WCBI NEWS at 10 - 11/1/2020

In these final hours of the presidential election, president trump is blitzing several states.

éé joe biden is focusing on two, ohio and pennsylvania.éé with over 93 million americans voting early ..the undecided are few.

éé president trump braved the michigan cold and snow... ''does anybody have a coat i could use please.'' ...portrayed himself as an outsider... ''i am standing up to the global special interest who got rich bleeding america dry.

'' interest who got rich bleeding america dry.

'' ...and expressed confidence he's on the road to victory.

''we are leading down one of the expenses and run it off the road the magic inviting team canceling some mr. trump offered an alternative explanation see the picture i like hundred are you know they were protecting his bus yesterday and got presidential new criticism today is downplaying the uncontrolled coping 19 tracy and the new candy interview with the washington post dr. anthony faucher said the biden campaign is taking the pandemic seriously from a public health perspective unlike mr. trump's view is 90 economy reopening the country chief at the us is in careless position heading into the mall and winter and were in for a lot of hurt and a good jewish and the white house released a statement saying unacceptable and breaking with all norms for dr. county senior member of the president's coronavirus test force and someone who is crazed president comes action throughout his pandemic to choose three days for an election to play politics with under control almost criminal warriors have the former vice president campaign in philadelphia earlier trying to lick a critical battleground state from single boat matter the power to change his country's letter to your ouija joins us now from the white house ouija both candidates are heading back to pennsylvania to rally tomorrow just how will is that the 20 the 24 votes could decide the race criticized the supreme court decision not to intervene about the client account mail ballots in pennsylvania three days after november after november 30 that the results should be finalized verya cold front that passed through the area sunday morning will bring in much colder air to start off the week.

Temperatures will be near or just below freezing in many spots monday morning, but temperatures will slowly warm through the week.

Rain chances remain slim to none.

Sunday night: skies will remain mostly clear overnight, allowing our there are 340 new covid-19 cases in mississippi, with 14 new deaths.éé in our area, lee county has the most new cases with 9 .éé lowndes and oktibbeha are reporting 8 new cases each.

éé there are more than 120 thousand cases throughout the state with 33 hundred deaths.

éé intro people who recover from covid-19 can help patients currently battling the virus by donating their plasma.

éé one doctor is encoruaging others to do the same to potentially help save lives.

éé take a look.

éé pkg trisha mccauley/ @trishawwmt each plasma donation can make up to four plasma products, that's helping four patients battling the coronavirus.

Today, bronson cardiologist doctor michael pack donated his plasma here at the versiti blood center with the hopes of helping covid-19 patients recover faster.

Doctor michael pack recently recovered from covid-19.

Now his plasma, filled with antibodies can be used to fight off the infection.

Pack says he is donating his plasma because he wants to do his part to get the virus under control.

So hospitals like his, don't get overwhelmed with pateints again.

Dr. michael pack/ bronson cardiologist "we want to continue to provide the care that we can, however if we have no beds, that's going to eliminate or hurt our ability to provide an adequate level of care to our community."

Hospitals across the country are using convalescent plasma as a form of therapy to help patients battling the coronavirus.

According to the versiti blood center, 200 michiganders have donated their plasma to help over two thousand patients.

Dr. dan waxman/ versiti vice president of transfusion medicine "here is something that local residents of michigan who have recovered thankfully from covid can donate this plasma and they can do it as often as every week and then they are able to help a number of patients over several months."

Doctor pack says if someone with covid-19 comes into the hospital and has trouble breathing, they can be given the plasma in addition to viral drugs which can help them recover quicker.

He says as covid-19 cases continue to rise in michigan, the need for therapies becomes greater.

Michael pack/ bronson cardiologist "i know other hospitals have now had to import plasma because the local supply has been reduced and because there are surges it is needed.

We would encourage people who have recovered and are healthy enough to go ahead and make that final step and donate."

Trisha mccauley/ @trishawwmt doctor pack says it was simple and easy to donate his plasma.

He says it takes about 30 to 40 minutes and people can donate every week.

Cg: call to donate 866-702-hope if you recovered from the coronavirus and are interested in doanting your plasma, you can reach out to the versiti blood center by calling the number on your screen.

In kalamazoo, trisha mccauley, news channel 3.

A disaster relief team in colorado is helping those affected by wildfires.

éé thousands have been impacted and the organization is letting them know they're not in this alone.

éé ánatsá the southern baptist convention's disaster relief team in colorado has worked non stop now for seven weeks, now.... 1;12;46 "we have fed close to 19,000 people&that is a lot," while many associate the red cross with feeding evacuees from the cameron peak and east troublesome fires,,,, 1;11;33 "they don't realize the southern baptists are preparing the meals," for almost 50 days straight.... 1;14;21 "i'd rather be no place else than here," cheryl wood and 450 other volunteers have worked day and night...through snow and ash...to feed every evacuee in need.

1;10;42 "it specifically says in the bible that we are to take care of the needy, the poor and the elderly.

Being an evacuee, you are in need of meals," every volunteer is from colorado...ben ferguson just happens to close to the evacuees... 1;15;42 "i consider them neighbors,"-b 1;15;00 "some of them have been staying there for seven-to-eight weeks in a row now,"-b 1;16;55 "these people are suffering through a great ordeal, being displaced.

A lot of them don't know if they are going home or not.

The least we can do is provide them a couple meals a day to at least ease that burden,"- b two meals a day are prepared, packed and handed off to the red cross for delivery.

In a time of uncertainty....the volunteers say their services are just one act of sacraficial giving..

1;17;31 "roll up your sleeves and go volunteer somewhere, it is amazing what you can get done when people work together and act selflessly,".

Coming up on mom to mom, mandy has a creative way to for you and your family to experience fall activites.

éé mom to mom is after the break.

éé the cooler weather is finally here and mandy wants to make sure you and family can enjoy the fall season with a bucket list.éé from raking leaves to picking out pumpkins there are several activities to choose from.

éé today on mom to mom, we're going to show you how to make a cute fall diy bucket list in my house, fall is one of our favorite seasons, but usually there's a lot to do.

You've got pumpkin picking, carving pumpkins, going to corn mazes.

There's just a lot, and it's hard for us to decide on the weekends.

That's why when i came across this really cool idea from natural beach living, it is a diy fall bucket list kit.

Basically, it's really easy and simple to do, and you can do it with your family, is you find a bucket where you can get at any craft store, find some corn kernels, it can be any kind, there's all different types, some that i didn't even know existed.

You can get a fun chalkboard if you want so you can write fall bucket list on there, some popsicle sticks, and of course, some utensils to write with.

Then you grab the kids and you write on these popsicles what it is that you want to do for the season.

Do you want to go pick out a pumpkin?

Do you want to pick out a costume?

Do you want to help rake the leaves and then jump in them?

These are the kinds of things that we like to do, and just helps us make that decision so much easier and it's a whole lot of fun.

So this fall diy bucket list is really fun to enjoy on the weekends, your kids just pull one out and then you go do that activity.

This is just a fun, easy way to gather the family together and do those fall things that you love to do.

As always moms, if you have those great, wonderful ideas, we'd love to hear them.

You can post them to our facebook page and we'll see you on the next mom to mom.

For many of us, it's our favorite time of year.

éé hot chocolate, pumpkin spice, and fall weather.éé but have you ever wondered why leaves change colors in the fall?

Meteorologist trevor birchett explains in this week's weather whys.éé the first week of november is the peak for fall colors in north mississippi and west alabama, and you may have already seen some of the vibrant colors in the trees.

But what causes those shades of red and orange that we love so much?

Well, lets first start with why leaves are their normal shade of green.

Cells of chlorophyll, which help to provide nutrients for the trees, saturate the leaves and give them that green hue.

Since chlorophyll cells thrive on sunlight, as the days get shorter, the cells slowly stop producing their green color and allow a more natural color to shine through.

Different components of the leaves can turn them shades of yellow, red, or orange, which becomes more evident as the chlorofyll fades away.

Eventually though, as temperatures decrease, the leaves die off and fall to the ground.

So there is really only a short window to enjoy these fall colors.

If you happen to see some majestic fall foliage, please send your photos our way so we can share!

And remember, if you are curious about an aspect of how the weather works, you can reach out to us via email or social media to have your question answered.

Until next week, i'm meteorologist trevor a cold front that passed through the area sunday morning will bring in much colder air to start off the week.

Temperatures will be near or just below freezing in many spots monday morning, but temperatures will slowly warm through the week.

Rain chances remain slim to none.

Sunday night: skies will remain mostly clear overnight, allowing our temperatures to drop quickly.

Lows will be in the mid 30s within the city, but temperatures will likely fall to below freezing north of highway 82 and in outlying areas.

Northerly winds will continue at 5 to 10 mph.

Monday: monday will start off on a cold note, and we'll remain chilly through the day.

Highs will only be in the mid 50s across the area with plenty of sunshine.

Tuesday: nice weather will continue for election day with blue skies, sunshine, and chilly temperatures.

We'll start off in the low to mid 30s in the morning, but afternoon highs will be back into the mid 60s.

Wednesday-friday: temperatures will slowly increase for the second half of the week with highs in the low to mid 70s.

However, morning lows will still be chilly with temperatures starting off in the 40s.

Skies will remain mostly sunny on wednesday, with a mix of sun and clouds for thursday and friday.

Saturday-sunday: while the weekend looks mostly dry, a sprinkle or shower is possible in a few locations.

Overall, we're not expecting enough rain to ruin any outdoor plans.

We'll remain under a mix of sunshine and clouds with afternoon highs in the mid 70s.

To get the latest forecast anytime, download the wcbi news app or visit our website at wcbi.com/weather.

We have a recap of last night's alabama mississippi state game next in sports.

Last night, the tide were rolling as alabama pitched a 41-0 shutout against mississippi state.

Our jon sokoloff was in tuscaloosa for the game and has more.

Next in sports, we once a nothing on joined by dispatches for going to cover the now been 32 when spreading this one so wasn so wasn't expe be close to give you what you expected would say so you saw, power running in alabama but honestly the biggest thing we see around them all year was the passing game is a team that came in the stammering number three in the country and passing offense smith torn up tonight for touchdowns over hundred yards almost in the first half alone i mean is a guy who looks like you be the political point of this year i mean you look at valuable he was able to do this is intimacy is a defense number on the conference come into this game on defense so you strengthen strength matchup in alabama wanted by longshot there's no doubt about that then so obviously in on the city states all three dimensions do not able to get any 38 n.

Above and in the first half of really part of the course listing the short 44 points against lsu beat on their last four games only support 30 and you mentioned how okay after week one seems a been dropping more guys back in coverage it really seems like state has been able to make many adjustments at all because that what you think the issue is often i think it starts in the trenches of the offense line of the problems night was as much a problem i think that saying i'm not game really magnify the site they were great out and was still able to get a lot of treasure you know you're like me talk post a reset know you got about second brother volume back waters handling the quicker that it adds up to give you time to get you know if you're getting a second helping down field and you're not doing that and i gettinghas.

As the amount cons this year but now you knocking all those reps with the lack of spring on things like that but at some point you unawares from the other first down to the city state and what one first down first half when volumes when you do that is on the split is more sound ever you will be right there been a rough stretch for the bulldogs saturday wednesday will get back on the will be taking on vanderbilt davis wade stadium it should be a win but you never know when the sec you never know when college next in sports, we have a sit down with our student athlete of the month....or in this case....athletes....s tay tuned!

Injuries and athletics go hand in hand.

It simply comes with the territory of playing sports.

Two caledonia volleyball players know all about it.

Take a look at how the duo turned their injury problems into a positive.

"always work volleyball captain and outside hitter zoe hansen gave her teammate libby mcmurphy after mcmurphy suffered a hip injury ending her junior campaign.

Oddly enough, hansen was just returning back to full strength following a season-ending ankle injury during her sophomore season.

That's only one example of the strong relationship between the pair.

Hansen: "actually since 5th grade, we started playing club volleyball together.

She was my first friend in volleyball."

After years of playing volleyball together, mcmurphy moved away to texas in tenth grade, but returned to caledonia the following year.

Now the two seniors reflect on how a friendship that was rooted years ago in club ball grew even stronger through their high school injury struggles.

Mcmurphy: "we got to connect a little bit more and relate to each other because zoe got hurt a few more times than i did.

That was the only time i've ever been hurt in my life while playing sports or anything so she talked me through it.

Helped me get through everything."

Hansen: "it made us a lot closer because i realized i knew what she was going through.

How she couldn't play and i just know that feeling.

I was just trying to bring her upbeat because it is the worst feeling to not be able to play."

Mcmurphey: "she pretty much told me to just keep my head up and try to think about all the positives that come out of it.

I still have a whole another year to play after all that.

She said just look forward to club season because i would be ready to play then.

Just told me to try my hardest to get back out there."

That's exactly what mcmurphey did!

With both players back to 100%, the two seniors led caledonia to a second round appearance in the playoffs.

While it wasn't an ideal end to their journey, the two say they wouldn't change it for the world.

Mcmurphey: "we were called triple threat or something like that.

We had another girl who we all just played well together.

It's been great to actually have a chance to comeback and play with her for the last few years because she's probably one of the best volleyball players i've ever played with."

Hansen: "we have been through so much together and so many years.

It's been crazy.

It's been awesome playing with her and be able to see each other grow.

Learn.

It's been amazing."

Reporting in caledonia.

Chris bolton wcbi sports.

Big thank you to those two for sharing their story... if you want to watch it again, go to our website at wcbi dot com we're going to take a quick break but