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Extreme weather expected Saturday gets rarely used 'high risk' designation

Follow AP’s coverage of the deadly storm system moving across the U.S. ATLANTA (AP) — A dynamic storm system threatening to spawn powerful tornadoes and hail as big as baseballs has earned a relatively rare designation from forecasters: A “high risk” day of severe weather. Parts of Missouri, Iowa and Illinois saw some of the most extreme weather on Friday, with the system forecast to take aim Saturday at southern states including Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama. “Numerous significant tornadoes, some of which should be long-track and potentially violent, are expected on Saturday afternoon and evening,” the federal Storm Prediction Center said in its latest forecast.

Alabama · 2025-03-15

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Stine Home & Yard Breaks Ground on Expansion

Stine Home & Yard, which operates 12 stores in Louisiana and one in Mississippi, celebrated the groundbreaking of a major expansion at its location in DeRidder, Louisiana. This marks the third expansion for Stine in DeRidder. “DeRidder is my home. I’m so proud to be here,” says Wendy Stine, president...

Deridder, LA · 2025-03-14
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Death toll rises to six in MS. Thousands remain without power from Saturday tornadoes

Severe weather moved through Mississippi with violent tornadoes, destructive winds and hail on Saturday. Six people were confirmed dead, and Gov. Tate Reeves declared a state of emergency. According to the National Weather Service in Jackson , a strong weather system was expected to bring tornadoes and in the area of High Risk, those tornadoes were expected to be violent and long-tracked. Violent tornadoes are classified as EF4 or EF5 , the strongest of tornadoes, and can produce wind speeds of more than 200 miles per hour. The area of high risk includes central and eastern portions of the...

Mississippi · 2025-03-15

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Three people injured after severe storms in Mississippi, Gov. Reeves says

MISSISSIPPI - Three people were injured after severe weather moved through Mississippi, Gov. Tate Reeves shared in an update on his X account. "Preliminary reports indicate three people were injured and hospitalized in Grenada County," Gov. Reeves posted. "This number is expected to increase. Mississippi is praying for those healing."

Mississippi · 2025-03-15
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At least 1 dead as severe storms sweep through the Midwest

At least one person is dead after severe weather hit Butler County, Missouri on Friday night, officials said. There were previous reports of three deaths due to the storm, but Robert Myers with the Butler County Emergency Management Agency confirmed to ABC News that there was some miscommunication in the field and when comparing notes with the sheriff and coroner.

Mississippi · 2025-03-15

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Another Dangerous Tornado Day! -- Updated 1:45a Saturday

I have been in the forecast chair continuously since 8:30a Friday. I'm going to be now because Saturday will be an extremely dangerous tornado day. There is an extreme risk of strong tornadoes in the purple area and a high risk of strong tornadoes in the red area from 7a Saturday to 8a Sunday.

Louisiana · 2025-03-14

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Nocturnal tornado outbreak forecast for Mississippi River Valley

A significant tornado outbreak is expected Friday night across parts of Missouri, Illinois, Kentucky, Tennessee, and Mississippi. A deep low-pressure system will generate hurricane-force low-level winds, fueling multiple supercell thunderstorms capable of producing strong tornadoes. The highest risk will occur after sunset. The Storm Prediction Center (SPC) has issued a...

Kentucky · 2025-03-14

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Jackson State marching band sends condolences to Wilson family following the student's death

BATON ROUGE — Jackson State University's marching band honored the life of Caleb Wilson, the Southern student who died after he was punched in the chest during a hazing ritual. The university's Sonic Boom of the South marching band expressed its condolences to the fallen jaguar via a Facebook...

Jackson, MS · 2025-03-14

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10 Secluded Towns Tucked Away in the Woods of Mississippi's Leaf River Forest

... The post 10 Secluded Towns Tucked Away in the Woods of Mississippi’s Leaf River Forest appeared first on Home Stratosphere .

Mississippi · 2025-03-14

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Feds Demand Mississippi Repay $101 Million in Misspent Welfare Funds

Clarksdale, Ms – The federal government is demanding that Mississippi repay nearly $101 million in welfare funds that were misused during former Governor Phil Bryant’s administration. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued a penalty notice in December, marking the first time since the 2020 welfare scandal broke that federal officials have formally confirmed violations of spending regulations.

Mississippi · 2025-03-13

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New medical cannabis cultivation center holds ribbon cutting in Long Beach

LONG BEACH, Miss. (WLOX) - With a cut of a ribbon, a year and a half of work in Long Beach can officially begin. “We’ve packed a lot of technology in this building that’s going to make us extremely successful,” said Robert Carbone. “We’ve reached, what I believe in the country and state, the highest level of automation that you could have in a growth facility.”

Long Beach, MS · 2025-03-15

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The Weather Authority: Major, dangerous severe weather threat for Alabama

DANGEROUS SEVERE THUNDERSTORM/TORNADO OUTBREAK AHEAD: A dangerous outbreak of severe thunderstorms and tornadoes is forecast across a large area beginning early Saturday morning. 6AM UPDATE: Rain and thunderstorms are over North Alabama this morning with small hail in spots, but they are under severe limits and we have managed to...

Alabama · 2025-03-14

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Major Tornado Outbreak Expected This Weekend: Experts Urge Immediate Preparations

March 13 2025 (3:00 PM CT) UPDATED Severe outlook maps at the bottom. A significant and dangerous Tornado outbreak is increasingly likely from Friday night through Saturday, with meteorologists warning of dangerous conditions across the Mid-South and Lower Mississippi River Valley. Latest forecast models indicate a rapidly intensifying storm system capable of producing numerous strong and potentially violent tornadoes.

Alabama · 2025-03-13

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Mississippi Bracing for Severe Weather: Residents Urged to Prepare

The National Weather Service (NWS) is warning of an enhanced risk of severe weather across Mississippi Friday evening (March 14) into Saturday morning (March 15), with conditions worsening to a moderate risk by Saturday afternoon and evening. Residents are urged to take precautions now as the system could bring damaging...

Mississippi · 2025-03-13

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Mississippi lawmakers again fail to replace statues of white supremacists in U.S. Capitol

When representatives of Alcorn State University, one of the oldest historically Black colleges in the state, came to the Capitol recently to recognize Hiram Revels’ importance in Mississippi history, members of the House of Representatives offered a round of applause during the presentation. The special recognition came after the...

Mississippi · 2025-03-13

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Family of I-20 Crash Victim Need Your Help

VICKSBURG, Miss. (VDN) — The family of a woman critically injured in a crash on Interstate 20 on Saturday has launched a GoFundMe to help cover medical expenses and support her 3-year-old daughter. Just after 8:15 p.m. Saturday, a red sedan with Hinds County plates veered off I-20 East...

Vicksburg, MS · 2025-03-13