Community Corner
🌱 How Caledonia nearly erased a 24-point deficit against East Webster
And on the Caledonia Patch calendar - Membership Luncheon (Lifetime Achievement Award)

Coffee in hand, Caledonia? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How Caledonia nearly erased a 24-point deficit against East Webster
Also on today's calendar: Film Screening & Costume Contest: "The Soul of All America" and 3 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high of 93 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: Clouds and sun; hot and humid, temps: high: 92, low: 70.
- Saturday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 88 and low of 71 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Defense fuels bounceback wins for New Hope, Starkville Academy (cdispatch.com) — Caledonia High's football team nearly pulled off a huge comeback against defending state champion East Webster, rallying from 27-3 before falling 27-24. Coach Michael Campbell praised the Cavaliers' late fight but stressed they must play four full quarters. Caledonia now gets a bye week before opening crucial Region 1-5A play at home against Columbus on Oct. 9.
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📸 Around Caledonia
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Caledonia
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★ Featured events ★
- Membership Luncheon (Lifetime Achievement Award) →
Lion Hills Center and Golf Course, 2331 Military Rd, Columbus
11:45 am
Wednesday October 21
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Other local events
- Caledonia Days 2026 →
Caledonia, Caledonia - Caledonia Days →
Ola J. Pickett Park, Wolfe Rd, Caledonia
5:00 pm - Josie Sal at Caledonia Days in Mississippi bringing Backroads & Ballads Tour →
Caledonia MS
12:00 pm - Film Screening & Costume Contest: "The Soul of All America" →
nissan auditorium, muw, 798 MS-182, Columbus
6:00 pm - Music in the Library Concert →
Fant Memorial Library, 1200 5th Ave S, Columbus
2:00 pm
Friday October 16
Saturday October 17
Monday October 26
Friday October 30
📣 Caledonia Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Fall Fishing Camp →
Youth Center, 386 Imes St., Columbus AFB
8:00 am - Fall Break Camp →
Youth Center, 386 Imes St., Columbus AFB
6:30 am - Movie Matinee →
Kaye Auditorium, Columbus AFB
1:00 pm - New Hope Trojans vs Pontotoc Warriors →
New Hope High School, 2920 New Hope Rd, Columbus
7:00 pm - Veterans Day Parade →
Columbus Municipal Court, 1501 Main St, Columbus
9:00 am - Veterans Day Wreath Laying Ceremony →
Lowndes County Court House, 505 2nd Ave N, Columbus
11:00 am
Thursday October 1
Friday October 2
Monday October 5
Friday October 23
Wednesday November 11
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Make your weekday breakfast or weekend brunch extra special with some added fruit!
Add mashed banana, grated apple, or frozen berries to pancake batter for added flavor and nutrition. (Nextdoor ) - National Women's Health and Fitness Day is September 30.
Bring on the strength and power! It's all about fueling yourself to feel your best, especially when moving your body. Find fitness tips, answers to… (Nextdoor )
- Driveline posted a job opening for Flex Merchandiser in Caledonia. Apply here.
- Domino's Pizza, Inc. posted a job opening for Assistant Manager(05958) 115 Main Street Columbus in Columbus. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Caledonia here.
🗞 Nearby News
Columbus
- Spears to seek Lowndes supervisor seat in 2027 (cdispatch.com)
- Moisture Returns to our Atmosphere - Home (wcbi.com)
- CLW approves $10.2M water, sewer improvements for FY 2027 (cdispatch.com)
Aberdeen
- Wastewater Enforcement: Mississippi Commission of Environmental Quality and Aberdeen Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation Enter Into Agreed Order (jdsupra.com)
Ok Caledonia! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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