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911 dispatchers: The heroes behind the scenes

911 dispatchers and operators are often the first point of contact in emergency situations, literally serving as a lifeline in many cases.

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Tornado season: Managing anxiety, fear during severe storms

As tornado season rolls into Mississippi, it's not just the weather that gets stirred up. It's also people's anxiety.

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Five years later: Leaders reflect on deadly Columbus tornado

February 23, 2024, marked five years since a destructive tornado tore through parts of Columbus leaving millions of dollars of destruction in its wake. 

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EMA: What to do if emergency strikes without cell service

Lowndes County Emergency Management Director shares what to do if you find yourself in an emergency without cell service.

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Remembering the tornado: 'It looked like somebody just slapped down a bunch of buildings'

“I was in complete shock when people told me Sim Scott Park was gone, and the damage that was done to Hunt (School),” remembered Fred Shelton. “I was like, ‘Really?’ So I sent someone over there, and they told me, ‘No, it’s really gone.’”

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Drought is out: January brings more rain than usual

Icy, wet, and muggy. All words that describe the weather this January. One thing we have not seen is a burn ban thanks largely to the recent rains.

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Emergency weather preparedness: Tips for staying safe

Ice storms last week, flooding potential this week, and this time of year high winds and tornadoes may not be too far off.

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Rising water: Areas of Noxubee County see flooding

The rains have been coming down for the past two days. Now, the waters are beginning to rise around the area.

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County emergency head: Planning is key for businesses, citizens too

Lowndes County Emergency Management Agency Director Cindy Lawrence learned how to work a disaster the hard way.

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First ice, now rain

“It’s from one thing to another,” Lowndes County Emergency Management Director Cindy Lawrence told The Dispatch Wednesday. “First it was ice, now it’s water.”

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