<div>NORTH CARROLLTON- Beryl jones and Dixie Carpenter are usually having fun, in lighthearted conversation at Dixie's Kozy kitchen.But things have been a little different since they both lost power for days."I was fortunate to only have been without power for a week" Beryl Jones said.This has been the reality for a few people here in Carroll County, where power restoration has taken longer for some than others."We've been 11 days without electricity" Dixie Carpenter said.In neighboring LeFlore county, some say they're facing similar struggles."It's rough you ain't got no lights, you ain't got no heat, nothing"But their struggles have not gone unnoticed as city and county officials step up to bring help.Leflore county supervisors approved $200,000 to help restore power in Itta Bena.And in North Carrollton, mayor ken Strachan called in extra help, including the national guard, to assist those affected."We put water out; we've been putting tarpaulins out for people who need them for roof damage also the fire department had it as a warming shelter the first week for people to have a place go" Strachan said.He says the county board will meet Monday to discuss debris removal.Meantime jones and carpenter remain optimistic that things will get back to normal soon."We're going to make it Carroll County always comes out on top" Jones said."We're hanging in there one day at a time that's all we can do" Carpenter said.</div>

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NORTH CARROLLTON- Beryl jones and Dixie Carpenter are usually having fun, in lighthearted conversation at Dixie's Kozy kitchen. But things have been a little different since they both lost power for days. "I was fortunate to only have been without power for a week" Beryl Jones said. This has been...

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NORTH CARROLLTON- Beryl jones and Dixie Carpenter are usually having fun, in lighthearted conversation at Dixie's Kozy kitchen. But things have been a litt

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