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The line at Wildwood Baptist Church in Clinton currently. Some voters who just cast their ballot had waited for 2 and a half hours. I’m told this polling location has run out of ballots at least 5 times and have been restocked w/ less than 100 ballots every couple hours.
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If you’re wondering how windy it is here in McComb, it’s windy enough to where I’m not sure how much longer this steeple will make it. Stay off the roads and be safe!
#HurricaneIda
@WLBT
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@tatereeves
stands with MEMA and MSDH to discuss Jackson’s water crisis. Reeves says he didn’t personally invite Mayor
@ChokweALumumba
to the briefing and isn’t sure if anyone else did. The city’s communications director says she found out about the presser via Twitter.
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A balloon release was held in Brookhaven tonight for 23-year-old Myrtessia Catchings. She was a manager at this Waffle House and was shot and killed early Monday. It’s obvious that she was loved by many. More tonight on
@WLBT
at 10.
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@TheRealMikeEpps
helping lift up the people of Jackson with some smiles and drinking water in partnership with the
@akasorority1908
on its founders day.
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Jackson metro
@ymca
facilities (Flowood, Clinton, Rez) will allow students from
@JacksonStateU
@millsapscollege
@BelhavenU
to take a free shower with student ID amid the ongoing water crisis. Hours are M-Fr: 5a-8p, Sat: 7a-4p, and Sun: 1p-5p.
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Last night, I said “In Columbia, I’m Brendan Hall, KOMU 8 News” for the very last time. Next month, I’ll continue telling stories for
@WLBT
as a news reporter. I can’t thank the
@mujschool
and the people of mid-MO enough for giving me a place to grow!
#3OnYourSide
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Hundreds of people are waiting outside the Mississippi Coliseum for the 18th annual Jackson Black Rodeo. Last year’s event was cancelled due to the pandemic, and participants tell me they’re excited to be back with their rodeo family.
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.
@tatereeves
and mayor
@ChokweALumumba
are, for the first time this week, holding their press conferences together.
@WLBT
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Ever heard the phrase, “misery loves company?” Check out this new beer, “Missouri loves company.” Twenty-two breweries from across the state collaborated to produce it, and two of them are here in Columbia. Learn more about the effort on
@KOMUnews
at 5 & 6!
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An 18 y/o in Rankin County is spearheading an effort to collect donations and drive them down to Louisiana next weekend. They’re accepting any and everything that could help those hit hard by
#HurricaneIda
.
@WLBT
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EXCLUSIVE: Video obtained by 3 On Your Side could prove that one of the people accused of the recent killing at Jackson State University was miles away from campus at the time of the incident.
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MS has the nation’s highest fetal mortality rate due to complications like stillbirths and miscarriages, not abortions. One local non-profit says they need lawmakers’ help to truly make MS the “safest place in the world for the unborn.”
@wlbt
I’ll be on
@glennbeck
at 10:04am to discuss the start of oral arguments in Mississippi’s historic Supreme Court case and our efforts to make Mississippi the safest place in the world for the unborn. Tune in!
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#HeartwarmingNews
: Four Bocce athletes were just surprised with the news that they’ll represent
#Mississippi
in the World Special Olympic Games in Orlando.
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I just spoke with a single mom who has 3 kids in the Rankin County School District. After one week in school, all 3 of her kids have COVID-19. To make matters worse, the kids spread the virus to their grandmother as well. Hear from her tonight on
@WLBT
at 10.
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Absolute devastation in the town of Louin in Jasper County, but you wouldn’t know it by the resilient community that is simply thankful to see another day.
@WLBT
#mswx
#SevereWeather
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Peace in the Streets is holding its 9th prayer march of the year as the city of Jackson continues to struggle with potentially its deadliest year in history.
@WLBT
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“If we don’t - as citizens - take pride in our city, nobody else will. That’s why businesses don’t want to come here. People don’t even want to come here to visit.” A triple homicide overnight brings Jackson to 9 killings in the first 2 weeks of October.
@WLBT
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It’s Sunday of
#themasters
, a beautiful day in Columbia, and I’m fully
#vaccinated
. Lots to be thankful for this morning. Excited to be one step closer to normal.
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One of the many great tips I got from
@AirMajorImages
at
#Mizzou
was to save money and time by packing a lunch (or, in my case, dinner as a nightside reporter). Slowly mastering the art of meal prepping.
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A 3-year-old boy experienced a stroke after testing positive for
#COVID19
the week before Christmas. He was treated at Columbia’s Women’s and Children’s Hospital and is expected to fully recover. His mom hopes that his experience leads to more awareness about the virus.
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UPDATE: While officials with JSU continue to stay tight-lipped about the investigation, we’ve confirmed that JPD got a call about a man shot near JSU’s campus on 10/15 at 9:26 p.m… less than 30 mins b4 the suspect was apparently seen 89 miles away.
@WLBT
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Jasper Co. residents in need of a place to stay, eat, cool off, or charge phones can do so at the Bay Springs Community Center (124 Edmund King Rd.). Open 24/7, put on by
@RedCross
.
#mswx
#SevereWeather
@WLBT
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Yesterday, the president of
@MSEducators
sent a letter to
@tatereeves
calling for masks in schools. Today,
@CDCgov
’s updated guidance recommends masks in classrooms, regardless of vax. Governor Reeves’ office told me earlier that he has no intention of changing his stance.
@WLBT
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Those witnesses include the suspect’s girlfriend, friend, and roommate. Of the three, only the girlfriend has apparently been contacted by investigators. She says the interview w/ them lasted less than 10 mins and consisted of 1 question.
@WLBT
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“Peace in the Streets” is out in front of Murrah High School, praying for a stop to gun violence in the Capital City and for the safety of students as they go back to school amid rising cases.
@WLBT
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Celebratory music and lots of excitement at
@TyreeSheriff
’s watch party as he continues to jump further ahead in votes.
@WLBT
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Happy Election Day!
@AshleyWrightTV
and I are driving all around Mid-Missouri today talking to voters outside of Columbia.
@KOMUnews
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A Madison County mother is crushed after obtaining surveillance video that shows her daughter getting hit by a teacher at daycare. The situation is being investigated by the Madison County Sheriff’s Office. Hear from the mom tonight on
@WLBT
at 10.
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Two business owners are coming together to try and keep MS moving forward. Anyone who gets vaccinated from this point on gets a gift card to one of
@JeffGoodBRAVO
’s restaurants and a chance to win a suit at
@KinkadesFC
. All you have to do is show your vaccine card.
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This is the line of people getting tested for COVID-19 currently at Trust Care off I-55. People are wrapped all the way around the parking lot.
@WLBT
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Jackson City Councilman Kenneth Stokes and volunteers are outside Eddie’s Soul Food helping ensure kids are prepared for the school year. They’ll be out here until supplies run out!
@WLBT
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Exactly 98 years ago today, James T. Scott became the last documented African-American man lynched in Boone County. Today, the county remembers him through a soil collection and plaque rededication ceremony.
@KOMUnews
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Councilman Stokes’ “Stop the Madness” summit is underway. The group “100 Black Men,” members of JPD’s juvenile division, and Chief James Davis are all here. The goal is to connect parents with the right resources to prevent Jackson’s youth from committing violent crimes.
@WLBT
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Community members are praying in the Krystal parking lot where Robert Earl McGowan Jr. was shot and killed just last month. This comes after the shooting of an 18 year old just last night. People here today are asking for change and for peace.
@WLBT
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Sub-freezing temps continue to take a toll on the city of Jackson’s water system. A number of residents have called our station and told us they have absolutely nothing coming out of their tap.
@WLBT
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Did you run into a flash mob of square dancers today? More than 2,000 people from 46 different states came to the capital city this week for the National Square Dance Convention’s 70th anniversary.
@VisitJacksonMS
’ CEO told me about the event’s impact on local businesses.
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Jasper Co. officials confirmed 1 death and nearly two dozen injuries after last night’s storms, according to
@MSEMA
. A Louin resident says her cousin, George Jean Hayes, is the woman who died. She’s asking for your prayers.
@WLBT
#mswx
#SevereWeather
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What used to be a thriving shopping center in South Jackson has now been demolished. Appleridge shopping center could soon see redevelopment. I spoke with a pastor who says it's a long time coming.
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@nrogers_news
I’m finishing up my last semester
@Mizzou
and am working as a news reporter for KOMU in Columbia, MO! Currently searching for my first job 👀
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After lengthy discussions over eliminating vacant positions and moving funds around, city leaders found a way to free up $3-million. Jackson firefighters can expect significant pay raises to go into effect on Oct. 1. The increases are shown below.
@WLBT
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Many see the
#pandemic
as a good reason to NOT do something, but a former MU student saw it as an opportunity to pursue his dream of opening up a restaurant... at 20 years old.
@ChiTownEats2
opens this Friday. That story and video here
@KOMUnews
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🚨BREAKING: Authorities believe 22 y/o Dylan Arrington is dead. It comes after a shootout that turned into a fire at a home in Carthage off Conway Rd. Someone was inside home during fire and shootout but no positive ID on suspect - only a strong belief it was Arrington
@WLBT
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Hot food and warm clothes for some of the Peach Tree Village nursing home residents who were evacuated by
@RankinCountySO
deputies due to flooding. Nineteen of the 42 residents were taken here to the Rankin Co. Safe Room.
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Check this out! Seeing lots of debris, power lines down, and flooding here in Pike County.
@WLBT
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Earlier, I spoke with a sheriff about how COVID-19 is the leading cause of death among police officers nationwide. That’s why
@reptommiles
is hoping to pass a bill next legislative session that would compensate the families of first responders who died from the virus.
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Mississippi’s capital without trash pickup indefinitely. Garbage already piling up in NE Jackson, where it would’ve normally been collected today. Meanwhile, crews with the city’s current vendor are collecting signatures for a petition that aims to sway certain council ppl.
@WLBT
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For the first time ever, two women will lead Jackson City Council. “If you can see it, you can be it,” JC Council VP Angelique Lee said when reflecting on what this moment means to young women seeking leadership roles. More from them tonight on
@WLBT
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Upside down trash cans in South Jackson. A sight residents are relieved to see, as a garbage collector is back at work in the Capital City.
@WLBT
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#HappeningNow
: A rally for medical freedom is taking place out in front of the Capitol. Participants say they’re concerned that if the government mandates vaccines, it’ll continue infringing on people’s rights from here on out.
@WLBT
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A resilient community here in Silver City. Despite all the destruction, everyone I’ve spoken to has told me they’re blessed... thanking God to be alive and leaning on their faith to get them through.
@WLBT
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Heavy police presence and lots of residents standing outside a residence here in Crystal Springs. Working to speak with officers and figure out what’s going on.
@WLBT
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Hear from his parents tonight on
@WLBT
at 6.
17-year-old Phillip Laster, Jr. passed away during football practice at Brandon High School yesterday morning. His parents described him as a "gentle giant" who was both humble and filled with loving energy. ||
@HallReports
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@OleMiss
and
@msstate
both announced recently that they won’t require students to get vaccinated this year. After checking with local colleges,
@BelhavenU
and
@millsapscollege
said they won’t either.
@JacksonStateU
has not yet decided. All strongly encourage the shot.
@WLBT
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Traffic light down!
#Hurricane_Ida
winds aren’t letting up. Most of McComb is out of power currently.
@WLBT
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Copiah Co. Coroner tells me two men found a car in Byram that said “free car” and had keys inside. The men then drove to family property in Copiah and discovered a dead body inside. Body identified as 34 y/o Anthony McCrills. Byram PD investigating. Working to learn more.
@WLBT
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Me after securing two man on the street interviews without getting shot down a single time.
#2For2
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An event called “Faith and Blue” is underway at Smith-Wills stadium. Twenty-three pastors will pray over the city of Jackson in hopes of tying together the faith and police communities.
@WLBT
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The announcement comes days after we showed you alleged surveillance video of the murder suspect nowhere near JSU on the night of the killing. Today, his cousin shared what she claims is additional evidence of his location that same night.
@WLBT
#JustIn
: The Hinds Co. DA’s office releases the following statement in regards to the
@JacksonStateU
homicide investigation. “In the coming days, we will be bringing more resources to the investigation to assist the Jackson State PD in bringing those responsible to justice.
@WLBT
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A 30,000-square-foot medical marijuana growing facility could soon bring as many as 50 jobs to Madison County. The owner of the 22 acres of land is hoping the state approves marijuana for medical use by the time construction finishes.
@WLBT
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TARGET 8: From July 2020 until February of this year, Columbia residents complain they were paying for a service that wasn’t being provided. Financially, the city’s recycling is a losing proposition. More on this on
@KOMUnews
at 10.
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BREAKING🚨Hinds County Election Commissioner Shirley Varnado was carjacked along Porter Street in Jackson tonight. JPD says the four suspects remain on the loose and were last seen driving Varnado’s 2016 white Honda Accord. Our
@ChrisFieldsWLBT
will have more on
@WLBT
at 10.
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A sea of blue lights on Belvoir St. in Belhaven. Capitol Police confirms there was a shooting but provided no further details.
@WLBT
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Today, Missouri kicks off its bicentennial celebration with the inauguration of
@GovParsonMO
.
@MARINASILVATV
and I will be here all day bringing you close to it all on
@KOMUnews
.
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A verbal security threat resulting in a roadblock here at the Jackson airport. We’ve got a photographer closer to the terminals and are working to learn more.
@WLBT
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Not bad for a Saturday at the office. Talking all things safety with Reservoir Patrol. Have a safe holiday weekend!
#4thofJuly
@WLBT
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A collaborative effort between
@HealthyLivingMo
,
@MoDNR
, and MU is testing wastewater in 74 locations across the state to see if it could be used as a useful tool in tracking COVID-19.
@KOMUnews
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.
@SSMHealth
is joining 22 of the nation’s largest Catholic health care systems in an initiative led by
@TheCHAUSA
to confront systemic racism by achieving health equity. More on this at 9&10 on
@KOMUnews
.
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An incident report first obtained by
@WLBT
and court testimony reveal more details about the JSU homicide. Officials though have yet to take accountability or release any substantial updates, even though the only 2 ppl arrested have both been released.
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School districts in the area are finalizing their COVID-19 re-entry plans. The Madison County School District did just that tonight. They, like many other districts across the metro, are keeping masks optional for the most part.
@WLBT
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Here’s a look at the plane crash in Rankin County. We’re told the pilot is OK and that the crash happened after the plane lost power.
@WLBT
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October is off to a deadly start for the city of Jackson with 3 killings in the first 4 days of the month. One of these victims was James Wood who leaves behind 6 kids, a grandkid, and another grandkid on the way. Hear from Wood’s nephew on
@WLBT
at 10.
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Today, I spoke with 3 first responders who were all on duty in different parts of the state on 9/11. All of them were glued to the TV at the same exact time. Hear their stories tonight on
@WLBT
at 10.
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Leaders on the city, county and state level on the Capitol steps this morning speaking in opposition of HB 1020. Those here say lawmakers are trying to control a large portion of Mississippi’s largest city without any accountability from those who live here.
@WLBT
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Those in high school and below weren’t alive during the 9/11 terrorist attacks. I spoke with a local teacher about how she approaches teaching the tragedy to kids 20 years later.
@WLBT
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Just submitted the last college research paper that I’ll ever have to do. Talk about a good feeling 😎
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Columbia Board of Education candidates are answering questions from teachers at a virtual forum tonight. Five candidates (circled below) are hoping to fill two open board seats in the April election.
@KOMUnews
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#BREAKING
:
@JPSDistrict
votes unanimously to require vaccines for teachers and staff or to submit to weekly testing. The new policy requires employees to get the shot by October 1st.
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.
@Healthiercole
announced there will be a mass vaccination event on March 19th at the Linc. Cole County school staff will get the first opportunity to register for the event, and the remaining spots will be filled with folks eligible under Phase 1B, Tier 1, 2 and 3.
@KOMUnews
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.
@GovParsonMO
announced the state will move to Phase 2 on March 29 and Phase 3 on April 9. Phase 2 will include about 880,000 Missourians, and Phase 3 includes the rest of Missouri’s unvaccinated folks.
@KOMUnews
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Capitol Police, Code Enforcement, and the Fire Marshal’s Office all inside the Regency Hotel. A municipal court judge ordered the business to be shut down due to various code violations. I’ll have more on how this fits into the state’s master plan for the fairgrounds on
@WLBT
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Police presence and Entergy crew here on the interstate near Delaware Avenue in McComb. An officer tells us a power line fell, blocking both sides of the highway.
@WLBT
#HurricaneIda
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BREAKING: US Marshals trying to serve a warrant to a young man off Sherwood Drive in Canton. No word on what he’s accused of, but we do know he has barricaded himself inside of his home. Madison County Sheriffs Office, Canton PD, Gluckstadt PD and
US Marshals on scene.
@WLBT
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