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Mobile concerts lift spirits through song
Social distancing isn't stopping Christina Spann from giving the gift of music to her neighbors via rolling concerts. WLBT's Roslyn Anderson reports.
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT/NBC News) — One Jackson, Mississippi woman is spreading joy through song during the coronavirus outbreak. Christina Spann is cheering up her neighbors through mobile concerts, filling the air with tunes that have people getting off their couches and dancing their cares away. “I have always loved making people happy,” she says. Spann says she didn’t like the…
Wedding Season Derailed: Coronavirus Cancels Party Plans
Nearly a million couples scheduled to tie the knot between March and May are being forced to rethink their plans due to the coronavirus outbreak. NBC's Liz McLaughlin reports.
(NBC News) — Wedding season has just begun, and quickly been derailed due to the coronavirus crisis. Couples and vendors across the country are now scrambling to make new plans. Cassie Kreitner and her fiancee planned all the little details for their big day in May, but now all of that is changing due to social distancing guidelines aimed at…
Police pursuit turns deadly
Washington State Trooper killed by suspect's truck as he was laying down spike strip in attempt to stop the vehicle. KING's Drew Mikkelsen reports.
CHEHALIS, Wash. (KING/NBC News) — A Washington State Patrol trooper died Tuesday evening after being hit by a man fleeing law enforcement along Interstate near Chehalis. Trooper Justin Schaffer, 28, was deploying spike strips along I-5 when he was struck by the suspect’s vehicle, according to Washingto State Patrol Chief John Batiste. Schaffer was taken to the hospital but died…
Senate reaches deal on Corona stimulus plan
Vote on $2 trillion aid package expected later today. NBC's Tracie Potts reports.
WASHINGTON (NBC News) — Lawmakers have reached a deal on a massive stimulus package aimed at blunting the economic impact of the COVID-19 outbreak. After five days of negotiations, an agreement was reached overnight on nearly $2 trillion to help workers and businesses affected by the coronavirus. “This is a wartime level of investment into our nation,” Senate Majority Leader…
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X Marks The Spot: Florida retailers enforce social distancing
Home Depot and other retailers are spacing out lines and only allowing a limited number of customers into stores. WBBH's Zach Barrett reports.
FORT MYERS, Fla. (WBBH/NBC News) — Some shoppers at the Home Depot in Fort Myers, Florida were shocked Monday when they were told they’d have to wait in line to get into the store. In an effort to encourage social distancing, store workers have placed multiple red “X’s” six feet away from each other outside of the store. The store…
“Everything Was Gone” – Tornado rips through Tishomingo, Mississippi
Twister leaves path of severe damage through small Mississippi town. WTVA's Kayla Thompson reports.
TISHOMINGO, Miss. (WTVA/NBC News) — Residents of Tishomingo, Mississippi are cleaning up and beginning to rebuild after a powerful tornado tore through their town Tuesday evening. Crews are working to assess the damage left behind, and restore power to the town. The most significant damage was at the town’s Dollar General. Teresa Hazelwood was in trying to get inside of…
Friendly Distancing: Staying social online
With much of the country staying home due to the COVID-19 outbreak, many folks are turning to group chats, online workouts and other options to stay connected. NBC's Liz McLaughlin reports.
(NBC News) Americans are finding ways to socialize while social distancing during the coronavirus outbreak. Video chat apps such as Houseparty, or platforms like Zoom can enable group hangouts. Virtual happy hours, dinner parties and digital dates are all taking off. Match.com and its other sites launched a “Dating While Distancing” hotline, and apps including Plenty Of Fish are expanding…
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