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Germantown celebrates groundbreaking for performance arts center

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www.wjtv.com – Kristopher White – 2023-09-18 14:22:56

SUMMARY: The County School District in Mississippi held a groundbreaking ceremony for a new performing arts center at Germantown High School. The includes an additional 24 classrooms and a two-story performing arts center that can seat 1,200 people. The lack of an auditorium has been a for the school, but the new center will a for school activities and community . The project is estimated to cost $44 million and is for completion in July 2024 for the classrooms and November 2024 for the performing arts center.

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Gradual rise in temperatures

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www.wcbi.com – Ashleigh Bryant – 2024-10-17 16:45:00

SUMMARY: Columbus, Mississippi will enjoy a warming trend after a few chilly days. Thursday night will be clear and cold with lows in the upper 30s to lower 40s, plus patchy frost. Friday promises sunny skies and highs in the lower to mid-70s. Those attending high school football should consider layering up for the fall weather. The warming trend will continue into the , with highs reaching the lower to mid-80s by Tuesday or Wednesday of the , while dry conditions persist throughout.

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Columbus High holds ceremony in memory of Marquez Carter Jr.

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www.wcbi.com – Aundrea Self – 2024-10-17 16:41:00

SUMMARY: On October 17, at Columbus High School held a ceremony and balloon release to honor their classmate, Marquez Carter Jr., who was tragically shot and killed on September 28. The prayers, music, and a speaker who encouraged students to cherish each moment in . One individual has been charged in connection with Carter’s . His funeral services are for October 19 at Greater Mount Zion Church in Columbus. The gathering served as a poignant reminder of the impact of loss within the school community.

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Simpson County community comes together after fatal bridge collapse

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www.wjtv.com – Brandon Raines – 2024-10-17 16:30:00

SUMMARY: On October 16, a tragic bridge collapse on Route 149 in Simpson County, Mississippi, left several construction workers trapped and led to multiple fatalities. Emergency responders quickly arrived, with the sheriff’s office and local firefighters, D’Lo John Berry, coordinating rescue and recovery efforts. Survivors were safely evacuated within half an hour, but recovery operations took much longer. Sheriff Paul Mullins expressed the emotional toll on responders, highlighting community during this crisis. The cause of the collapse is currently under investigation, with additional aid from various state agencies.

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