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North Mississippi Health Services announces layoffs

Published

10 months ago

July 17, 2023

www.wjtv.com – Richard Lake – 2023-07-17 16:15:58

SUMMARY: North Mississippi Health Services (NMHS) has announced layoffs, reduced hours, and reassignments for employees due to financial struggles. The healthcare system experienced $17.6 million in financial losses this year. As costs rise for Mississippi's hospitals, State Senator Chad McMahan is advocating for changes to bring better, affordable healthcare to the state. NMHS did not provide details on the number or type of employees affected by the layoffs.

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Dozens of crews help clean up Columbus after storm

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13 hours ago

May 10, 2024

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www.wcbi.com – Aundrea Self – 2024-05-10 19:17:40

SUMMARY: A strong storm system caused significant damage in Columbus, Mississippi, with high winds bringing down power lines and trees, including on the MUW campus. Emergency crews received numerous calls for help, with some people trapped in their homes. Firefighters responded to multiple house fires, with one resulting in major loss. The storm has been classified as a straight-line wind event, not a tornado. Crews are working to clean up debris and restore power, and officials are urging people to avoid affected areas for safety reasons. The tornado sirens were not activated because there was no tornado warning in the area.

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Community helps clean up after intense storm in Columbus

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13 hours ago

May 10, 2024

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www.wcbi.com – Grace Brister – 2024-05-10 19:11:46

SUMMARY: Columbus, Mississippi residents came together to help each other after intense storms caused damage to several homes. Volunteers like Dalen and Michael Talley stepped up to assist those in need. Even those who were directly affected by the storm, like Ashley Jones and Judon Phillips, joined in to help their community. Columbus Light and Water worked tirelessly to restore power to homes and businesses. The unity and support shown by the community during this difficult time highlighted the strength and compassion of the people of Columbus, proving that they can always rely on each other, regardless of the weather.

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Nice Mother’s Day Weekend – Home – WCBI TV

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14 hours ago

May 10, 2024

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www.wcbi.com – Ashleigh Bryant – 2024-05-10 18:39:15

SUMMARY: The weather in Columbus, Mississippi is expected to be nice with high temperatures in the low to middle 80s. This weekend will be mostly dry with temperatures reaching near 80 degrees and sunshine on Saturday. Mother's Day may see some evening showers, but overall the day should be dry. Next week will bring a return to humidity, with rain and occasional storms expected on Monday. The rest of the week will be warm and humid with on/off storm chances. Severe potential looks low at this time.

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