SUMMARY: Maggi Jo’Ani Boutique hosted the second annual Hamilton Holiday Market in Hamilton, Mississippi, featuring over a dozen vendors, food trucks, mini golf, and a Santa photo-op for children. Owner Emily Kennedy emphasized the importance of such events in unincorporated communities lacking formal leadership. Vendors like Rylee Wilson and Madison Nevins expressed their appreciation for community engagement. Kennedy noted the joy of local kids participating in festive activities, enhancing the town’s small-town Christmas atmosphere. With a population under 1,000, Hamilton thrives on strong community ties, making events like this essential for local spirit and connection.

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SUMMARY: A mild and beautiful weekend is expected in Columbus, Mississippi, with sunny skies on Saturday and temperatures reaching around 70°F, cooling to the mid-40s at night. Sunday will be slightly warmer, with temperatures in the lower 70s and lows in the lower 50s. The work week starts dry, but rain will move in by Monday night into Tuesday, bringing the possibility of storms and up to an inch of rain. After the cold front passes, temperatures will drop significantly, with highs in the mid-60s to upper-50s and chilly overnight lows in the 30s and 40s.

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SUMMARY: A teenager, Jamori Thompson, pled guilty to multiple crimes including murder, armed robbery, and three counts of armed carjacking on the day his trial was set to begin. Thompson, who was 13 at the time of the crimes occurring between February 9 and February 15, 2023, was identified in a series of carjackings after police responded to reports on Warner Avenue. Following his confession to killing Elvin Levy and committing other violent offenses, Thompson received a 25-year sentence for second-degree murder and additional sentences totaling 55 years for the other charges, including post-release supervision.

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