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Schools are making plans for Severe Weather Preparedness Week
SUMMARY: Governor Tate Rees has declared this week as severe weather preparedness week in Mississippi to bring awareness and to encourage everyone to get their severe weather plans ready. Schools like DT Cox Elementary School spend time developing plans to keep staff and students safe during severe weather, including performing drills and finding a safe place quickly. Principal Cassie Mask emphasized the importance of making sure students know the steps and procedures in case of bad weather. Multiple ways to get alerts and stay prepared include using the WTV weather app, weather radios, and tornado sirens. Tomorrow morning, there will be a statewide test for tornado sirens at 9:15.
D.T. Cox Elementary School is one of many schools practicing severe weather plans with severe weather around the corner.
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Walmart carjacking suspect arrested in Corinth
SUMMARY: A 23-year-old man, Telin Loveless, is accused of carjacking at gunpoint outside a Walmart in Corinth. On Sunday, he allegedly threatened a victim in their vehicle, demanding they exit before driving away. The car was later found wrecked on Highway 365 in Tishomingo County. Mississippi Highway Patrol troopers located Loveless near the crash site. He is currently awaiting a bond hearing.
A man is accused of carjacking someone at gunpoint outside the Walmart store in Corinth.
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Interview: Bell & Associates to participate in WTVA's Fall Senior Health Fair on Sept. 17
SUMMARY: The WTV Senior Health Fair is set for tomorrow, sponsored by Bell and Associates Consulting Firm, represented by agency manager Sharon Betts. Located in Tupelo, the firm specializes in healthcare, Medicare, life, and retirement insurance. Betts emphasized the significance of understanding Medicare options for seniors, especially with upcoming changes effective October 1st. She highlighted the importance of life insurance to help cover funeral costs for loved ones. Attendees are encouraged to visit their booth at the fair to learn more about vital insurance updates and options. The event takes place at the Tupelo Furniture Market starting at 9:00 a.m.
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Today's Storm Team 11 Kid is Adalynn (9/16)
SUMMARY: Today‘s “Color the Weather” drawing, sponsored by McDonald’s, features a beautiful sun created by Adeline, who also expressed her love for Storm Team 11 kids with “IH heart Storm Team 11 kids.” Thank you, Adeline, for your lovely submission! If you’d like to submit your own artwork, visit our WT page at w.com under the “Color the Weather” tab for a chance to be featured. Stay tuned, as we have more news and weather updates coming up after the break!
Today’s Storm Team 11 Kid is Adalynn (9/16)
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