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Mississippi River flooding could impact your 4th of July holiday

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July 3, 2024

Mississippi River flooding could impact your 4th of July holiday

PRAIRIE DU CHIEN, Wis. (WMTV) – Mississippi River flooding could force people to change their plans, including limited boating and swimming.

According to the National Weather Service in La Crosse, the Mississippi River is expected to rise above 20 feet and then crest after the 4th of July holiday.

Independence Day weekend is usually the Winneshiek Bar and Grill’s busiest weekend of the summer, but flooding means no boating which impacts their business.

Drew Hagger manages the grill and he said fewer boaters means less water traffic for his business.

Prairie du Chien deals with Mississippi River flooding over 4th of July holiday(Marcus Aarsvold)

“This is definitely the highest it’s been on the Fourth of July that I can ever remember,” he said. “With the river shut down, we don’t get a lot of that traffic that normally is here during the Fourth of July and summertime.”

PDC Mayor Dave Hemmer said their on-land activities will continue as normal, but said people should not boat or swim in the river.

“Don’t be afraid to come just be careful. Don’t let the kids get down in the water. For one thing it’s nasty stuff with the flooding. Just be careful,” he said. “It’s nasty stuff out there you know. You don’t want to be messing around out there.”

Hagger said despite the flooding, PDC businesses will bounce back. “It’s life on the river,” he said. “You’re not going to be able to control it so you’ve got to take what you get.”

PDC’s flooding record was set in 1965 with the Mississippi River cresting over 25 feet.

Crawford County and Grant County Emergency Management also made statements warning people not to boat on the river this week or weekend.

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WTVA’s chief videographer has covered Northeast Mississippi for more than two decades

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July 6, 2024

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Mississippi sales tax holiday helping parents shop for back to school

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July 6, 2024

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Mississippi sales tax holiday helping parents shop for back to school

PINE BELT, Miss. (WDAM) – Shoppers across Mississippi can look forward to cheaper prices July 12 through July 14 as the state observes a sales tax holiday.

Beginning at 12:01 a.m. next Friday until 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, there will be a hold on sales taxes for clothing, footwear and school supplies under $100.

The holiday is earlier than usual this year, helping out some Pine Belt parents whose children return to school as soon as July 22.

“I think it’s helpful for sure,” April Jordan said. “With two children, it definitely helps out, and moving it up a little earlier since the start of school is a little earlier is definitely an advantage, for sure.”

Families with multiple children especially are grateful as the cost of living rises and school supply lists grow longer.

“We have four kids, so anytime we can go clothes shopping for them, we look forward to any kind of discount we can get,” said Bryce Hantla.

Other parents are on the fence about hitting the aisles during the sales tax holiday because of large crowds.

“It’s kind of like Black Friday, where it’s like ‘Hey you can save 10 percent’ and I’m like ‘OK …’” said Chris Jordan.

Even grandparents, who can remember fondly this time of year with their own children, said they also were happy to see things get a little easier for parents.

“We loved school shopping,” Valerie Craig said, “We liked getting all the supplies for the kids and it was fun for us.

“I’m kind of sad we’re not doing it this year. But, we’ll definitely take advantage when it’s our time again.”

Eligible items this holiday include: baby clothes, backpacks, most athletic wear, shoes, scout uniforms, and casual footwear or boots.

Other deals in stores, like buy one, get one free items, also will be tax free if the full priced item is less than $100.

For a full break down of eligible items and restrictions, click here.

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Two Murder Suspects Escape Mississippi Jail

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July 5, 2024

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Two Murder Suspects Escape Mississippi Jail

Authorities in Mississippi are asking the public to keep an eye out for two murder suspects who escaped from custody on Friday morning, reports WTVA. The men are identified as Tyrekennel Collins, 24, and Dezarrious Johnson, 18, in a news release from the Claiborne County Sheriff’s Office. They escaped from the county detention center during “repair issues,” reports CNN, but authorities haven’t provided more details about what happened.

“These suspects are considered to be dangerous,” per the release. “Authorities urge all citizens to take necessary precautions.” Johnson reportedly suffered an injury to his right leg during the escape and would likely be limping, says the sheriff’s office. The men were being held as suspects in separate murders. (More prison escape stories.)

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