Mississippi News
Inflation’s impact on your bank account: Blame high gas prices
SUMMARY: Gas prices across the country and region have increased, causing sticker shock for many consumers. The national average gas price is now $3.84, higher than last week. Mississippi's average is $3.29, while Alabama's is $3.41. The lowest prices can be found in Clay County, Mississippi at $3.20, while the highest prices are in Lamar County, Alabama at $3.49. Calhoun County, Mississippi sits at $3.41. The increase in gas prices is contributing to inflation and impacting consumers' bank accounts.
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Mississippi News
Local addiction treatment center to host field day promoting recovery
SUMMARY: Pines and Cady Hill Recovery Center, a drug and alcohol treatment facility in Columbus, Mississippi, is hosting a Field Day event to promote recovery and family fun. The event, called the “Recovery Games,” aims to build a bridge between individuals struggling with addiction and their families. The center hopes the event will show that it is possible to have fun while being sober. The event will also help raise funds for the center's clients, who rely on sponsorships and community aid during their recovery process. The activities will include an egg toss, three-legged race, tug of war, and limbo.
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Houston community gears up for 42nd Flywheel Festival
SUMMARY: The 42nd Fall Flywheel Festival in Houston, Mississippi is attracting fans of antiques, tractors, and engines. The festival provides an opportunity to learn about flywheels and their role in American engines. Clarke Easterling, owner of Windy Hill Foundry, is showcasing his work and hoping to make sales. Admission to the festival is free, but there is plenty of food and antiques to buy. The festival also includes activities for kids, arts and crafts, skillet toss, and two anvil shoots. It is a popular event for the community and a chance for Houston to attract new visitors.
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Mississippi News
Mostly dry weekend, rain chance returns Monday – Home – WCBI TV
SUMMARY: The weather in Columbus, Mississippi will be warm and sunny on Saturday before clouds and a chance of a stray shower come on Sunday. Rain chances will continue into the first half of the following week. The region is in need of rain as 98% of Mississippi is experiencing some form of drought. Temperatures will stay in the low- to mid-80s due to the clouds and rain.
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