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PART 3: Prepare Mississippi 2024, First Alert Hurricane Special

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June 3, 2024

www.youtube.com – WLOX News – 2024-06-03 16:28:10

SUMMARY: It's essential to find reliable weather information, especially during severe events like hurricanes. As major hurricanes threaten the northern Gulf Coast, a critical emergency plan called contraflow is implemented to ease evacuation. When enacted, it reverses southbound lanes on major highways, expediting northbound evacuation. This plan, requiring a mandatory evacuation order and sufficient lead time, involves logistical preparations and traffic control by MDOT, recently bolstered by a $4.8 million grant. Inland flooding from tropical cyclones poses a severe threat, often overlooked. Awareness and preparation for both before and after storms are crucial, including knowing flood-prone areas and evacuation procedures.

In part three of our hour-long hurricane special, we look at hurricanes' effects on the rest of Mississippi- farther north than just the Coast.

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www.youtube.com – WLOX News – 2024-07-05 14:48:35

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www.youtube.com – WLOX News – 2024-07-05 13:21:19

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UPDATE: Murder victim identified, suspect arrested following manhunt in Harrison County

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July 5, 2024

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www.youtube.com – WLOX News – 2024-07-05 13:20:22

SUMMARY: Welcome to the 4:00 show, I'm Dave Elliot, and I'm Karen Abery. Harrison County coroner Brian Switzer has identified the body found in a vehicle at Wolf River Cemetery as 22-year-old Lauren Johansson from Gulfport. 23-year-old Bryson John Rivers has been charged with her murder and was arrested after a six-hour manhunt. Sheriff Matt Haley stated that deputies spotted Rivers fleeing towards the woods after responding to a welfare concern. Johansson's body was discovered in the vehicle. Rivers is being held on a $1 million bond. More details, including an interview with Johansson's father, will be on WLX News at 6.