www.youtube.com – WDAM 7 | The Pine Belt's Local News Station – 2024-04-25 00:09:27

SUMMARY: After decades of searching, a group in Pervis, Mississippi, has found the mass burial site of victims of a deadly 1908 tornado. The Lamar County Historical Society has led the effort, with George Stevens and Ernestine Thompson playing key roles. Thompson's family members have long known the general location of the graves, but the exact site remained elusive until now. The group plans to continue researching the victims and possibly installing markers to honor them. Over 140 people lost their lives in the devastating EF4 tornado, and the community is finally able to pay tribute to their memory.

Victims of deadly Purvis tornado remembered.

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www.youtube.com – WTOK-TV – 2024-04-24 23:19:09

SUMMARY: A group in Mississippi organized an Easter fundraiser that raised over $1,300 for United Way. The money will go towards supporting education, health, and helping women, children, and men in East Mississippi. The organizer, Miss Kim, has been working with United Way for a year and finds it a pleasure. This was her first major fundraiser that she organized and found it to be a learning experience. Kim Parnell, executive director of United Way of East Mississippi, is proud of the group and appreciates the support from young leaders in the community. She believes more people should get involved in giving back to the community.

Youth Leadership Lauderdale Group gives fundraiser check to United Way

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www.youtube.com – WTOK-TV – 2024-04-24 23:19:09

SUMMARY: Tomorrow is expected to bring more spotty showers, so carrying an umbrella is advisable. Temperatures are in the upper 60s with calm winds. The weather boundary is stalling out, leading to hit or miss showers. The weekend will be warmer, with temperatures above average. Friday will be breezy, and Saturday may bring gusts over 30 mph. There is a chance of severe weather on Monday and Tuesday. Tonight will be mild with a chance of patchy fog. Overall, the next 10 days will be warm, possibly reaching the mid to upper 80s. The forecast is sponsored by Insurance Solutions.

Hit & miss showers remain possible for Thursday

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