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Handworks Holiday Market held in Jackson
SUMMARY: The Handworks Holiday Market at the Mississippi Trade Mart featured over 140 exhibitors from the Southeast selling handmade products. Promoter Janie Geffin highlighted the variety of items available, including home decor, bath and body products, gourmet foods, jewelry, and pottery. Geffin encouraged people to attend the annual event, which kicks off the holiday season and takes place the weekend before Thanksgiving. The 43rd Handwork Holiday Market is already being promoted for next year.
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Michael Owens found guilty of killing wife in 2023
SUMMARY: Hinds County jury found Michael Owens guilty of first-degree murder and third-degree murder for killing his wife, Ebony Owens. The trial revealed Owens shot Ebony during an argument, then burned her car and dumped her body in the Big Black River. Prosecutors described the murder as cold and calculated. Hinds County Judge Faye Peterson sentenced Owens to life in prison. Testimony highlighted selfish motives behind the crime, with family members expressing sorrow over the loss. The defense argued it was a crime of passion, seeking manslaughter charges, but the jury convicted Owens after over a week of trial. Ebony and Michael Owens had four children.
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Interview: Come see Baptist at WTVA Senior Health Fair
SUMMARY: The WTVA Fall Senior Health Fair is tomorrow from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. in Building 5. This in-person event connects local seniors with community vendors offering various healthcare resources. Baptist Memorial Hospital, represented by Stephanie Hayes, will provide blood pressure checks, health education, and information from their wound care and cancer centers. An “Ask the Doc” session will allow seniors to consult with a physician. The Jerry Psych and Rehab Center will also participate. The fair encourages seniors to attend without appointments to learn about their health, be proactive, and access valuable resources to support their well-being.
The WTVA Senior Health Fair is on Tuesday from 8-12 p.m. at the Tupelo Furniture Market.
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9/5/25- Below average temps return this weekend
SUMMARY: Downtown Meridian is hot and humid at 88°F, feeling like 90°F. Butler has rain with temperatures near 84°F, while Quitman is hotter at 91°F, feeling like 99°F. Livingston experienced showers, cooling temperatures to the upper 70s. Spotty showers may continue tonight, especially near Butler, with rain decreasing in Sumter County. An approaching cold front could increase rain chances overnight and tomorrow, with level one and two severe weather threats in northern Mississippi, though not locally. Cooler, drier air arrives Sunday, lowering dew points and temperatures to highs in the 80s and lows in the 50s. Tropical Invest 91L has moderate development chances; Hurricane Kiko remains a concern for Hawaii.
9/5/25- Below average temps return this weekend
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