Mississippi News
Tunica County votes against proposed migrant facility
SUMMARY: Tunica County, Mississippi, has halted any support for repurposing a former casino hotel into a facility for unaccompanied immigrant children following a close 3-2 vote by the Board of Supervisors. The proposed facility, funded and managed by the federal government, would have temporarily housed up to 2,000 minors. Despite a thorough presentation by Shantrell Nicks from Rapid Development, which highlighted potential economic benefits and strict security measures, the plan faced mixed community reactions. Critics cited concerns about the community impact and unknown variables. The organization plans to continue advocating for the project with a future education campaign.
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Jackson named 'worst' city for women in new study
SUMMARY: WalletHub ranked 182 U.S. cities to determine the best and worst for women based on metrics like earnings, job security, health care, and safety. Jackson, Mississippi, ranked last, with an overall score of 23.41, particularly low in women’s economic and social well-being. Gulfport followed closely at 181st with a score of 25.04. In contrast, Columbia, Maryland, emerged as the best city for women, scoring 76.31, attributed to high median wages and a low unemployment rate alongside a significant number of women-owned businesses. WalletHub emphasizes that the right city can enhance women’s economic status, health, and safety.
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Hot start to the last week of September – Home – WCBI TV
SUMMARY: In Columbus, Mississippi, the week starts with above-average temperatures, reaching the low 90s on Monday, which marks the first full day of fall. While most areas will remain dry, there may be isolated showers. Monday night will see partly cloudy skies and humid lows in the upper 60s to low 70s. Moving into Tuesday, scattered showers and possibly severe storms are expected as a weather front approaches, with threats of hail and gusty winds. The rest of the week will focus on “Invest 97-L,” with potential impacts from a strong system affecting the Gulf Coast and bringing increased rain chances to the region.
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First-time homebuyers’ workshop at Columbus-Lowndes Library
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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