SUMMARY: A private jet carrying music talent agent Dave Shapiro and five others crashed into a San Diego Navy-owned neighborhood in foggy weather, killing those on board and sparking a massive fire. The 1985 Cessna struck power lines and slammed into a home, destroying it and damaging nearby houses and vehicles. Residents were evacuated, and eight people were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries. Shapiro, co-founder of Sound Talent Group, and two employees died in the crash. The NTSB is investigating. The flight originated from New Jersey with a stop in Kansas, aiming for Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport. Thick fog likely contributed, complicating the pilot’s landing approach.

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SUMMARY: This weekend (May 16-18), various events will take place across Mississippi. Highlights include Food Truck Friday in Jackson, live acoustic guitar in Clinton, and the Natchez Spring Carnival. Jackson will host exhibitions like “Of Salt and Spirit: Black Quilters” and “Hurricane Katrina: Mississippi Remembers.” On Saturday, family-friendly activities include a 5K run in Jackson, the Treaty Oak Revival concert in Brandon, and a farmers’ market in Vicksburg. In the Pine Belt, events like the Hattiesburg Craft Beer Fest and the Veterans Festival in Hattiesburg will also take place. Sunday features a community run in Jackson and a screening showcase.

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SUMMARY: This weekend (May 9-11) in Mississippi offers diverse activities across Central Mississippi and the Pine Belt. Highlights in Central Mississippi include Owl Prowl at the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science, Jurassic Quest at the Jackson Convention Complex, live music events such as Live at Five in Natchez, plus theater, exhibitions, markets, and family-friendly festivals like the Natchez Spring Carnival. Jackson hosts the inaugural Coffee Festival and Shakespeare in the Park. In the Pine Belt, enjoy live music, zoo-themed celebrations, historical events, craft beer sampling, and comedy shows with comedian John Crist in Hattiesburg. There are also special Mother’s Day events throughout the region.

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