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Today's Weather – Avaionia Smith – February 19th, 2024
SUMMARY: Today will start off cold, so heavy coats and long sleeves are necessary. Sunglasses will also be needed throughout the day. There is a river flood warning in place for the Tom Bigby River in chalk talk County until 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, so caution is advised for those in the area. However, the rest of the week is expected to have great weather conditions. Today will be sunny with high temperatures in the low 60s. The rest of the week will see a warming trend, with highs in the 70s. Overnight lows will remain near or below freezing. Overall, a beautiful week of weather is ahead.
Today's Weather – Avaionia Smith – February 19th, 2024
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Super Chix opens as Tupelo’s newest chicken restaurant
SUMMARY: National restaurant chain Super Chicks has opened its 31st franchise location in Tupelo, on West Main Street near Industrial Road. Based in Utah, this local store is owned by the Eat With Us Group, which also owns Harvey's, Sweet Peppers, and Bulldog Burger. Super Chicks is renowned for its unique chicken sandwiches. Customers praised the new menu, highlighting items like the Southwest Salad and Nashville Hot Tenders. The Tupelo location marks Eat With Us Group's third Super Chicks restaurant, with others in Mississippi and Florida. The company's COO reported excellent first-day sales.
Another chicken restaurant has opened on Tupelo's west side.
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Seven rescued by law enforcement after being stuck on sandbar in Monroe County
SUMMARY: In Monroe County, several people, including children, faced a potentially deadly situation. The Monroe County Sheriff's Office shared on Facebook that a 911 caller reported being stranded on a sandbar in Town Creek, in the Bigby area. Sheriff Kevin Crook stated that seven individuals were surrounded by rushing water. A deputy went home to Amory, retrieved his boat, and, along with a state wildlife officer, rescued the stranded group. The sheriff noted that the water rose rapidly due to a storm miles upstream, creating a deceptive and dangerous situation for the swimmers.
The Monroe County Sheriff's Office says seven people were rescued after being trapped on a sandbar.
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Scouting America Troop becomes first group to complete “Natchez Trace Historic Trek”
SUMMARY: After over three years of perseverance, Scouting America's Troop 85 successfully completed the Natchez Trace Historic Trail, earning a significant medal. The troop hiked 20 miles each in Mississippi, Alabama, and Tennessee, undertook a service project, camped at Meriwether Lewis Campground, and penned two 400-word essays on the historic trail and Meriwether Lewis. Covering a total of 60 miles, this accomplishment marks Troop 85 as the first to achieve this feat. Mr. Perkins aims to repeat the journey in the future, encouraging other nearby troops to appreciate the Natchez Trace's historical significance. Congratulations to Vance and the team!
Scouting America Troop 85 has become the first group to complete the “Natchez Trace Historic Trek.”
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