SUMMARY: Hurricane Helene has devastated Florida, leaving millions without power and causing extensive damage after hitting as a Category 4 storm. Residents are waking up to the aftermath, with a call for viewer participation in sharing photos and videos of the impact on WFLA.com. A live coverage session will showcase aerial footage and user-submitted content to highlight the destruction. The community is encouraged to engage by submitting questions and comments via the WFLA Facebook and YouTube channels for real-time discussions and updates.

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SUMMARY: A house fire occurred in Vicksburg, Mississippi, on September 27, around 11:45 a.m., in the 200 block of Winters Lane. Firefighters discovered visible flames and smoke upon arrival. One individual suffered from smoke inhalation and was taken to Merit Health River Region for treatment. Vicksburg Fire Chief Derrick Stamps reported that the fire was quickly extinguished, but the cause remains under investigation.

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SUMMARY: Dorian Williams has been charged with the murder of Jerome Taylor in Columbus, Mississippi, with a bond set at $1,000,000. Williams appeared in court following his arrest in late December, after Taylor was found dead on a front lawn on 21st Street North. Columbus Police Chief Joseph Daughtry disclosed that the victim was believed to have been killed the night prior, coinciding with reports of gunshots from neighbors. Authorities are encouraging anyone with information about the incident to contact Golden Triangle Crime Stoppers at (800) 530-7151 or use the anonymous P3 app.

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