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Lowndes County holding tornado drill on MUW campus
SUMMARY: Lou County is conducting a large-scale emergency drill on the Mississippi University for Women’s campus on Thursday morning at 8:30, weather permitting. The drill aims to improve preparedness and safety plans by testing emergency responders’ capabilities in handling a major tornado event. It will also assess the university’s notification and communication systems. As part of the drill, tornado sirens will sound on campus to simulate real conditions.
Lowndes County will hold a tornado drill Thursday on MUW’s campus.
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The Mustard Seed
SUMMARY: The Mustard Seed in Flowood is a Christian community serving adults with developmental disabilities aged 21 and older. It offers a supportive home environment where 20 residents live on-site, while others participate in daytime activities. The organization focuses on empowering individuals to live fulfilling lives, providing opportunities like college experiences and arts participation. Privately funded through donations and church grants, the Mustard Seed operates two gift shops—one in Flowood and one in Ridgeland—that generate 25% of its annual budget. Each product is handcrafted by residents, featuring unique artistic touches, and proceeds support the ministry. The shops encourage community support and engagement.
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Summer like temperatures continue
SUMMARY: Sunday morning begins with clear, sunny skies and temperatures rising quickly into the 70s, reaching 79 by 9 a.m., 90 by noon, and 95 by 3 p.m. Areas like Jackson, Kosciusko, Vicksburg, and Hazlehurst will experience highs in the low to mid-90s with low humidity. Overnight lows will drop to the mid-60s, providing cool evenings. Despite recent heavy spring rains, northern and western Mississippi counties face drought concerns due to below-average rainfall in June, July, August, and September. High pressure will maintain hot, dry conditions through the week, with a slight chance of isolated showers midweek and possible cooling and rain by next weekend.
16 WAPT meteorologist Brendan Weathers has the forecast for Jackson and Central Mississippi.
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Mississippi Science Fest showcases STEAM events, activities
SUMMARY: The Mississippi Children’s Museum, ranked fourth in the U.S., is highly praised for engaging children and adults alike with continuous new programming. The museum integrates arts into STEM to offer learning opportunities for everyone, emphasizing local pride and career possibilities in STEM fields. The upcoming Mississippi Science Festival spans a week, starting Saturday in Indianola and continuing locally, featuring interactive events. A special Teen Tech Day invites high schoolers to engage with STEM professionals like engineers from Entergy and Nissan. Hands-on science activities, such as circuitry with batteries and copper tape, demonstrate electrical currents and energy flow, making science fun and accessible.
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