Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 21st of July.
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🚧 Accidents
Keyton Degeyter, a 24-year-old from Village Mills, died early Saturday when his Ford Focus was struck head-on on Hwy 69 South near Overland Loop as another driver went the wrong way; the 72-year-old Dodge Ram driver was treated for minor injuries and DPS investigates the crash.
🎭 Culture
The Lutcher Theater has opened ticket sales for its 2026-2027 season, offering Broadway musicals and family-friendly shows to local audiences.
Tickets can be purchased now for productions including Waitress, Mystic Pizza, and Dolly Parton's Smoky Mountain Christmas Carol.
🌲 Environment
Customers at M&D Supply on College Street are stocking up on hurricane essentials such as sandbags, batteries, and water as Tropical Storm Bertha churns through the Gulf.
The store rearranged its layout to help shoppers find what they need during the busy season.
🏛️ Government
Jefferson County Drainage District 7 is preparing for a possible tropical system by clearing ditches and readying flood gates — a step to help protect the area from storm surge.
General Manager Allen Sims said crews will close central gates as needed while advising residents to monitor local weather updates.
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