SUMMARY: This weekend (October 25-27), Mississippi offers a variety of exciting events. In Jackson, attendees can enjoy the Bean Path’s anniversary lunch, the Fondren Corner Art Show, and family-friendly activities like Park After Dark and the HallowTEEN event at the Museum of Art. In Clinton, there’s pumpkin carving for the Pumpkin Glow and a dinner and movie night. Other notable events include the Vintage Market Days and Haunted Library in Natchez and the Homegrown Revival Music Festival in Hattiesburg. Families can also enjoy numerous Halloween-themed activities, including trick-or-treating and carnivals across the state.

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SUMMARY: In Columbus, Mississippi, high temperatures are expected to reach the 80s on Friday, nearing 90 degrees, with a mild night bringing lows in the 60s and 50s. A slow-moving front is set to arrive Saturday morning, possibly bringing a few light showers, particularly north of US-82. Sunday will see a slight dip in temperatures to the upper 70s, with a chance of additional brief morning showers. Looking ahead to next week, warm weather will return, with daily highs in the 80s expected to continue through Halloween.

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SUMMARY: A former detention employee in Madison County, Wesley Kiser, was arrested for animal cruelty after deputies discovered 45 malnourished dogs and four horses at his residence. Madison County Sheriff Randy Tucker reported that the animals lacked protection from the weather and were taken to the Webster Animal Shelter and several veterinarians for care. Each removed animal will result in a separate charge of animal cruelty against Kiser, who has been terminated from his job. Sheriff Tucker emphasized that such mistreatment will not be tolerated in Madison County. The animals are being prepared for rehoming.

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