SUMMARY: The 11th annual Fall Festival took place in downtown Columbus, Mississippi, on October 27, from 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. The event attracted families and friends, featuring food, games, trunk-or-treats, face painting, and more. Attendee Taylor Treece expressed appreciation for positive community events, reminiscing about past Fall festivals with hay rides. The festival was sponsored by Annunciation Catholic Church, First Methodist Church, and St. Paul Episcopal Church, highlighting local support for community gatherings.

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SUMMARY: Rankin County deputies are searching for missing 16-year-old John Michael Jones from Brandon, Mississippi. He disappeared on October 26, last seen around 8:30 p.m. wearing blue shorts and a white T-shirt, with a black backpack missing from his room. Investigators have found no evidence of foul play; however, his family is concerned for his well-being as he has been struggling with depression following the deaths of his father and grandparent. Authorities have contacted the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation to issue a Purple Alert. Anyone with information is urged to contact local law enforcement or the Rankin County Sheriff’s Office.

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SUMMARY: The Alabama Forestry Commission has issued a Fire Danger Advisory for 22 counties, including Greene, Lamar, Pickens, and Sumter, due to warm and dry conditions that increase wildfire risks. This advisory will remain until significant rainfall occurs. While there are currently no burn restrictions in place, the commission strongly advises against outdoor burning until conditions improve. For more details on affected counties, check the Alabama Forestry Commission’s Facebook page. Residents are encouraged to stay updated through local news sources.

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