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Hurricanes · United StatesMIAMI (AP) — Tropical Storm Erin forms in the eastern tropical Atlantic Ocean just west of the Cabo Verde Islands, forecasters say. SourceSee the Story
Tropical Storm Erin Forms in the Atlantic and Is Expected to Strengthen Into the First Hurricane of the Season
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EntertainmentROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Byron Allen Media plans to sell 10 local TV stations, including WREX in Rockford, to Gray Media, which owns CBS affiliate WIFR. According to Variety, the deal is expected to close later this year, subject to regulatory approval. In a press release, Gray said it hopes to “strengthen the company’s presence in the seven other markets by creating new duopolies that would allow Gray to preserve and deepen public service to the…See the Story
Byron Allen Media Sells WREX and 9 Other Stations to WIFR Parent Company, Gray Media
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Mississippi · MississippiBy Angela Williams Click here for updates on this story JACKSON, Miss. (WAPT) — The Mississippi State Department of Health has confirmed the first death from a human case of West Nile virus in the state this year. MSDH said the death was reported in Washington County. The agency does not provide details of theSee the Story
Mississippi Reports First West Nile Virus Death of the Year in Washington County
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