SUMMARY: Amid plans to reestablish Amtrak train service to Alabama, Mississippi, and Louisiana for the first time since Hurricane Katrina in 2005, Mobile, Alabama, faces significant challenges. The proposed route includes stops in Mississippi and aims to connect Mobile to New Orleans. However, much of the project's funding relies on subsidies from the governments of these states, with a significant portion expected from Mobile. City council members are uncertain, with Councilman Josh Woods, Ben Reynolds, and Joel Daves expressing reservations. For the plan to proceed, approval from five of the seven city council members is required, casting doubt on the project's future.

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SUMMARY: Rain and storms are expected in Columbus, Mississippi, on Wednesday, with a stronger front bringing scattered to numerous showers and storms in the afternoon and evening. Some storms may produce damaging winds over 60 mph and hail. Storms may linger past sunset but will mostly dissipate by midnight. Thursday could see lingering clouds and a rogue shower, limiting highs to around 90°F. Friday looks mainly dry with highs in the lower 90s. Over the weekend, highs will reach the mid-90s with more showers and storms likely on Sunday. Drier and hotter conditions will return early next week.

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SUMMARY: The WCBI weather team, including Meteorologists Ashleigh Bryant, Belle Olive, and Chief Meteorologist Isaac Williams, visited the Center for 4H Youth Development at Mississippi State to educate kids about weather. They covered topics such as weather forecasting, staying composed during storms, and distinguishing between watches and warnings. The event aimed to enhance student understanding of STEM and its real-world applications. For ongoing updates, follow WCBI on Facebook and X. Tags related to this content include Ashleigh Bryant, Belle Olive, Isaac Williams, class lessons, MSU campus, and weather team.

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