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Communications Director, Mississippi Insurance Department

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Use common sense when shooting fireworks
By Beth Reiss - Communications Director, Mississippi Insurance Department
Fri,12/29/23-4:56PM , 818 Reads
JACKSON – Fireworks were involved with over 10,000 injuries treated in U.S. hospital emergency departments during 2022, according to a report from the Consumer Product Safety Commission.
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While stringing the festive lights for the Christmas season, remember to do so safely. (Photo by Metro)

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Decorate safely this holiday season
By Beth Reiss - Communications Director, Mississippi Insurance Department
Thu,12/07/23-2:35PM , 949 Reads
JACKSON — Fire safety is important year-round, but there are specific tips to keep in mind at Christmas to protect you and your family.
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Check your smoke alarm this weekend
By Beth Reiss - Communications Director, Mississippi Insurance Department
Fri,11/03/23-4:30PM , 694 Reads
JACKSON – “Falling back to standard time early Sunday morning remains a good reminder to check your smoke alarms and change batteries,” said Mississippi Insurance Commissioner and State Fire Marshal Mike Chaney.
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Smoke rises from an abandoned school building in Drew. Officials suspect seven teenagers of arson in the case. (Photo submitted by Mississippi Department of Insurance)

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Seven juveniles suspected in Drew school fire
By Beth Reiss - Special to The Sun-Sentinel
Wed,10/18/23-4:19PM , 1,936 Reads
JACKSON – Seven juveniles are accused of setting two separate fires at a vacant school located at 288 Green Avenue in Drew.

The first fire was set on Oct. 14 and was extinguished by the Drew Volunteer Fire Department with minimal damage.

The second fire was set on Oct. 15 and caused the structure to burn and collapse.
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Charleston, 38921, MS

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Current Temp

53°F

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Chance of Rain: 40%
Max Temp: 65°F
Min Temp: 48°F
Feels Like: 51°F
Dew Point: 40°F
Humidity: 49%
Sunrise: 6:38 AM
Sunset: 5:49 PM

Wind Speed: 5 mph
Wind Direction: NE
Wind Gust: 12 mph
Sky Cover: 88%
Visibility: 6 mi
Dew Point: 40°F
Moon Rise: 8:45 AM
Moon Set: 10:34 PM

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 3am. Mostly cloudy. Low around 48, with temperatures rising to around 51 overnight. Northeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.

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