SUMMARY: Columbus, Mississippi, faces a resurgence of heat and humidity, with heat warnings and advisories in effect. Overnight lows on Tuesday will be in the mid-70s due to increased moisture. On Wednesday, temperatures will peak in the mid-90s, with heat indices above 105°F, and heat advisories active from 10 AM to 8 PM. Isolated showers are possible by late afternoon. From Thursday to Sunday, isolated to scattered showers and storms are expected each afternoon with highs in the 90s and heat indices near 105°F. Overnight lows will remain in the low to mid-70s, typical for July.

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SUMMARY: The Carroll County Sheriff's Department is seeking public help to solve the 2015 murder of Kenneth “Kim” Daves, who was discovered dead in his family's store in Black Hawk, Mississippi. Sheriff Clint Walker has requested and received approval from county supervisors for a $10,000 reward for information leading to an arrest and conviction, adding to the $11,000 already offered by Daves' family. In total, $21,000 is now available as a reward. Anyone with information is urged to contact Sheriff Walker at 662-310-7233 or the Sheriff's Office at 662-237-9283.

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SUMMARY: Jada Kelly, accused of killing two people in a DUI crash in Jackson, Mississippi, is seeking to have evidence of her alleged intoxication excluded from the case. Kelly's lawyer is challenging the reliability of a breathalyzer test, which indicated a blood alcohol level of 0.18, over twice the legal limit of 0.08. The defense argues that Kelly was not properly informed of her right to refuse the test. The fatal crash occurred on January 15, 2023, killing Azure Higgins, 46, and Valerie Lynch, 43. Kelly faces charges of aggravated DUI.

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