SUMMARY: In Columbus, Mississippi, the weather forecast indicates that clouds will clear and temperatures will rise into the 80s for the start of October. Monday night may see some clouds and a chance of light showers, with overnight lows in the mid-60s and potential patchy fog. On the first day of October, sun is expected to return, with highs in the middle 80s and lows around 60. The rest of the week will feature mostly clear conditions and temperatures continuing to warm into the upper 80s, with a slight chance of rain by Friday. The tropics are being monitored for developments.

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SUMMARY: Retired NFL quarterback Brett Favre is attempting to expand his defamation lawsuit against Mississippi Auditor Shad White to include White’s recent book, “Mississippi Swindle: Brett Favre and the Welfare Scandal that Shocked America,” which criticizes Favre’s involvement in a welfare funds misuse case. Favre’s attorneys claim the book falsely alleges he misappropriated funds and committed money laundering. White, who is covering his own legal fees, asserts he will not retract his statements. While Favre has repaid $1.1 million in welfare funds, he still owes approximately $730,000 due to accrued interest.

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SUMMARY: Officials from the FBI and the Justice Department are committed to ensuring free and fair elections, particularly in Mississippi. Collaborating with local authorities, they are educating groups on how to address election crimes, which include voter and ballot fraud, civil rights violations, and threats to election workers. FBI Assistant Special Agent Maher Dimachkie highlighted ongoing threats from cyber activities and foreign interference aimed at undermining elections. Citizens are encouraged to report election-related crimes to the Jackson FBI Field Office by calling 1-800-CALLFBI or submitting tips online.

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