Mississippi News
Pickens County aims to increase funding for ambulance service
SUMMARY: Staffing for emergency services in Pickens County, Alabama is critically low, which has resulted in delays in getting medical care to people in need. The closure of the Pickens County Medical Center has exacerbated this issue, as residents now have to travel to Columbus or Tuscaloosa for medical care. Efforts are being made to address the problem, with discussions about sharing the cost for ambulance services among the different towns and potentially reopening the hospital in Carrollton. The goal is to reach a decision on the level of service and funding responsibilities by March or April. The situation has resulted in tragic consequences, such as people passing away due to lack of timely medical care.
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Mississippi News
Dozens of crews help clean up Columbus after storm
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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Mississippi News
Community helps clean up after intense storm in Columbus
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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Mississippi News
Nice Mother’s Day Weekend – Home – WCBI TV
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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