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4-County prepares for winter storms
SUMMARY: 4-County Electric Power Association crews are responding to outages in the Golden Triangle area due to rain and strong winds. The association is urging members to prepare for icy temperatures on January 15 and 16 and has implemented its winter storm response plan. Members are advised to stock up on food, water, and emergency supplies, and to monitor official weather bulletins. 4-County officials are encouraging members to keep the outage reporting number on hand and to follow them on Facebook for updates. The association is prepared to handle the storm, and members are encouraged to enact their own emergency response plans.
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SUMMARY: A mother and her two daughters were shot and killed in Ridgeland, Mississippi. The suspect, Ivory James Welch III, was involved in a gunfight with Arizona state troopers and was killed. The victims were identified as Ida Thomas Welch, 76; Vicky Renee Welch, 56; and Crystal Lynn Welch, 42. Ridgeland police Chief Brian Myers mentioned that Welch had a history of mental illness and previous encounters with law enforcement. The motive for the shooting is unknown, and the investigation is ongoing with the help of the Arizona Department of Public Safety. Welch had an extensive criminal history of domestic assaults and simple assaults dating back to 2006.
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SUMMARY: A recent storm in Pearl, Mississippi caused significant damage to Paradise Pools and Spas, a family-owned business that has been servicing the area for over 40 years. Employee Robyn Henderson expressed concerns about potential internal damage and the possibility of shutting down the business. Owner Kari Beard described the emotional toll of seeing their hard work destroyed but also sees the rebuilding process as an opportunity for growth and improvement. The business has started the cleanup process and is preparing for more severe weather in the coming days to address the damage caused by the recent storm.
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SUMMARY: Voters in the Columbus Municipal School District are being asked to pass a $36 million bond for renovations, with plans for upgrades in buildings including a new gymnasium at Stokes-Beard Elementary, installation of sprinkler systems, bathroom upgrades, and repaving the parking lot at Columbus High School. The polls will close at 7 p.m. The bond issue aims to address various infrastructure needs across the district.
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