SUMMARY: The city of Aberdeen in Mississippi has received a grant of over $100,000 from the Mississippi Department of Archives and History to renovate one of its historical train depots. Plans have been in place for the past decade to renovate the building, and this grant has helped kick-start the project. Aberdeen Mayor Charles Scott said they hope to turn the depot into an event center, alongside the new police department and gym in the area. Work has already begun on the renovation.

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SUMMARY: The weather in Columbus, Mississippi is expected to be hot for the next couple of days, with temperatures in the upper 80s to lower 90s. However, relief is on the way as temperatures will drop and cloud coverage will increase, leading to more pleasant conditions. There is a slight chance of scattered showers on Thursday, but overall the week looks mild and muggy. By the weekend, the weather will start to feel more like fall.

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SUMMARY: Republicans, led by Rep. Matt Gaetz, have joined forces with Democrats to oust Rep. Kevin McCarthy as Speaker of the House in a 216-210 vote. This marks the first time in history that the House has voted to remove a sitting Speaker, resulting in an uncertain future and the need for a new Speaker's race. Rep. Patrick McHenry has been declared acting Speaker, responsible for presiding over the new Speaker election. McCarthy's removal is largely attributed to his handling of fiscal issues and personal disputes, and he had attempted to make a deal to save his Speakership but was unsuccessful.

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