Lighting myths debunked: What you need to know
Experts clarify common misconceptions about lightning safety, including the false belief that rubber tires protect against strikes.
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How to Calculate the Distance of a Lightning Strike
A simple math trick can help you estimate how far away a lightning strike is by measuring seconds between the flash and thunder.
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Local businesses host Galentine’s shopping event with extended hours
Shoppers are invited to support local stores tonight with extended hours until 7 p.m. for a Galentine’s Day celebration.
Read MoreFour West hosts Galentine’s Day ear piercing event
Four West is celebrating Galentine’s Day with a special ear piercing event for women and girls today until 7 p.m.
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Children’s of Mississippi hosts Mardi Gras celebration
Children’s of Mississippi held a Mardi Gras event, with Lt. Kervin Stewart speaking afterward. More photos are expected to be released soon.
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Scientists Explain How Lightning Is Formed
Meteorologists detail the process behind lightning formation in a recent discussion. Here’s what you need to know.
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Carson Brown Advances Career Through Gateway Youth Program
Carson Brown enrolled in the Gateway Youth Program in Ripley, Mississippi, earning credentials and working toward his nursing goals while employed part-time.
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NEMCC Adult Education launches new day rotation on Feb. 16
Northeast Mississippi Community College’s Adult Education program begins a new day class schedule on Feb. 16, offering a fresh opportunity for students to pursue their goals.
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Mississippi marks Day 5 of Severe Weather Week with lightning safety tips
As part of Mississippi Severe Weather Preparedness Week, officials emphasize the importance of lightning safety during thunderstorms.
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I-55 southbound closed at Pleasant Hill Road in DeSoto County for tanker truck removal
The southbound lanes of Interstate 55 at Pleasant Hill Road are temporarily closed while crews remove an overturned tanker truck, authorities say.
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