Mississippi State

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Meteorologist Joe Cioffi

Humidity levels have been creeping higher since Saturday and we are going to be back in the soup for today as well as the week ahead. We will also be dealing with a series of waves moving around the Bermuda high. It is building into the Southeastern US. A southwest flow aloft is bringing up ripples in the flow. It will not be raining all the time but there will be some downpours and a few heavier thunderstorms to deal with during the week ahead.

Very warm humid conditions with waves of heavy rain next 5 days across the Eastern & Southern US

Louisiana State

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Hancock County, MS

Mississippi News Group

Written with artificial intelligence assistance. According to WJTV, a Mississippi man was taken into custody following the death of another man who sustained injuries in a bar fight. The incident, which occurred at K&R’s Bar on Highway 90, has led to the arrest of 53-year-old Robert Hammac.

Mississippi Man Arrested after Bar Fight Leads to Death

Virginia State

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Kentucky Vibes.net

Disclaimer: This article was written with the help of A.I. software. On July 28, 2024, a TikTok video posted by Erica W., known as @tasteofmelanin on the platform, garnered significant attention after she exposed disturbing racist decorations in an Airbnb rental. The incident occurred in a rental property that Erica had booked, although the exact location remains unspecified. The video has since gone viral, prompting widespread concern and leading to the removal of the listing from Airbnb's platform.

Airbnb Listing Taken Down After Black Woman Finds Hanging Monkeys and Cotton Used As Decor

A slow-moving frontal boundary will drop south across the region today and tomorrow, triggering showers and storms today and an area of rain on Tuesday. This boundary extends west to east roughly across Lake Ontario this morning. An area of rain and storms over Canada has moved out over the northern waters of Lake Ontario. This area of precipitation is expected to stay out over the lake until it passes east of the Finger Lakes.

Thunderstorms expected this afternoon and evening

The Mississippi Territory was carved out of lands once claimed by Georgia and Spain. In 1798, the U.S. Congress organized the Mississippi Territory, encompassing a vast land stretching from the Mississippi River to the Chattahoochee River. This newly formed territory was sparsely populated and faced numerous challenges, including conflicts with Native American tribes, disputes over land ownership, and the lingering influence of European powers.

What Was Mississippi Called Before it Became a State?

Tuscumbia, AL

andrew paul

A hidden gem in Tuscumbia, FOODLAND is well-known for its robust Southern-style meals that entice patrons to return for more. The Southern Fried Chicken, the Country Ham with Red-Eye Gravy, and the Catfish Platter are some of their best-selling dishes. These recipes are well-known for their hearty quantities and genuine tastes, providing a satisfying taste of Southern comfort cuisine. FOODLAND provides something to satiate every need, whether it's for something soft and flavorful or crunchy and fried.

This place in Tuscumbia offers the best Southern Fried Chicken you'll ever taste

Arizona State

AccuWeather

Thunderstorms have been a frequent flyer in parts of the Southwest and just about non-existent in other portions of the region. However, that will soon change. Summertime conditions have allowed parts of the southwestern United States to experience locally drenching and gusty thunderstorm activity, but storms have been scarce from western Arizona and Nevada to California thus far. However, AccuWeather meteorologists believe that may change as the calendar turns to August.

Monsoon momentum: More of Southwest US braces for thunderstorms

South Carolina State

Colleton County, SC

Explore Beaufort SC

Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

Illinois State

Missouri State

National Weather Force

Scattered strong to severe thunderstorms are expected across parts of the Mississippi Valley, especially impacting eastern Missouri, western Illinois, and western Kentucky, from Thursday late evening into the overnight hours. Main Impact: Damaging winds, large hail, and isolated tornadoes. Check below for further details.

Damaging Winds, Large Hail & Isolated Tornadoes Likely; MS Valley Area; Late Evening; August 15th

An unusually strong storm for the summer will spin ashore in the Northwest with areas of rain that can slow travel and thunderstorms that can cause damage. Gusty winds will raise the fire risk. An unusually potent North Pacific storm for mid-August slowly swinging inland in the northwestern United States...

Potent storm to blast northwestern US with rain, thunderstorms

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

A permanent marker will be erected to honor the victims of the racist mass shooting nearly a year ago at a Dollar General store in the New Town community. City Council approved the marker 17-0 on Tuesday night.

Marker will honor victims of racist Dollar General shooting

Orange County, FL

Akeena

On July 14th, an unsettling incident occurred in Orange County that has captured the community’s attention and sympathy. Two dogs were abandoned in a most distressing manner, pushed out of a moving vehicle. The situation took a turn for the worse when one of the dogs was hit by the car, resulting in serious injuries.

Two dogs were dumped and pushed out of a car in Florida, and one of them screamed

New York City, NY

Texas State

Angry Ben

Good morning everyone. The Northeast is enjoying some fine summer weather as high pressure dominates, and that pesky stationary front is now well to your south. Things are looking very warm to hot, with low humidity until Monday. That's when the juice returns and you'll have a chance of a PM T-storm each day. Until then, enjoy this break because I feel it's going to be a busy 1st and 2nd week of August.

Severe Weather Possible Across Parts of North Dakota & Minnesota, Flooding Risk in Texas & Louisiana

Denver, CO

David Heitz

In addition to collecting more than 8,000 used needles in the past year from Denver drug users, the Harm Reduction Action Center passed out 10,000 meth pipes and “snort kits,” according to a newsletter sent to its supporters Thursday. They also connected about 1,700 people to medical, mental health and substance abuse treatment.

Denver group hands out 10K meth pipes, ‘snort kits,’ connects 1,700 to treatment annually

Ten miles off the coast of Mississippi, a slender spit of land clings to existence amid the relentless winds and waves of the Gulf of Mexico. Horn Island—just 10 miles long from east to west and hardly a mile across at its widest point—is an untouched and desolate place.

This Untouched Mississippi Island Is Home To Gulf-Blue Water, Glittering Stars, And Endless Inspiration

Tennessee State

Hey there, future mover! Before you start daydreaming about country music, scenic mountains, and Southern hospitality, let me stop you right there. Here are 12 completely valid (and not at all exaggerated) reasons why you should think twice about making Tennessee your new home. Too Much Country Music. If you’re...

12 Reasons Why You Should Never Ever Consider Moving to Tennessee

Desoto County, MS

Written with artificial intelligence assistance. A devastating accident off I-269 near the Laughter exit on Sunday night has resulted in the deaths of two teenagers and left a third critically injured. The Mississippi Highway Patrol identified the deceased as 17-year-old Brandon Munoz and 18-year-old Santiago Giron-Rico. The 17-year-old driver, who remains hospitalized with severe injuries, was also involved in the crash.

Tragic DeSoto County Crash Claims Lives of Two Teenagers; One Severely Injured

WyoFile

The woman who shot a video of a hydrothermal explosion in Yellowstone National Park on Tuesday morning told WyoFile she and her family were terrified as the blast sent boiling water and rocks skyward, destroying parts of a boardwalk, its guardrail and a nearby bench.

Yellowstone hydrothermal explosion: ‘We were terrified’

Georgia State

Crisp County, GA

Daily Coffee Press

On Wednesday, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation announced the arrest of 24 individuals following Operation Shyne Down. The GBI and other agencies served a total of 120 warrants on the suspects involved in the investigation, which targeted the criminal street gang G-Shyne Bloods and their involvement in criminal activities in Crisp County, Georgia.

Operation Results in More than 20 Charged with Gang Offenses, RICO, and more

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Storms Clearing, Strong Storms Possible Late Tomorrow

PINE BELT, Miss. (WDAM) - Happy Saturday, Pine Belt!. Today was certainly an active day weather-wise for south Mississippi with strong clusters of thunderstorms marching through...

Storms Clearing, Strong Storms Possible Late Tomorrow

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