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Hey there, Canton! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a Canton utilities bribery scheme ended in a 12-year sentence
  • How are Canton farmers bracing for another tough year?
  • How a revamped Canton plant could shape the next rugged Nissan SUV

Also on today's calendar: Brookhaven Academy Boys Varsity Basketball @ MRA.

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Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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  • Thursday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 59 and low of 38 degrees.
  • Friday: Sun and areas of low clouds, temps: high: 70, low: 40.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny, a shower or two, with a high of 65 and low of 41 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Former Canton utilities engineer sentenced to 12 years in bribery scheme (magnoliatribune.com) — A former engineer for Canton Municipal Utilities has been sentenced to 12 years in federal prison after a bribery and wire fraud case involving former Canton aldermen and a utilities commissioner. Prosecutors said he provided cash and event tickets in exchange for lucrative city contracts. Several Canton officials also faced charges, and the case was investigated by the FBI.
   

2. Mississippi farmers face financial pressure. Will farm aid plan help? (wjtv.com) — Farmers based in and around Canton are feeling intense financial strain as rising fuel, fertilizer, and equipment costs outpace crop prices and recent federal aid. A local row-crop farmer warns many operations may not survive without deeper, long-term policy changes. While a new federal aid package is promised, producers say it’s only a stopgap for a worsening situation.
   

3. 2 Rugged SUVs are Coming to Battle the Toyota 4Runner (motorbiscuit.com) — Nissan’s Canton plant is expected to be scaled up to build the returning Xterra SUV with a hybrid powertrain, positioning it as an affordable rival to the Toyota 4Runner. Another body-on-frame hybrid SUV from Hyundai is also in development, though both models are still several years away from reaching drivers.
   

4. Madison County high school basketball roundup: MRA stays perfect as district play looms (onlinemadison.com) — Canton High’s boys and girls basketball teams are off to strong 9-2 starts, highlighted by a big win over Choctaw Central and a blowout of Murrah. A Madison County roundup shows how Canton stacks up against nearby rivals like Germantown, Ridgeland, and MRA as district play approaches. Fans can already see standout performances from Seton Hall signee Shamira Morton.
   

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