SUMMARY: Temperatures in Columbus, Mississippi, will remain above average this weekend, with highs in the upper 80s and intervals of sunshine. A mix of clouds and some chances of showers are expected on Friday, but conditions should clear up by evening for events like Bulldog Bash and high school football. Warm weather will continue into Monday before a cold front arrives, bringing a drop of around 10 degrees later that day. Fall-like air is anticipated by Tuesday, with temperatures rebounding by Wednesday and Thursday. Overall, expect almost summer-like conditions through the weekend.

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SUMMARY: The Mississippi Department of Education revealed positive accountability grades for the 2023-24 school year, with 86% of public schools and 94% of districts receiving A, B, or C grades. Notable high achievers included Choctaw County, Madison, and Rankin County districts. However, some areas, like East Tallahatchie and West Bolivar, received failing grades. Jackson Public Schools maintained a C grade, despite a drop in total points, while Clinton Public School District continued earning A marks. Challenges such as teacher retention and growing student populations were acknowledged by district officials.

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SUMMARY: Marquez Cameron Jones Weston, a 22-year-old from Jackson, was arrested on October 3 on federal charges related to a “sextortion” scheme involving multiple victims, including minors. A nine-count indictment claims he engaged in cyberstalking, interstate threats, extortion, and child pornography crimes from July 2023 to February 2024, targeting at least 47 identified females online. If convicted, Weston faces a mandatory minimum sentence of 15 years in prison, with a separate charge of possession of child pornography potentially adding another 20 years. The FBI is investigating the case, urging vigilance over online communications.

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