SUMMARY: Okatoma Fest is a beloved annual event celebrating the community of Collins, Mississippi. It started 35 years ago as a way to promote the county and showcase local assets. The festival features a 5K run, food vendors offering a variety of foods, art vendors, fair rides, and entertainment throughout the day. Special guests include Miss Mississippi, Vivian O'Neil, and local musician, Hunter Lot. The event kicks off with the opening ceremony and includes a parade, live music, and more. Okatoma Fest is a free event that offers fun for all ages and is a great way to experience the spirit of the community.

Asia Montgomery visits the Covington County Chamber of Commerce to learn more about this year's Okatoma Festival.

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SUMMARY: The River Avenue Bridge project, expected to be completed today, has seen progress but faces another delay due to difficulties with guard rail pouring. Construction company TL Wallace has fixed the issue, with crews now working on finishing the bridge's deck. Sidewalk sections have been poured and overhang forms removed. Next steps include grading, SE area work, and finishing the bridge deck. No completion date is given, with grinding needed determining the time required. A small portion of South Main Street will remain closed for two to three months after the bridge opens. Progress updates are available on the Forest County Board of Supervisors' Facebook page.

River Bridge nearing completion.

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SUMMARY: The forecast for the upcoming days includes fog in the mornings, with temperatures warming up into the 80s and a chance of pop-up showers over the weekend. The showers are expected to persist until Tuesday before tapering off. The weekend will be fine with partly cloudy skies and temperatures in the upper 80s. Next week will see a gradual increase in temperatures, reaching the low 90s by Thursday. There may be a slight drop in temperatures towards the end of the week, with the possibility of a front bringing some passing showers. Overall, the forecast for the next 10 days looks relatively stable with occasional showers and temperatures remaining in the mid to upper 80s.

Detailed Forecast 5/3/24

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