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What to do if emergency strikes without cell service
SUMMARY: A large AT&T cell service outage left thousands of people unable to make calls. Lowndes County Emergency Management Director Cindy Lawrence emphasized the importance of being prepared with alternate ways of getting information in times of severe weather. She recommended using an old cell phone, a landline, or a NOAA weather radio when experiencing an outage. NOAA weather radios run on battery and broadcast weather information directly from a nearby National Weather Service office. Lawrence also advised visiting a local station to have meteorologists program a weather radio and suggested using Facebook and other online platforms to stay updated with news.
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SUMMARY: Voters in Columbus will decide on a $36 million bond issue for renovations in the school district. The bond will fund upgrades in buildings, including the construction of a gymnasium at Stokes-Beard Elementary, installation of sprinkler systems, bathroom upgrades, and repaving the parking lot at Columbus High School. The polls will be open on May 14 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. The school district board believes that this money will help improve campus facilities and enhance the overall learning environment for students.
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SUMMARY: Two ATV accidents in Lowndes County, Mississippi resulted in two people being airlifted for care. The first crash occurred on Wright Road in Caledonia, where a mother and three children were ejected from a Can-Am side-by-side. Two children were treated and released, the mother was taken to Baptist Golden Triangle, and a six-year-old was airlifted to Jackson. The second crash happened near Canfield Road, where a 24-year-old was thrown from a side-by-side and flown to Jackson for treatment. A passenger in this accident was not injured. Follow WCBI on Facebook for 24/7 news and updates.
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SUMMARY: An inmate in the Lowndes County jail, 52-year-old Eddie Thomas Jr., was found dead in his cell after being in jail for 56 days. Sheriff Eddie Hawkins stated that his staff attempted life-saving measures but Thomas was alone in his cell all night. The death appears to be natural with no signs of trauma, but an autopsy is required. The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is handling the death investigation. Thomas was charged with possession of a weapon by a convicted felon. For updates on this news, follow WCBI on Facebook.
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