SUMMARY: One death and one injury were reported in the severe weather that occurred in Mississippi on May 12-13. The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) is working with affected counties to assess the damage, which includes homes damaged, trees down, blocked roads, and power outages. Preliminary reports show damage in Jefferson Davis, Lawrence, Lincoln, Smith, and Wilkinson counties. MEMA advises residents to file insurance claims, take photos of the damage, and report damage to the county or MEMA. The information is subject to change as the assessment process continues.

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SUMMARY: Chief Meteorologist Isaac Williams and Dr. Barrett Gutter embarked on the annual field course “Severe Storms Methods” through Mississippi State University, traveling from Mississippi to Louisiana. The area they visited was at an enhanced risk for severe storms, with potential for damaging wind and hail. They observed evolving storms and various types of cloud formations, including a rotating wall cloud and a well-defined shelf cloud. The storms eventually produced two tornadoes in Sulphur and Westlake, Louisiana. This field course provided valuable real-world experience in observing and tracking severe weather events.

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SUMMARY: A Panola County mother seeks justice against Dalton Melton, charged with severely beating her three children in 2023. Melton, facing charges of felony child abuse, domestic violence, and aggravated assault, apologized in court, blaming drugs for his actions. His ex-wife Robin hoped for justice at a plea hearing, now delayed until July, concerned that a potential deal could release him early. She pushes for a 20-year sentence, wanting her children to be safe. Robin is frustrated by Melton's accusations of neglect and emotional wounds, serving him divorce papers in court. Melton is in custody at Parchman State Penitentiary.

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