SUMMARY: Cicadas are emerging in Mississippi, with Choctaw County witnessing its first documented cicada for 2024. Mississippi has three broods of 13-year cicadas, with Brood XIX set to emerge this year. Mississippi is the only state with all three broods of 13-year periodic cicadas, with Brood XIX in 2024, Brood XXII in 2027, and Brood XXIII in 2028. There are 12 broods of 17-year cicadas, but these occur farther north. Periodic cicadas are known for their appearance, loud singing, and large numbers. Mississippi will also see annual cicadas with greenish bodies and bulging eyes.

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SUMMARY: Monroe Strong in Amory, Mississippi is working to bring the town back by repairing roofs of homes damaged by a tornado last year. They received a $100,000 donation from Lions Club International Foundation to support their efforts. Monroe Strong has formed local partnerships to stretch the grant money and get the work done quickly. They have already replaced roofs of four homes and aim to complete around 20 in total. Residents like Alice Freeman are grateful for the help, calling it a blessing. The organization is making progress in their mission to rebuild Amory one house at a time.

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SUMMARY: Brandon police are investigating a shooting where multiple shots were fired into a home on Faith Way. The incident occurred after 10:30 p.m. on April 25th. No one was inside the house during the shooting, and shell casings and bullet holes were found at the scene. Video evidence shows two individuals firing shots into the home, but no arrests have been made yet. The Brandon Police Department is asking for information from anyone who may have witnessed the incident.

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