Mississippi News
Light rain continuing for end of week – Home – WCBI TV
SUMMARY: Columbus, Mississippi is experiencing a shift in Gulf low pressure toward the East and Northeast, potentially bringing some additional showers to the area. Temperatures are expected to normalize through the week and into the weekend. Wednesday night will be cool with temperatures in the lower 50s and likely scattered rain under heavy cloud coverage. Thursday will see upper 60s temperatures, cloudy skies, and a minimal chance for rain. A cold front on Friday could bring light rain while maintaining upper 60s temperatures. The weekend promises clear skies, mild daytime temperatures in the mid-60s, but a chilly Sunday morning with lows in the mid-30s.
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Beth Ann White’s attorney asks court to disregard verdict
SUMMARY: Beth Ann White's attorney has requested the court to ignore the jury's verdict in the case involving a Hinds County crash that killed a mother and her six-month-old son. White was found guilty of causing the crash and was convicted on several DUI charges. The attorney argues that the verdict is not supported by evidence and is biased against his client. White faces up to 25 years in prison for each count. The sentencing has been set for May 15.
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Oxford woman arrested for allegedly pulling gun on someone
SUMMARY: 29-year-old Kadejah Martin of Oxford, Mississippi was charged with domestic violence aggravated assault, resisting arrest, and disorderly conduct after allegedly threatening someone with a gun on May 3. Police were called to the scene on West Jackson Avenue, where the victim had escaped and sought refuge in a nearby business. Martin was found with a gun in her vehicle, but no injuries were reported. She was given a $100,000 bond. Follow WCBI on Facebook for more updates.
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Mississippi News
MDOT receives $4.8 million to improve hurricane evacuation routes
SUMMARY: MDOT received a $4.8 million grant to enhance contraflow operations on I-55 and I-59 as hurricane evacuation routes. The funding will improve traffic flow, safety, and efficiency with new signage, gates, and mile markers. Contraflow will turn all lanes northbound in case of a powerful hurricane, aiding in the evacuation of residents from Louisiana and coastal Mississippi. The project, expected to begin in 2025, aims to enhance the ability to quickly move people out of harm's way during emergencies. This will have a positive impact on south Mississippi and neighboring Louisiana.
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