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Intense heat to start the week, backing off by late week – Home – WCBI TV

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www.wcbi.com – Charlie Goldstein – 2024-07-15 06:13:51

SUMMARY: The first half of the week in Columbus, Mississippi, will be extremely hot with temperatures in the mid to upper 90s. Monday’s heat index might feel over 100 degrees, while Tuesday could surpass 110 degrees in some areas. Night temperatures will drop to the mid-70s. There’s a 30% chance of rain initially. Later in the week, temperatures will decrease to the lower 90s and upper 80s, with increased rain chances. Wednesday starts the upward trend in rain potential, peaking on Thursday (60%) and Friday (50%). This cooling trend should provide relief from the intense heat as the weekend approaches.

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Conservative Charlie Kirk dead after being shot during Utah event, suspect at large

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www.wjtv.com – Addy Bink – 2025-09-10 13:56:00

SUMMARY: Conservative influencer Charlie Kirk, 31, co-founder of Turning Point USA, was fatally shot during a Utah Valley University event in Orem, Utah. The shooting occurred moments after Kirk answered questions about gun rights and mass shootings. Witnesses described the attack as targeted; Kirk was rushed to a hospital but died, confirmed by former President Donald Trump, who expressed condolences. The suspect remains at large amid an active law enforcement response. Kirk founded Turning Point in 2012, advocating conservative values on campuses. He is survived by his wife, Erika, and their two young children. The community mourns amid ongoing investigations and FBI involvement.

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Can you remain anonymous in Mississippi if you win the $1.8B Powerball jackpot?

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www.wjtv.com – Addy Bink – 2025-09-05 11:22:00

SUMMARY: The Powerball jackpot has reached an estimated $1.8 billion, the second-largest in U.S. history. Winners must decide between a lump sum or annuity payout and should keep their ticket safe, sign it, and assemble a team of financial, tax, and legal advisors. Experts recommend maintaining privacy, though disclosure laws vary by state. Some states require public release of winners’ names and locations, while others allow anonymity or temporary confidentiality based on prize amounts. Many winners use trusts for privacy. Powerball is played in 45 states plus D.C., Puerto Rico, and U.S. Virgin Islands, with odds of 1 in 292.2 million.

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Events happening this weekend in Mississippi: September 5-7

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www.wjtv.com – Kaitlin Howell – 2025-09-05 07:10:00

SUMMARY: This weekend (September 5-7) in Mississippi offers diverse events across the state. In Central Mississippi, highlights include the “Wild Robot” screening in Jackson, the Roosevelt State Park reopening in Morton, the Hurricane Katrina photo exhibit, and art shows at the Mississippi Children’s Museum and Mississippi Museum of Art. Activities also include roller derby, farmers markets, painting classes, and a Woodstock-themed festival. In the Pine Belt region, Hattiesburg hosts charity events, art classes, live music concerts, a food truck festival, and Southern Miss football games, alongside karaoke nights and museum exhibits. These events suit all ages and interests, ideal for relaxation and exploration.

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