Mississippi News
Could the Jackson Zoo be defunded to cover rising property insurance costs?
SUMMARY: The city of Jackson, Mississippi is facing a $2 million increase in property insurance premiums and is considering cutting funding for the Jackson Zoo to cover the costs. The Parks and Recreation Department is seeking $1.6 to $1.8 million to fund the zoo for the next fiscal year, but it has only generated between $50,000 and $75,000 in revenue this year. Some council members argue that the city should invest the money elsewhere to address other pressing issues. However, others believe that the zoo is an economic driver for the city and should be supported. Closing the zoo would also be expensive and time-consuming due to the need to relocate the animals.
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WCBI/MSU Storm Chase Day 3 Recap – Home – WCBI TV
SUMMARY: A storm chase group traveled from Sweetwater, TX to northern Oklahoma near Ponca City, experiencing severe storms with wind and hail. The storms quickly developed along a warm front, with potential tornado development observed. The storm evolved into a large supercell moving southeast toward Ponca City, producing softball-sized hail. Another storm moved northwest of OKC, producing rotation and strong wind gusts but no tornado. The group observed these storms from their hotel, experiencing lightning, rotation, and outflow wind gusts of about 40 mph.
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Warmer temperatures ahead of overnight storms – Home – WCBI TV
SUMMARY: The weather in Columbus, Mississippi is warm and humid with storms expected tonight and into Friday morning. There is a chance of some strong storms with heavy rain, gusty winds, and possibly hail. Temperatures are expected to be in the upper 80s. Showers will continue into Saturday morning before clearing out for the weekend. The SPC has NE Mississippi under a level 1 and 2 risk for severe weather. Overall, expect warm and muggy conditions with scattered showers and storms throughout Friday. Saturday will start with showers but clear out in the evening, while Sunday will have pleasant conditions with clear skies and warm temperatures in the upper 80s.
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Storm damage victims work to fix up their property
SUMMARY: Several residents in downtown Columbus, Mississippi, were impacted by severe storm damage, with trees falling on homes and property. Many residents, such as Len Summerville, Shannon Evans, and Emily Mclarty, shared their experiences of the destruction caused by last week's storms. They emphasized the importance of preparedness for future severe weather events. Some residents are still awaiting responses from their insurance companies to move forward with repairs. Overall, the community is coming together to support each other and navigate the aftermath of the disaster.
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