www.youtube.com – WTOK-TV – 2024-05-17 23:10:41

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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www.youtube.com – WDAM 7 | The Pine Belt's Local News Station – 2024-05-17 22:29:29

SUMMARY: This morning, floodwaters in Jasper County led to emergency responders having to rescue a family from their flooded home using a boat. The call came in at 10:00 a.m. with the water reaching about 2 feet deep inside the house. The person rescued was asleep when they woke up to find their house flooded but fortunately, they were unharmed. County Road 1539 near County Road 13 in Luen is closed due to flooding. In Smith County, four people were also rescued from flooded homes. Emergency responders are warning drivers to be cautious due to several flooded roads in the county.

Flooding leads to issues in Jasper, Smith counties.

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www.youtube.com – WDAM 7 | The Pine Belt's Local News Station – 2024-05-17 22:29:29

SUMMARY: South Central Regional Medical Center employees are celebrating National Hospital Week with events like a PPE fashion show and employee dessert bake off. The hospital announced Steve Mansfield as Employee of the Quarter, a registered nurse who started working at the hospital in 1990. CEO Greg Gibbs highlights the hospital's dedication to quality, safety, and celebrating their employees' hard work. The week is a time to honor hospitals for their contributions to healthcare and their strong culture. The celebration aims to retain employees long-term and showcase the hospital's commitment to excellence. National Hospital Week ends tomorrow.

SCRMC names ‘Employee of the Quarter.'

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