toss out North Carolina ballots is an attack on democracy
Causeway reopens to drivers in Louisiana
Trump’s federal funding freeze leads to confusion, concern among Alabama agencies, nonprofits • Alabama Reflector
Kentucky’s bourbon industry worries as potential 50% EU-imposed tariffs loom
Trump threatens to abolish FEMA in return to Helene-battered western North Carolina • Asheville Watchdog
Last 4 escaped monkeys are captured in South Carolina after months on the loose
Grove Park undergoing $1.3M renovations
US Figure Skating coach in OKC devastated by news of athletes, families, coaches on DC flight
Mayors in Hinds County call for delay in inmate housing fees
State Democrats dismayed with passage of school voucher bill
PM Weather (1/30): Showers likely, breezy and mild with highs near 60 degrees on Friday
New EMA director in Pulaski County addresses efforts to strengthen emergency management
A soaking rain tonight…
Real Latina Woman on fear of ICE Raids
Police release new details on Little Rock mall shooting suspect
Rotary Club addresses State of Jackson County
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News from the South - North Carolina News Feed7 days agoTrump International Airport proposed, renaming Dulles | North Carolina
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News from the South - Kentucky News Feed6 days agoTrump’s new Justice Department leadership orders a freeze on civil rights cases
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News from the South - Kentucky News Feed6 days agoThawing out from the deep freeze this weekend
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Mississippi News Video7 days ago1/23/25- The “freezer door” shuts after Saturday AM, then the warm up begins!
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News from the South - Florida News Feed6 days agoDemocrats and voting groups say a bid to toss out North Carolina ballots is an attack on democracy
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News from the South - Louisiana News Feed6 days agoCauseway reopens to drivers in Louisiana
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News from the South - Alabama News Feed2 days agoTrump’s federal funding freeze leads to confusion, concern among Alabama agencies, nonprofits • Alabama Reflector
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News from the South - Kentucky News Feed3 days agoKentucky’s bourbon industry worries as potential 50% EU-imposed tariffs loom