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No Saturday jackpot winner, prize grows to 10th-largest
SUMMARY: The Powerball jackpot has rolled over to an estimated $638 million after no winning ticket was sold in the latest drawing. Although no one won the jackpot, there were 1.2 million tickets that won a prize. This is the 25th consecutive drawing without a jackpot winner, making it the third-largest jackpot of the year and the 10th largest in Powerball history. If there is a winner in the next drawing, they can choose between yearly payments over 29 years or a lump sum of $304.2 million. The odds of winning the Powerball jackpot are 1 in 292.2 million.
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SUMMARY: Columbus, Mississippi, will experience warm temperatures through the weekend, with daytime highs in the upper 80s to lower 90s and mild overnight lows in the mid-60s. On Friday night, isolated showers may occur before dissipating by sunset. Saturday will see partly cloudy skies but plenty of sunshine. Sunday repeats this pattern with slightly fewer clouds. A cold front is expected Monday, dropping overnight lows into the 50s while daytime highs will be in the upper 70s to lower 80s for the rest of the week, which will remain clear and dry.
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SUMMARY: The City of Jackson plans to hire a contractor by October 14 to clean Thalia Mara Hall, which was closed in early August due to mold and sanitation issues discovered after an HVAC malfunction. A report from the State Fire Marshal indicated mold, human waste on the balcony, and outdated fire extinguishers. Jackson’s action plan includes replacing extension cords, repairing the fire alarm system, updating fire extinguishers, and addressing sanitation concerns. City officials are coordinating with contractors and staff to ensure all issues are resolved effectively.
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SUMMARY: Residents of South Jackson, Mississippi, are urging city officials to address a damaged traffic light at Suncrest Drive and McDowell Road, which was struck by a vehicle. The incident occurred late Sunday morning, leaving the traffic light unusable. Community members express frustration, citing safety concerns and the danger posed to drivers navigating the area. Local resident Hardwell Paymon described the situation as “sad” and “dangerous,” noting that traffic moves through the area quickly. While the city confirmed that a contractor would handle repairs, no timeline has been provided for when the traffic light will be fixed.
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