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Tropical Storm Francine forms off Mexico, aiming for the Louisiana coast

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www.wjtv.com – Associated Press – 2024-09-09 10:32:58

SUMMARY: Tropical Storm Francine formed off Mexico’s coast and is expected to bring heavy rain to the coast, with possible amounts reaching up to a . The storm is projected to strengthen into a hurricane before making landfall in on Wednesday night. As of Monday morning, Francine had top winds of 50 mph and is located about 245 miles southeast of the Rio Grande. Forecasters anticipate a storm surge of up to 10 feet and significant flash risks in northeastern Mexico, southern Texas, southern Louisiana, and southern Mississippi through Thursday morning.

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Police search for two suspects after shooting in Carroll County

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www.wcbi.com – Eric Lampkin – 2024-09-16 15:53:27

SUMMARY: A shooting at T and G Nightclub in North Carrollton, Mississippi, at least two people early on September 15. Carroll County deputies responded around 1:30 a.m. to reports of the incident. The victims were taken to local hospitals; one was later airlifted for further treatment. There are unverified reports of a third victim. The Sheriff’s Office suspects multiple shooters and is seeking public assistance in identifying them. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office or the Greenwood-Leflore-Carroll Stoppers.

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An appeals court won’t revive Brett Favre’s defamation lawsuit against Shannon Sharpe

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www.wjtv.com – The Associated Press – 2024-09-16 14:54:12

SUMMARY: A federal appeals court has upheld the dismissal of Brett Favre’s defamation against Shannon Sharpe, stemming from comments made during a Fox show regarding the Mississippi welfare scandal. In 2022, Sharpe criticized Favre for accepting $1.1 million in speaking fees intended for a volleyball arena at his alma mater, highlighting the misuse of welfare funds. The court ruled that Sharpe’s remarks were protected opinions based on publicly available facts, reinforcing the idea that he had the right to express harsh views on the scandal. Favre had returned the initial amount but still owed interest.

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Mississippi receives nearly $10 million in lottery earnings

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www.wcbi.com – Marcus Hunter – 2024-09-16 14:51:17

SUMMARY: The Mississippi Lottery Corporation has transferred approximately $9.6 million to the ‘s coffers in August, contributing to nearly $18.5 million in total earnings from lottery proceeds for the first two months of the fiscal year. State dictates that the initial $80 million goes to the Projects, while any extra funds are allocated to the education enhancement fund. This transfer marks the second of twelve for the fiscal year. Winning lottery numbers are nightly on WCBI at 10 p.m.

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