SUMMARY: Flowood police are investigating a fatal motorcycle crash that occurred on Flowood Drive near Treetops Boulevard at 6:00 a.m. on October 7. The victim has been identified as Ethan Walker. Details about the circumstances of the collision with another vehicle have not been released. The investigation is ongoing as authorities work to uncover more information surrounding the incident.

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SUMMARY: A cold front is moving through Columbus, Mississippi, bringing cooler temperatures tonight and for tomorrow, with lows dropping into the lower 50s. Monday will see highs in the mid to upper 80s accompanied by sunny skies, while dry conditions are expected to continue throughout the week. Morning lows will generally remain in the 50s, with high temperatures maintaining in the 80s. Additionally, Hurricane Milton is anticipated to strengthen into a major category 4 hurricane before making landfall on Florida’s west coast, where a front will direct it into the Atlantic post-landfall.

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SUMMARY: Hurricane Milton intensified into a Category 4 storm, targeting Florida’s populous areas, including Tampa and Orlando, potentially prompting mass evacuations following Hurricane Helene’s devastation. With maximum sustained winds of 150 mph, Milton is expected to maintain its strength until landfall, likely on Wednesday in the Tampa Bay area. Forecasters warn of an 8- to 12-foot storm surge and significant rainfall, urging residents to prepare. Florida’s leaders are staging emergency resources for evacuations, with schools closing preemptively. Governor DeSantis emphasizes readiness and safety measures for residents in affected regions as Milton approaches the coast.

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