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Midweek “cool down”
SUMMARY: COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) – Tuesday remains hot with highs in the upper 80s to lower 90s. Overnight temperatures drop to the low to mid-60s. The weather will cool slightly with more seasonal temperatures into the low to mid-80s by Wednesday. Isolated and scattered rain is possible from Wednesday afternoon through the weekend. Monday night is calm and mostly clear with temperatures dropping steadily, reaching overnight lows in the mid-60s. The week concludes with a mix of warm temperatures and a possibility of isolated showers and thunderstorms in the late afternoons or early evenings.
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Helene inland, rain chances Friday into weekend – Home – WCBI TV
SUMMARY: In Columbus, Mississippi, rain chances return Friday into the weekend due to moisture from Helene, with nicer weather expected next week. Friday will see increasing clouds and developing rain, particularly in northern and northwestern areas, where highs will be in the 60s to mid-70s. Overnight, steady showers will persist, with temperatures remaining in the 60s. Saturday will remain cloudy with scattered light rain, while Sunday may see partial clearing. Next week, temperatures will warm up into the 80s with plenty of sunshine returning.
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MUW hosts quarterly town and tower luncheon
SUMMARY: Mississippi University for Women (MUW) is experiencing growth, with its freshmen class increasing by 13% this year. MUW President Nora Miller highlighted the university’s community impact through student volunteerism and outreach programs like math competitions for local high school students. At the recent Town and Tower meeting, MUW showcased its academic programs, with 45 undergraduate and 10 graduate options, emphasizing employment success among graduates. Executive Vice President Scott Tollison noted the value of community engagement in tailoring academic offerings to meet local workforce needs. The quarterly meetings facilitate collaboration between MUW, local leaders, and Columbus Air Force Base.
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Four women cycle to Natchez Trace for organ donor awareness
SUMMARY: In 2019, Anna Cannington became a living organ donor after learning about someone in need of a kidney. She has since thrived, engaging in weight lifting and cycling. Alongside three other female kidney donors, she embarked on a bike ride titled “4women 4 kidneys 444 miles 4 days,” raising awareness for living organ donation. On September 25, they met Jason Keeton, who is on an eight-year kidney transplant waiting list. He expressed hope that meeting living donors would encourage others to donate. The ride concluded on September 27, but efforts to promote awareness continue on social media.
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