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Gregory A. Pugh, 75, died after his motorcycle hit a dog in Franklin County.

Man dies after motorcycle hits dog in Franklin County crash

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By Tatyana White
A man died after his motorcycle struck a dog in Franklin County.

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Multiple agencies are responding Friday night after a collision between a train and 18-wheeler...

UPDATE: collision between Amtrak train, 18-wheeler sends 9 to hospital; stranded passengers transported to destinations

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By WLOX Staff
Multiple agencies responded Friday after a collision between an Amtrak train and an 18-wheeler at the rail crossing on Clermont Boulevard at about 7 p.m.

National

Construction continues on a helipad and the White House Ballroom on the South Lawn of the...

Appeals court rules Trump can’t build White House ballroom without congressional approval

Updated: Aug. 7, 2026 at 11:46 PM EDT
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By The Associated Press
An appeals court has ruled that President Donald Trump must seek approval from Congress to build his proposed White House ballroom, saying construction must stop.

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Derek Calbaugh, of Burnsville, is in federal custody on child pornography charges.

Burnsville man faces federal child pornography charges

Updated: Aug. 7, 2026 at 8:31 PM EDT
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By Tanya Carter and Tristyn Stoop
A Burnsville man is in federal custody on child pornography charges.

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An educator and a student get back into their routines at Vardaman Attendance Center.

Calhoun County students start school year strong 

Updated: Aug. 7, 2026 at 7:55 PM EDT
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By Alvin Ivy
About 650 students are getting back into their routine in Calhoun County.

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The Chickasaw County School District held a Special Education Family Resource Fair Friday in...

Resource fair opens doors for families

Updated: Aug. 7, 2026 at 6:50 PM EDT
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By Alvin Ivy
Families of students with special learning needs in Chickasaw County had the opportunity to connect with valuable community resources.

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(L-R): Raad Al Waely, Wesam Munsoor Ahmed, Paraas Mashrah

Union County drug bust: 5 arrested, more expected after 8 convenience stores raided

Updated: Aug. 7, 2026 at 6:17 PM EDT
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By Nick Pirozzi
Five men have been arrested, and more arrests are expected following a drug sting across Union County that targeted eight convenience stores, authorities said.

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A fire damaged Eupora's Gary Park concession stand and office on Friday, Aug. 7, 2026.

Fire damages city park’s concession stand, office

Updated: Aug. 7, 2026 at 6:05 PM EDT
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By Tristyn Stoop
A fire damaged a city park’s concession stand and office.

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The Corinth Dramatic Society is getting ready to perform a musical featuring songs from Elvis...

Studio 9 Interview: Corinth musical to feature Elvis Presley songs

Updated: Aug. 7, 2026 at 5:48 PM EDT
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By Tristyn Stoop
The Corinth Dramatic Society is getting ready to perform a musical featuring songs from Elvis Presley.

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Duke is WTVA’s Pet of the Week for Aug. 8.

Pet of the Week – Duke

Updated: Aug. 7, 2026 at 4:53 PM EDT
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By Tristyn Stoop
Duke is WTVA’s Pet of the Week for Aug. 8.
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Authorities arrested Dustin Haley in Pontotoc County, Mississippi.

Band director arrested in Pontotoc County

Updated: Aug. 7, 2026 at 4:49 PM EDT
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By Wayne Hereford
An educator faces child sex crimes in Pontotoc County.

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A West Point church is hosting a health fair that will include free screenings and more.

Interview: Free screenings, more available at weekend health fair

Updated: Aug. 7, 2026 at 4:36 PM EDT
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By Tristyn Stoop
A West Point church is hosting a health fair that will include free screenings and more.

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Marking when the US military first used the chemical herbicide Agent Orange, Agent Orange...

Interview: Agent Orange Awareness Day is Aug. 10

Updated: Aug. 7, 2026 at 4:28 PM EDT
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By Tristyn Stoop
Marking when the US military first used the chemical herbicide Agent Orange, Agent Orange Awareness Day is Aug. 10, aimed at honoring those exposed to its effects.

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Former Corinth School District Superintendent Lee Childress arrested in Alcorn County, MS.

Defense seeks venue change in Childress trial

Updated: Aug. 7, 2026 at 4:10 PM EDT
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By Tanya Carter
The defense team for former Corinth School District Superintendent Lee Childress is seeking a change of venue in his upcoming trial.

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Lane Mitchell's mugshot

Union County man to go back to trial for attempted murder

Updated: Aug. 7, 2026 at 3:40 PM EDT
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By Tanya Carter
A Union County man is set to stand trial for an attempted murder charge in 2027.

Mississippi

This electron microscope image provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention...

Mississippi health officials issue reminder about Vibrio

Updated: Aug. 7, 2026 at 2:56 PM EDT
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By Tristyn Stoop
Mississippi officials are reminding people to be on guard against a flesh-eating bacteria called Vibrio vulnificus.

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Authorities corral a runaway bull in Carrollton, Alabama, on Aug. 7, 2026.

Authorities corral runaway bull in Pickens County

Updated: Aug. 7, 2026 at 2:33 PM EDT
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By Zac Carlisle
Law enforcement in Pickens County had their hands full corralling a 1,500-pound bull.

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Mississippi State Fire Academy's Class 222 had a total of 28 new firefighters graduate on...

Newest round of firefighters graduate in Jackson

Updated: Aug. 7, 2026 at 12:50 PM EDT
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By Tristyn Stoop
New firefighters have graduated and are ready to protect their communities.

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"Welcome to Grenada" sign in Grenada, Mississippi

State auditor demands Grenada repay more than $165K in unverified travel advances

Updated: Aug. 7, 2026 at 11:45 AM EDT
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By Ta'Niya McQueen
The Mississippi State Auditor’s Office is demanding the City of Grenada recover more than $165,000 in public funds tied to travel advances.

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A roll of microfilm that is kept preserved by the Bryan Public Library in West Point.

Bryan Public Library seeks $13,000 to replace damaged microfilm machine

Updated: Aug. 7, 2026 at 11:40 AM EDT
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By Michelle Martin
The Bryan Public Library in West Point is seeking funds to replace a microfilm machine damaged during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Oxford partnered with Communicare to deploy the machine, which dispenses Narcan and other items.

Oxford installs free Narcan vending machine in downtown parking garage

Updated: Aug. 6, 2026 at 6:28 PM EDT
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By Nick Pirozzi
The city of Oxford has installed its first Narcan vending machine inside the downtown parking garage, offering free overdose reversal medication and drug testing strips to the public.

Studio 9 with Tanya Carter

From Aug. 6 to Aug. 9, the Bit of the Sip' festival will be in held in Oxford.

Studio 9 Interview: Bit of the Sip’ food festival to be held in Oxford

Updated: Aug. 6, 2026 at 6:15 PM EDT
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By Tristyn Stoop
From Sushi Battleship to ice cream, the Bit of the Sip' Food & Drink Festival in Oxford is catering to all taste buds.

Studio 9 with Tanya Carter

North Mississippi Health Services and Donate Life America are hosting an event to celebrate...

Studio 9 Interview: Event to celebrate lifesaving donors

Updated: Aug. 6, 2026 at 6:04 PM EDT
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By Tristyn Stoop
North Mississippi Health Services and Donate Life America are hosting an event to celebrate organ, eye and tissue donors.

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The Tupelo-Lee Humane Society needs the community's help as a record number of animals in need...

Record number of animals fill Tupelo shelter

Updated: Aug. 6, 2026 at 5:31 PM EDT
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By Alvin Ivy
The Tupelo-Lee Humane Society needs the community’s help as animals arrive in record numbers.

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Motorcycle wreck (File Image)

Coroner identifies motorcyclist killed in Lowndes County crash

Updated: Aug. 6, 2026 at 5:08 PM EDT
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By Zac Carlisle
A crash in Lowndes County on Thursday afternoon killed a motorcyclist.

Alabama

Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA).

ALEA reminds residents Taylor’s Law remains unchanged

Updated: Aug. 6, 2026 at 4:37 PM EDT
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By Tristyn Stoop
The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) issued a clarification on Taylor’s Law.

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Marcus Terrell Allen, of Houlka, is charged with attempted aggravated domestic violence and...

Houlka man facing attempted domestic violence, sexual battery charges

Updated: Aug. 6, 2026 at 3:51 PM EDT
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By Tristyn Stoop
A Houlka man is facing attempted aggravated domestic violence and attempted sexual battery charges in Tupelo.

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Law enforcement raided the Union Smokeshop in New Albany, Mississippi, on Aug. 6, 2026.

Law enforcement raids target several stores in Union County

Updated: Aug. 6, 2026 at 3:33 PM EDT
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By Wayne Hereford
Union County law enforcement raided several stores as part of an investigation into the alleged sale of illegal items, such as kratom.

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The 2026 Sneaker Ball is being hosted by Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of North...

Save the Date: CASA Sneaker Ball to help change a child’s life

Updated: Aug. 6, 2026 at 3:11 PM EDT
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By Tristyn Stoop
The 2026 Sneaker Ball is being hosted by Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of North Mississippi.

National

Mitch McConnell and Elaine Chao

Sen. Mitch McConnell says he has been discharged from the hospital and is heading home

Updated: Aug. 6, 2026 at 3:04 PM EDT
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By Emily Van de Riet
U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell has been discharged from the hospital and is heading home, he said in a statement Thursday.

Alabama

FDA and CDC are investigating a multistate Salmonella outbreak tied to jalapeño peppers...

Salmonella outbreak linked to jalapenos expands to more states and restaurant chains. Here’s what you need to know

Updated: Aug. 6, 2026 at 2:47 PM EDT
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By Debra Worley
FDA issues jalapeño recall after salmonella outbreak sickens 345 across 27 states. Here's what restaurants and consumers need to know right now.

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Featuring a cash bar, silent art auction, and more, the community is invited to the GumTree...

Interview: Public invited to the For The Love of Art Summer Gala

Updated: Aug. 6, 2026 at 2:12 PM EDT
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By Tristyn Stoop
Featuring a cash bar, silent art auction, and more, the community is invited to the GumTree Museum of Art’s 2026 For The Love of Art Summer Gala.

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The report includes information sent to UCN by the organization’s followers, including photos...

United Cajun Navy releases report of its findings, new photos in Nolan Wells case

Updated: Aug. 6, 2026 at 1:56 PM EDT
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By WLOX Staff
The report includes information sent to UCN by the organization’s followers, including photos and screenshots from videos from Horn Island on July 4, annotations, GPS coordinates and social media statements.

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Justin Morris and Ashley Nicole Boyd were each arrested in Lowndes County following a BOLO...

Two arrested in Lowndes County following BOLO

Updated: Aug. 6, 2026 at 1:12 PM EDT
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By Tristyn Stoop
A man and woman were arrested in Lowndes County following a BOLO issued by Alabama law enforcement.

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Fulton, Mississippi, Police Chief Brad Rogers. Photo Date: September 2023.

Fulton police chief announces retirement

Updated: Aug. 6, 2026 at 12:41 PM EDT
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By Zac Carlisle
Police Chief Brad Rogers announced his retirement during Tuesday’s Board of Aldermen meeting, he confirmed.

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Khloe McDonel

Missing 15-year-old girl identified as person killed at Jackson park

Updated: Aug. 6, 2026 at 10:20 AM EDT
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By WLBT Staff and Howard Ballou
A missing 15-year-old girl was identified as the victim in a deadly shooting at a Jackson park.

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Mississippi rural health transformation program begins awarding grants

Mississippi rural health transformation program begins awarding grants

Updated: Aug. 5, 2026 at 11:18 PM EDT
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By Courtney Ann Jackson
Mississippi is preparing to distribute nearly $206 million in federal funding intended to expand health care access and quality in rural communities across the state.

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Traffic camera in Tupelo, Mississppi

Tupelo police chief addresses license plate reader concerns

Updated: Aug. 5, 2026 at 9:23 PM EDT
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By Jake Holcomb
Automated license plate readers are becoming a common sight across the country, including in north Mississippi, and they are drawing mixed reactions from the public.

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Shannon police escorted Janayia Wright to a court appearance on Aug. 5, 2026.

Second person arrested in deadly Shannon shooting

Updated: Aug. 5, 2026 at 9:12 PM EDT
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By Wayne Hereford
Shannon police arrested a second person in connection with a deadly weekend shooting.

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Nolan Wells

Three people charged with threatening judge, witness and officials tied to Nolan Wells investigation

Updated: Aug. 5, 2026 at 7:29 PM EDT
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By The Associated Press and JOSH KELETY
Three people have been charged with threatening a judge, a witness and local officials connected to the investigation into the death of Nolan Wells.

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Houston High School students navigate the hall as well as the new school year.

Houston students navigate new school year

Updated: Aug. 5, 2026 at 6:51 PM EDT
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By Alvin Ivy
Houston High School students are bringing excitement and energy into the new school year.

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Dresses as iconic characters from Beauty and the Beast, two locals show off their best moves...

Dance Like The Stars fundraiser to take stage on Saturday

Updated: Aug. 5, 2026 at 6:31 PM EDT
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By Alvin Ivy
The next Dance Like The Stars on Saturday, Aug. 8, and one of WTVA 9 News’ own will be showing off her moves.

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WTVA Chief Meteorologist Chelsea Simmons welcomed Everleigh to the Junior Weather Authority.

Everleigh joins the WTVA Junior Weather Authority

Updated: Aug. 5, 2026 at 6:07 PM EDT
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By Zac Carlisle
WTVA is excited to add Everleigh to the Junior Weather Authority team.

Studio 9 with Tanya Carter

WTVA anchor Daniella Oropeza spoke with Kari McManus, a speech therapist with North...

Wellness Wednesday: Speech therapist shares school readiness tips for parents

Updated: Aug. 5, 2026 at 5:56 PM EDT
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By Zac Carlisle
WTVA anchor Daniella Oropeza spoke with Kari McManus, a speech therapist with North Mississippi Health Services (NMHS), who shared school readiness tips for parents.

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Fan Appreciation Day is being held at the Elvis Presley Birthplace on Saturday, Aug. 8.

Interview: Elvis Presley fans get their own day

Updated: Aug. 5, 2026 at 5:50 PM EDT
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By Tristyn Stoop
Fan Appreciation Day is being held at the Elvis Presley Birthplace on Saturday, Aug. 8.

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Jenniffer Palmer with Strategic Solutions for Families in Booneville highlighted how the...

Interview: Resource fair for families set for Aug. 20

Updated: Aug. 5, 2026 at 5:40 PM EDT
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By Tristyn Stoop
Jenniffer Palmer with Strategic Solutions for Families in Booneville highlighted how the upcoming “A Village of Resources” can help local families.

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Voting booth

Corinth primaries end, general election set for October

Updated: Aug. 5, 2026 at 4:42 PM EDT
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By Tristyn Stoop
The results of the Corinth municipal primary have been tallied.

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Nolan Wells' mother

Crump: Anonymous nursing board complaint against Christine Wells Wonsley is ‘intimidation’

Updated: Aug. 5, 2026 at 1:49 PM EDT
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By Lauren Harvey
Wonsley’s attorney, nationally renowned civil rights and personal injury lawyer Ben Crump, released a statement Wednesday condemning the investigation as a “warning shot” meant to pressure and silence a grieving mother.

Alabama

FILE - A copy of the Ten Commandments is posted along with other historical documents in a...

This state is now requiring the Ten Commandments to be displayed in history classrooms

Updated: Aug. 5, 2026 at 1:49 PM EDT
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By Anjolina Fantaroni, Gray News staff and Amanda Alvarado
Alabama’s Senate Bill 99 requires Ten Commandments displays in history classrooms and common areas at public schools beginning Jan. 1, 2027.

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National Night Out in Starkville, Mississippi, on Aug. 4, 2026.

National Night Out brings law enforcement, communities together in Golden Triangle

Updated: Aug. 5, 2026 at 1:44 PM EDT
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By Jake Holcomb
Law enforcement organizations across the country hosted National Night Out (NNO) events Tuesday, including two gatherings in the Golden Triangle.
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