SUMMARY: First-time homebuyers attended a workshop at the Columbus-Lowndes Public Library, led by a mortgage expert from Citizens National Bank. The session addressed the complexities of obtaining a mortgage, emphasizing the importance of a good credit score and managing expectations. Attendee Melissa Duncan highlighted the stability and investment that homeownership provides compared to renting. Brandi Bingham, the workshop speaker, reassured participants that homeownership is achievable for anyone and offered support for those uncertain about where to start. Current census data reveals that around 75% of Mississippians own their homes, ranking the state sixth highest in home ownership nationwide.

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SUMMARY: In West Point, Mississippi, the Kappa League of the Golden Triangle organized a voter registration drive at Northside Christian Church to encourage community members of all ages to register to vote. Ben Rush emphasized the importance of voting, linking it to the sacrifices made by ancestors for this right. The Kappa League, a leadership program for young men, aims to instill the significance of voting and the democratic process in its members. Advisors Vince Davis and Alan Haughton highlighted the program’s role in fostering brotherhood, academic support, and leadership skills for future success.

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SUMMARY: Warm temperatures and increasing rain chances characterize the start of the work week in Columbus, Mississippi. The first day of fall is marked by highs in the low 90s, with overnight lows dropping to the low 70s. A mix of sun and clouds will prevail, though isolated showers may occur in the afternoon. Looking ahead, temperatures will gradually decrease to the mid to lower 80s by week’s end, while rain chances rise due to a stalled frontal boundary in the Delta region. Another tropical system is forecasted, but its projected landfall is east of Mississippi and Alabama.

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