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Wildfires burn across the Pine Belt
SUMMARY: Several fires erupted in Lamar County, Mississippi, with one fire near Stephen Christiana's home. The fires burned across the Pine Belt area over the weekend, with one fire in Jefferson Davis County reaching over 1500 acres. Kevin Craft emphasized the danger of sparks causing large wildfires, as multiple fire departments worked to contain the blazes. The Mississippi Forestry Commission reported a total of 230 fires burning over nine thousand acres. The community expressed gratitude towards the firefighters who worked tirelessly to address the fires, highlighting the potential risk of wildfires during high wind and low humidity conditions.
Brush fires and wildfires burned across the weekend in different areas of the Pine Belt like Jone County and Jeff Davis County.
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SUMMARY: Brandon police are seeking individuals who shot into a home on Faithway. The president of the homeowners association in Cornerstone neighborhood expressed shock at the incident, stating that such events are rare in the area. No one was in the house during the shooting, and surveillance footage shows two individuals firing shots. The community is rallying behind the affected residents, urging anyone with information to contact the police. The president emphasized that this incident does not define the neighborhood and asked for thoughts and prayers for those involved. Police are actively investigating the case.
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SUMMARY: Jones County law enforcement leaders are required to undergo training on federal anti-discrimination laws following allegations from a former employee. The settlement agreement also includes a $55,000 payment to the former employee who filed a complaint of discrimination and civil rights violations. In other news, delays continue for the River Avenue Bridge Project, with completion dates shifting. The weather forecast predicts rain after a dry April, and a new school funding formula is heading to the governor's desk. Additionally, a community event in Wesboro aims to provide support for those affected by gun violence, and a charity event in Hattisburg raises funds to feed the hungry.
10pm Headline 4/27
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SUMMARY: Food banks and soup kitchens in Mississippi received extra food from a fundraising event in Hattisburg. The annual Road Race raised money for Extra Table, an organization that supports food pantries and soup kitchens across the state. Cyclists and runners from Mississippi and other states participated in the event, with about $100,000 being raised. Participants took part in races of various lengths, all in support of feeding the hungry through Extra Table. The event also included a criterium race in downtown Hattisburg. The community came together to help those in need and support a good cause.
Extra Table fundraiser gathering funds to purchase extra food.
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