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Winston County flooding causes damage to homes, businesses

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10 months ago

July 13, 2023

www.wjtv.com – Kaitlin Howell – 2023-07-13 12:47:21

SUMMARY: Flooding has impacted areas in east Mississippi, particularly in Louisville and across Winston County. Some homes and businesses have suffered significant damage. Crystal Ridge Road and Highway 15 North have been closed due to the flooding. Winston County has requested a boat team, and the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency has opened the Louisville Safe Room. Governor Tate Reeves urges residents to exercise caution and stay off the roads if possible. Help and support are being provided as the situation continues to develop.

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Building back the rain chance

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May 15, 2024

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www.wcbi.com – Ashleigh Bryant – 2024-05-15 18:22:34

SUMMARY: The weather in Columbus, Mississippi will see a break in the rain on Thursday but clouds will start building in the late afternoon. Rain is expected to return late Thursday night and last through the weekend. Temperatures will be in the upper 50s to lower 60s overnight with a chance of patchy fog. Thursday daytime will be relatively nice and hot, with temperatures reaching the middle to upper 80s. Rain is expected to return on Friday with a Level 2 out of 5 risk for severe weather threats, including gusty/damaging winds and hail. More details on the severe weather threat will be provided later.

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Starkville police confirm investigation of school district employee

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May 15, 2024

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www.wcbi.com – Joey Barnes – 2024-05-15 16:47:37

SUMMARY: The Starkville Police Department is investigating incidents involving a Starkville-Oktibbeha Consolidated School District employee following reports received from the Department of Human Services. The employee's identity and position have not been disclosed, nor have the specific allegations against them. The investigation is still in its early stages, and further information will be released as it becomes available. For updates on this story, follow the Starkville Police Department's social media pages.

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County workers help city clean up storm debris in Columbus

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4 hours ago

May 15, 2024

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www.wcbi.com – Eric Lampkin – 2024-05-15 16:35:15

SUMMARY: Lowndes County Road Department workers teamed up with Columbus Public Works crews to clean up debris after a wind event. 28 county workers used 11 dump trucks to remove more than 100 loads of debris in two days. They cleared areas for utility crews to restore services and facilitated the replacement of streetlights and other repairs. Despite political boundaries, everyone worked together to get the job done efficiently. The county saw some damage near the new Sportsplex, but the city experienced the hardest hit areas. Collaboration between different departments expedited the clean-up process and aided in overall recovery efforts.

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