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First Alert Weather Focus – April 22, 2024
SUMMARY: The weather forecast for the upcoming days is clear and sunny, with temperatures gradually warming up. There is no rain in sight for a while, with the next chance of rain on the horizon. It is important to stay hydrated as temperatures rise, and drinking water is essential. Looking back at past floods in Mississippi, we can better understand future flood events and be prepared. Additionally, the anniversary of tornado outbreaks in 2011 and upcoming anniversaries of severe weather events are reminders of the unpredictable nature of weather. Stay tuned for more updates on weather, news, and sports on wdm 7 news.
Cool start to the week for the Pine Belt. The First Alert Weather team has you covered on what to expect!
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JTRAN drivers still have gripes
SUMMARY: The managing company of Jay Tran buses assured riders that there would be no disruption in service, despite the possibility of a driver strike. Many riders depend on the bus service for their daily transportation needs and were relieved that buses were running on schedule. The Jay Tran employees' union has grievances against the management company, claiming drivers are overworked and penalized for calling in sick. The mayor has scheduled a meeting with the workers to address these issues and urged them to consider the impact on riders before taking any further actions. Riders expressed concern about being caught in the middle of the dispute between management and labor.
JTRAN drivers still have gripes
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Man arrested after Facebook Marketplace robbery
SUMMARY: An 18-year-old named Torian Josiah Catchings is in custody after a robbery that started as an ad on Facebook Marketplace. The incident occurred over a month ago when Catchings posted an ad selling an iPhone 6 for $200. The victim met him at an apartment complex where Catchings allegedly pulled out a gun and robbed him. Catchings has been charged with armed robbery. Police were able to identify him and take him into custody.
Man arrested after Facebook Marketplace robbery
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Someone fired shots into the Mississippi NAACP office
SUMMARY: Jackson police are searching for a suspect who fired several shots into the Masonic Temple on Lynch Street Sunday night around 9:00. Security footage shows a light-colored SUV driving by and firing shots into the building, shattering the glass front door. Shell casings were found at the scene, matching a small caliber semiautomatic handgun. The suspects remain unidentified. The building also houses the state headquarters of the NAACP, but police have not indicated that it was the target. Anyone with information about the crime or those involved is urged to call Crime Stoppers.
Someone fired shots into the Mississippi NAACP office
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