SUMMARY: Mississippi residents have until Monday to register to vote. Since August, over 24,000 individuals have registered, with Harrison County contributing over 3,000, Jackson County more than 1,500, and Hancock County about 1,700 new registrants. Additionally, George County saw 400 new registrations and Stone County over 200. To learn more about the registration process, visit the Secretary of State‘s website at sos.ms.gov.

The deadline for registering to vote is Monday, October 7, 2024.

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SUMMARY: The latest weather update indicates a category 4 storm, currently far from land and expected to only affect the Azores. Tropical Storm Leslie may strengthen into a hurricane, posing potential risks to Bermuda. A system moving from the Pacific could influence Gulf weather while tracking southeast, avoiding significant impacts on the local area. Scattered showers and thunderstorms are anticipated, particularly dampening football fields in coastal counties today. However, conditions will improve with clouds and fewer active showers tonight. Looking ahead, a front will bring sunny, pleasant fall weather next week, providing a welcome change.

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SUMMARY: The city of Goet has initiated new infrastructure projects after receiving funding, as reported by WXXV News 25. During a city council meeting on October 1st, officials approved two infrastructure bonds totaling $7 million. The first bond, worth up to $2 million, will fund the replacement of costly decorative lights on US 990 with more affordable fixtures. The second bond, totaling $5 million, aims to replace copper pipes in the water filtration system and construct two new filtration systems. Any leftover funds will improve smaller infrastructure needs, enhancing the city’s overall quality of life for residents.

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