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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SUMMARY: The weather in Columbus, Mississippi is expected to warm up as a stationary front that has been keeping moisture in the area is set to move out. Clouds will linger Thursday night, maintaining mild temperatures in the lower 60s. Friday will see a mix of sunshine and clouds, with temperatures reaching the 80s. The weekend will be warm with afternoon highs in the middle 80s and a chance of isolated showers. Next week will bring another chance of showers and thunderstorms with temperatures staying in the 80s. Light rain chances will persist throughout the week with highs ranging from the upper 70s to middle 80s.

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SUMMARY: Jackson State University's Women's Basketball head coach, Tomekia Reed, is stepping down to take a job at Charlotte after achieving significant success at JSU. Under Reed's leadership, the Lady Tigers won multiple SWAC titles and made it to the NCAA tournament. Reed had an overall record of 125-54 and produced two WNBA draft picks. Fans expressed sadness at her departure but wished her the best. Reed herself stated that she will always be a Tiger. Now, attention turns to JSU Athletic Director Ashley Robinson to find a replacement for Reed as head coach.

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