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Podcast: Mississippi, the center of the abortion debate
Podcast: Mississippi, the center of the abortion debate
Mississippi Today journalists Julia James and Will Stribling join editor-in-chief Adam Ganucheau to discuss how Mississippi was at the center of a renewed national debate about abortion access and the U.S. Supreme Court's deliberations about Roe v. Wade. Â
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Warmest days of the week are here – Home – WCBI TV
SUMMARY: Temperatures in Columbus, Mississippi will reach the upper 80s on Wednesday and Thursday with occasional rain and storm chances returning starting late Thursday into the weekend. Wednesday will be sunny and hot, with a UV index of 9, making it a great day for the pool. Thursday will start with more sunshine but clouds may increase by afternoon, leading to showers and storms at night. Friday and the weekend will see scattered showers and thunderstorms, with highs in the low 80s and high humidity. Timing these rain events will be difficult, so it is best to stay updated on the latest forecasts.
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Violence erupts between pro-Israel, pro-Palestinian demonstrators at UCLA
SUMMARY: Clashes between pro-Palestinian and pro-Israel protesters erupted at UCLA, with violence including fistfights and fireworks being thrown. The protests were part of demands for UCLA to divest from Israel and stop the conflict with Hamas. The encampment by pro-Palestinian protesters led to barricades and clashes with counter-protesters. Police eventually intervened to quell the violence, but injuries and extent were unclear. Similar protests and confrontations have been happening at other universities across the US, with disagreements over divestment from Israel. The protests at Columbia University also escalated, leading to police intervention and clashes between protesters and law enforcement.
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Body found in Pearl River in Jackson
SUMMARY: Jackson police are investigating after a body was found in the Pearl River near South State Street and Gallatin Street. The deceased person, identified as a male, was found on Tuesday, April 30, prompting multiple emergency units to respond to recover the body. Rankin County deputies and Richland police also assisted at the scene. This incident is being considered a double homicide, with Detective Tommie Brown leading the investigation. Crews are currently working to recover the body from the river. The situation is still developing, and more information is expected to be released as the investigation progresses.
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