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No sign of Mississippi governor fulfilling pledge on campaign funds tied to welfare case
SUMMARY: Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves has not fulfilled his pledge to give away campaign donations received from those charged with misspending welfare money in a corruption case. Financial documents show Reeves receiving donations totaling $2,500 from Nancy New and $6,000 from Zach New, both of whom pleaded guilty to charges in the case. Reeves's campaign manager has not responded to inquiries about the donations' disposition. A Reeves campaign commercial stated that the donations would be donated to a worthy cause at the legal proceedings' conclusion.
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SUMMARY: Unwind this weekend with a variety of events happening in Mississippi. From concerts to festivals, there is something for everyone. Enjoy The Magic Flute in Jackson, the Natchez Trace Festival in Kosciusko, or the Lynch Street Festival in Jackson. For music lovers, there's Music for the Heart and Soul in Jackson and Dancing on the River in Natchez. Foodies can attend the Pearl Day in The Park BBQ Cook-Off in Pearl or the Wing Competition in Ridgeland. There are also opportunities for art enthusiasts with various exhibits and markets happening throughout the weekend. The options are endless for a fun-filled weekend in Mississippi.
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SUMMARY: Temperatures will be above average in Columbus, Mississippi for late April, reaching the lower to middle 80s. Rain and thunderstorms are expected to return to the forecast on Monday. The weekend will be warm and breezy with highs in the low to mid 80s, although there might be occasional showers. Heading into next week, showers and storms are likely on Monday afternoon and evening, with a potential for locally heavy rain and a risk of severe weather. Scattered showers may continue through Tuesday and Wednesday as a slow-moving front approaches.
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SUMMARY: US Speaker of the House Mike Johnson visited Mississippi and spoke at Jackson Preparatory School during an event hosted by NACLC. While reporters were unable to ask him questions, student Sophie Slade asked him about balancing foreign and domestic policy priorities. Johnson emphasized the importance of America first but not America only, and expressed concern about projecting weakness in foreign policy. He also discussed issues at the southern border and his recent speech at Columbia University about the protests following the war between Israel and Hamas. Additionally, officials announced that the US is expected to provide $6 billion to fund long-term weapons contracts for Ukraine.
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Events happening this weekend in Mississippi: April 26-28
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Warm and breezy for the weekend – Home – WCBI TV
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