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Columbus Family Dollar stores among list of locations being closed
SUMMARY: Family Dollar stores in North Mississippi, including one in Columbus, are set to be shut down, impacting the community. Residents are saddened by the convenience of these stores closing, as they provided easy access to necessities. The closings may shift business to larger stores like Walmart, causing inconvenience for some customers who will now have to travel further to shop. The announcement of the closures has led to crowded stores with discounted items being quickly sold. Overall, the closures are seen as a loss for the community and a shift in shopping habits for residents.
A number of Family Dollar stores across the country are closing, some in Columbus.
SUMMARY: A party planned for Saturday night in Port Gibson has sparked safety concerns following a recent mass shooting at the Fayette Festival in Jefferson County. The event, aimed at celebrating before Father’s Day, is organized by outside promoters from Jefferson County and Vicksburg. Claiborne County Sheriff Edward Goods expressed serious concerns about the timing and risks, urging sensitivity and cooperation for arrests to prevent violence. Port Gibson Mayor Willie White clarified the city has not issued a permit and emphasized public safety while respecting legal operations. Club owners and local law enforcement assure strict security and peacekeeping efforts at the event.
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SUMMARY: Today’s First Alert Weather Kid is Kylee. She submitted a drawing featuring the sun shining down while large raindrops fall from the sky onto some plants. This artwork captures a mix of sunshine and rain, representing changing weather conditions. Kylee’s picture is a pretty accurate portrayal of this weather scene. The program thanks Kylee for her photo submission and encourages others to continue sending in weather-related drawings and pictures just like hers.
Today’s First Alert Weather Kid is Kylee (6/13)
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SUMMARY: The Aberdeen Farmers Market is thriving, welcoming vendors from local farms like Cherry Creek Orchard and Shady Acres. Opening in early June, the market features fresh berries, plums, peaches, and other produce throughout the summer. Vendors enjoy interacting with customers, educating them on their farming practices, and building community ties. Mary Dunn, founder of Aberdeen’s Master Gardeners, sold out quickly on opening day, encouraging others to pursue gardening or baking. The market fosters friendships and bartering among vendors. It runs every Friday, 8 to 10 a.m., through the end of July at Commerce and Chestnut Street.
WTVA’s Daniella Oropeza attended the opening day of the farmers market in Aberdeen.
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Paul Wilson with 5,000 Role Models of Excellence speaks on what it means to be a father
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat comes to Lyric Theatre
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Heavy rain returns Sunday; flooding possible
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Evening Forecast 6/14/2025
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