SUMMARY: On October 4, the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority’s Pi Zeta Chapter hosted “Soar the Polls” at the Hogarth Dining Center, Mississippi University for Women, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event aimed to educate students about voting, including registration and absentee voting. AKA members emphasized the importance of young voices in the electoral process, with Pi Zeta Chapter president Sasha Deloach highlighting that every vote and opinion matters. First-year student Hannah Cole reinforced that young voters can make a difference, countering the misconception that their voices hold less weight than older voters. The registration deadline for Mississippi is October 7.

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SUMMARY: Columbus, Mississippi, will experience warm temperatures through the weekend, with daytime highs in the upper 80s to lower 90s and mild overnight lows in the mid-60s. On Friday night, isolated showers may occur before dissipating by sunset. Saturday will see partly cloudy skies but plenty of sunshine. Sunday repeats this pattern with slightly fewer clouds. A cold front is expected Monday, dropping overnight lows into the 50s while daytime highs will be in the upper 70s to lower 80s for the rest of the week, which will remain clear and dry.

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SUMMARY: The City of Jackson plans to hire a contractor by October 14 to clean Thalia Mara Hall, which was closed in early August due to mold and sanitation issues discovered after an HVAC malfunction. A report from the State Fire Marshal indicated mold, human waste on the balcony, and outdated fire extinguishers. Jackson’s action plan includes replacing extension cords, repairing the fire alarm system, updating fire extinguishers, and addressing sanitation concerns. City officials are coordinating with contractors and staff to ensure all issues are resolved effectively.

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