SUMMARY: After several days of cooler temperatures, Columbus, Mississippi, is set to experience a heatwave. Thursday will be mostly sunny with highs in the low 90s and manageable humidity. Thursday night will have lows in the mid-60s. On Friday, temperatures may rise to the mid-90s with the arrival of a weak front. The weekend will be even hotter, with highs possibly reaching 100°F and a chance of a few showers late Sunday. Heading into next week, scattered rain is expected on Monday with fewer showers on Tuesday and Wednesday. There is low confidence in the arrival of any significant tropical moisture.

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SUMMARY: Mississippi State University discussed the future of agriculture and forestry at the Bost Conference Center. MSU Vice President Keith Coble highlighted the dynamic nature of the industry, while President Mark Keenum emphasized the need for innovation and technology to meet global food demands sustainably. The conference gathered leaders from the ag-forestry and veterinary sectors, focusing on commercial crops, specialty crops, livestock, forestry, and rural communities. Mississippi Forestry Association's Casey Anderson noted the importance of such meetings in creating opportunities and markets. Keenum added that these discussions help prepare agriculture students for their careers.

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SUMMARY: Dr. Sam Allison, Superintendent of Lowndes County School District, attributes Mississippi's educational progress since 2013 to the Literacy Based Promotion Act and increased funding for preschools. These measures introduced more accountability and targeted younger students, leveling educational disparities. Despite improved pre-k test scores and high school graduation rates, Mississippi remains 49th in overall child well-being. Allison identifies poverty as a significant barrier, advocating for diverse opportunities for students, including career preparation beyond high school. The upcoming Mississippi Student Funding Formula will provide over $200 million in government assistance to further enhance public education statewide.

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