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Severe Weather Leaves Thousands of Mississippians in the Dark

Thursday morning more 20,000 residents woke up with no power in the wake of severe storms that tore through Mississippi and neighboring states Wednesday. The strong storms pack high winds that toppled trees, ripped off roofs and caused other structural damage. Downtown Jackson felt the impact. A massive oak tree toppled over onto the Governor’s Mansion. Another tree at Silas Brown and Congress Streets also succumbed to high winds. No injuries reported.

Cynthia Milton has had a lifelong love for the arts, the art of communication and business. This multiple award winning journalist is a powerful voice in the state of Mississippi. Her rich warm voice has endeared her to thousands of listeners. She can be heard every morning serving as the local host of NPR's Morning Edition. She is also the host and producer of the Candid Conversations talk show, which won a first place award from the prestigious Mississippi Association of Broadcasters within its first six months of production. Ms. Milton has also been cited for awards by the Louisiana and Mississippi Associated Press organizations. In addition, Milton is an international Amazon best selling author having co-authored the anthology, Your Faith Will Make You Unstoppable with dynamic women leaders from across the globe. She is a founding member of the international business women's organization Women Collaborating Together, which works to support, encourage and mentor women across the globe. Ms. Milton doesn't just speak, she also is a professional singer. Milton has lent her vocal ability and acting skills to several independent film projects.