Mississippi News
Power out at Tupelo Middle: Students sent home
SUMMARY: Heavy rain in north Mississippi caused a power outage at Tupelo Middle School, prompting the school to send students home for the day. The excess water in the electrical boxes caused a transformer to blow. Tupelo Water and Light responded quickly, but repairs will take several hours. The city’s drainage ditches were filling up with water, and the Tupelo Regional Airport received over five inches of rain in the last 24 hours. County Road 66 in Yalobusha County is closed due to a washed-out culvert. Drivers are advised to be cautious and not attempt to drive through flooded roads.
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Pearl police officer, driver injured during crash on I-20
SUMMARY: Two individuals, including a Pearl police officer, were injured in a crash on Interstate 20 on November 13. The collision occurred while officers investigated a separate accident, with a Pearl Police Department patrol vehicle struck from behind while its lights were activated. The officer sustained minor injuries and was treated and released from a local hospital, while the driver of the other vehicle was also hospitalized. Assistant Pearl Police Chief Kyle Himmel highlighted the importance of driver vigilance around emergency vehicles, emphasizing the legal requirement to slow down and move over when passing them.
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Canton man convicted in shooting death of wife
SUMMARY: Myles Flint Johnson, a 53-year-old from Canton, was convicted of second-degree murder for the shooting death of his wife, Kristi Johnson, after a three-day trial in Madison County Circuit Court. He was sentenced to 40 years in prison without the possibility of parole. On January 30, 2024, Johnson called 911 claiming his wife had shot herself, but investigators found she had been shot in the back two days prior. Evidence revealed ongoing domestic violence in their relationship. Johnson testified it was accidental, but the jury deliberated for three hours before reaching their verdict.
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Mississippi News
Chickasaw Co. executes a disaster drill at a local nursing home
SUMMARY: Chickasaw County emergency responders and Shearer-Richardson Memorial Nursing Home conducted a disaster preparedness drill to test their emergency plans. The scenario involved a tornado followed by a fire, requiring coordination between various emergency teams. The drill, which included state personnel and Okolona High School students portraying disaster victims, focused on ensuring the safety of nursing home residents. Participants, like Ophelia Smith, found the exercise educational and valuable in reducing fear and building preparedness. Linda Griffin, from the county’s Emergency Management Agency, emphasized the importance of practicing real-life events to identify gaps and improve responses.
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