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Karriem: Other issues need attention

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Lawmaker: Aluminum mill project is great, but other issues must be addressed

Rep. Kabir Karriem, D-Columbus, talks with Mississippi 's Bobby Harrison and Geoff Pender about the positive impact on the Golden Triangle and the of the new Steel Dynamics aluminum mill coming to Lowndes County after a special where legislators approved $246 million in incentives for the . But Karriem added the needs to address other issues now, such as fixing woes, improving care in the state and restoring rights to people convicted of felonies.

This article first appeared on Mississippi Today and is republished here under a Creative Commons license.

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Local addiction treatment center to host field day promoting recovery

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www.wcbi.com – Rosalyn Freeman – 2023-09-22 19:27:35

SUMMARY: Pines and Cady Hill Recovery Center, a drug and alcohol treatment facility in Columbus, Mississippi, is hosting a Field Day to promote recovery and fun. The event, called the “Recovery ,” 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 raise funds for the center's clients, who rely on sponsorships and community aid during their recovery . 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

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www.wcbi.com – Allie Martin – 2023-09-22 19:24:56

SUMMARY: The 42nd Fall Flywheel in Houston, Mississippi is attracting fans of antiques, tractors, and engines. The festival provides an 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 , 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 for the community and a for Houston to attract new visitors.

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Mostly dry weekend, rain chance returns Monday – Home – WCBI TV

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www.wcbi.com – Owen Basselman – 2023-09-22 18:54:11

SUMMARY: The weather in Columbus, Mississippi will be warm and sunny on Saturday before clouds and a of a stray shower on Sunday. Rain chances will continue into the first half of the . 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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