SUMMARY: A family in South Jackson had their home damaged after a large tree collapsed through their roof on Cedar Pine Drive. Fortunately, the daughter survived the incident, with the tree and debris landing just inches away from where they were sleeping. The incident woke them up, prompting them to run before the tree fell through the roof, narrowly missing them. The tree had fallen from a neighbor's backyard, and the family is now trying to figure out their next steps.

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SUMMARY: Governor Tate Reeves of Mississippi signed a bill regulating transgender people's use of bathrooms, locker rooms, and dormitories in public education buildings. The SAFER Act requires single-sex facilities in public education institutions based on sex assigned at birth, regardless of gender identity. Violations could result in lawsuits, with schools being protected from liability. This follows previous legislation banning transgender athletes from competing on girls' teams and prohibiting gender-affirming hormones or surgery for minors. Democrats raised concerns about the bill putting transgender individuals at risk. Reeves emphasized the importance of protecting women's spaces in Mississippi.

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SUMMARY: Severe storms on May 13 caused damage in parts of the Pine Belt, with a tree crashing through a mobile home in Petal, Mississippi. Homeowner Dixie Bergeron and her daughter narrowly escaped as the tree fell through the roof and on top of where another man was sleeping. The man suffered only minor cuts and scratches. The storms caused 31,000 power outages in Mississippi. Although roadways are now clear, officials advise drivers to avoid flooded areas.

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