SUMMARY: The Hitching Lot Farmers' Market in Columbus, Mississippi had a successful grand opening with live music, arts, crafts, and vendors. The market allowed local gardeners to sell their fresh plants and vegetables, while also offering educational sessions on health and safety. Market coordinator, Chelsea Best emphasized the importance of supporting local vendors who work hard to provide fresh produce. Customers like Cream McCloud expressed their satisfaction with the market and its offerings. The market is open on Tuesday evenings and Saturday mornings. Overall, the community enjoyed shopping locally and engaging in fun activities at the Hitching Lot Farmers' Market.

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SUMMARY: Pickens County, Alabama is focused on economic development, with the town of Carrollton recently celebrating the opening of a new municipal playground. The project began six years ago and was completed in collaboration with the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs. Officials believe that amenities like the playground will attract more people to the town. Mayor Mickey Walker highlighted the potential for hosting events at the playground area, which includes a walking track and pavilion. Overall, this initiative is seen as a positive step towards increasing community engagement and attracting visitors to the area.

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SUMMARY: The Columbus Fire & Rescue Team demonstrated their vehicle extrication skills at the Hitching Lot Farmers' Market as part of their training. Battalion Chief Chip Kain emphasized the importance of this training in preparing the team to quickly and effectively rescue individuals from accidents and transport them to medical care. The team thanked Champion's Towing Recovery for providing a vehicle for the demonstration. The demonstration highlighted the critical role of the Rescue Team in getting accident victims to the hospital in a timely manner. The event showcased the dedication and readiness of the team to serve the community in emergency situations.

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