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Police in Laurel sees uptick in domestic violence cases
SUMMARY: In Jones County, violence cases are rising, and investigators have reported increased domestic violence arrests in Laurel. According to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, nearly 20 people per minute are abused by intimate partners in the U.S. Laurel Police Chief Tommy Cox highlights the regularity of domestic violence arrests, often escalating from arguments to involve weapons. Victims can find assistance through the Victim’s Advocate Program, led by Mia Cooper, who supports them in filing charges, getting protection orders, or relocating. The program collaborates with other service agencies to offer comprehensive resources, strengthening victims’ voices and ensuring safety. For more information, visit the program’s website.
Laurel Police Chief Tommy Cox says they’ve encountered more arrests related to domestic violence in recent months.
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SUMMARY: The Union County Museum in New Albany, Mississippi, honors writer William Faulkner with a garden of native plants featured in his works. These southern plants help readers better understand Faulkner’s stories by providing a tangible connection to his settings. The garden highlights plants like poke salad, used for ink in Faulkner’s tales, and serves as an educational tool for Faulkner enthusiasts, especially those unfamiliar with Southern flora. Established as part of the Yalnapa tour, the garden allows visitors to explore the natural elements that inspired Faulkner’s fictional world, enriching their appreciation of his vivid portrayals of Mississippi.
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SUMMARY: Good Morning Meridian: Dense fog persists this Thursday morning in areas including Meridian, Philadelphia, Livingston, and parts of Alabama, with visibility under a quarter mile in some spots. A dense fog advisory remains in effect until late morning. For your commute, use low beams and drive cautiously. After fog lifts, expect brief sunshine in the afternoon before clouds and scattered showers return by evening, some heavy. A frontal boundary brings potential severe weather today, with marginal risk for damaging winds and hail—no tornado threat. Temperatures will drop to mid-to-upper 70s by the weekend. River flood warnings are in effect and may increase.
Good Morning Meridian Tori Alvarado’s First Alert Weather Forecast 5/8/25
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SUMMARY: The Bob Tyler Fish Hatchery in Yalobusha County, established in 2006, focuses on raising sport fish and helping species in need of assistance. All fish raised at the hatchery are returned to public waters. Emily Wiggins, the director of the visitor education center, enjoys teaching children about fish and the outdoors. The education center features an aquarium with native Mississippi fish, and visitors can observe feeding time for the catfish and other fish. The hatchery also offers educational events, including a youth fishing rodeo on May 17th. Fish are carefully raised, from fry to fingerlings, before being stocked into ponds.
WTVA’s Chelsea Simmons visited the Bob Tyler Fish Hatchery for this week’s episode.
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