VERIFIED QUOTE · reported 2026-08-25
“Folks are without food. When the lights come on, we still have to replenish refrigerators.”
Eddie Melton · said 2026-08-24 · reported 2026-08-25
Mayor Melton described residents' food shortages and the need to replenish refrigerators once power is restored.
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