SUMMARY: Ole Miss football has not played in Columbia, South Carolina, since 2009, when they were upset by the Gamecocks, leading to the tradition of playing the song “Sandstorm.” Now, 15 years later, the No. 12 Ole Miss team faces a challenging environment during their upcoming game against South Carolina. Head coach Lane Kiffin acknowledges the difficulties of playing in Williams-Brice Stadium, emphasizing the tough atmosphere the fans create. The game is essential for Ole Miss as they seek a much-needed bounce-back win.

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SUMMARY: Clouds are clearing in Columbus, Mississippi, with temperatures rising into the upper 80s/lower 90s. Tuesday night will bring a few leftover clouds and temperatures cooling to the lower 60s, possibly dipping into the upper 50s. Wednesday features mostly clear skies and highs in the mid-80s. Thursday is expected to be the warmest day, reaching the mid to upper 80s with increasing clouds overnight. Isolated showers may occur on Friday as moisture moves in from the Gulf. A dry and warm weekend is anticipated, while monitoring potential weak tropical developments in the Gulf.

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SUMMARY: At a recent Night for Nonprofits event in Tupelo, LEAD, an affiliate of the CREATE Foundation, awarded $20,000 in grants to local nonprofits. The Tupelo Children‘s Mansion received the largest grant of $10,000, while Good Samaritan Health Services, the Association for Excellence in Education, and the Boys and Girls Clubs of Northeast Mississippi also received funding. Since its establishment, LEAD has distributed over $200,000 in grants to support various community initiatives.

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