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One year ago, communities across eastern Kentucky were devastated with widespread flooding. Homes were lost, families were displaced and entire communities were damaged.

A recent report found extreme heat can be lethal for incarcerated people. Connecticut and other Northeastern states experienced a 21% increase in deaths after two-day heat waves between 2001 and 2019. Southwestern states saw milder increases during the same period, and longer heat waves across the country are an increasing problem. ...

Alabama releases about 13,000 people from jail or prison every year, and they're expected to reintegrate into communities by sustaining employment, housing and other essentials. Many people face major challenges in finding stable work and income with a criminal record. Donny Jones, executive vice president and chief workforce officer of the Chamber of Commerce of West Alabama and executive director of West Alabama Works, and his team have developed "Building Hope West Alabama," an online portal connecting wraparound services to people who were charged or convicted of a crim...

On Saturday, Operation Letcher County Recovery and David's Legacy joined forces to serve flood survivors in Eastern Kentucky. Volunteers helped cook, ...

WFO JACKSON Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Saturday, July 29, 2023