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Scattered rain and warm temperatures
SUMMARY: The weather in Northeast Mississippi for the week will see temperatures in the low to middle 80s with light and scattered rain chances and the possibility of a few thunderstorms. Monday night will be mostly dry with temperatures dropping into the lower 60s. Tuesday and Wednesday may see occasional showers with the potential for some storms. Confidence is low for rain chances for the rest of the week and the weekend, with some cooler air moving in on Sunday to drop temperatures into the upper 60s. Overall, expect mid-April warmth and some rain chances throughout the week.
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Mom says 8-year-old trampled at Southaven Springfest brawl
SUMMARY: An 8-year-old boy, Tylen Shaw, was trampled and suffered a broken arm and bruises at Southaven Springfest after a brawl broke out. His mother, Tyneshia West, rushed him to the hospital and now has to teach him to write with his left hand. The incident started with a fight involving teenagers, causing chaos and resulting in the festival closing early. Shaw's mother says he just wanted to enjoy rides and sweets that night. Southaven officials plan to release a statement on the incident. Shaw is still in pain but is doing better.
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Mississippi DPS asks judge to dissolve restraining order in Dau Mabil case
SUMMARY: The Mississippi Department of Public Safety is asking a judge to dissolve a restraining order blocking the release of Dau Mabil's remains. The order was filed without proper notice to the department. Dau went missing on March 25 and his body was found on April 13. An autopsy showed no foul play, but further testing is needed. Dau's wife, Karissa Bowley, has agreed to an additional autopsy but only after law enforcement completes their investigation. U.S. Representative Bennie Thompson has requested a Department of Justice investigation. The court will not consider Bowley's request until April 30.
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Street closings begin May 3
SUMMARY: Market Street Festival in Columbus, Mississippi will begin Friday evening with street closures in downtown area lasting until Sunday at noon. Streets will close at different times, and any vehicles not moved from blocked areas will be towed at the owner's expense. Special entrances and parking lot closures are also in effect. The festival hours are from Friday evening to Saturday afternoon. For more information, visit the festival's website or Facebook page. Contact Main Street Columbus office or Columbus Police Department for any questions. The festival aims to bring together the local community for a fun-filled weekend of events.
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