SUMMARY: In Columbus, Mississippi, dry weather and sunny skies will dominate the weekend, with temperatures in the mid-90s as Fall officially begins. Saturday’s football festivities and the Thunder Over Columbus Airshow will benefit from clear conditions, calling for sunscreen and hydration. Sunday marks the Autumnal Equinox, but summer-like temperatures persist, with highs in the lower 90s. The trend of warm, sunny weather continues into the upcoming week, although some cloud cover may build mid-week, potentially bringing rain and slightly cooler highs in the mid-80s by week’s end. Overnight lows remain in the upper 60s.

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SUMMARY: College football is back in Mississippi for the 2024 season, with special coverage by WJTV’s Sports Zone team. The Sports Zone Saturday show will air from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. on WJTV 12 News. Upcoming games include No. 5 Ole Miss hosting Georgia Southern at 6:45 p.m. CT on September 21, Mississippi State facing Florida at 11:00 a.m. CT on ESPN, Southern Miss playing Jacksonville State at 2:00 p.m. CT on ESPN+, Jackson State facing Grambling at 6:00 p.m. CT, and Alcorn State playing McNeese State at 7:00 p.m. CT on ESPN+.

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SUMMARY: Mississippi State University (MSU) recently introduced two electric, self-driving shuttles on campus during a ribbon-cutting ceremony. This pilot project, in partnership with Beep, Inc., will run for three months to test the autonomous technology in a campus environment. Students have expressed excitement about the shuttles, believing they could attract more students to the university. The shuttles can accommodate 11 passengers and will have an attendant present for safety. If successful, MSU aims to expand the shuttle service into the Starkville community. The initiative seeks to assess the technology’s efficiency and integration with campus traffic and activities.

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