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Hurricane Helene, now a Category 2 storm, expected to intensify before making landfall

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www.wjtv.com – Ashley Suter – 2024-09-26 08:27:01

SUMMARY: Hurricane Helene has been upgraded to a Category 2 hurricane and is expected to make landfall on Florida’s northwestern coast, bringing potentially “catastrophic” storm surges of up to 20 feet and maximum sustained winds of 100 mph. Currently located 365 miles south-southwest of Florida’s Big Bend, Helene is predicted to rapidly intensify into a Category 4 storm. Warnings and emergencies have been declared in Florida, Georgia, and the Carolinas due to the storm’s extensive coverage and impact. Meteorologists emphasize the necessity of evacuating low-lying areas, as the surge is deemed “unsurvivable.”

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Events happening this weekend in Mississippi: August 1-3

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August 1, 2025

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www.wjtv.com – Kaitlin Howell – 2025-08-01 07:06:00

SUMMARY: This weekend (August 1-3) in Mississippi offers diverse activities across the state. In Central Mississippi, enjoy Latin music and salsa at Fondren Fiesta in Jackson, family fun at 042 Nights in Brandon, food trucks in Byram, art exhibitions in Natchez and Jackson, and farmers markets in Jackson, Natchez, and Vicksburg. Special events include hurricane remembrance, back-to-school drives, and community wellness fairs. In the Pine Belt, Hattiesburg hosts Denim & Diamonds Casino Night, live music, themed balls, 5K fundraisers, and movie screenings. Laurel offers karaoke, art workshops, and a family farmers market. Activities cater to all ages, promoting culture, health, and community engagement.

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Events happening this weekend in Mississippi: July 25-27

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www.wjtv.com – Kaitlin Howell – 2025-07-25 06:41:00

SUMMARY: Mississippi is packed with events this weekend (July 25–27), including the JXN Film Festival, interactive exhibits, and art showcases in Jackson. Clinton screens *Train to Busan*, and Vicksburg features live events, a catfish tournament, and farmers markets. Natchez hosts its Food & Wine Festival and community celebrations, while Ridgeland offers art parks and dinner theater. In the Pine Belt, Hattiesburg offers comedy, musical theater, a Jane Austen tea, and a murder mystery dinner at Ross Mansion. Toy, gun, and farmers markets span multiple cities, while special events like the Little Miss Black Mississippi Pageant round out a diverse, festive weekend.

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Bryan Kohberger sentenced for murdering four University of Idaho students

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July 23, 2025

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www.wjtv.com – The Associated Press – 2025-07-23 12:37:00

SUMMARY: Bryan Kohberger was sentenced to four consecutive life terms without parole for the brutal 2022 stabbing deaths of four University of Idaho students. He pleaded guilty in July 2025 to avoid the death penalty. During sentencing, families shared emotional testimonies of loss and anguish. Kohberger, a criminology graduate student, broke into the victims’ home and killed them without known motive, remaining silent at the hearing. Police used DNA and genetic genealogy to identify him. The case deeply affected the community, with misinformation spreading online. Kohberger waived his right to appeal. Some victims’ relatives offered forgiveness and sought answers.

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