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: A mass shooting in Birmingham, Alabama, on Saturday night killed four people and injured 18 others in the Five Points South entertainment district. Police reported that multiple suspects fired into a crowd, and victims were caught in the crossfire. Two men and a woman were found dead at the scene, while another male victim succumbed at a hospital. Authorities believe the shooting was not random and stemmed from an isolated incident. As of early Sunday, there were no arrests, and police are seeking public assistance to gather information on the incident.

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