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Columbus Parks and Recreation calls for more parent engagement
SUMMARY: Columbus city leaders called for parents and residents to get more involved in the community at a meeting at Trotter Convention Center. The Director of Parks and Recreation emphasized the need for parents to help enhance the city’s parks. Parks and Recs is partnering with the school district, police department, and fire department to boost parent engagement. The turnout for the first meeting was low, but the city wants to gather ideas on how to reach out to parents. Coaches and leaders believe that parental support is crucial for maintaining children‘s interest in sports and community activities. More meetings are planned for the future.
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SUMMARY: A recent study highlights a troubling rise in road fatalities in Mississippi, with a nearly 31% increase in fatal accidents from 2012 to 2021, ranking it fifth highest in the country. The Mississippi Highway Patrol reported a spike during the 2024 Labor Day holiday, responding to seven fatal crashes resulting in 15 deaths, compared to only three crashes and six deaths in 2021. Additionally, a 2023 report showed Mississippi had the highest per capita fatal crashes during the Christmas period. Young drivers are particularly affected, as Mississippi ranks fifth for teenage driving fatalities nationwide.
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SUMMARY: In Vicksburg, Mississippi, a domestic assault led to the hospitalization of a man and woman on November 2. Police were alerted by Merit Health River Region after a 28-year-old man, Daron Evans, arrived with a stab wound. Authorities dispatched to the scene found the woman, who had also been assaulted. After receiving treatment, Evans was arrested and charged with aggravated assault domestic violence; he is held without bond until his court appearance. The woman is in stable condition at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. An investigation is ongoing.
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SUMMARY: In Columbus, Mississippi, humid and cloudy weather is expected, with temperatures remaining above average in the lower 80s for the upcoming week. Rain is forecasted for Election Day on Tuesday, continuing into the week with isolated showers likely. This Saturday will see patchy fog in the morning, clearing by midday, with a high around 80 degrees. Sunday will bring similar humidity, with a high in the lower 80s and mild overnight lows in the mid-60s. Throughout the week, expect persistent clouds and humidity alongside mild temperatures.
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