SUMMARY: This weekend (October 4-6), Mississippi offers a variety of events for families and friends to enjoy. Highlights include Jackson‘s Food Truck Friday, the Mississippi State Fair with rides and shows, and the Renaissance Euro Fest featuring European vehicles. Natchez will host a Gallery Reading and Live at Five outdoor concert, while Vicksburg features a Breast Cancer Golf Tournament and Fright Night Movie. In Hattiesburg, families can attend Oktoberfest, a Loblolly Festival celebrating local heritage, and view live performances. Activities in Ridgeland include a Coffee Run and Pumpkin Adventure. Fun awaits across the state!

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SUMMARY: Jackson police are investigating a fatal shooting that resulted from an argument between two men on Medgar Evers Boulevard on October 3. The confrontation took place around 6:00 p.m., during which a 20-year-old man, sitting in a vehicle, was shot by a 44-year-old suspect. The victim managed to drive to a nearby gas station before succumbing to his injuries. The suspect has been arrested, but both individuals’ identities have not been disclosed. Authorities are asking anyone with information related to the incident to contact the Jackson Police Department or Crime Stoppers.

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SUMMARY: Temperatures in Columbus, Mississippi, will remain above average this weekend, with highs in the upper 80s and intervals of sunshine. A mix of clouds and some chances of showers are expected on Friday, but conditions should clear up by evening for events like Bulldog Bash and high school football. Warm weather will continue into Monday before a cold front arrives, bringing a drop of around 10 degrees later that day. Fall-like air is anticipated by Tuesday, with temperatures rebounding by Wednesday and Thursday. Overall, expect almost summer-like conditions through the weekend.

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