SUMMARY: Lowndes County supervisors have approved the establishment of a regional economic development alliance as Rural King, a home and farm supply store, prepares to move into the former K-Mart building on Highway 45 South in Columbus, Mississippi. On October 7, the supervisors voted to reimburse the development company up to $2 million of eligible costs for the approximately $8 million redevelopment project. The initiative includes renovations, parking lot repaving, landscaping, and lighting improvements. Supervisor Jeff Smith emphasized this commitment supports economic development in Columbus and Lowndes County.

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SUMMARY: Hurricane Milton has escalated to a Category 5 system and is projected to hit Florida’s west coast, possibly reaching Tampa Bay. While it may weaken to a Category 3 before landfall, the exact point of impact could significantly alter storm surge effects. Meteorologists, like Jeff Berardelli, emphasize that small “wobbles” in the hurricane’s path can lead to considerable variations in potential damage. The WFLA’s Wobble Tracker monitors these changes in real-time, providing vital information to residents. As the storm progresses, continuous tracking will be essential to assess its movements and impacts.

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SUMMARY: The Mississippi Highway Patrol is investigating an accident involving an 18-wheeler carrying honey bees that rolled over on I-55, near mile marker 152. Traffic had to be rerouted onto the right shoulder while the situation was managed. Motorists in the area are advised to exercise caution while driving. For ongoing updates, the public is encouraged to follow the relevant news outlets on social media.

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