SUMMARY: Four people were injured in a shooting at Morgan State University in Baltimore. The Baltimore Police Department initially described it as an “active shooter situation” and urged students to take shelter on campus. The campus was on lockdown for hours while police conducted their investigation. According to city council member Ryan Dorsey, it is believed that there were three shooters firing into the crowd. No arrests have been made. The shooting happened during a week of activities leading up to the school's homecoming game. The university was founded in 1867 and is historically Black.

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SUMMARY: Mississippi State men's and women's basketball teams will hold their annual ‘Maroon Madness' event on October 6 at the Columbus Air Force Base. The event is closed to the public and will only be available to service men and women on-base. The event will include a skills competition, three-point shooting contest, and the opportunity for the local military to hear from the head coaches. Both coaches express excitement for the event and the chance to thank the military for their sacrifice. Season tickets for men and women's basketball are also currently on sale.

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SUMMARY: Calhoun County in Mississippi has joined several other counties in implementing a burn ban due to severe drought conditions. The lack of rainfall and low humidity levels are increasing the risk of fires in the area. The ban prohibits any outdoor burning unless controlled by the Mississippi Forestry Commission. Fires can easily start in these dry conditions, even from something as small as a tossed cigarette or loose chains on a trailer. Farmers are unable to burn their fields, which may be frustrating but is necessary for safety. Other counties affected by the burn ban include Chickasaw, Grenada, Lee, and Monroe.

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