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Lightsource BP holds open house on solar farms
SUMMARY: The plans for a solar farm project in Lamar County are still in progress, with neighbors expressing concerns at a public meeting. Representatives from the company listened to these concerns and explained the benefits of the project. Rucker Howell questioned the motives behind placing the solar panels near residential neighborhoods, citing potential impacts on property values. Despite some opposition, James Dermody highlighted the project's potential benefits to the tax base and energy diversity in the region. The company plans to meet with county leaders to address concerns and move the project forward.
Folks in Lamar County filled the Purvis Community Center to voice their concerns directly to Lightsource BP, the company behind the proposed solar farm project.
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WDAM 7 First Alert Weather Focus – May 15, 2024
SUMMARY: Chief meteorologist Patrick Big Bean hosts the WDAM 7 First Alert Weather Focus show, providing updates on weather conditions and forecasts. The show covers recent weather events, upcoming weather discussions, and important information for viewers. The forecast includes beautiful weather for a baseball tournament at William Carey University, the difference between tornadoes and straight-line winds, and the return of hot and dry weather next week. The show also discusses heavy rainfall, severe storm threats, and a recent strong solar flare captured by NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory. The show provides updates on weather events in Hawaii and offers explanations for why storms may underperform. Viewers can also submit their weather-related photos for possible feature on the show through the station's website. Overall, the show covers a range of weather-related topics and offers valuable insights for viewers in the Magnolia State.
WDAM 7 First Alert Weather Focus – May 15, 2024
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Okolona Police short staffed after officers quit due to low pay
SUMMARY: In Okalona, Mississippi, a police crisis has emerged after two officers quit, leaving only five officers remaining in the city. The officers, including the police chief and assistant police chief, are feeling overworked, fatigued, and underpaid, despite putting their lives on the line every day. The city council denied a request for a pay raise, leading to the two officers leaving the force. The chief of police is advocating for better pay to retain officers and ensure the safety of the town. Residents are concerned about the police shortage and its impact on public safety.
The City of Okolona is facing a police crisis after two officers quit, leaving only five at the department.
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Beth Ann White sentenced in DUI crash that killed mother, son
SUMMARY: Bethany White has been sentenced to 110 years in prison for causing a wreck that killed a mother and her child in Hines County. Judge Winston King showed no leniency towards White, stating she showed no remorse for her actions. White has a history of DUI charges and her attorney plans to appeal the sentence. The victim's family feels a sense of closure with the sentencing, and the Hines County district attorney hopes this case serves as an example for those who choose to drink and drive. White will spend over 100 years in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections.
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