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Laurel looking to flooded areas
SUMMARY: The Laurel City Council is working to bring relief to flooding issues in Ward Seven. Emily Blackmore has the details on the proposed solution for Brown Street, which has been experiencing flooding for decades. The city council has received $625,000 in grant money to help with the project. Mayor McGee says work is underway to clean out ditches and replace culverts in the city. The goal is to promote safe travel and reduce fatal crashes caused by flooding. The enforcement period for this project ends on Monday at midnight.
Laurel looking to flooded areas
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News 11 at 10PM_Weather 5/17/24
SUMMARY: The weather report discusses the rainfall received in Meridian over the past three days, with a total of over 2.5 inches observed. There are still showers and thunderstorms expected, particularly south of I20, with a low threat of severe weather on Saturday. Sunday is expected to be clearer and drier. A flood watch is in place for some counties until Saturday. Overnight lows will be in the mid to upper 60s, with scattered showers continuing. The new work week will start with heat in the low 90s and spotty afternoon showers and thunderstorms later in the week. This forecast is sponsored by Insurance Solutions.
Weekend Outlook: Storms to start, but it'll be a pleasant finish
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Walmart set to host Wellness Day this Saturday
SUMMARY: Walmart super centers are hosting a wellness day, offering free health screenings and affordable immunizations for the community. Patients can get various screenings, including glucose, cholesterol, blood pressure, BMI, and vision checks. Vaccines for COVID, measles, Mumps, tetanus, HPV, and more are also available. The staff pharmacist emphasizes the importance of staying up to date on health recommendations and vaccines to prevent future health issues. The wellness day will take place tomorrow from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and aims to help the public stay healthy and informed about their health status.
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Former Jones County reserve deputy sentenced to 20 years for fatal shooting
SUMMARY: Former Jones County Deputy George R Ryan Walters was sentenced to 20 years after pleading guilty to second degree murder for shooting and killing a man in a church parking lot in Laurel. Walters will serve 10 years in prison and 10 years on probation. The victim's daughter shared an impact statement expressing her hurt and anger towards Walters. Walters was originally charged with first-degree murder, but accepted a plea deal to the lesser charge. In addition to his sentence, Walters will have to pay court costs and fines. The incident occurred in April of 2023 at the Rock Pentecostal Church.
Former Jones County reserve deputy sentenced to 20 years for fatal shooting.
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