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Bringing in the next rain chance

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September 23, 2024

www.wcbi.com – Ashleigh Bryant – 2024-09-23 17:24:16

SUMMARY: Columbus, Mississippi, is experiencing hot weather at the end of September, but a shift to cooler and wetter conditions is anticipated. Monday night will be humid with temperatures in the upper 60s and lower 70s. On Tuesday, heavy clouds will bring a cold front with chances for showers and strong storms, keeping high temps in the lower 90s before dropping again. Attention is focused on “Invest 97-L” in the Gulf, with predictions of significant impacts on the Florida Gulf Coast by Thursday or Friday, potentially enhancing rainfall across north Mississippi and west Alabama.

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www.wcbi.com – Khamari Haymer – 2024-09-23 18:47:57

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Aluminum Dynamics provides jobs for the community

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September 23, 2024

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www.wcbi.com – Charity Johnson – 2024-09-23 18:37:51

SUMMARY: Gregg Whigham, operations manager at Aluminum Dynamics, spoke at Starkville Rotary about the progress of their $2.5 billion aluminum rolling mill project in Lowndes County, which is currently more than halfway complete. The facility will encompass 2.3 million square feet and is already creating hundreds of jobs, with over 1,400 contractors and nearly 400 employees on site daily. Whigham projects the facility will begin shipping metal by next year and anticipates that, by summer 2025, it will employ around 750 people, creating a total of about 1,000 jobs, including support positions within the community.

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WCBI’s Senior Expo to be hosted at Columbus Place

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September 23, 2024

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www.wcbi.com – Eric Lampkin – 2024-09-23 17:52:14

SUMMARY: The ninth annual Senior Expo, hosted by WCBI, will take place on Thursday, September 26, at Columbus Place in the former Leigh Mall from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. This event is aimed at seniors, featuring various representatives from local agencies offering services tailored to older adults. Walgreens will also be present to provide flu shots for eligible attendees. For further details and a list of vendors, interested participants can visit wcbi.com/seniorexpo. This expo provides a valuable opportunity for seniors to connect with helpful resources in their community.

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