SUMMARY: The old K-Mart building in Columbus, Mississippi, is set to become a Rural King outdoor superstore, following the city council’s approval of a $2 million tax incentive over ten years. Rural King sells a variety of products including firearms and lawn supplies. Mayor Keith Gaskin anticipates the store will generate new revenue, create about 60 jobs, and enhance the local economy by attracting shoppers from outside the Golden Triangle. This will be Rural King’s first location in Mississippi, with renovations expected to complete by late 2026 or early 2027, reviving a long-vacant space.

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SUMMARY: A motorcyclist, Joseph Lodrigue, 29, from Brookhaven, was killed in a crash on Interstate 55 in Pike County, Mississippi, on the morning of October 2. The incident occurred when Lodrigue’s 1986 Honda motorcycle veered off the roadway and struck a cable barrier. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The Mississippi Highway Patrol is currently investigating the crash.

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SUMMARY: Juice Wells, a wide receiver for Ole Miss, is returning to Williams-Brice Stadium to face his former team, South Carolina, after transferring this offseason. He joined Ole Miss, believing it to be the best team in the SEC. While Wells acknowledged that opinions on his departure vary, South Carolina’s head coach Shane Beamer emphasized the need to focus on the entire Ole Miss team rather than just Wells. Beamer noted another receiver’s significant target count in their previous game, highlighting the importance of not getting caught up with one player.

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