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: A fatal crash occurred in Holmes County, Mississippi, on September 26, when a 2005 Dodge Charger struck two horses on Highway 17 around 11:45 p.m. The vehicle overturned, resulting in the death of the driver, 32-year-old Preston Nichelson from Pickens, who was pronounced dead at the scene. The Mississippi Highway Patrol is currently investigating the incident.

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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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