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MDPS Commissioner Sean Tindell joins the show to talk about gun safety and other issues
SUMMARY: The WLOX News This Week segment, hosted by Dave Elliott, began by discussing a measure in Mississippi that would allow teachers to carry guns in classrooms after completing a gun course offered by the Department of Public Safety and the Department of Education. The goal of the program is to ensure that schools are safer, especially considering most school shootings happen within three minutes, faster than law enforcement can usually respond. The program is voluntary and includes a two-week training on firearms and self-defense.
Mississippi’s Department of Public Safety Commissioner Sean Tindell talked about improvements made such as drastically reducing the backlog in autopsy reports, modernizing the driver’s license renewal process, and increasing safety in schools and on roads. Specific attention was given to the expansion of the Capitol Police, aiming to make Jackson safer without politicizing public safety. Tindell mentioned their work has led to a decrease in crime rates, especially homicides, and emphasized the importance of removing politics from public safety matters.
Here to talk about that, the crime lab and other safety issues Mississippi Department of Public Safety Commissioner Sean Tindell.
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Discussing candidates for 2027's governor race
SUMMARY: The 2027 governor race will be highly competitive as Tate Reeves is term-limited. Key Republican contenders include State Auditor Shad White, Delbert Hoseman, billionaire Tommy Duff, several congressmen or former congressmen, former Speaker of the House, and Attorney General Lynn Fitch. Experts predict a crowded primary likely leading to a runoff, with candidates drawing support from different regions like the coast, Pine Belt, and Jackson metro. On the Democratic side, Brandon Presley, the 2023 nominee, is considered the odds-on favorite to run again and likely secure the party’s nomination in 2027.
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FIRST ALERT: Latest on Tropical Storm Chantal and weekday forecast (7/7/2025)
SUMMARY: South Mississippi starts Sunday with clear blue skies and temperatures in the low to mid-80s, reaching heat indexes near 90°F and potentially triple digits in dry spots. Afternoon may bring scattered showers or storms, some strong with small hail, heavy rain, or frequent lightning. Recent rainfall was heaviest near the coast, with up to 4 inches in Jackson County. Tropical Storm Chantal made landfall in South Carolina early Sunday and is weakening rapidly, expected to dissipate within 48 hours. The week ahead features rising humidity, heat indexes possibly above 105°F, and increasing rain chances later in the week. Stay hydrated and prepared.
Meteorologist Aaron Colby has the latest on Tropical Storm Chantal and the week’s forecast.
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Fireworks Safety Tips
SUMMARY: The 4th of July celebrations come with important safety precautions. In Buxy, fireworks are usually illegal except on special occasions like Independence Day. Police Lieutenant Candace Young advises treating fireworks as explosives, keeping children from using them, and staying in safe, clear areas away from people and houses. Fireworks can distress pets, so bring animals indoors to prevent them from fleeing. Boaters should avoid designated fireworks-free zones in the sound and never operate a boat under the influence. A detailed map of restricted areas is available on Buxy’s website. Expect heavy traffic near the official fireworks show along Beach Boulevard.
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