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Man being sued over Mississippi welfare spending files his own suit against the governor
SUMMARY: Austin Garrett Smith, one of the defendants being sued by the Mississippi Department of Human Services over misspending welfare money, has filed a lawsuit against Governor Tate Reeves. Smith alleges that Reeves is protecting political allies, including former Governor Phil Bryant, who was in office when the misspending occurred. Smith's attorney claims that Reeves is focusing the lawsuit away from Bryant despite evidence of Bryant's involvement. The ongoing lawsuit seeks to recover over $20 million of the $77 million misspent between 2016 and 2019. Smith's lawsuit also questions Reeves' hiring of private attorneys for the case instead of using the state attorney general's office.
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Storm damage victims work to fix up their property
SUMMARY: Several residents in downtown Columbus, Mississippi, were impacted by severe storm damage, with trees falling on homes and property. Many residents, such as Len Summerville, Shannon Evans, and Emily Mclarty, shared their experiences of the destruction caused by last week's storms. They emphasized the importance of preparedness for future severe weather events. Some residents are still awaiting responses from their insurance companies to move forward with repairs. Overall, the community is coming together to support each other and navigate the aftermath of the disaster.
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Brooksville City Hall shuts down after clerks quit
SUMMARY: Brooksville Town Hall in Mississippi has been closed for a week due to the process of hiring new city officials. The mayor explained that the closure is necessary until the new hires are bonded and can handle money. Multiple city clerks have resigned, causing issues with citizens paying water bills. Despite new hires being bonded and told to report for work, the doors remain locked. The mayor clarified that he cannot control everything that happens at city hall. Residents can still pay water bills at a drop box, with late fees being waived. The mayor emphasized his commitment to upholding his oath to the town.
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Building back the rain chance
SUMMARY: The weather in Columbus, Mississippi will see a break in the rain on Thursday but clouds will start building in the late afternoon. Rain is expected to return late Thursday night and last through the weekend. Temperatures will be in the upper 50s to lower 60s overnight with a chance of patchy fog. Thursday daytime will be relatively nice and hot, with temperatures reaching the middle to upper 80s. Rain is expected to return on Friday with a Level 2 out of 5 risk for severe weather threats, including gusty/damaging winds and hail. More details on the severe weather threat will be provided later.
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