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Hurricane Helene is expected to make landfall on Florida's Gulf Coast as a major hurricane, potentially reaching Category 3 status. Emergency declarations are in place across several states, with evacuations underway in vulnerable areas. Heavy rainfall and life-threatening storm surges are anticipated, impacting Florida, Cuba, and Mexico.
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Carly Madison Gregg, 15, was sentenced for murdering her mother and attempting to kill her stepfather in Mississippi. The court heard she acted during a mental health crisis. Meanwhile, Alan Thompson received a suspended sentence related to his son Austin's mass shooting, which left five dead, including his older brother.
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Brett Favre revealed his Parkinson's diagnosis during congressional testimony on September 24, 2024, amid a welfare misspending scandal in Mississippi. The former NFL star linked his condition to head trauma sustained during his career, which included over 1,000 concussions. Favre has faced civil lawsuits regarding misuse of welfare funds.
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Homeowners in shared-ownership schemes are facing soaring costs, with many spending over half their income on housing. Meanwhile, uninsured homes are becoming more common due to climate change, raising concerns about their market value and investment potential.
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On October 16, 2024, a bridge over the Strong River in Simpson County, Mississippi, collapsed during demolition, resulting in three fatalities and four injuries. The bridge had been closed since September 18 for a replacement project. Investigations are underway to determine the cause of the collapse.
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Derrick Dearman, 36, was executed by lethal injection in Alabama on October 17, 2024, after dropping his appeals. He was convicted of murdering five members of his girlfriend's family in 2016. Dearman had a history of severe mental illness and substance abuse at the time of the killings.