SUMMARY: College football returns to Mississippi with key matchups scheduled for the weekend. The Sports Zone team will provide coverage on WJTV 12 News from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. No. 6 Ole Miss hosts Kentucky at 11:00 a.m. CT on ABC. Meanwhile, Mississippi State faces No. 1 Texas at 3:15 p.m. CT on the SEC Network. Southern Miss has a bye week, while Jackson State plays Texas Southern at 6:00 p.m. CT on ESPN+, and Alcorn State travels to face Mississippi Valley State at the same time. Excitement builds for the new season in Mississippi!

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SUMMARY: City officials in Starkville, Mississippi, have kicked off renovations at McKee Park, transforming it into a splash pad, playgrounds, a dog park, and a walking track. Mayor Lynn Spruill emphasized the park’s importance and expressed excitement about the planned upgrades, which aim to enhance the community’s quality of life. Doug Heflin, Interim General Manager of Starkville Parks and Recreation, echoed these sentiments, noting the project‘s potential benefits. Ethos Contracting Group will manage the construction, starting with groundwork and progressing to new pavilions and amenities. The project is expected to significantly change the park’s landscape over the next year.

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SUMMARY: Moisture from Helene will bring clouds and a chance of light rain to Columbus, Mississippi, continuing into the weekend. Friday night will see light rain, with temperatures dropping to the lower 60s, so attendees of high school football games should prepare for wet conditions. On Saturday, overcast skies will persist with high temperatures in the mid-70s, accompanied by another chance of light rain. Sunday may see some partial clearing, with highs returning to the lower 80s and scattered rain possible. Next week is expected to be mostly clear and dry, with temperatures rising into the 80s.

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