SUMMARY: Joseph Roy West, a 55-year-old man from Shannon, Mississippi, drowned in the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway while fishing on October 19. After falling into approximately 14 feet of water, he did not resurface, and his body was recovered by Monroe County Search and Rescue at 5:39 p.m. The coroner ruled the death as accidental drowning, and no autopsy will be performed. The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks is conducting an investigation into the incident.

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SUMMARY: A shooting at the South Mississippi Fair in Laurel resulted in one injury, with two suspects arrested by the Jones County Sheriff’s Department. The victim’s condition remains unknown, and the identities of the suspects have not been disclosed. Law enforcement stated that further details would be released on Sunday.

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SUMMARY: Columbus, Mississippi is experiencing calm, clear, and chilly weather on Saturday night, with temperatures dropping into the low to mid 40s. Sunday promises a sunny day with warmer temperatures reaching the upper 70s by the afternoon, making it ideal for outdoor activities. Clear conditions will persist into Sunday night, with overnight lows again in the mid 40s. Looking ahead to the coming week, milder weather is expected, maintaining clear and dry conditions with highs in the upper 70s to low 80s. Enjoy the pleasant winter-like weather!

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